Berenberg Bank Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Elementis (LON:ELM) Stock

Elementis (LON:ELM) had its target price raised by equities research analysts at Berenberg Bank from GBX 195 to GBX 220 in a research note issued on Friday,Digital Look reports. The brokerage presently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Berenberg Bank’s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 22.36% from the stock’s previous close.

ELM has been the subject of several other research reports. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and set a GBX 210 target price on shares of Elementis in a research note on Thursday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 200 price target on shares of Elementis in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of GBX 208.75.

Elementis Stock Up 1.2%

Shares of LON ELM opened at GBX 179.80 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of £1.03 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -23.05, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.05 and a beta of 0.92. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 39.85, a current ratio of 1.90 and a quick ratio of 1.16. The business has a 50-day moving average of GBX 157.36 and a two-hundred day moving average of GBX 157.50. Elementis has a 1 year low of GBX 136 and a 1 year high of GBX 184.

Elementis (LON:ELM) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported GBX 8.60 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Elementis had a negative return on equity of 6.85% and a negative net margin of 7.58%. On average, analysts forecast that Elementis will post 9.4993582 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Elementis announced that its board has approved a share buyback program on Wednesday, June 3rd that permits the company to buyback 0 outstanding shares. This buyback authorization permits the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually a sign that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued.

Trending Headlines about Elementis

Here are the key news stories impacting Elementis this week:

• Positive Sentiment: First-half results beat expectations: Elementis reported stronger-than-anticipated H1 2026 results and described the period as one of strong growth. The performance supports investor confidence in execution and current-year earnings prospects. Elementis Delivers Strong First-Half Performance with Results Ahead of Expectations
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue reached $318.2 million: The reported sales figure, together with results above forecasts, provides evidence of resilient demand across Elementis’ specialty-products businesses. Elementis上半年业绩超预期，营收达$3.182亿
• Positive Sentiment: Broker remains bullish: Jefferies reaffirmed its “buy” rating and set a GBX 210 price target, implying roughly 18% potential upside from the level cited in the market update. This signals continued confidence in the company’s outlook. Jefferies reaffirms buy rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Management commentary is now in focus: The H1 earnings call and related transcript provide additional detail on growth drivers, margins and outlook, which investors will assess for evidence that the stronger first-half trend can continue. Elementis plc H1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability remains a consideration: The company’s reported quarterly EPS was GBX 8.60, but its latest disclosed net margin and return on equity remained negative, leaving investors attentive to margin recovery and earnings quality. Elementis quarterly earnings results

Elementis Company Profile

Elementis is a global specialty chemicals company listed on the London Stock Exchange. The Group employs c.1,000 across 20 global locations. As recognised innovation leaders with deep expertise in rheology (the science of flow), and formulation solutions, we develop distinctive solutions and products to improve performance, achieve smoother production, and enhance sustainability credentials for customers across a range of industries. The Group also owns and operates the largest high-quality hectorite mine in the world.