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Empire State Development to support the investment with up to $1.4 million in performance-based tax credits through New York's Excelsior Jobs Program

Investment intended to strengthen Solstice's innovation capabilities supporting refrigerants, advanced cooling and other high-growth applications

, /PRNewswire/ -- Solstice Advanced Materials (Nasdaq: SOLS), a global leader in high-performance specialty materials, today announced plans to invest $49 million to expand research and development (R&D) capabilities at its Buffalo, New York facility. The investment is intended to enhance Solstice's ability to develop and commercialize next-generation technologies for high-growth markets and is supported by up to $1.4 million in performance-based tax credits from New York State.

The investment will go toward establishing a next-generation innovation platform at Solstice's Buffalo research campus. The upgrades will include expanded capabilities for refrigerant and thermal management research, enhanced toxicological testing to support the efficient development of new technologies and the construction of a lab for advanced energy storage materials.

"Innovation is one of the core reasons customers choose Solstice, and these investments will strengthen our ability to develop and commercialize the next generation of advanced materials," said David Sewell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Solstice. "Buffalo has played an important role in our innovation efforts for decades, and these projects will expand the site's capabilities in areas aligned with long-term growth trends. By investing in Buffalo, we are helping advance the solutions our customers need while supporting future growth across critical industries."

"New York continues to be a magnet for the industries of tomorrow, and Solstice's decision to anchor its premier R&D facility right here in Buffalo proves that our economic strategy is working," said Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York State. "This $49 million investment will create good-paying jobs, foster cutting-edge research and keep New York at the forefront of the green technology revolution."

"This investment will accelerate the innovation our customers and critical industries depend on while creating new opportunities for growth in Buffalo," said Tom Isberg, Vice President, R&D, Solstice. "By expanding our R&D capabilities here, we are strengthening Solstice's proven hub for advancing next-generation solutions from lab to market. We are grateful for the support of New York State and Empire State Development, whose partnership is helping strengthen Buffalo's long-standing role as a center for scientific innovation and research."

The Buffalo site employs approximately 180 scientists, engineers and support staff and has been at the forefront of advanced materials innovation since the facility opened in 1955. Research conducted at the site has resulted in more than 3,700 patents globally and has helped develop technologies used around the world for energy-efficient cooling, specialty materials and advanced manufacturing applications. Notably, the site played a leading role in the development of multiple generations of widely adopted refrigerant technologies.

As part of the project, Solstice has committed to creating 12 new, full-time positions at the Buffalo facility by June 2027, while making a total qualified capital investment of $49 million. Empire State Development is supporting the project with up to $1.4 million in performance-based tax credits through New York State's Excelsior Jobs Program.

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™ and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents and pending applications, Solstice's approximately 4,100 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit www.Solstice.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the planned investment in the Buffalo, New York facility, the amount of performance-based tax credits Solstice will receive in connection with the project, and the expected results of the investment. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are outside of Solstice's control, and actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical risks, such as changes in or application of trade and tax laws and policies, including the impacts of tariffs and other trade barriers and restrictions, lower GDP growth or recession in the U.S. or globally, supply chain disruptions, capital markets volatility, and inflation, that can affect Solstice's performance in both the near- and long-term. In addition, no assurance can be given that any plan, initiative, projection, goal, commitment, expectation, or prospect set forth in this release can or will be achieved. These forward-looking statements should be considered in light of the information included in this release, Solstice's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 19, 2026, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking plans described herein are not final and may be modified or abandoned at any time. Solstice does not undertake to update or revise any of its forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made, except as otherwise required by securities or other applicable law.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Solstice Advanced Materials (NASDAQ: SOLS), a global leader in high-performance specialty materials, announced today that it has reached an agreement in principle with plaintiffs representing individual and putative class members, the City of Metropolis, Ill., and Massac County, Ill., regarding the operations of Solstice's Metropolis Works uranium conversion plant.

Solstice Advanced Materials issued the following statement:

"Solstice and plaintiffs' counsel have reached an agreement in principle on a global settlement of all litigation relating to the Metropolis facility, a critical part of the nuclear fuel supply chain and the only uranium conversion facility in the U.S. A significant portion of the settlement includes investments in programs designed to improve the lives of the citizens of Metropolis. As part of continued negotiations to implement the settlement in principle, these programs will be developed with key partners in the community, including the plaintiffs. The settlement agreement in principle remains subject to the parties formalizing the settlement in a definitive signed written agreement, as well as approval from the court and a variety of governmental entities and other stakeholders.

"Solstice continues to deny the allegations in the underlying lawsuits; is not admitting any liability, wrongdoing or violation of the law; and believes that it has strong defenses. Nevertheless, Solstice has determined that resolving the matter at this time is in the best interests of its shareowners and stakeholders, allowing it to avoid the expense, uncertainty and distraction associated with prolonged litigation, which dates back to 2018. Settling the lawsuit will allow us to remain focused on executing our mission of safely producing the uranium hexafluoride that is critical to the needs of our customers and the nation's energy security. Solstice does not expect the settlement to have material impact on the business operations or financial performance of the company."

Plaintiffs' Counsel Richard Kruger and Kevin Thompson issued the following statement:

"The opposing parties announced today a historic settlement of claims that will benefit Metropolis. This litigation was filed as a series of cases, including a class action on behalf of local residents as well as individual cases brought by citizens, the city and the county alleging property damage and personal injury. Today's settlement represents a major step forward and is fashioned to ensure significant investment into local public health measures. The settlement of the class action will now be subject to court review and approval, which will take several months to complete."

About Solstice Advanced Materials 

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™ and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents and pending applications, Solstice's approximately 4,100 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit www.Solstice.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the development of programs in Metropolis, Ill., the formalization of the agreement in principle and Solstice's ability to obtain approval of the formalized settlement agreement by the court and other stakeholders, which may not occur in a timely manner or at all, and the potential impact of the settlement on Solstice's operations.  These statements involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are outside of Solstice's control, and actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical risks, such as changes in or application of trade and tax laws and policies, including the impacts of tariffs and other trade barriers and restrictions, lower GDP growth or recession in the U.S. or globally, supply chain disruptions, capital markets volatility, and inflation, that can affect Solstice's performance in both the near- and long-term. In addition, no assurance can be given that any plan, initiative, projection, goal, commitment, expectation, or prospect set forth in this release can or will be achieved. These forward-looking statements should be considered in light of the information included in this release, Solstice's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 19, 2026, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking plans described herein are not final and may be modified or abandoned at any time. Solstice does not undertake to update or revise any of its forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made, except as otherwise required by securities or other applicable law.

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The American nuclear renaissance is less of a one-man show and more of an international effort. Recent reports out of South Korea indicate the possibility of the country assisting the U.S. with constructing eight reactors. Japan is also considering additional nuclear investments in small modular reactor (SMR) projects. These reactor projects are supported by previously announced fuel chain coordination between the three nations, leading to opportunities across the nuclear value chain.

Key Takeaways South Korea is reportedly in talks with the U.S. to build up to eight large reactors in America. Japan is considering another round of investments in reactor projects in the U.S. This comes after previous multi-billion-dollar project support was announced in March. Reactor projects are underpinned by ongoing uranium enrichment cooperation between the three countries. South Korea Could Bring Nuclear Construction Expertise to U.S. South Korea is considering providing construction support for eight large reactors in the U.S. Reports out of South Korea indicate the investment could be as much as $120 billion for project support.

The reactors built under the agreement are anticipated to either be Westinghouse AP1000 reactors or a mix of U.S. and Korean designs. The grid-scale AP1000 from Cameco’s (CCJ) Westinghouse is capable of providing power to as many as 800,000 homes. The proposed design from Korea is significantly larger and could provide power to over 1 million homes.

These potential advancements follow recent efforts from the Department of Energy (DOE) to encourage production of long-lead components of the AP1000 reactor. The DOE issued conditional loan commitments for up to $17.5 billion to jumpstart construction of as many as 10 large reactors in the U.S.

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Japan Could Provide Additional SMR Support Through New Investments Japan announced a $550 billion strategic investment in the U.S. in 2025. The framework spans multiple industries, including energy production and nuclear power.

Japan’s second tranche of the investment program was announced in March 2026 and included up to $40 billion of nuclear development support. The investment was directed at the U.S.-Japanese joint venture between GE Vernova (GEV) and Hitachi (6501.TKS) for their BWRX-300 SMR. The reactor is designed to power over 200,000 homes and is planned for construction in Tennessee and Alabama.

See more: Where Will the Billions of Nuclear Funding Dollars Go?

Japan’s potential third tranche of investments could be pointed even more directly at the construction of SMRs in the U.S. Japanese news outlets report that the effort is in direct support of the U.S.’s ongoing AI race with China.

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Within the U.S. fuel chain, Solstice Advanced Materials (SOLS) converts uranium into material suitable for enrichment, while Centrus Energy (LEU) is expanding domestic enrichment capacity. Centrus’s expanded supply agreement connects South Korean fuel demand with that American expansion. Separately, America’s Export-Import Bank letters of interest for up to $4.2 billion in potential financing for Japanese and Korean purchases from privately held General Matter illustrate how allied demand could support additional U.S. fuel production.

NUKZX’s international constituents offer additional exposure to reactor technology and construction. Japan’s Hitachi (6501.T)  contributes through its nuclear partnerships with GE Vernova (GEV), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (7011.T) manufactures nuclear plant equipment, and South Korea’s Samsung C&T (028260.KS) brings nuclear engineering, procurement, and construction expertise.

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Shares of Solstice Advanced Materials (SOLS - Free Report) have gained 2% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $58.48, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $80.25 indicates a potential upside of 37.2%.

The mean estimate comprises eight short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $5.34. While the lowest estimate of $70.00 indicates a 19.7% increase from the current price level, the most optimistic analyst expects the stock to surge 47.1% to reach $86.00. It's very important to note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.

While the consensus price target is highly sought after by investors, the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable. And investors making investment decisions solely based on this tool would arguably do themselves a disservice.

However, an impressive consensus price target is not the only factor that indicates a potential upside in SOLS. This view is strengthened by the agreement among analysts that the company will report better earnings than what they estimated earlier. Though a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't give any idea as to how much the stock could surge, it has proven effective in predicting an upside.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Here's What You Should Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.

While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?

They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.

However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.

That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.

Why SOLS Could Witness a Solid UpsideThere has been increasing optimism among analysts lately about the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher. And that could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

For the current year, one estimate has moved higher over the last 30 days compared to no negative revision. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 0.2%.

Moreover, SOLS currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much SOLS could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.

Anchor Capital Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Solstice Advanced Mat (NASDAQ:SOLS – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 630,541 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $55,866,000. Anchor Capital Advisors LLC owned about 0.40% of Solstice Advanced Mat at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of SOLS. Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Capital Management Inc. boosted its position in Solstice Advanced Mat by 3.3% during the first quarter. Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Capital Management Inc. now owns 4,509 shares of the company’s stock worth $343,000 after acquiring an additional 146 shares during the last quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Solstice Advanced Mat in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $27,000. Global Trust Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in Solstice Advanced Mat in the 1st quarter valued at $26,000. Hsbc Holdings PLC raised its holdings in Solstice Advanced Mat by 0.4% in the 2nd quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 96,570 shares of the company’s stock valued at $8,531,000 after acquiring an additional 342 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Compass Financial Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Solstice Advanced Mat during the 2nd quarter worth $28,000.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several research firms have recently issued reports on SOLS. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their price objective on Solstice Advanced Mat from $102.00 to $82.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 31st. Weiss Ratings upgraded Solstice Advanced Mat from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Mizuho decreased their price target on Solstice Advanced Mat from $95.00 to $70.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Wall Street Zen cut Solstice Advanced Mat from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, August 29th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Solstice Advanced Mat from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Solstice Advanced Mat presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $79.11.

View Our Latest Analysis on SOLS Solstice Advanced Mat Price Performance Solstice Advanced Mat stock opened at $63.73 on Tuesday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $62.28 and a 200-day moving average of $73.82. Solstice Advanced Mat has a 52-week low of $40.43 and a 52-week high of $90.80. The company has a quick ratio of 1.08, a current ratio of 1.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30. The firm has a market capitalization of $10.12 billion and a P/E ratio of 36.01.

Solstice Advanced Mat (NASDAQ:SOLS – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $0.88 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.79 by $0.09. Solstice Advanced Mat had a net margin of 5.13% and a return on equity of 14.28%. The firm had revenue of $1.15 billion during the quarter. Solstice Advanced Mat has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.750-2.950 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that Solstice Advanced Mat will post 2.88 EPS for the current year.

Solstice Advanced Mat Announces Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 27th will be paid a $0.075 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 27th. This represents a $0.30 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.5%. Solstice Advanced Mat’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 16.95%.

Solstice Advanced Mat Company Profile (Free Report)

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more.

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Benjamin Edwards Inc. bought a new position in shares of Solstice Advanced Mat (NASDAQ:SOLS – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 17,684 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,567,000.

Other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. State Street Corp acquired a new stake in Solstice Advanced Mat during the 4th quarter worth approximately $245,276,000. Morgan Stanley bought a new position in Solstice Advanced Mat in the 4th quarter valued at about $195,151,000. Madison Avenue Partners LP bought a new position in Solstice Advanced Mat in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $135,172,000. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Solstice Advanced Mat in the 4th quarter valued at $128,368,000. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Solstice Advanced Mat during the fourth quarter worth about $110,395,000.

Solstice Advanced Mat Price Performance Shares of Solstice Advanced Mat stock opened at $61.73 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30, a current ratio of 1.46 and a quick ratio of 1.08. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $64.06 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $74.28. The stock has a market capitalization of $9.81 billion and a P/E ratio of 34.88. Solstice Advanced Mat has a one year low of $40.43 and a one year high of $90.80.

Solstice Advanced Mat (NASDAQ:SOLS – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $0.88 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.79 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $1.15 billion for the quarter. Solstice Advanced Mat had a net margin of 5.13% and a return on equity of 14.28%. Solstice Advanced Mat has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.750-2.950 EPS. Analysts forecast that Solstice Advanced Mat will post 2.88 EPS for the current year. Solstice Advanced Mat Announces Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 27th will be issued a $0.075 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 27th. This represents a $0.30 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. Solstice Advanced Mat’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 16.95%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In SOLS has been the subject of several recent research reports. TD Cowen started coverage on Solstice Advanced Mat in a research note on Monday, June 8th. They issued a “hold” rating and a $90.00 price objective for the company. Truist Financial set a $75.00 price target on Solstice Advanced Mat and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. UBS Group boosted their price objective on Solstice Advanced Mat from $78.00 to $80.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. BMO Capital Markets cut their price target on shares of Solstice Advanced Mat from $101.00 to $90.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut shares of Solstice Advanced Mat from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Solstice Advanced Mat currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $78.25.

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Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more.

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Solstice Advanced Materials (SOLS - Free Report) closed the last trading session at $56.37, gaining 1.3% over the past four weeks, but there could be plenty of upside left in the stock if short-term price targets set by Wall Street analysts are any guide. The mean price target of $81.14 indicates a 43.9% upside potential.

The mean estimate comprises seven short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $7.86. While the lowest estimate of $70.00 indicates a 24.2% increase from the current price level, the most optimistic analyst expects the stock to surge 68.5% to reach $95.00. It's very important to note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.

While the consensus price target is highly sought after by investors, the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable. And investors making investment decisions solely based on this tool would arguably do themselves a disservice.

However, an impressive consensus price target is not the only factor that indicates a potential upside in SOLS. This view is strengthened by the agreement among analysts that the company will report better earnings than what they estimated earlier. Though a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't give any idea as to how much the stock could surge, it has proven effective in predicting an upside.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Here's What You May Not Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.

While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?

They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.

However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.

That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.

Here's Why There Could be Plenty of Upside Left in SOLSAnalysts' growing optimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher, could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. That's because empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 8.6%, as four estimates have moved higher compared to no negative revision.

Moreover, SOLS currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much SOLS could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.

The deal would have seen Solstice, a maker of refrigerants and advanced materials, buy specialty-chemicals maker Element for more than $12 billion in cash and stock.

Shares of Solstice Advanced Materials (SOLS - Free Report) have gained 2.3% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $63.52, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $80.14 indicates a potential upside of 26.2%.

The average comprises seven short-term price targets ranging from a low of $70.00 to a high of $90.00, with a standard deviation of $6.52. While the lowest estimate indicates an increase of 10.2% from the current price level, the most optimistic estimate points to a 41.7% upside. More than the range, one should note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.

While the consensus price target is highly sought after by investors, the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable. And investors making investment decisions solely based on this tool would arguably do themselves a disservice.

But, for SOLS, an impressive average price target is not the only indicator of a potential upside. Strong agreement among analysts about the company's ability to report better earnings than they predicted earlier strengthens this view. While a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't gauge how much a stock could gain, it has proven to be powerful in predicting an upside.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Here's What You Should Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.

While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?

They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.

However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.

That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.

Here's Why There Could be Plenty of Upside Left in SOLSThere has been increasing optimism among analysts lately about the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher. And that could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 9%, as four estimates have moved higher compared to no negative revision.

Moreover, SOLS currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), which means it is in the top 5% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much SOLS could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.

Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 31st, 2026

Solstice Advanced Mat (NASDAQ:SOLS – Get Free Report) was the target of a large increase in short interest during the month of July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totaling 11,325,520 shares, an increase of 102.2% from the June 30th total of 5,601,968 shares. Approximately 7.1% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 5,960,196 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.9 days.

Analyst Ratings Changes A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on SOLS shares. Morgan Stanley downgraded Solstice Advanced Mat to a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Solstice Advanced Mat from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, May 3rd. Truist Financial set a $75.00 target price on Solstice Advanced Mat and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Mizuho dropped their target price on Solstice Advanced Mat from $95.00 to $70.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets cut their price target on Solstice Advanced Mat from $101.00 to $90.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $80.50.

Check Out Our Latest Analysis on Solstice Advanced Mat

Solstice Advanced Mat Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ:SOLS opened at $57.39 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.40, a current ratio of 1.43 and a quick ratio of 1.02. Solstice Advanced Mat has a 1-year low of $40.43 and a 1-year high of $90.80. The company has a market capitalization of $9.11 billion and a P/E ratio of 64.48. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $74.89 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $74.66.

Solstice Advanced Mat (NASDAQ:SOLS – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $0.88 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.79 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $1.15 billion for the quarter. Solstice Advanced Mat has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.750-2.950 EPS. Research analysts expect that Solstice Advanced Mat will post 2.65 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Solstice Advanced Mat Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 27th will be issued a dividend of $0.075 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 27th. This represents a $0.30 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. Solstice Advanced Mat’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 33.71%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Solstice Advanced Mat A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in SOLS. Vanguard Group Inc. purchased a new position in Solstice Advanced Mat in the 4th quarter worth approximately $893,275,000. State Street Corp purchased a new stake in Solstice Advanced Mat during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $245,276,000. Morgan Stanley bought a new stake in shares of Solstice Advanced Mat during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $195,151,000. Madison Avenue Partners LP bought a new stake in shares of Solstice Advanced Mat during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $135,172,000. Finally, UBS Group AG purchased a new position in shares of Solstice Advanced Mat in the fourth quarter worth $130,269,000.

About Solstice Advanced Mat (Get Free Report)

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more.

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Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc. (SOLS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Net Sales of $1,148 million up 11% YoY reflecting double-digit growth in Nuclear, Electronic Materials, Refrigerants, and Healthcare Packaging Net Income attributable to Solstice Advanced Materials of $119 million, Diluted Earnings per Share (EPS) of $0.75, and Adjusted diluted EPS1 of $0.88 Adjusted EBITDA 1 of $290 million, with Adjusted EBITDA Margin 1 of 25.3% Operating Cash Flow for the six months ended June 30, 2026 of $461 million, Free Cash Flow1 of $248 million Company raises Full-Year 2026 Guidance; now expects Net Sales of $4,125 - $4,185 million, Adjusted EBITDA1 of $1,035 - $1,055 million, and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share (EPS)1 of $2.75 - $2.95 , /PRNewswire/ -- Solstice Advanced Materials (Nasdaq: SOLS) ("Solstice" or "the Company"), a global leader in high-performance specialty materials, today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2026.

"Solstice delivered strong second-quarter results with double-digit growth across four of our seven reported businesses," said David Sewell, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are executing well on our organic growth strategy while positioning for the future: our agreement to acquire Element Solutions accelerates our strategy to build a scaled advanced materials platform aligned with the most powerful trends in our markets, including AI, data centers, nuclear energy, and semiconductor manufacturing."

Consolidated Financial Highlights

For The Three Months Ended June 30,

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

2026

2025

% Change

Net Sales

$       1,148

$       1,033

11 %

Net Income attributable to Solstice Advanced
Materials

$          119

$            97

23 %

Diluted EPS

$         0.75

$         0.61

23 %

Adjusted diluted EPS1

$         0.88

N/A

N/A

Adjusted EBITDA1,2

$          290

$          283

2 %

Adjusted EBITDA Margin1,2

25.3 %

27.4 %

(218) bps

Net Sales in the second quarter of 2026 were $1,148 million, an 11% increase compared to the second quarter of 2025, reflecting a 12% increase in Net Sales in the Refrigerants & Applied Solutions segment and an 8% increase in Net Sales in the Electronic & Specialty Materials segment. Organic Net Sales1 increased by 11% in the second quarter of 2026 driven by both volume growth and favorable pricing.

Net Income attributable to Solstice Advanced Materials in the second quarter of 2026 was $119 million, compared to Net Income attributable to Solstice Advanced Materials of $97 million in the second quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily driven by higher Net Sales and lower income taxes partially offset by higher standalone company operating costs and net interest expense.

Adjusted EBITDA1,2 for the second quarter of 2026 was $290 million, a 2% increase compared to the second quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA Margin1,2 for the second quarter of 2026 decreased 218 basis points to 25.3%. Adjusted EBITDA Margin1,2 was impacted by timing of plant turnaround activity and production incentive credits in the prior year, partially offset by volume growth and favorable pricing.

Financial Position

Operating Cash Flow for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $461 million. Capital Expenditures3 for the six months ended June 30, 2026 were $186 million, a 35% increase compared to the prior-year period due to planned increases in capital spending intended to drive long-term growth. Free Cash Flow1 for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $248 million.

As of June 30, 2026, the Company's Total Long-Term Debt was $2.0 billion and Cash and Cash Equivalents were approximately $750 million. As a result, the Company's Net Leverage ratio was approximately 1.3x based on a trailing twelve-month Adjusted EBITDA1. Total liquidity was approximately $1.75 billion, including Cash and Cash Equivalents and $1.0 billion of availability through the Company's revolving credit facility.

Capital Deployment

The Company announced on July 17, 2026, that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share of common stock outstanding, payable on September 10, 2026, to shareowners of record as of August 27, 2026.

Announced acquisition of Element Solutions

On July 6, 2026, Solstice announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Element Solutions in a cash-and-stock transaction. The transaction is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the first half of 2027.

Segment Highlights
Refrigerants & Applied Solutions (RAS)

For The Three Months Ended June 30,

(Dollars in millions)

2026

2025

% Change

Net Sales

Refrigerants

$          473

$          418

13 %

Building Solutions & Intermediates

180

181

(1) %

Nuclear

125

98

27 %

Healthcare Packaging

73

59

24 %

RAS Segment Net Sales

$          850

$          756

12 %

RAS Segment Adjusted EBITDA

$          280

$          298

(6) %

RAS Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin

32.9 %

39.4 %

(648) bps

Net Sales for the Refrigerants & Applied Solutions segment were $850 million in the second quarter of 2026, up 12% compared to the second quarter of 2025. Net Sales in Refrigerants increased 13% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the second quarter of 2025, reflecting strong volume and pricing across the business' product offerings. Nuclear revenues increased 27% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the second quarter of 2025, reflecting both favorable pricing and increased volumes. Net Sales in Healthcare Packaging improved 24%, as customer demand patterns recovered following destocking in the second half of 2025.

Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the Refrigerants & Applied Solutions segment decreased 6% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the second quarter of 2025. Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin for the segment decreased 648 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2025. The decrease was primarily driven by timing of current year plant turnaround activity and production incentive credits in the prior year. These decreases were partially offset by volume growth and favorable pricing. The Company continues to expect this segment to generate mid-30% Adjusted EBITDA Margins in the second half of 2026.

Electronic & Specialty Materials (ESM)

For The Three Months Ended June 30,

(Dollars in millions)

2026

2025

% Change

Net Sales

Research & Performance Chemicals

$          135

$          132

3 %

Electronic Materials

119

104

15 %

Safety & Defense Solutions

43

41

7 %

ESM Segment Net Sales

$          298

$          277

8 %

ESM Segment Adjusted EBITDA

$            64

$            52

24 %

ESM Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin

21.6 %

18.8 %

280 bps

Net Sales for the Electronic & Specialty Materials segment were $298 million in the second quarter of 2026, up 8% compared to the second quarter of 2025. Growth was primarily driven by a 15% increase in Electronic Materials reflecting increased volume on robust customer demand across the semiconductor market. Safety & Defense Solutions sales increased 7% compared to the prior year, reflecting stronger order patterns. Research & Performance Chemicals sales grew 3% on demand for fine chemicals.

Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the Electronic & Specialty Materials segment increased 24% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the second quarter of 2025, primarily driven by volume growth in Electronic Materials. Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin for the segment increased 280 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2025.

Corporate Expenses

Corporate Expenses totaled $54 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $46 million in the second quarter of 2025 due to incremental ongoing costs necessary to operate as an independent public company. There were no standalone cost adjustments in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $21 million in the second quarter of 2025, which was prior to the separation from Honeywell on October 30, 2025.

Income Tax Expense

Income Tax Expense was $42 million in the second quarter of 2026, a decrease of $59 million compared to the second quarter of 2025 as a result of nondeductible transaction costs and discrete tax adjustments related to the Spin-off from Honeywell in the prior-year period. Effective tax rates were 24% and 51% for the second quarters of 2026 and 2025, respectively.

2026 Financial Outlook

(Dollars in millions except per share amounts)

Previous 2026
Guidance

Raised 2026
Guidance

3Q 2026 Guidance

Net Sales

$3,900 - $4,100

$4,125 - $4,185

$990 - $1,030

Adjusted EBITDA

$975 - $1,025

$1,035 - $1,055

Adjusted Diluted EPS1

$2.45 - $2.75

$2.75 - $2.95

Capital Expenditures

$400 - $425

$420 - $440

"Our strong first-half performance gives us confidence to raise our full-year outlook, even against an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop," said David Sewell, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We remain focused on disciplined execution across our current business and on completing our acquisition of Element Solutions."

The Company does not provide a reconciliation of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) or Adjusted diluted Earnings per Share to GAAP net income (loss) attributable to Solstice Advanced Materials, due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain amounts that are necessary for such reconciliation. Because deductions (such as repositioning charges, transaction costs, impairment charges, and litigation and other matters) used to calculate projected net income (loss) vary based on actual events, the Company is not able to forecast on a GAAP basis with reasonable certainty all deductions needed in order to provide a GAAP calculation of projected net income (loss) at this time. The amount of these deductions may be material and, therefore, could result in projected GAAP net income (loss) being materially less than projected Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) or Adjusted Net Income attributable to Solstice (non-GAAP). These statements represent forward-looking information and a projected financial outlook, and actual results may vary. Please see the risks and assumptions referred to in the "Forward-Looking Statements" section of this news release. The guidance in this news release is only effective as of the date it is given and will not be updated or affirmed unless and until the Company publicly announces updated or affirmed guidance.

1 This is a non-GAAP measure or a non-GAAP ratio. For further information on non-GAAP measures and non-GAAP ratios, please refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this news release. Please also refer to tables at the end of this news release for a reconciliation of historical non-GAAP measures and ratios to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

2 The three months ended June 30, 2025 represents Adjusted Standalone EBITDA (non-GAAP) and Adjusted Standalone EBITDA Margin (non-GAAP).

3 Capital expenditures represent capital expenditures incurred, whether accrued or paid in the current year.

Conference Call Details

Solstice will discuss its second quarter results during an investor conference call starting at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today. A live webcast of the investor call as well as related presentation materials will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, investor.solstice.com. The teleconference can be accessed by dialing 877-407-8029 (North America toll-free) or +1 201-689-8029 (international).

A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the call concludes and will be available for 30 days following the presentation.

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™ and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents and pending applications, Solstice's approximately 4,100 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit www.Solstice.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the federal securities laws made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 about us, our industry, and with respect to our proposed acquisition of Element Solutions Inc ("Element Solutions") that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about our industry and our business and financial results. Forward-looking statements often include words such as "anticipates," "estimates," "expects," "positioned," "projects," "forecasts," "intends," "plans," "continues," "could," "believes," "may," "will," "would," "should," "goals" and words and terms of similar substance in connection with discussions of future operating, financial performance, or with respect to the proposed acquisition of Element Solutions. As with any projection or forecast, forward-looking statements are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Our actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statement made by us or on our behalf. Although we believe that the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that a variety of factors, many of which are difficult to predict and outside of our control, could affect our actual financial results or results of operations and could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: risks and uncertainties around the Company's proposed acquisition of Element Solutions, including the risk that the anticipated benefits and synergies of the transaction may not be realized when expected or at all, that the terms and scope of the expected financing in connection with the transaction may prove to be less favorable than currently expected, that the transaction may not be completed in a timely matter or at all, the risk that disruptions from the proposed acquisition will harm our business, including current plans and operations, and the risk of litigation related to the transaction; our limited operating history as an independent, publicly traded company and unreliability of historical consolidated financial information as an indicator of our future results; our ability to successfully develop new technologies and introduce new products; an overall decline in the health of the economy and the industries in which we operate, including as a result of inflation, tariffs and other trade barriers and restrictions, market volatility, geopolitical instability and social unrest, the possibility of an economic downturn or recession or other macroeconomic factors; changes in the price and availability of raw materials that we use to produce our products, including due to factors such as supply chain disruptions, including due to increased energy prices, and the impact of inflation; our ability to comply with complex government regulations and the impact of changes in such regulations; global climate change and related regulations and changes in customer demand; the public and political perceptions of nuclear energy and radioactive materials; economic, political, regulatory, foreign exchange and other risks of international operations; the impact of tariffs or other restrictions on foreign imports; our ability to borrow funds and access capital markets and any limitations in the terms of our indebtedness; our ability to compete successfully in the markets in which we operate; the effect on our revenue and cash flow from seasonal fluctuations and cyclical market conditions; concentrations of our credit, counterparty and market risk; our ability to successfully execute or effectively integrate potential acquisitions, including the proposed acquisition of Element Solutions, or complete potential divestitures; our joint ventures and strategic co-development partnerships; our ability to recruit and retain qualified personnel; potential material environmental liabilities; the hazardous nature of chemical manufacturing; decommissioning and remediation expenses and regulatory requirements; potential material litigation matters, including disputes related to the spin off ("the Spin-off") from Honeywell International Inc. ("Honeywell"); the impact of potential cybersecurity attacks, data privacy breaches and other operational disruptions; increasing stakeholder interest in public company performance, disclosure, and goal-setting with respect to sustainability matters; failure to maintain, protect and enforce our intellectual property or to be successful in litigation related to our intellectual property or the intellectual property of others, or competitors developing similar or superior intellectual property or technology; unforeseen U.S. federal income tax and foreign tax liabilities and our ability to achieve anticipated tax treatments in connection with the Spin-off; U.S. federal income tax reform; our ability to operate as an independent, publicly traded company without certain benefits available to us as a part of Honeywell prior to the Spin-off, including managing the costs of operating as an independent company following the Spin-off; our ability to achieve some or all of the benefits that we expect to achieve from the Spin-off; our inability to maintain intellectual property agreements; potential timing, declaration, amount and payment of the Company's dividend program; potential cash contributions to defined benefit pension plans; and our ability to maintain proper and effective internal controls.

These and other factors are more fully discussed in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on February 19, 2026, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other documents we may file from time to time with the SEC. These risks could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by forward-looking statements in this release. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and we assume no obligation and do not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by securities or other applicable law. We give no assurance that we will achieve our expectations. Even if our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity and the development of the industry in which we operate are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this release, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods.

SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

(AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

For The Three Months Ended
June 30,

For The Six Months Ended June
30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Product sales

$        1,062

$          945

$        1,977

$        1,783

Service sales

86

88

163

147

Net sales

1,148

1,033

2,139

1,930

Costs, expenses and other

Cost of products sold

715

601

1,343

1,132

Cost of services sold

63

71

110

116

Total cost of products and services sold

778

671

1,453

1,248

Research and development expenses

25

23

53

45

Selling, general and administrative expenses

123

105

230

198

Transaction-related costs

25

30

47

58

Other expense (income)

(2)

2

(9)

(9)

Interest and other financial charges

23

2

53

3

Total costs, expenses and other

972

833

1,827

1,543

Income before taxes

176

199

312

387

Income tax expense

42

101

73

148

Net income

134

99

239

239

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

15

2

35

8

Net income attributable to Solstice Advanced Materials

$          119

$            97

$          204

$          231

Basic earnings per share

$         0.75

$         0.61

$         1.28

$         1.46

Diluted earnings per share

$         0.75

$         0.61

$         1.28

$         1.46

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic

158.8

158.7

158.8

158.7

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted

159.4

158.7

159.3

158.7

SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

As of

June 30, 2026

December 31, 2025

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$            750

$            534

Accounts receivable, less allowances of $5 and $10, respectively

671

645

Inventories

666

715

Product loans receivable, current

314

300

Other current assets

168

193

Total current assets

2,568

2,388

Property, plant and equipment – net

2,126

2,055

Goodwill

817

820

Intangible assets – net

47

49

Deferred income taxes

6

6

Equity method investments

174

162

Other noncurrent assets

182

192

Total assets

$          5,918

$          5,673

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$            942

$            909

Current portion of long-term debt

6

4

Product loans payable, current

330

320

Finance lease liabilities, current

14

14

Accrued and other liabilities, current

468

467

Total current liabilities

1,760

1,713

Long-term debt

1,966

1,968

Deferred income taxes

245

233

Product loans payable, noncurrent

15

16

Finance lease liabilities, noncurrent

95

104

Other noncurrent liabilities

250

262

Total liabilities

4,330

4,296

Commitments and Contingencies

EQUITY

Common stock (par value $0.01 per share; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 158,842,224
shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2026; 158,747,196 shares issued and
outstanding at December 31, 2025)

2

2

Additional paid-in capital

1,506

1,495

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(142)

(127)

Retained earnings

220

41

Total Solstice Advanced Materials shareowners' equity

1,586

1,411

Noncontrolling interest

2

(34)

Total equity

1,588

1,377

Total liabilities and equity

$          5,918

$          5,673

SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS INC.

SUMMARIZED CASH FLOW INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)

For The Six Months Ended June
30,

2026

2025

Net cash provided by operating activities

$          461

$          310

Net cash used for investing activities:

Capital expenditures paid

$         (213)

$         (138)

Net cash used for financing activities:

Dividends

$           (24)

$            —

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures to supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These include (1) Organic sales percentage, (2) Adjusted EBITDA, (3) Adjusted EBITDA Margin, (4) Adjusted Standalone EBITDA, (5) Adjusted Standalone EBITDA margin, (6) Adjusted Net Income attributable to Solstice, (7) Adjusted diluted EPS, (8) Free cash flow, (9) Net debt, (10) Total leverage ratio, and (11) Net leverage ratio.

Below are definitions and reconciliations of certain non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Management believes that, when considered together with reported amounts, these measures are useful to investors and management in understanding our ongoing operations and in the analysis of ongoing operating trends. Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with a meaningful measure of its performance period to period, align the measures to how management evaluates performance internally, and make it easier for investors to compare our performance to peers. These measures should be considered in addition to, and not as replacements for, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure. The non-GAAP financial measures we use are as follows:

Organic sales percentage: The Company defines organic sales percentage as the year-over-year change in reported sales relative to the comparable period, excluding the impact on sales from foreign currency translation and acquisitions, net of divestitures, for the first 12 months following the transaction date. We believe this measure is useful to investors and management in understanding our ongoing operations and in analysis of ongoing operating trends.
  Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted Standalone EBITDA, and Adjusted Standalone EBITDA margin: The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income excluding income taxes, depreciation, amortization, interest and other financial charges, remeasurement of foreign currencies, stock-based compensation expense, nonoperating pension expense (income), transaction-related costs, repositioning charges, asset retirement obligations accretion, asset impairment charges, litigation costs and insurance settlements (net of recoveries), gains and losses on disposal of assets, and certain other items that are otherwise of an unusual or non-recurring nature. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA margin as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Net sales. The Company defines Adjusted Standalone EBITDA as Adjusted EBITDA less, for fiscal year 2025, estimated recurring and ongoing costs required to operate a new independent public company, and autonomous entity adjustments as well as adjustments for certain other employee compensation expense for employees that have historically been shared with other Honeywell businesses and were transferred to the Company in connection with the spin-off. The Company defines Adjusted Standalone EBITDA Margin as Adjusted Standalone EBITDA divided by Net sales. We believe these measures are useful to investors as they provide greater transparency with respect to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making, as well as understanding ongoing operating trends.
  Adjusted net income attributable to Solstice and Adjusted diluted EPS: The Company defines Adjusted net income attributable to Solstice as Net income attributable to Solstice Advanced Materials excluding the after-tax impact - based on the tax rates by jurisdiction, net of discrete items - of amortization of acquired intangibles, remeasurement of foreign currencies, nonoperating pension expense (income), transaction-related costs, repositioning charges, asset retirement obligations accretion, asset impairment charges, litigation costs and insurance settlements (net of recoveries), gains and losses on disposal of assets, and certain other items that are otherwise of an unusual or non-recurring nature. We believe Adjusted net income attributable to Solstice is useful to investors as it provides greater transparency with respect to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making, as well as in understanding ongoing operational trends. The Company defines Adjusted diluted EPS as Adjusted net income attributable to Solstice divided by diluted weighted average shares outstanding to reflect shares that are dilutive or anti-dilutive based on the amount of Adjusted net income attributable to Solstice. The weighted average common shares outstanding used to calculate Adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share will differ from such shares used to calculate diluted earnings (loss) per share (GAAP) when the inclusion of dilutive shares has an anti-dilutive effect for one calculation but not for the other. We believe Adjusted diluted EPS is useful to investors as it provides greater transparency with respect to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making, as well as in understanding ongoing operational trends.
  Free cash flow: The Company defines free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities less net capital expenditures. Net capital expenditures include capital expenditures paid less proceeds from the disposals of property, plant, and equipment. We believe this measure is useful to investors and management as a measure of cash generated by operations that can be used to invest in future growth through new business development activities or acquisitions, pay dividends, repurchase stock, or repay debt obligations prior to their maturities. This measure can also be used to evaluate our ability to generate cash flow from operations and the impact that this cash flow has on our liquidity.
  Net debt, total leverage ratio and net leverage ratio: The Company defines net debt as total debt less cash. The Company defines total leverage ratio as total debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA. The Company defines net leverage ratio as net debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA. For purposes of showing total leverage ratio and net leverage ratio, we use Adjusted Standalone EBITDA instead of Adjusted EBITDA. We believe these measures are useful to investors and management in understanding our overall financial condition. Organic Sales Percentage

For The Three
Months Ended
June 30,

For The Six

 Months Ended
June 30,

2026 vs. 2025

2026 vs. 2025

Total % change in net sales

11.2 %

10.8 %

Foreign currency translation

(0.6) %

(1.6) %

Acquisitions, divestitures and other, net

— %

— %

Organic sales percentage

10.6 %

9.2 %

Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Standalone EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and Adjusted Standalone
EBITDA margin

For The Three Months Ended
June 30,

For The Six Months Ended June
30,

For The LTM(1)
Ended June 30,

(Dollars in millions)

2026

2025

2026

2025

2026

Net income attributable to Solstice Advanced Materials (GAAP)

$          119

$           97

$          204

$          231

$          210

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

15

2

35

8

74

Net income (GAAP)

$          134

$           99

$          239

$          239

$          284

Depreciation

54

55

107

105

193

Amortization

3

4

10

11

28

Interest and other financial charges

23

2

53

3

78

Other adjustments(2)

2

7

—

(1)

(37)

Stock-based compensation expense

6

6

11

12

27

Transaction-related costs

25

30

47

58

106

Income tax expense

42

101

73

148

287

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

$          290

$          304

$          539

$          575

$          964

Less - Standalone adjustments

—

(21)

—

(42)

(1)

Adjusted Standalone EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

$          290

$          283

$          539

$          533

$          963

Net Sales

$       1,148

$       1,033

$       2,139

$       1,930

$       4,096

Adjusted EBITDA Margin (Non-GAAP)

25.3 %

29.5 %

25.2 %

29.8 %

23.5 %

Adjusted Standalone EBITDA Margin (Non-GAAP)

25.3 %

27.4 %

25.2 %

27.6 %

23.5 %

1.

LTM stands for "last twelve months."

2.

Other adjustments primarily consisted of gains and losses from disposal of long-lived assets, remeasurement of foreign currencies, environmental reserves, asset retirement obligations, nonoperating pension expense (income), and certain legal costs, net of recoveries.

Adjusted net income attributable to Solstice and Adjusted diluted EPS

For The
Three Months
Ended June
30, 2026

For The Six
Months
Ended June
30, 2026

Net income attributable to Solstice Advanced Materials (GAAP)

$          119

$          204

Transaction-related costs

25

47

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

1

1

Other adjustments(1)

2

—

Tax effect of above adjusting items

(7)

(12)

Adjusted net income attributable to Solstice (Non-GAAP)

$          140

$          240

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

159.4

159.3

Diluted EPS (GAAP)

$         0.75

$         1.28

Adjusted diluted EPS (Non-GAAP)

$         0.88

$         1.51

1.

Other adjustments primarily consisted of gains and losses from disposal of long-lived assets, remeasurement of foreign currencies, environmental reserves, asset retirement obligations, nonoperating pension expense (income), and certain legal costs, net of recoveries.

Free cash flow

(Dollars in millions)

For The Six
Months
Ended June
30, 2026

Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)

$          461

Less: capital expenditures paid

(213)

Free cash flow (Non-GAAP)

$          248

Net debt, total leverage ratio and net leverage ratio as of June 30, 2026

(Dollars in millions)

Total Debt

$       1,972

Less: Cash and Cash Equivalents

(750)

Net Debt (Non-GAAP)

$       1,222

LTM Adjusted Standalone EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

$          963

Total Leverage Ratio (Non-GAAP)

            2.0x

Net Leverage Ratio (Non-GAAP)

            1.3x

Reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Adjusted Standalone EBITDA

For The Three Months Ended
June 30,

For The Six Months Ended
June 30,

(Dollars in millions)

2026

2025

2026

2025

RAS Segment Adjusted EBITDA

$          280

$          298

$          522

$          548

ESM Segment Adjusted EBITDA

64

52

123

105

Segment Adjusted EBITDA

$          344

$          350

$          645

$          653

Less:

Corporate and All Other

(54)

(46)

(106)

(78)

Standalone Adjustments

—

(21)

—

(42)

Adjusted Standalone EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

$          290

$          283

$          539

$          533

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc. ("Solstice" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SOLS).  Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Solstice and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

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On July 6, 2026, Solstice issued a press release announcing an agreement to acquire Element Solutions ("Element") "in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $14.5 billion, including the assumption of net debt."  Although Solstice's Chief Executive Officer described the "combined company [as] very well-positioned to benefit from generational tailwinds in high-growth end markets" and touting Element's purportedly "highly complementary capabilities, deep customer relationships and a technical service-led model", Solstice's stock price fell sharply as the market reacted to news of the Element acquisition, closing at $68.05 per share on July 6, 2026 – representing a decline of $12.14 per share, or 15.14%, from the Company's July 2, 2026 closing price.

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NEW YORK, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc. (“Solstice” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SOLS).  Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Solstice and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

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On July 6, 2026, Solstice issued a press release announcing an agreement to acquire Element Solutions (“Element”) “in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $14.5 billion, including the assumption of net debt.”  Although Solstice’s Chief Executive Officer described the “combined company [as] very well-positioned to benefit from generational tailwinds in high-growth end markets” and touting Element’s purportedly “highly complementary capabilities, deep customer relationships and a technical service-led model”, Solstice’s stock price fell sharply as the market reacted to news of the Element acquisition, closing at $68.05 per share on July 6, 2026 – representing a decline of $12.14 per share, or 15.14%, from the Company’s July 2, 2026 closing price.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Solstice Advanced Materials (NASDAQ: SOLS), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend payment of seven and a half cents ($0.075) per share of the Company's common stock. The dividend will be payable on September 10, 2026, to shareowners of record as of the close of business on August 27, 2026.

About Solstice Advanced Materials
Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™ and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents and pending applications, Solstice's approximately 4,100 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit www.Solstice.com. 

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NEW YORK, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc. (“Solstice” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SOLS).  Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Solstice and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

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On July 6, 2026, Solstice issued a press release announcing an agreement to acquire Element Solutions (“Element”) “in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $14.5 billion, including the assumption of net debt.”  Although Solstice’s Chief Executive Officer described the “combined company [as] very well-positioned to benefit from generational tailwinds in high-growth end markets” and touting Element’s purportedly “highly complementary capabilities, deep customer relationships and a technical service-led model”, Solstice’s stock price fell sharply as the market reacted to news of the Element acquisition, closing at $68.05 per share on July 6, 2026 – representing a decline of $12.14 per share, or 15.14%, from the Company’s July 2, 2026 closing price.

Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc. ("Solstice" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SOLS). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Solstice and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

[Click here for information about joining the class action]

On July 6, 2026, Solstice issued a press release announcing an agreement to acquire Element Solutions ("Element") "in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $14.5 billion, including the assumption of net debt." Although Solstice's Chief Executive Officer described the "combined company [as] very well-positioned to benefit from generational tailwinds in high-growth end markets" and touting Element's purportedly "highly complementary capabilities, deep customer relationships and a technical service-led model", Solstice's stock price fell sharply as the market reacted to news of the Element acquisition, closing at $68.05 per share on July 6, 2026 – representing a decline of $12.14 per share, or 15.14%, from the Company's July 2, 2026 closing price.

Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.

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NEW YORK CITY & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI) to Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc. (NasdaqGS: SOLS). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Element will receive $10.00 in cash and 0.500 shares of Solstice common stock for each share of Element that they own. Upon closing of the Propose.

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CompaniesJuly 6 (Reuters) - Honeywell spinoff Solstice Advanced Materials (SOLS.O), opens new tab ​said on Monday it will buy Element Solutions (ESI.N), opens new tab at ‌about $14.5 billion, including debt, in a cash-and-stock deal.

The deal comes less than a year after Solstice completed its spin-off from industrial ​conglomerate Honeywell International (HON.O), opens new tab.

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The combination would create a larger supplier ​of materials used in semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and ⁠industrial applications.

Shares of Element Solutions rose 3.5% in premarket ​trading, while those of Solstice were down 3%.

Solstice said the ​transaction would strengthen its exposure to AI infrastructure by connecting its electronics, packaging and thermal management capabilities with data center cooling and ​refrigerant application solutions.

Element Solutions supplies specialty chemicals used in ​electronics manufacturing, semiconductors, communications infrastructure and automotive applications.

The transaction is expected to ‌close ⁠in the first half of 2027.

Element Solutions shareholders will receive $10.00 in cash and 0.500 shares of Solstice common stock for each share of Element common stock.

Morris Plains, New Jersey-based ​Solstice manufactures ​refrigerants and applied ⁠solutions as well as electronic and specialty materials used in semiconductor production.

The company was spun ​out of Honeywell's advanced materials business in ​October 2025 ⁠as part of the industrial conglomerate's broader plan to separate into three publicly traded companies focused on automation, aerospace and ⁠advanced ​materials.

Honeywell completed the Solstice separation eight ​months before spinning off its aerospace business in June 2026.

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Solstice Advanced Materials, which was just spun off in late October, has already generated returns of 54%, which is 3x more than its peers. SOLS benefits from diversified end markets, strong secular drivers in nuclear and refrigerants, and superior EBITDA margins (~25%) versus specialty materials peers. The company is well-set for growth with a $2B nuclear backlog, accelerating data center refrigerant demand, and a manageable net leverage of 1.5x, which leaves room for M&A.

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Beacon Investment Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new stake in Solstice Advanced Mat (NASDAQ:SOLS – Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 10,139 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $493,000.

Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of SOLS. Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Solstice Advanced Mat during the fourth quarter worth $2,259,000. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC purchased a new position in Solstice Advanced Mat in the fourth quarter valued at $1,215,000. Parsons Capital Management Inc. RI acquired a new position in Solstice Advanced Mat during the 4th quarter worth $625,000. Chesley Taft & Associates LLC acquired a new position in Solstice Advanced Mat during the 4th quarter worth $456,000. Finally, Pathway Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Solstice Advanced Mat during the 4th quarter worth $337,000.

Solstice Advanced Mat Price Performance Solstice Advanced Mat stock opened at $72.40 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $11.49 billion and a PE ratio of 278.46. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a current ratio of 1.39. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $71.84. Solstice Advanced Mat has a 1-year low of $40.43 and a 1-year high of $84.44.

Solstice Advanced Mat (NASDAQ:SOLS – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $0.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.40 by ($0.14). The firm had revenue of $987.00 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $938.00 million. Solstice Advanced Mat has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.450-2.750 EPS.

Solstice Advanced Mat Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Investors of record on Tuesday, February 24th were issued a $0.075 dividend. This represents a $0.30 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, February 24th. Solstice Advanced Mat’s dividend payout ratio is 115.38%.

Analyst Ratings Changes A number of research firms have issued reports on SOLS. Alembic Global Advisors assumed coverage on Solstice Advanced Mat in a research report on Monday, December 1st. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $60.00 price target on the stock. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Solstice Advanced Mat to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Solstice Advanced Mat from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Vertical Research upgraded shares of Solstice Advanced Mat from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $58.00 price target for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada upgraded shares of Solstice Advanced Mat from a “sector perform” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $67.00.

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Solstice Advanced Mat

$77.69 -2.59 (-3.23%)

As of 06/10/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

52-Week Range$40.43▼

$90.80Dividend Yield0.39%

P/E Ratio87.29

Price Target$87.38

Solstice Advanced Materials NASDAQ: SOLS is a relatively new stock to the market, but one that has gotten off to a blistering start. At the end of October 2025, the over $100 billion industrial conglomerate Honeywell International NASDAQ: HON spun out the company.

Since that time, Solstice shares have gone on an impressive run, up more than 50%. This comes as the firm is benefiting from key tailwinds across both the nuclear energy and semiconductor industries.

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Investors should likely temper their excitement given Solstice's current share price, which bakes in years of extensive growth. However, with the firm at the intersection of two top investment trends, Solstice is a name to watch should its valuation retreat significantly.

U.S. Uranium Conversion Runs Through Solstice Largely due to the rapid deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, nuclear energy and advanced semiconductor demand are on a big upswing. Many hyperscalers want to accelerate nuclear adoption due to rising electricity demand. This can help fulfill two key goals.

First off, nuclear energy is low-carbon, allowing these firms to make good on their clean energy commitments. Additionally, unlike other renewable sources like wind and solar, nuclear sites can run constantly, supporting demanding and continuous AI workloads.

Notably, Solstice owns the Metropolis Works uranium hexafluoride (UF6) conversion facility. This makes the firm the only domestic provider of UF6 conversion services. Solstice converts raw uranium into UF6 before it moves on to other producers in the fuel fabrication cycle.

Clearly, this gives Solstice a level of importance in national energy security. This is particularly true as the company notes that there are only four other UF6 conversion sites in the world. According to 2022 data, one of these is in Russia and another is in China, both countries that have adversarial relations with the United States.

Due to the rise in nuclear demand, capacity at the Metropolis facility is nearly sold out through 2030 and holds an over $2 billion backlog. Bank of America estimates that global nuclear energy capacity could triple by 2050, creating a significant opportunity for Solstice in a fragmented market.

A key threat is the entrance of new competitors. However, Solstice notes that getting new facilities production-ready takes four to five years.

SOLS’s Copper Manganese: A Vital Input for AI Semiconductors Meanwhile, advanced semiconductors are fundamental to the proliferation of AI. Solstice holds a similarly strong position as an advanced chip material supplier.

This comes as the firm makes copper manganese sputtering targets: essential for building semiconductors at process nodes below seven nanometers (nm). The company says it is “really the only producer that has copper manganese at scale." It also notes that it is one of only two or three suppliers in the world.

Solstice sees the demand for copper manganese continuing to increase as AI progresses. Moving to smaller and smaller process nodes is among the most important vectors for increasing semiconductor performance. As process nodes fall, they require more copper manganese.

The increased commitment to U.S.-based advanced semiconductor manufacturing also benefits Solstice, making these customers more likely to buy from it due to proximity. Top players in the semiconductor industry are investing heavily:

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing NYSE: TSM is producing its 4nm chips in Arizona and plans to bring its 3nm process online by 2027. Samsung Electronics OTCMKTS: SSNLF plans to produce 2nm chips at its facility in Taylor, Texas. Intel NASDAQ: INTC plans to invest $100 billion to expand its chipmaking capacity in the U.S., with its Fab 52 designed to make 1.8nm chips. To support rising demand, Solstice is investing $200 million to double its sputtering target manufacturing capacity at its facility in Washington State. Overall, copper manganese demand is another significant opportunity that the firm is taking advantage of, and SOLS sees substantial runway for future growth in this space.

SOLS: A Watchlist Stock Amid Demand From High-Growth Industries Solstice Advanced Mat Stock Forecast Today12-Month Stock Price Forecast:
$87.38
12.47% Upside

Hold
Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Current Price$77.69High Forecast$101.00Average Forecast$87.38Low Forecast$60.00Solstice Advanced Mat Stock Forecast Details

In its latest quarter, Solstice’s nuclear business grew by an impressive clip of 39% year over year (YOY). Meanwhile, its Electronic Materials division, which houses sputtering targets revenue, grew by a solid 19% YOY. Despite this, it is important to note that Solstice is a highly diversified business, not a pure play on nuclear and semiconductor trends. In 2024, nuclear and semiconductors combined for just  22% of total revenue.

Thus, total sales grew by just 3% YOY in 2025 and 8% YOY in Q4 2025. In 2026, the company’s revenue growth projection sits near 4%. This doesn’t line up favorably compared to Solstice’s valuation, making the stock's outlook questionable at current levels.

Overall, Solstice is clearly an interesting company, acting as a key supplier within the nuclear and semiconductor investment cycles.

This makes the stock one to watch going forward, should its aggregate fundamentals or valuation shift meaningfully.

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Solstice Advanced Mat (NASDAQ:SOLS – Get Free Report) saw unusually large options trading activity on Monday. Stock traders purchased 10,746 put options on the company. This represents an increase of approximately 576% compared to the typical volume of 1,589 put options.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of SOLS. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC acquired a new position in Solstice Advanced Mat in the 4th quarter valued at $1,215,000. Beacon Investment Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new position in Solstice Advanced Mat during the 4th quarter worth $493,000. Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in Solstice Advanced Mat during the 4th quarter worth $2,259,000. Wallington Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in Solstice Advanced Mat during the fourth quarter valued at about $974,000. Finally, IVC Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Solstice Advanced Mat during the fourth quarter valued at about $1,198,000.

Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Solstice Advanced Mat to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Solstice Advanced Mat from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. Mizuho set a $80.00 target price on shares of Solstice Advanced Mat in a research report on Friday, February 13th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Solstice Advanced Mat from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 28th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada upgraded shares of Solstice Advanced Mat from a “sector perform” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $67.00.

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Solstice Advanced Mat Stock Up 2.1% Shares of SOLS opened at $78.03 on Tuesday. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $73.28. Solstice Advanced Mat has a 12 month low of $40.43 and a 12 month high of $84.44. The firm has a market cap of $12.39 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 300.12. The company has a current ratio of 1.39, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50.

Solstice Advanced Mat (NASDAQ:SOLS – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $0.26 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.40 by ($0.14). The firm had revenue of $987.00 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $938.00 million. Solstice Advanced Mat has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.450-2.750 EPS.

Solstice Advanced Mat Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 24th were paid a dividend of $0.075 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, February 24th. This represents a $0.30 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.4%. Solstice Advanced Mat’s dividend payout ratio is 115.38%.

Solstice Advanced Mat Company Profile (Get Free Report)

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more.

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Davidson Investment Advisors bought a new position in Solstice Advanced Mat (NASDAQ:SOLS – Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm bought 112,904 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,485,000. Davidson Investment Advisors owned about 0.07% of Solstice Advanced Mat as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Solstice Advanced Mat in the 4th quarter worth $1,215,000. Aberdeen Group plc acquired a new stake in shares of Solstice Advanced Mat in the 4th quarter worth $8,227,000. Beacon Investment Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Solstice Advanced Mat during the 4th quarter worth $493,000. Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Solstice Advanced Mat during the 4th quarter worth $2,259,000. Finally, Blue Trust Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Solstice Advanced Mat during the 4th quarter worth $324,000.

Solstice Advanced Mat Price Performance Shares of Solstice Advanced Mat stock opened at $81.20 on Monday. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $76.30. Solstice Advanced Mat has a 12 month low of $40.43 and a 12 month high of $84.44. The stock has a market cap of $12.89 billion and a PE ratio of 312.31. The company has a quick ratio of 0.98, a current ratio of 1.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50.

Solstice Advanced Mat (NASDAQ:SOLS – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $0.26 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.40 by ($0.14). The company had revenue of $987.00 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $938.00 million. Solstice Advanced Mat has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.450-2.750 EPS.

Solstice Advanced Mat Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 24th were paid a $0.075 dividend. This represents a $0.30 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, February 24th. Solstice Advanced Mat’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 115.38%.

Analyst Ratings Changes SOLS has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Mizuho set a $80.00 price target on Solstice Advanced Mat in a report on Friday, February 13th. Vertical Research upgraded Solstice Advanced Mat from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $58.00 price target for the company in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Zacks Research upgraded Solstice Advanced Mat to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Weiss Ratings upgraded Solstice Advanced Mat from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Finally, UBS Group cut Solstice Advanced Mat from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $87.00 price target for the company. in a report on Monday, April 13th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $67.00.

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Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more.

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