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Mar 31

Element Solutions Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Element Solutions reported steady earnings growth and improved margins in Q1 2025, driven by strength in the Electronics segment.

Key Takeaways

Element Solutions Inc delivered solid performance in Q1 2025 with net income up 75% year-over-year, aided by strong Electronics revenue growth and strategic debt reduction through asset divestiture.

Net income increased 75% YoY to $98 million.

Electronics segment posted 10% organic net sales growth.

Company prepaid $200 million in debt using asset sale proceeds.

Adjusted EPS remained flat YoY at $0.34 despite margin pressures.

Total Revenue
$594M
Previous year: $575M
+3.3%
EPS
$0.34
Previous year: $0.34
+0.0%
Electronics Organic Growth
10%
Total Organic Sales Growth
5%
Gross Profit
$251M
Previous year: $245M
+2.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$499M
Previous year: $286M
+74.4%
Free Cash Flow
$30.1M
Previous year: $39M
-22.8%
Total Assets
$4.79B
Previous year: $4.91B
-2.4%

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Element Solutions Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Element Solutions expects stable adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 and maintains its FY2025 guidance amid tariff risks and FX volatility.

Positive Outlook

  • Adjusted EBITDA guidance for FY2025 maintained at $520M–$540M.
  • Q2 2025 EBITDA expected to remain steady despite divestiture impact.
  • Positioned to benefit from continued investments in data centers.
  • Global footprint and local operations help mitigate trade risks.
  • Easing FX headwinds could support earnings.

Challenges Ahead

  • Tariff escalation risk introduces uncertainty in demand outlook.
  • Difficult to assess long-term demand impact from trade actions.
  • EBITDA margin slightly declined YoY.
  • Industrial & Specialty revenue down due to divestiture.
  • Overall operating cash flow down from prior year.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income