Truist Securities Raises ESI Price Target to $50

Truist Securities maintained a Buy rating on Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI) on October 23, 2026, while increasing its price target from $48.00 to $50.00. The update from Truist arrives as Wall Street firms review their outlooks for the specialty chemicals provider based in Miami Beach, Florida. Element Solutions operates globally through units like MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions. ## Truist Securities' Call on Element Solutions Inc

On October 23, 2026, Truist Securities issued a research note maintaining its Buy rating on Element Solutions while lifting its price target from $48.00 to $50.00. Analysts adjust these forward-looking targets to reflect shifting expectations for company growth and market conditions. Other firms have also updated views on the stock recently, including Barclays, which maintained an Overweight rating while adjusting its target from $53.00 to $51.00 on the same day. Mizuho also kept a Neutral rating with a $44.00 target on October 22, 2026. ## Other Institutional Activity in Element Solutions Inc

Institutional investors adjust large holdings in Element Solutions regularly as market conditions evolve. FIL Ltd reduced its position by 1,349,439 shares, ending the period with 6,731,033 shares valued at approximately $223,773,184.00. ## Element Solutions Inc Stock Snapshot

Element Solutions recently traded around $33.11 as of October 23, 2026, down roughly 0.4% from its close of $33.24 on the same date. The stock trades below its 50-day moving average of $35.59 and its 200-day moving average of $36.72. Shares sit well below the 52-week high of $49.25 and above the 52-week low of $22.86.

ESI Element Solutions Inc

$33.04 ▲ +28.21% year to date

1M 3M YTD

Daily close · Oct 23, 2026

Recent Earnings

Element Solutions reported $3,150,200,064.00 in trailing twelve month revenue and an earnings per share figure of $0.85. The company posts a net margin of 5.7% and a return on equity of 6.5%. The next earnings release is scheduled for February 16, 2027.

Dividend

The company pays an annual dividend rate of $0.32 per share, yielding 0.88% with a payout ratio of 43.2%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Element Solutions Inc

Insiders executed several transactions prior to the recent analyst updates. Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Gliklich sold 170,000 shares on February 24, 2026, at an average price of $37.30 for a total value of $6,341,000.00. Chief Financial Officer Carey J Dorman sold 97,500 shares on February 23, 2026, at $34.87 per share totaling $3,399,825.00. Director E. Stanley O'Neal sold 200,641 shares on February 20, 2026, at $35.52 per share for $7,126,768.00. Additionally, officer Matthew Liebowitz sold 37,000 shares on December 12, 2025, at $26.60 per share worth $984,200.00.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street coverage includes a consensus recommendation key of strong buy alongside a mean price target of $47.17 across 12 analyst opinions.

About Element Solutions Inc

Element Solutions operates as a specialty chemicals company providing high-tech chemistry solutions and services across various industrial sectors. The firm serves electronics, automotive, and graphic arts markets globally through specialized segments. Tracking analyst price targets helps investors understand how professional forecasters view the company's operational trajectory.

Bottom Line

Investors will watch for the next earnings report on February 16, 2027, to see if financial results support Truist Securities' new $50.00 price target. Monitoring upcoming institutional filings and analyst notes will provide further clarity on market sentiment.