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Element Solutions
🇺🇸 NYSE:ESI
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Dec 31, 2024

Element Solutions Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Element Solutions reported a strong Q4 2024 performance with increased revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth.

Key Takeaways

Element Solutions Inc delivered a robust Q4 2024 with net sales rising 9% to $624 million. The company reported a net income of $55 million, with GAAP EPS at $0.23 and adjusted EPS at $0.35. Adjusted EBITDA grew 8% to $130 million. The Electronics segment led growth with a 14% sales increase, while the Industrial & Specialty segment saw modest growth. Despite a decrease in net income, the company remains optimistic about future performance and expects steady demand in 2025.

Q4 2024 net sales increased 9% year-over-year to $624 million.

Electronics segment sales grew 14% to $401 million, while Industrial & Specialty rose 1% to $223 million.

Net income declined 29% to $55 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased 8% to $130 million.

GAAP EPS was $0.23, and adjusted EPS improved to $0.35.

Total Revenue
$624M
Previous year: $573M
+8.8%
EPS
$0.35
Previous year: $0.32
+9.4%
Electronics Organic Sales Growth
7%
Total Organic Sales Growth
6%
Gross Profit
$256M
Previous year: $220M
+16.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$359M
Previous year: $289M
+24.2%
Free Cash Flow
$294M
Previous year: $88.4M
+232.1%
Total Assets
$4.87B
Previous year: $4.97B
-2.0%

Element Solutions Revenue

Element Solutions EPS

Element Solutions Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Element Solutions expects a similar demand environment in 2025, with steady growth in high-value markets like EV and semiconductors. The anticipated sale of its Graphics business is expected to improve long-term growth.

Positive Outlook

  • Continued growth in high-performance computing and data storage applications.
  • Further penetration into the EV market with differentiated power electronics solutions.
  • Expansion in high-value semiconductor markets expected to continue.
  • Operational efficiencies expected to maintain strong margins.
  • Projected 2025 adjusted EBITDA between $520 million and $540 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Industrial markets are not expected to recover in 2025.
  • Overall electronics industry growth remains uncertain.
  • Sale of Graphics business will reduce 2025 adjusted EBITDA by approximately $30 million.
  • Foreign exchange fluctuations expected to impact profitability.
  • Potential challenges from macroeconomic conditions affecting demand.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income