Solstice Advanced Mat (NASDAQ:SOLS) Rating Lowered to Hold at Wall Street Zen

Key Points

• Wall Street Zen downgraded Solstice Advanced Materials from “Buy” to “Hold,” although the broader analyst consensus remains “Moderate Buy” with an average price target of $78.25.
• SOLS reported quarterly EPS of $0.88, beating the $0.79 consensus estimate, while reaffirming fiscal 2026 guidance of $2.75–$2.95 EPS.
• The stock was trading at $63.53 after a reported 12.8% rise; the company also ended its proposed merger with Element Solutions and authorized a $500 million share-repurchase program.

Solstice Advanced Mat (NASDAQ:SOLS - Get Free Report) was downgraded by research analysts at Wall Street Zen from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report released on Saturday.

Several other brokerages also recently weighed in on SOLS. TD Cowen began coverage on shares of Solstice Advanced Mat in a report on Monday, June 8th. They issued a "hold" rating and a $90.00 price target on the stock. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Solstice Advanced Mat from a "hold (c-)" rating to a "hold (c)" rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Morgan Stanley downgraded shares of Solstice Advanced Mat to a "buy" rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Solstice Advanced Mat from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Vertical Research upgraded shares of Solstice Advanced Mat from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $79.00 price objective on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $78.25.

Solstice Advanced Mat Stock Up 12.8%

Solstice Advanced Mat stock opened at $63.53 on Friday. The business's 50-day simple moving average is $64.99 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $74.31. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30, a quick ratio of 1.08 and a current ratio of 1.46. The company has a market cap of $10.09 billion and a PE ratio of 35.89. Solstice Advanced Mat has a fifty-two week low of $40.43 and a fifty-two week high of $90.80.

Solstice Advanced Mat (NASDAQ:SOLS - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data 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. Solstice Advanced Mat had a return on equity of 14.28% and a net margin of 5.13%.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. Equities analysts anticipate that Solstice Advanced Mat will post 2.87 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Solstice Advanced Mat

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of SOLS. Westerkirk Capital Inc. acquired a new position in Solstice Advanced Mat in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Global Trust Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in Solstice Advanced Mat in the 1st quarter worth approximately $26,000. Heritage Wealth Advisors acquired a new stake in shares of Solstice Advanced Mat during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Solstice Advanced Mat during the 1st quarter worth approximately $27,000. Finally, Manning & Napier Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Solstice Advanced Mat during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $27,000.

Trending Headlines about Solstice Advanced Mat

Here are the key news stories impacting Solstice Advanced Mat this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Merger termination removes deal-related concerns. Solstice and Element Solutions mutually agreed to end their cash-and-stock merger after shareholder feedback. The decision eliminates a large, complex transaction and signals that management and the boards believe Solstice is better positioned as a standalone company. Neither side will pay a termination fee. Solstice Announces Mutual Termination of Merger Agreement
• Positive Sentiment: $500 million share-repurchase authorization supports the stock. Solstice’s board approved the company’s first buyback program, giving management a way to return cash to investors and potentially reduce the share count. The authorization also addresses concerns that the Element transaction could have diluted shareholder value. Solstice Launches Share Buyback
• Positive Sentiment: 2026 outlook was reaffirmed. Management maintained its third-quarter and full-year 2026 guidance, reducing fears that ending the merger reflects weakening operating conditions. The company’s latest reported quarter also exceeded earnings expectations, with earnings per share of $0.88 versus a $0.79 consensus estimate.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst targets remain above the current trading level. Recent targets for SOLS have a median of $95, although targets are estimates rather than guarantees and may not reflect the newly standalone strategy. Analyst Price Targets for Solstice
• Negative Sentiment: Heavy put-option activity is a risk signal. Investors traded 16,453 put options, roughly 283% above average daily volume, suggesting some traders are positioning for downside or hedging after the sharp move. This activity does not necessarily indicate a fundamental deterioration.

About Solstice Advanced Mat

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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