Element Solutions Acquires EFC, Adds to its High-Value Portfolio
Element Solutions Inc. ESI 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.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchESI’s Zacks Rank & Key PicksESI currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Agnico Eagle Mines AEM, Kinross Gold Corporation KGC and Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited HMY.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.Just Released: Zacks Top 10 Stocks for 2026Hurry – you can still get in early on our 10 top tickers for 2026. Handpicked by Zacks Director of Research Sheraz Mian, this portfolio has been stunningly and consistently successful.From inception in 2012 through November, 2025, the Zacks Top 10 Stocks gained +2,530.8%, more than QUADRUPLING the S&P 500’s +570.3%.Sheraz has combed through 4,400 companies covered by the Zacks Rank and handpicked the best 10 to buy and hold in 2026. You can still be among the first to see these just-released stocks with enormous potential.See New Top 10 Stocks >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Element Solutions Inc. (ESI): Free Stock Analysis Report Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC): Free Stock Analysis Report Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM): Free Stock Analysis Report Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (HMY): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks
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