ESI Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
ESI - Element Solutions Inc.
$46.92
-2.18 (-4.43%)
▼
5d:
+4.07%
30d:
+16.24%
90d:
+41.69%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jun 22, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 29, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: ESI trades at premium valuation expecting 10.2% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
📊 HOLD: ESI trades at premium valuation expecting 10.2% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$58.65
Based on 10.0% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$36.42
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 17.8x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: ESI is currently trading at $46.91, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $40.21 to $44.67. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 23.9) compared to its historical average (17.8). At these levels, the market is pricing in 10.2% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ESI is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $43.59. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 4.4% recently.
Market Sentiment: ESI has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ESI is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $43.59. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 4.4% recently.
Market Sentiment: ESI has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$40.21 -
$44.67
Company Quality Score
57/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
51.0%
Protect Your Profits
ESI is technically overbought (RSI 70). Consider hedging now to protect against a potential pullback while keeping your upside.
View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range (+5.0% above its trading range)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Downward momentum (-4.4%)
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($47.30)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 10.2% growth with 41.5% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$40.21 -
$44.67
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$39.14
Resistance Level
$43.59
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jun 9, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
23.90
Wall Street Target
$47.30
(-3.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
41.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-42.5%
Profit Margin
5.3%
Valuation Premium vs History
+10.2% premium
PE vs Historical
23.9 vs 17.8
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+10.2%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$54.10
(+10%)
2-Year Target
$59.62
(+21%)
3-Year Target
$65.70
(+34%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 24→18)
PE COMPRESSION
$48.92
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 23.9, Growth: 16.0%)
$76.69
(+56%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 21.8, Growth: 16.0%)
$69.88
(+42%)
Bear:
(PE: 17.8, Growth: 16.0%)
$57.11
(+16%)
📈
Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (26x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (24x PE) as earnings recover.
Forward PE: 26.25 | Forward EPS (Implied): $1.87
Bull Case
$59.28
(+21%)
Analyst growth 15.0%, PE expands to 27.6
Base Case
$49.09
(0%)
Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 26.3
Bear Case
$37.55
(-24%)
Severe decline -15.0%, PE contracts to 23.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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