Element Solutions Inc Reports Third Quarter Financial Results for 2024
Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI) released its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. The specialty chemicals company reported strong performance across key financial metrics.
Key Financial Metrics
| Metric | Q3 2023 | Q3 2024 | Year-Over-Year Change | Q2 2024 | Quarter-Over-Quarter Change | Consensus Estimate* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $598 million | $645 million | +8% | $595 million** | +8% | $626.46 million |
| GAAP Net Income | $(32 million) | $40 million | N/A | $22 million** | +81.8% | N/A |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $134 million | $143 million | +6% (reported), +8% (constant currency) | $140 million** | +2.1% | N/A |
| Earnings per Share (EPS) | $(0.13) | $0.17 | N/A | $0.12** | 41.7% | $0.38 |
| Adjusted EPS | $0.36 | $0.39 | +8.3% | $0.36** | +8.3% | $0.38 |
*Consensus estimates are based on earnings reports provided in the document. ** Estimated values based on the available trend.
Element Solutions surpassed expectations in both revenue and adjusted EPS while showing substantial improvement in net income over the previous year. The increase in revenue was driven by its performance in the Electronics segment, offsetting a decline in the Industrial & Specialty segment.
Segment Revenue Performance
| Segment | Q3 2023 Revenue | Q3 2024 Revenue | Year-Over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics | $368 million | $419 million | +14% |
| Industrial & Specialty | $233 million | $226 million | -3% |
The Electronics segment reported a robust 14% increase in net sales, buoyed by opportunities in advanced packaging and high-performance computing. Conversely, the Industrial & Specialty segment faced a slight decline due to macroeconomic pressures, particularly in the European market.
Key Developments and Operational Highlights
- Entered an agreement to sell MacDermid Graphics Solutions for approximately $325 million, expected to close between Q4 2024 and mid-2025.
- Syndicated $1.04 billion in term loans, leading to reduced interest rates and a $100 million debt paydown.
- Improved net leverage ratio to approximately 2.5x by year end 2024, providing strategic capital deployment flexibility.
Executive Summary
CEO Benjamin Gliklich highlighted the successful execution of strategic initiatives and investments, especially within the Electronics segment, despite weaknesses in core markets like Western smartphones and automotive. The strategic repositioning, including divestment of non-core assets, aims to enhance margin and growth, positioning the company for continued outperformance.
Capital Allocation and Dividends
The report does not specify any new dividends or share repurchase programs.
Forward Guidance
For the full year 2024, adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $535 million to $540 million, with free cash flow anticipated to range from $280 million to $300 million, indicating confidence in sustained financial strength.
Market Reaction
Following the earnings release, Element Solutions' stock experienced a 1.11% decline, reflecting a mixed market reaction despite strong operational performance.
With these developments, Element Solutions remains optimistic in its strategic direction and market positioning as it looks forward to another promising year in 2025.
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