Why did Goldman Sachs reinstate a Buy rating for Element Solutions stock?

Goldman Sachs reinstated its Buy rating for Element Solutions (NYSE: ESI) following the termination of its proposed merger with SOLS, which removed merger-related risk and allowed the company to refocus on organic growth; the firm also set a $44.00 price target and noted that the merger termination incurred no fees for either party.

What do analysts say about Element Solutions' fundamentals after the merger termination?

Analysts have initiated or reiterated Buy ratings for Element Solutions, citing its strong fundamentals and growth prospects, with Goldman Sachs highlighting the positive catalyst of the merger termination in enabling renewed focus on organic growth.

Goldman Sachs reinstates Element Solutions stock rating at Buy on merger termination

Sep 11, 2026

Goldman Sachs reinstated its Buy rating for Element Solutions with a $44 price target following the termination of its proposed merger with SOLS. Analysts view this as a positive catalyst for organic growth and strong fundamentals.

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