Should you buy ESI stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Element Solutions Inc. (ESI) as a Sell Candidate with a technical score of -1.66 on its -10 to +10 scale. This is a downgrade from Hold in the previous daily evaluation.
- Sell signal since
- Price since signal Flat 0.00%
- 3-month trend forecast Down 12.05%
- Easy Tracking In The Watchlist
Weaker technical forecast for Element Solutions Inc. as stock downgraded to Sell Candidate
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
The Element Solutions Inc. stock price fell by -1.61% on the last day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026) from $37.88 to $37.27. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.44% from a day low at $37.23 to a day high of $38.14. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a -1.51% loss for the last 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -370 thousand shares and in total, 2 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $65.15 million.
The stock lies in the middle of a very wide and falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -12.05% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $29.89 and $40.16 at the end of this 3-month period.
ESI Signals & Forecast
There are mixed signals in the stock today. The Element Solutions Inc. stock holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $37.89 and $40.33. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, and so far it has risen 7.13%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD).
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Element Solutions Inc. stock
Element Solutions Inc. finds support from accumulated volume at $36.50 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $0.91 between high and low, or 2.44%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.10%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (ESI) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Element Solutions Inc. to open at $37.55, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $36.41 and $38.13, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.72 (+/-4.74%) up or down from last closing price. If Element Solutions Inc. takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 4.74% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $36.50 (2.07%) than the resistance at $38.57 (3.49%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is Element Solutions Inc. stock A Buy?
Element Solutions Inc. holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this stock. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Sell candidate.
Current score:
-1.657
Sell Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $37.55 ( 0.742%).
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ESI Performance
Trading levels for ESI
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 38.46 | 3.18% |
| R2 | 38.11 | 2.25% |
| R1 | 37.89 | 1.68% |
| Price | 37.27 | |
| S1 | 37.20 | -0.190% |
| S2 | 36.98 | -0.767% |
| S3 | 36.64 | -1.70% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 42.32 | 13.55% |
| R2 | 39.34 | 5.55% |
| R1 | 38.57 | 3.49% |
| Price | 37.27 | |
| S1 | 36.50 | -2.07% |
| S2 | 36.46 | -2.17% |
| S3 | 34.79 | -6.65% |
ESI Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 20, 2026 | Jun 01, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | $0.0800 | 0.196% |
| 2 | Mar 02, 2026 | Mar 02, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 | $0.0800 | 0.247% |
| 3 | Nov 20, 2025 | Dec 01, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.0800 | 0.318% |
| 4 | Aug 21, 2025 | Sep 02, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | $0.0800 | 0.312% |
| 5 | Jun 02, 2025 | Jun 02, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | $0.0800 | 0.371% |
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