Element Solutions Inc (ESI) Earnings History
Elite Compounder14 years of earnings data (2012–2025) · 5-year EPS CAGR exceeds 18% — top-tier earnings quality
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Element Solutions Inc (ESI) Earnings Overview
As of July 8, 2026, Element Solutions Inc (ESI) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $149M, reflecting -21.8% year-over-year growth. The company earned $0.61 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 7.5%.
Looking at the long-term picture, ESI's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +21.4%, indicating exceptional earnings growth. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $244M in fiscal 2024.
Element Solutions Inc maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 42.0%, operating margin of 13.4%, and net margin of 7.5%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including CMC ($595M net income, 1.1% margin), HWKN ($82M net income, 7.5% margin), KWR ($4M net income, -0.1% margin), ESI has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare ESI vs CMC →
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ESI Historical Earnings Data (2012–2025)
14 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $191M | -21.9% | $342M | $0.79 | 7.5% | 13.4% |
| 2024 | $244M | +106.8% | $344M | $1.01 | 9.9% | 14.0% |
| 2023 | $118M | -36.9% | $174M | $0.49 | 5.1% | 7.4% |
| 2022 | $187M | -7.9% | $325M | $0.75 | 7.3% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | $203M | +168.6% | $300M | $0.82 | 8.5% | 12.5% |
| 2020 | $76M | -17.9% | $233M | $0.30 | 4.1% | 12.6% |
| 2019 | $92M | +128.4% | $249M | $0.35 | 5.0% | 13.6% |
| 2018 | -$324M | -9.5% | $249M | $-1.13 | -16.5% | 12.7% |
| 2017 | -$296M | -300.3% | $221M | $-1.04 | -7.8% | 5.9% |
| 2016 | -$74M | +76.0% | $253M | $-0.27 | -2.1% | 7.1% |
| 2015 | -$309M | -931.8% | $72M | $-1.52 | -12.1% | 2.8% |
| 2014 | -$30M | +84.6% | $9M | $-0.22 | -3.5% | 1.1% |
| 2013 | -$194M | -522.2% | $115M | $-2.19 | -26.6% | 15.7% |
| 2012 | $46M | - | $115M | $0.02 | 6.3% | 15.7% |
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ESI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ESI stock.
What is ESI earnings per share (EPS)?
ESI trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $0.61, reflecting -21.8% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +21.4%. Complete EPS history from 2012 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Element Solutions Inc's net income?
Element Solutions Inc (ESI) trailing twelve-month net income is $149M as of 2025. Earnings declined -21.8% year-over-year. Element Solutions Inc has been profitable for 7 consecutive years.
Is ESI profitable?
Yes, ESI is profitable with a TTM net income of $149M and a net profit margin of +7.5%. Element Solutions Inc has generated profits for 7 consecutive years.
What is ESI's earnings growth rate?
ESI compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -21.8%, 3-Year: +1.7%, 5-Year: +21.4%, 10-Year: N/A. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 2012 to 2025.
What are ESI's profit margins?
Element Solutions Inc net profit margin is +7.5%, operating margin is +13.4%, and gross margin is +42.0%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +7.5%.
Is ESI growing earnings?
ESI earnings are declining — EPS fell -21.8% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $149M. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of +21.4%.
What was ESI's best earnings year?
Element Solutions Inc's highest annual net income on record is $244M, achieved in fiscal year 2024. Earnings history on this page spans 2012 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were ESI's earnings last quarter?
ESI's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $56M with diluted EPS of $0.23. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.