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Element Solutions Acquires EFC, Adds to its High-Value Portfolio
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Key Takeaways
ESI completed the EFC deal, placing it as a standalone unit within the newly renamed Specialties Segment.
Element Solutions Inc. adds growth vectors in semiconductor manufacturing, power transmission, and space.
ESI expects mid-single-digit growth, EBITDA margins above 20%, and durable cash flow from the segment.
Element Solutions Inc. (ESI - Free Report) has completed its previously announced acquisition of EFC Gases & Advanced Materials, further adding higher value and differentiated offerings in specialty and rare gases, along with advanced materials. Following the transaction, EFC will operate as a standalone business unit within the company’s newly renamed “Specialties Segment,” formerly the “Industrial & Specialty Segment.” This will present ESI with attractive new growth vectors in semiconductor manufacturing, electrical transmission infrastructure and space applications.
EFC’s solutions-oriented approach, team culture, and go-to-market strategy integrate seamlessly with ESI’s operations. The newly formed segment will be focused on niche, high-value markets with demanding customer qualification requirements and an emphasis on value-added technical service to create a sustainable and high-quality revenue stream for the company. These characteristics support long-term, recurring revenue streams and pricing resilience.
The company expects this segment to deliver mid-single-digit growth with adjusted EBITDA margins exceeding 20% and a durable cash flow profile. The transaction facilitates ESI’s ongoing strategy to improve overall business quality by enhancing profitability.
ESI’s shares have gained 2.8% over the past year compared with the industry’s 0.9% growth.
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ESI’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
ESI currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM - Free Report) , Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC - Free Report) and Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (HMY - Free Report) .
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AEM’s 2025 earnings is pegged at $7.87 per share, indicating a rise of 86.05%. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 11.63%. AEM’s shares have gained 116.5% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for KGC’s 2025 earnings is pinned at $1.68 per share, indicating a 147.06% year-over-year increase. Its shares have surged 194.3% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HMY’s current fiscal-year earnings is pinned at $2.68 per share, indicating a 111.02% year-over-year increase. HMY’s shares have gained 140% over the past year.
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Element Solutions Acquires EFC, Adds to its High-Value Portfolio
Key Takeaways
Element Solutions Inc. (ESI - Free Report) has completed its previously announced acquisition of EFC Gases & Advanced Materials, further adding higher value and differentiated offerings in specialty and rare gases, along with advanced materials. Following the transaction, EFC will operate as a standalone business unit within the company’s newly renamed “Specialties Segment,” formerly the “Industrial & Specialty Segment.” This will present ESI with attractive new growth vectors in semiconductor manufacturing, electrical transmission infrastructure and space applications.
EFC’s solutions-oriented approach, team culture, and go-to-market strategy integrate seamlessly with ESI’s operations. The newly formed segment will be focused on niche, high-value markets with demanding customer qualification requirements and an emphasis on value-added technical service to create a sustainable and high-quality revenue stream for the company. These characteristics support long-term, recurring revenue streams and pricing resilience.
The company expects this segment to deliver mid-single-digit growth with adjusted EBITDA margins exceeding 20% and a durable cash flow profile. The transaction facilitates ESI’s ongoing strategy to improve overall business quality by enhancing profitability.
ESI’s shares have gained 2.8% over the past year compared with the industry’s 0.9% growth.
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ESI’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
ESI currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM - Free Report) , Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC - Free Report) and Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (HMY - Free Report) .
At present, AEM and KGC sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) each, while HMY carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AEM’s 2025 earnings is pegged at $7.87 per share, indicating a rise of 86.05%. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 11.63%. AEM’s shares have gained 116.5% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for KGC’s 2025 earnings is pinned at $1.68 per share, indicating a 147.06% year-over-year increase. Its shares have surged 194.3% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HMY’s current fiscal-year earnings is pinned at $2.68 per share, indicating a 111.02% year-over-year increase. HMY’s shares have gained 140% over the past year.