
Solstice Advanced Materials (NASDAQ:SOLS) reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of $1.15 billion, up 11% year over year, supported by growth in Nuclear, Electronic Materials, Refrigerants and Healthcare Packaging.
Net income attributable to Solstice increased to $119 million from $97 million, while diluted earnings per share was $0.75 and adjusted diluted earnings per share was $0.88.
The company reported adjusted EBITDA of $290 million, up 2% year over year, while the adjusted EBITDA margin declined 218 basis points to 25.3%, and first-half operating cash flow reached $461 million with free cash flow of $248 million.
Solstice Advanced Materials raised its 2026 outlook for net sales, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted diluted EPS.
The company expects 2026 net sales of $4.125–$4.185 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $1.035–$1.055 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.75–$2.95, while reporting net leverage of about 1.3x and liquidity of approximately $1.75 billion.
Solstice Advanced Materials also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share and entered a definitive agreement to acquire Element Solutions in a cash-and-stock transaction expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to approvals.
Solstice Advanced Materials (NASDAQ:SOLS) reported a solid start to 2026, with top-line growth fueled by surging demand across its core specialty chemical portfolios.
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