Rating Change
Barclays analysts initiated coverage on Element Solutions Inc (NYSE:ESI) with a rating of Overweight on October 13, 2026.
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Barclays Initiates Coverage on Element Solutions Inc (ESI) with Overweight
Barclays analysts initiated coverage on Element Solutions Inc (NYSE:ESI) with a rating of Overweight on October 13, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Element Solutions Inc (NYSE:ESI) · new coverage
- Firm
- Barclays
- Rating
- Overweight
- Price at event
- $36.29
- Market capitalization
- $6.7B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Barclays initiated Overweight coverage on Element Solutions Inc (ESI) on October 13, 2026, as the stock trades at $36.29 with a $6.7B market capitalization.
Market Context
Element Solutions Inc operates in the Basic Materials sector. The stock currently trades at $36.29 with a market capitalization of $6.7B. The stock has gained 38.3% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from Barclays provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for Element Solutions Inc.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Element Solutions Inc
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 8 Buy, 2 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | N/A |
| Oct 05, 2026 | UBS | Buy | N/A |
| Oct 01, 2026 | Mizuho | Neutral | N/A |
| Sep 18, 2026 | UBS | Buy | N/A |
| Sep 02, 2026 | Jefferies | Buy | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Overweight rating mean for ESI?
A rating of Overweight from Barclays reflects the analyst's outlook on Element Solutions Inc (NYSE:ESI). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
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