Element Solutions (ESI) Free Cash Flow (2013 - 2026)
Element Solutions (ESI) recorded quarterly Free Cash Flow of -$91.7 million in Q1 2026, down 223.75% quarter-over-quarter from $74.1 million in Q4 2025, and down 711.33% on a YoY basis from $15.0 million in Q1 2025.
Element Solutions (ESI) Free Cash Flow (2013 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Element Solutions' Free Cash Flow history runs 14 years deep, the most recent figure standing at -$91.7 million for Q1 2026.
- In Q1 2026, Free Cash Flow fell 711.33% year-over-year to -$91.7 million; the TTM figure through Mar 2026 stood at $120.9 million (down 55.12% YoY), while the FY2025 annual figure was $227.6 million, down 22.48% from the prior year.
- Free Cash Flow was -$91.7 million for Q1 2026 at Element Solutions, down from $74.1 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Free Cash Flow ranged from a high of $116.4 million in Q4 2024 to a low of -$91.7 million in Q1 2026.
- Historically, Free Cash Flow has averaged $56.4 million across 5 years, with a median of $67.1 million in 2023.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2023 and 2026: Free Cash Flow jumped 394.04% in 2023, then plunged 711.33% in 2026.
- A 5-year view of Free Cash Flow shows it stood at $85.5 million in 2022, then increased by 11.58% to $95.4 million in 2023, then grew by 22.01% to $116.4 million in 2024, then plunged by 36.34% to $74.1 million in 2025, then tumbled by 223.75% to -$91.7 million in 2026.
- The last three Free Cash Flow figures came in at -$91.7 million (Q1 2026), $74.1 million (Q4 2025), and $83.6 million (Q3 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Free Cash Flow (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linde | 237.64 Bn | 233.69 Bn | 4.26 Bn | 898.00 Mn |
| 2 | Chemical & Mining Co Of Chile | 127.66 Bn | 124.93 Bn | 778.60 Mn | - |
| 3 | Sherwin Williams | 78.87 Bn | 78.66 Bn | 2.78 Bn | 800,000.00 |
| 4 | Ecolab | 76.59 Bn | 75.97 Bn | 1.85 Bn | 758.00 Mn |
| 5 | Air Products & Chemicals | 62.39 Bn | 63.94 Bn | 987.40 Mn | 1.10 Bn |
| 6 | Ppg Industries | 26.44 Bn | 24.97 Bn | 1.66 Bn | -19.00 Mn |
| 7 | International Flavors & Fragrances | 19.67 Bn | 19.14 Bn | 1.02 Bn | 92.00 Mn |
| 8 | DuPont de Nemours | 19.57 Bn | 19.68 Bn | 602.00 Mn | 130.00 Mn |
| 9 | LyondellBasell Industries | 19.28 Bn | 19.39 Bn | 701.00 Mn | -538.00 Mn |
| 10 | Element Solutions | 11.21 Bn | 11.04 Bn | 322.70 Mn | -91.70 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | -91.70 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | -91.70 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 74.10 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 74.10 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 83.60 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 83.60 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 54.90 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 54.90 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 15.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 15.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 116.40 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 116.40 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 85.90 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 85.90 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 52.10 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 52.10 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 39.20 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 39.20 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 95.40 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 95.40 Mn |