Should I buy Element Solutions (ESI) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Jefferies — 64% of its targets hit on this sector (50 calls tested). It aims for $55 (+48 %), call made on September 3, 2026, maturing on September 3, 2027 (41 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Element Solutions
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS | 86 % | +62.9 % | 7 | $48 +29% |
| B of A Securities | 100 % | +55.6 % | 5 | $33 -11% |
| Mizuho | 77 % | +26.3 % | 13 | $42 +13% |
| BMO Capital | 40 % | +23.4 % | 5 | $50 +34% |
| Barclays | 78 % | +18.9 % | 9 | $53 +42% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 83% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 6 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $49, i.e. +32% from the current price ($37).
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- Even the most reliable firm on ESI, Keybanc (100% hit rate, 4 scored calls), only targets $36 (call made on February 19, 2026, maturing on February 19, 2027) (-3%) in its most recent call, and $34 (call made on October 30, 2025, maturing on October 30, 2026) (-9%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 6 ratings, 1 is neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- No dividend: your return depends only on price appreciation.
The analyst consensus on ESI
Median target $49 (+32%) · 6 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Element Solutions now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 83% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $49 (+32%), and Keybanc (most reliable on ESI, 100%) targets $36. Weigh that against valuation. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Element Solutions?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($49) is still +32% above the current price ($37) (most reliable on ESI: Keybanc, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Element Solutions still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($37) and its estimated value: analysts target $49 on median (+32%), with 83% buys (most reliable on ESI: Keybanc, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on ESI and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying ESI?
Even the most reliable firm on ESI, Keybanc (100% hit rate, 4 scored calls), only targets $36 (call made on February 19, 2026, maturing on February 19, 2027) (-3%) in its most recent call, and $34 (call made on October 30, 2025, maturing on October 30, 2026) (-9%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
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