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ESI

Element SolutionsB
NYSE / Materials
Last Price
At close
2026-07-18
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Current thesis
The acquisition creates a strategic advanced-materials platform spanning electronics, AI infrastructure, packaging, and thermal management. The announced premium, anticipated synergies, and year-one accretion provide a clearer value framework than the prior standalone thesis [#IR-2026-07-06].
Posture
Constructive
Lead driver
Momentum
What changed
Momentum remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +0.7.
What can break
Prior Q1 context included negative free cash flow and higher debt, creating balance-sheet and execution sensitivity if the transaction or operating outlook weakens.
Momentum
82
Value
47
Sentiment
52
Setup hits (3d)
0 · Net Neutral
AI TargetsBase $39.00 · Bull $43.00 · Bear $29.00
Data freshness
Prices
As of 2026-07-18
Fundamentals
As of 2026-07-17 • Vendor: Data Vendor v1
Scores
As of 2026-07-18 • Model: HYBRID_IC_RP
AI Memo
As of 2026-07-17 • Model: RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Investment thesis
As of 2026-07-18
Supporting evidence
What
Grade B · Constructive
Confidence Medium · Net Neutral
Target $47.44
Why
Momentum82 · Δ7d +0.7
Value47 · Δ7d +0.4
Sentiment52 · Δ7d -1.5
So what
Strength-led posture (Net Neutral). Favor watchlist adds and disciplined entries.
Lead driver: Momentum · See technicals
Momentum
82
26% active weight
Current posture
7d trendSoftening
Δ7d
+0.7
Δ21d
+4.5
Value
47
39% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
+0.4
Δ21d
+1.1
Sentiment
52
34% active weight
Current posture
7d trendSoftening
Δ7d
-1.5
Δ21d
+10.3
Why this grade

Composite grade B. Momentum 82.0 / Value 47.4 / Sentiment 52.1

Fundamentals (TTM)
As of 2026-07-17
Market Cap
$9.11B
Beta
1.28
Shares Out
243.69M
P/E (TTM)
26.9
P/S (TTM)
2.57
P/FCF (TTM)
33.38
Rev YoY
+41.5%
EPS YoY
-43.1%
Gross Margin
+40.8%
Op Margin
+16.2%
Net Debt
$1.09B
Current Ratio
2.68
As of 2026-07-18 • Updated nightlySource: Internal modelMethodology