Elementis (LON:ELM) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results

Elementis (LON:ELM) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The company reported GBX 8.60 earnings per share for the quarter, Digital Look Earnings reports. Elementis had a negative net margin of 7.58% and a negative return on equity of 6.85%.

Here are the key takeaways from Elementis’ conference call:

• Strong H1 performance: Organic constant-currency revenue rose 4.7% to $318.2 million, adjusted operating profit increased 16.4% to $73.2 million, and margins expanded 140 basis points to 23%. Adjusted EPS rose 28.8% to $0.085.
• Management remains confident of meeting its full-year 2026 expectations, citing a solid Q3 order book despite uncertain macroeconomic conditions. Coatings led growth at 5.6%, supported by Asia, EMEA, new applications, and improved St. Louis operations.
• The portfolio transformation advanced through the pharma sale, an ongoing share buyback, and the acquisition of Alchemy, which is performing well and tracking toward sustainable double-digit growth. Hectorite now represents roughly one-third of sales, with management targeting double-digit through-cycle growth and highlighting applications such as skincare and PFAS removal.
• The company expects margins to moderate in the second half because of normal seasonality, with H2 margins expected to be broadly similar to last year. North American demand remains weak, while first-half operating cash flow fell to $29.8 million from $41.3 million due to working-capital investment, higher taxes, and capital spending.

Elementis Trading Up 2.9%

ELM traded up GBX 5.04 during trading on Thursday, reaching GBX 177.60. The company had a trading volume of 3,286,491 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,937,404. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is GBX 156.77 and its 200 day simple moving average is GBX 157.45. The company has a market cap of £1.01 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -22.77, a PEG ratio of 3.05 and a beta of 0.92. Elementis has a 12-month low of GBX 136 and a 12-month high of GBX 184. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 39.85, a quick ratio of 1.16 and a current ratio of 1.90.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts recently commented on ELM shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 200 target price on shares of Elementis in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 210 price target on shares of Elementis in a research report on Thursday. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of GBX 200.

Elementis News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Elementis this week:

• Positive Sentiment: First-half results beat expectations: Elementis reported first-half revenue of approximately $318.2 million, with performance described as strong across the period. The earnings outperformance is the primary catalyst for the stock’s rise. Elementis first-half results Elementis delivers strong first-half performance
• Positive Sentiment: Management commentary reinforced the recovery: The first-half earnings call highlighted strong growth and results ahead of expectations, providing investors with greater confidence in Elementis’ operating momentum and outlook. Elementis first-half 2026 earnings call Elementis H1 2026 earnings call transcript
• Positive Sentiment: Broker support increased: Jefferies reaffirmed its “buy” rating and set a 210 pence price target, implying further potential upside from recent trading levels. Jefferies rating and price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Elementis reported quarterly EPS of 8.60 pence. However, the company still showed a negative net margin and negative return on equity, indicating that profitability remains an area investors will monitor despite the stronger first-half results. Elementis quarterly earnings report

Elementis declared that its board has authorized a share buyback plan on Wednesday, June 3rd that authorizes the company to repurchase 0 shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to buy shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are often a sign that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Elementis Company Profile

Elementis is a global specialty chemicals company listed on the London Stock Exchange. The Group employs c.1,000 across 20 global locations. As recognised innovation leaders with deep expertise in rheology (the science of flow), and formulation solutions, we develop distinctive solutions and products to improve performance, achieve smoother production, and enhance sustainability credentials for customers across a range of industries. The Group also owns and operates the largest high-quality hectorite mine in the world.