Zacks Investment Research
25 Sept 2026, 13:46 UTC · 4h ago
Verdict
Headline leans bullish. We score ESI +0.20 across two claims.
Score confirms the headline.
Leans bullish
From its wording — no explicit rating
+0.20slightly bullish
What the story claims
2 claims · scored −1 bearish … +1 bullish · 1 new · 1 priced in
The Dec 18, 2026 $12.50 Call options for Element Solutions showed some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options on September 25, 2026.
Newpublished September 25, 2026, refers to "today"
So whatHigh IV on December contracts suggests traders are hedging or speculating on a binary catalyst occurring before the year-end expiration.
More positive than 65% of claims this week
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More positive than 53% of ticker scores this week
Scored by the NIS engine · methodology.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Element Solutions' current quarter increased from 46 cents to 48 cents per share over the last 60 days.
Priced intrend over the last 60 days
So whatThe 4.3% upward revision in EPS estimates indicates slight fundamental momentum leading into the next print.
More positive than 43% of claims this week
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More positive than 53% of ticker scores this week
Analysts have increased earnings estimates for the current quarter, though the stock is currently ranked as a Hold.
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Price agrees with the score
$35.78 vs $34.50 close before publication (Sep 24) · not market-adjusted
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