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Element Solutions

Element Solutions Inc is a specialty chemicals company whose businesses supply a broad range of solutions that enhance the performance of products people use every day. The company has two segments which are Electronics and Industrial & Specialty. The Industrial & Specialty segment which generates majority of the revenue, includes chemical systems that protect and decorate metal and plastic surfaces; consumable chemicals that enable printing image transfer on flexible packaging materials; and chemistries used in water-based hydraulic control fluids in offshore energy production. Electronics segment researches, formulates and sells specialty chemicals and process technologies for all types of electronics hardware, from complex printed circuit board designs to semiconductor packaging.

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Element Solutions's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESI#NYSE">ESI</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.05% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.72 million shares sold short, which is 0.77% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Element Solutions Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731689158_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Element Solutions has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Element Solutions's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Element Solutions's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.20%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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How Is The Market Feeling About Element Solutions?

Barclays analyst Michael Leithead maintains Element Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESI#NYSE">ESI</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $30 to $32.

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Barclays Maintains Overweight on Element Solutions, Raises Price Target to $32

BMO Capital analyst Bhavesh Lodaya maintains Element Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESI#NYSE">ESI</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $30 to $32.

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Element Solutions Sees FY24 Adj. EBITDA $535M-$540M, Free Cash Flow $280M-$300M

Element Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESI#NYSE">ESI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.39 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.38 by 2.63 percent. This is a 8.33 percent increase over earnings of $0.36 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $645.00 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $626.46 million by 2.96 percent. This is a 7.63 percent increase over sales of $599.30 million the same period last year.

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Element Solutions Q3 Adj $0.39 Beats $0.38 Estimate, Sales $645M Beat $626.46M Estimate

Element Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESI#NYSE">ESI</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Monday, 2024-10-28. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Element Solutions will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.39.
The announcement from Element Solutions is eagerly anticipated, with investors seeking news of surpassing estimates and favorable guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that guidance can be a key determinant of stock price movements.
<h3>Earnings History Snapshot</h3>
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.01, which was followed by a 3.05% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Element Solutions's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.35</td>
<td>0.32</td>
<td>0.33</td>
<td>0.33</td>
</tr>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.36</td>
<td>0.34</td>
<td>0.32</td>
<td>0.36</td>
</tr>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-3.0%</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
<td>4.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729868579_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Analysts' Perspectives on Element Solutions</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on Element Solutions.
The consensus rating for Element Solutions is Buy, derived from 1 analyst ratings. An average one-year price target of $33.0 implies a potential 22.31% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings Among Industry Peers</h3>
The below comparison of the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Arcadium Lithium, Balchem and Axalta Coating Sys, three prominent players in the industry, gives insights for their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>For Arcadium Lithium, analysts project an Neutral trajectory, with an average 1-year price target of $4.83, indicating a potential 82.1% downside.</li>
<li>The prevailing sentiment among analysts is an Buy trajectory for Balchem, with an average 1-year price target of $185.0, implying a potential 585.69% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for Axalta Coating Sys, with an average 1-year price target of $42.6, suggesting a potential 57.89% upside.</li>
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<h3>Peer Analysis Summary</h3>
The peer analysis summary offers a detailed examination of key metrics for Arcadium Lithium, Balchem and Axalta Coating Sys, providing valuable insights into their respective standings within the industry and their market positions and comparative performance.

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<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
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<td>Element Solutions</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>4.54%</td>
<td>$267.20M</td>
<td>3.97%</td>
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<td>Arcadium Lithium</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>7.93%</td>
<td>$80.40M</td>
<td>1.38%</td>
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<td>Balchem</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>1.22%</td>
<td>$82.99M</td>
<td>2.93%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Axalta Coating Sys</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>4.40%</td>
<td>$460M</td>
<td>6.39%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Element Solutions ranks at the top for Revenue Growth with 4.54%. It is in the middle for Gross Profit at $267.20M. For Return on Equity, Element Solutions is at the bottom with 3.97%.
<h3>Get to Know Element Solutions Better</h3>
Element Solutions Inc is a specialty chemicals company whose businesses supply a broad range of solutions that enhance the performance of products people use every day. The company has two segments which are Electronics and Industrial &amp; Specialty. The Industrial &amp; Specialty segment which generates majority of the revenue, includes chemical systems that protect and decorate metal and plastic surfaces; consumable chemicals that enable printing image transfer on flexible packaging materials; and chemistries used in water-based hydraulic control fluids in offshore energy production. Electronics segment researches, formulates and sells specialty chemicals and process technologies for all types of electronics hardware, from complex printed circuit board designs to semiconductor packaging.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Element Solutions's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Element Solutions's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 4.54% as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Net Margin: Element Solutions's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 15.21% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Element Solutions's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 3.97%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Element Solutions's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.88%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Element Solutions's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.81, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ESI/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Element Solutions visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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Insights into Element Solutions's Upcoming Earnings

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Element Solutions shares are trading higher following a report suggesting the company may be exploring a sale.

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Watching Element Solutions; Traders Circulate Unconfirmed Rumor That The Company May Be Exploring A Sale

Shares of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESI#NYSE">ESI</a>) were climbing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/esi">in early trading on Monday</a>.
Chipmakers are increasingly focused on reducing size and power consumption of chips, "much of which is enabled by ESI&#8217;s materials," according to Seaport Research Partners.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5937f6b285b07a0001ac3654/michael-harrison">Analyst Michael Harrison</a> initiated coverage of Element Solutions with a Buy rating and price target of $33.
The Element Solutions Thesis: The transition towards advanced packaging is still in the initial stages and the company has "a broad portfolio, strong customer relationships, and application expertise to capture expanding share within this growing opportunity set," Harrison said in the initiation note.
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"ESI&#8217;s businesses are capital-light and generate strong cash flow to fund organic and inorganic growth, and we expect Electronics to account for a growing portion of ESI&#8217;s earnings over time," he added.
During its second-quarter earnings release, the company had indicated that it could have "several years of record earnings ahead," which could be the case even if the electronics and industrial recovery is slower than anticipated, the analyst stated.
"ESI should be well-positioned to outgrow the market and drive strong bottom-line growth," he further wrote.
Price Action: Shares of Element Solutions had risen by 1.54% to $26.38 at the time of publication on Monday.
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Seaport Global analyst Michael Harrison initiates coverage on Element Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESI#NYSE">ESI</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $33.

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Element Solutions's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESI#NYSE">ESI</a>) short percent of float has risen 9.2% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.12 million shares sold short, which is 0.95% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.02 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Element Solutions Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727792125_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Element Solutions has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Element Solutions's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Element Solutions's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.55%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Element Solutions's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESI#NYSE">ESI</a>) short percent of float has risen 13.0% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.52 million shares sold short, which is 1.13% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.94 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Element Solutions Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726085725_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Element Solutions has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Element Solutions's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Element Solutions's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.69%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Looking Into Element Solutions's Recent Short Interest

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/apd#NYSE">APD</a>) is expected to gain from its project investments, productivity actions and new business deals amid the softness in China and Europe.
The company&#39;s shares have lost 9.6% over a year compared with a 10.6% decline of its industry.
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<h2>High-return Projects and Productivity Actions Aid APD Stock</h2>
Air Products is well-placed to benefit from its investments in high-return industrial gas projects and productivity measures. It remains focused on its gasification strategy and is executing its growth projects. These projects are expected to be accretive to earnings and cash flows.
APD is realizing the benefits of the completion of the second phase of the Jazan project in Saudi Arabia. The company has a total available capacity to deploy (over fiscal 2024-2033) $30.8 billion in high-return investments aimed at creating significant shareholder value.
Air Products is also driving productivity to improve its cost structure. It is seeing the positive impacts of its productivity actions. Benefits from additional productivity and cost improvement programs are likely to support its margins moving ahead. The company also remains focused on improving pricing amid an inflationary environment.
The company also remains committed to maximizing returns to shareholders leveraging strong balance sheet and cash flows. Air Products&#39; board, in January 2024, increased its quarterly dividend to $1.77 per share. This marked the 42nd straight year of dividend increase. APD paid roughly $1.5 billion in dividends to shareholders in 2023. It expects to return roughly $1.6 billion to shareholders through dividends in 2024.
<h2>Softness in China &amp; Europe a Worry for Air Products</h2>
The slowdown in China and Europe may affect APD&#39;s business in these regions. The sluggish China economy is impacting volumes in the Industrial Gases - Asia segment. A slower economic recovery in China and the softness in electronics may continue to affect the segment&#39;s volumes.
Air Products is also seeing weak demand for merchant products in Europe. Its volumes in Europe rose modestly year-over-year in the fiscal third quarter as the contribution of the new assets in Uzbekistan offset weaker merchant volumes. The lack of growth in industrial output in Europe is a concern for the near term.
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<h2>Stocks to Consider</h2>
Better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are, Hawkins, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hwkn#NASDAQ">HWKN</a>), Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/esi#NYSE">ESI</a>) and Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ego#NYSE">EGO</a>), each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Hawkins&#39; current fiscal-year earnings is pegged at $4.14, indicating a rise of 15.3% from year-ago levels. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HWKN&#39;s current fiscal-year earnings has increased 12.8% in the past 60 days. The stock has rallied around 101% in the past year.
The consensus estimate for Element Solutions&#39; current-year earnings has increased by 0.7% in the past 60 days. ESI beat the consensus estimate in three of the last four quarters while delivering in-line results on the other occasion. In this timeframe, it delivered an earnings surprise of around 3.8%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Eldorado Gold&#39;s current year earnings is pegged at $1.35 per share, indicating a year-over-year rise of 136.8%. EGO beat the consensus estimate in each of the last four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 430.3%. The company&#39;s shares have rallied roughly 64% in the past year.
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FMC Corporation&#39;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fmc#NYSE">FMC</a>) shares have gained 9.6% over the past three months. The company has also outperformed its industry&#39;s decline of 7.8% over the same time frame. FMC has also topped the S&amp;P 500&#39;s roughly 2.9% rise over the same period.
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FMC delivered better-than-expected results in the second quarter on the back of higher volumes. It saw improved demand in the quarter, leading to an increase in sales volumes, especially in the United States and Brazil. The company is gaining from efforts to expand its product portfolio through new product launches and restructuring actions.
FMC is investing in technologies as well as new product launches to enhance value to the farmers. New products launched in Europe, North America and Asia are gaining significant traction. Product introductions are expected to support the company&#39;s results this year.
The company generated $590 million in sales in 2023 from new products launched in the past five years. It expects revenues from new products to grow by roughly $200 million in 2024. It expects a significant amount of volume growth to come from new products in the second half of 2024. FMC is seeing strong gains in new products including Coragen eVo and Premio Star insecticides and the Onsuva fungicide in Latin America.
The acquisition of BioPhero ApS, a Denmark-based pheromone research and production company, also adds biologically produced state-of-the-art pheromone insect control technology to the company&#39;s product portfolio and R&amp;D pipeline, highlighting FMC&#39;s role as a leader in delivering innovative and sustainable crop protection solutions.
FMC is also expected to benefit from reduced input costs, a favorable product mix and its cost-control actions. It benefited from favorable input costs in the second quarter of 2024. FMC is also making progress with its global restructuring and cost-reduction program. It sees benefits from restructuring to contribute $75-$100 million to full-year 2024 adjusted EBITDA, net of inflation.
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<h3>FMC Corporation Price and Consensus</h3>
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FMC Corporation price-consensus-chart | FMC Corporation Quote
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<h2>Stocks to Consider</h2>
Better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Newmont Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nem#NYSE">NEM</a>), Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/esi#NYSE">ESI</a>) and Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ego#NYSE">EGO</a>), each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Newmont&#39;s current-year earnings is pegged at $2.82, indicating a rise of 75.2% from year-ago levels. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NEM&#39;s earnings has increased 16% in the past 60 days. The stock has rallied around 29% in the past year.
The consensus estimate for Element Solutions&#39; current-year earnings has increased by 0.7% in the past 60 days. ESI beat the consensus estimate in three of the last four quarters while delivering in-line results on the other occasion. In this timeframe, it delivered an earnings surprise of around 3.8%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Eldorado Gold&#39;s current year earnings is pegged at $1.35 per share, indicating a year-over-year rise of 136.8%. EGO beat the consensus estimate in each of the last four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 430.3%. The company&#39;s shares have rallied roughly 61% in the past year.
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FMC Shares Rise 10% in 3 Months: What's Driving the Stock?

Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/emn#NYSE">EMN</a>) is benefiting from cost-cutting and productivity actions as well as its innovation-driven growth model amid challenges from soft demand in certain markets.
Shares of EMN are up 22.1% over the past year compared with a 7.4% decline of its industry.
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Let&#39;s find out why this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock is worth retaining at the moment.
<h2>Eastman Chemical Gains on Cost Actions &amp; Innovation</h2>
Eastman is gaining from its actions to manage costs. It is expected to benefit from lower operating costs from its operational transformation program in 2024.
EMN is taking action to keep its manufacturing and administrative costs in control. It achieved cost savings of around $200 million in 2023, net of inflation.&nbsp; Pricing initiatives and lower raw material and energy costs are also expected to support the company&#39;s bottom line. The company plans to maintain pricing discipline and improve asset utilization throughout the year.
Eastman aims to increase new business revenues by utilizing its innovation-driven growth strategy. Innovation and market development initiatives are expected to support its sales volumes. Its specialty portfolio is expected to drive sales growth across key end markets such as consumer durables, building &amp; construction and transportation.
The company is also expected to gain from the revenues and earnings generated by its Kingsport methanolysis facility in 2024. It anticipates a $50 million incremental EBITDA contribution from the Kingsport facility.
Eastman Chemical also remains focused on maintaining a disciplined approach to capital allocation with an emphasis on debt reduction. It returned $526 million to shareholders in 2023 through dividends and share repurchases. It also raised its dividend for the 14th consecutive year. EMN expects to repurchase shares worth around $300 million in 2024.
<h2>Demand Weakness a Concern for EMN Stock</h2>
EMN is exposed to headwinds from weak demand in certain markets. It is seeing soft demand in building &amp; construction and cautious customer behavior in consumer durables and electronics. Demand in building &amp; construction remains sluggish in most regions.
While Eastman Chemical is seeing an end of customer inventory de-stocking across most of its end markets, the same is expected to continue in medical applications in the second half of 2024. Weaker demand is expected to adversely impact its performance in the third quarter of 2024.
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<h3>Eastman Chemical Company Price and Consensus</h3>
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Eastman Chemical Company price-consensus-chart | Eastman Chemical Company Quote
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<h2>Stocks to Consider</h2>
Better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Newmont Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nem#NYSE">NEM</a>), Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/esi#NYSE">ESI</a>) and Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ego#NYSE">EGO</a>), each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Newmont&#39;s current-year earnings is pegged at $2.82, indicating a rise of 75.2% from year-ago levels. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NEM&#39;s earnings has increased 16% in the past 60 days. The stock has rallied around 35% in the past year.
The consensus estimate for Element Solutions&#39; current-year earnings has increased by 0.7% in the past 60 days. ESI beat the consensus estimate in three of the last four quarters while delivering in-line results on the other occasion. In this timeframe, it delivered an earnings surprise of around 3.8%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Eldorado Gold&#39;s current year earnings is pegged at $1.35 per share, indicating a year-over-year rise of 136.8%. EGO beat the consensus estimate in each of the last four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 430.3%. The company&#39;s shares have rallied roughly 73% in the past year.
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Here's Why You Should Hold Onto Eastman Chemical Stock for Now

Element Solutions Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/esi#NYSE">ESI</a>) has agreed to sell its flexographic printing plate business, MacDermid Graphics Solutions, to XSYS &mdash; a global specialist provider in the flexographic printing space &mdash; for an enterprise value of around $325 million. The transfer involves substantially all of Graphics Solutions reporting vertical of Element Solutions. An existing capital loss is expected to offset almost all of the taxable benefits from this transaction.
The net proceeds are intended to be used to further reduce leverage and for general company objectives. The acquisition is projected to close in late 2024 or the first half of 2025, depending on usual closing conditions, adjustments and regulatory approvals.
MacDermid Graphics is a quality business that is not core to Element Solutions&#39; portfolio or long-term vision, ESI noted. XSYS provides an excellent environment for its exceptional workforce. ESI&#39;s portfolio will be more concentrated and better positioned for faster growth and higher cash flow conversion in the future, with a stronger balance sheet to explore future growth opportunities in its core markets.
Shares of Element Solutions have gained 23% over the past year against a 9.3% decline of its industry.
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ESI, on its second-quarter call, said that it now expects adjusted EBITDA in the range of $530-$545 million for 2024. The company anticipates generating a free cash flow in the range of $280-$300 million for the year.
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<h3>Element Solutions Inc. Price and Consensus</h3>
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Element Solutions Inc. price-consensus-chart | Element Solutions Inc. Quote
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<h2>Zacks Rank &amp; Other Key Picks</h2>
ESI currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Other top-ranked stocks in the basic materials space include Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crs#NYSE">CRS</a>), Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ego#NYSE">EGO</a>) and Newmont Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nem#NYSE">NEM</a>).
Carpenter Technology currently carries a Zacks Rank #1. CRS beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 15.9%. The company&#39;s shares have soared 108.4% in the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Eldorado&#39;s current-year earnings is pegged at $1.35 per share, indicating a year-over-year rise of 136.8%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for EGO&#39;s current-year earnings has been going up in the past 30 days. EGO, a Zacks Rank #1 stock, beat the consensus estimate in each of the last four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 430.3%. The company&#39;s shares have rallied roughly 71% in the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Newmont&#39;s current-year earnings is pegged at $2.82, indicating a rise of 75% from the year-ago level. The consensus mark for NEM&#39;s earnings has increased 14% in the past 60 days. NEM, a Zacks Rank #1 stock, has gained nearly 32.9% in the past year.&nbsp;
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Element Solutions Agrees to Divest MacDermid Graphics Solutions

The MacDermid Graphics Solutions business transferring to XSYS constitutes substantially all of Element Solutions&#39; Graphics Solutions reporting vertical.
Net proceeds are expected to be used to further reduce leverage and for general corporate purposes. The transaction is expected to close in late 2024 or the first half of 2025

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Element Solutions Agrees To Sell Its Flexographic Printing Plate Business, MacDermid Graphics Solutions, To XSYS For An Enterprise Value Of Approx. $325M

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.&#39;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/apd#NYSE">APD</a>) shares have popped 19.9% over the past six months. The company has also outperformed its industry&#39;s rise of 4.1% over the same time frame. APD has also topped the S&amp;P 500&#39;s roughly 11.2% rise over the same period.
Let&#39;s take a look into the factors that are driving this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock.
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<h2>What&#39;s Going in APD&#39;s Favor?</h2>
Forecast-topping earnings performance in the fiscal third quarter and upbeat prospects have contributed to the rally in the company&#39;s shares. Air Products&#39; earnings from continuing operations for the third quarter rose to $3.13 per share from $2.67 in the year-ago quarter.
Adjusted earnings per share of $3.20 topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.04. APD continues to expect fiscal 2024 adjusted earnings per share of $12.20-$12.50, suggesting a 6-9% increase from the previous year.
Air Products is gaining from its investments in high-return industrial gas projects and productivity measures. It remains focused on its gasification strategy and is executing its growth projects. These projects are expected to be accretive to earnings and cash flows. The company has a total available capacity to deploy (over fiscal 2024-2033) $30.8 billion in high-return investments aimed at creating significant shareholder value.
APD is also driving productivity to improve its cost structure. It is seeing the positive impacts of its productivity actions. Benefits from additional productivity and cost improvement programs will likely support its margins. The company also remains focused on improving pricing amid an inflationary environment.
The company remains committed to maximizing returns to shareholders leveraging strong cash flows. Air Products&#39; board, in January 2024, increased its quarterly dividend to $1.77 per share. This marked the 42nd straight year of dividend increase. The company paid roughly $1.5 billion in dividends to shareholders in 2023. APD expects to return roughly $1.6 billion to shareholders through dividends in 2024.
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<h3>Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Price and Consensus</h3>
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<h2>Stocks to Consider</h2>
Better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Newmont Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nem#NYSE">NEM</a>), Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/esi#NYSE">ESI</a>) and Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ego#NYSE">EGO</a>), each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Newmont&#39;s current-year earnings is pegged at $2.82, indicating a rise of 75.2% from year-ago levels. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NEM&#39;s earnings has increased 16% in the past 60 days. The stock has rallied around 34% in the past year.
The consensus estimate for Element Solutions&#39; current-year earnings has increased by 0.7% in the past 60 days. ESI beat the consensus estimate in three of the last four quarters while delivering in-line results on the other occasion. In this timeframe, it delivered an earnings surprise of around 3.8%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Eldorado Gold&#39;s current-year earnings is pegged at $1.35 per share, indicating a year-over-year rise of 136.8%. EGO beat the consensus estimate in each of the last four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 430.3%. The company&#39;s shares have rallied roughly 93% in the past year.
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Air Products Up 20% in 6 Months: What's Driving the Stock?

Shares of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dd#NYSE">DD</a>) have gained 16.5% over the past six months. The company has also outperformed its industry&#39;s rise of 4.5% over the same time frame. DD has also topped the S&amp;P 500&#39;s roughly 9.5% increase over the same period.
Let&#39;s take a look into the factors that are driving this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock.
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<h2>Productivity, Innovation &amp; Acquisitions Aid DD</h2>
DuPont is benefiting from its innovation-driven investment, productivity actions and acquisitions. The company remains focused on driving growth through innovation and new product development. Its innovation-driven investment is focused on several high-growth areas. DD remains committed to driving returns from its R&amp;D investment.
DuPont, in August 2023, completed the buyout of leading manufacturer of specialty medical devices and components, Spectrum Plastics Group from AEA Investors for $1.75 billion. The acquisition strengthens DuPont&#39;s existing position in stable and fast-growing healthcare end markets. It is also in sync with its focus on high-growth, customer-driven innovation for the healthcare market.
The buyout of Donatelle Plastics also enhances DD&#39;s exposure in healthcare, expanding its expertise in the medical device market segments. The acquisition introduces complementary advanced technologies and capabilities, such as medical device injection molding, liquid silicone rubber processing, precision machining, device assembly and tool building.
Moreover, DuPont is benefiting from cost synergy savings and productivity improvement actions. The benefits of its structural cost actions are expected to be realized in 2024. DD also continues to implement strategic price increases in the wake of cost inflation. These actions are likely to support its results. DuPont is also executing additional restructuring actions and expects annualized cost savings of $150 million from these measures with nearly $115 million anticipated in 2024.
Earnings estimates for DD have also been going up over the past 60 days, reflecting analysts&#39; optimism. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2024 has increased around 2.5%. The consensus estimate for 2025 has also been revised 1.7% upward over the same time frame.
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<h3>DuPont de Nemours, Inc. Price and Consensus</h3>
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DuPont de Nemours, Inc. price-consensus-chart | DuPont de Nemours, Inc. Quote
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<h2>Stocks to Consider</h2>
Better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Newmont Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nem#NYSE">NEM</a>), Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/esi#NYSE">ESI</a>) and Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aem#NYSE">AEM</a>). Newmont and Element Solutions sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and Agnico Eagle carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Newmont&#39;s current-year earnings is pegged at $2.82, indicating a rise of 75.2% from year-ago levels. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NEM&#39;s earnings has increased 16% in the past 60 days. The stock has rallied around 33% in the past year.
The consensus estimate for Element Solutions&#39; current-year earnings has increased by 0.7% in the past 60 days. ESI beat the consensus estimate in three of the last four quarters while delivering in-line results on the other occasion. In this timeframe, it delivered an earnings surprise of around 3.8%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Agnico Eagle&#39;s current-year earnings is pegged at $3.65, indicating a year-over-year rise of 63.7%. AEM&#39;s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters, the average earnings surprise being 15.7%. The company&#39;s shares have rallied roughly 71% in the past year.
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DuPont Shares Up 17% in 6 Months: What's Driving the Stock?

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