Solstice Shares Jump 17% to Record High Ahead of $0.075 Dividend
Solstice hit a record intraday high after its board approved a $0.075 per share dividend payable March 10 to holders of record on February 24. The stock surge followed Q4 results showing net income plunged 69% to $41 million while net sales rose 8% to $987 million.
1. Share Price Surge and Dividend Approval
Solstice shares climbed 17.36% to close at $74.92 after hitting an intraday high of $75.41. The board approved a first-time dividend of $0.075 per share for shareholders of record on February 24, with payment scheduled for March 10.
2. Fourth-Quarter Financial Results
In Q4 2025, attributable net income fell 69% to $41 million from $133 million a year earlier, while net sales grew 8% to $987 million from $913 million. The sharp earnings decline contrasted with modest revenue gains as production demand remained steady.
3. Full-Year Performance and Outlook
For full-year 2025, net profit dropped 60% to $237 million from $594 million in 2024, and net sales increased 3% to $3.886 billion from $3.77 billion. Management targets 2026 net sales growth of 3.4% to 8.7% toward $3.9–$4.1 billion, with first-quarter sales forecast at $935–$985 million.