Elementis (LON:ELM) Price Target Raised to GBX 220 at Berenberg Bank

Elementis (LON:ELM) had its price objective boosted by Berenberg Bank from GBX 195 to GBX 220 in a report published on Friday,Digital Look reports. The brokerage currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Other analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 210 price target on shares of Elementis in a report on Thursday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 200 price objective on shares of Elementis in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of GBX 208.75.

Elementis Trading Down 0.2%

LON ELM opened at GBX 177.20 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of £1.01 billion, a P/E ratio of -22.72, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.05 and a beta of 0.92. Elementis has a fifty-two week low of GBX 136 and a fifty-two week high of GBX 184. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of GBX 157.90 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of GBX 157.64. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 39.71, a quick ratio of 1.16 and a current ratio of 2.27.

Elementis (LON:ELM) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported GBX 8.60 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Elementis had a return on equity of 11.26% and a net margin of 12.16%. On average, analysts forecast that Elementis will post 9.4993582 earnings per share for the current year.

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

Key Headlines Impacting Elementis

Here are the key news stories impacting Elementis this week:

• Positive Sentiment: £25 million buyback announced: Elementis plans to repurchase up to £25 million of its shares. The program could support earnings per share and provide additional demand for the stock, signaling management’s confidence in the company’s valuation and cash-generation prospects. Elementis launches £25mn buyback
• Positive Sentiment: First-half performance exceeded expectations: Elementis reported strong first-half 2026 results, including revenue of approximately $318.2 million. Coverage of the earnings call highlighted robust growth and results ahead of analyst expectations, improving confidence in the company’s operating momentum. Elementis Delivers Strong First-Half Performance with Results Ahead of Expectations
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raised targets and reiterated buy ratings: Berenberg lifted its price target from 195p to 220p, while Deutsche Bank raised its target from 200p to 215p; both now rate the shares “buy.” Jefferies also reaffirmed its buy recommendation with a 210p target. The upgrades indicate that brokers see further upside following the results. Broker views on Elementis
• Neutral Sentiment: Elementis reported quarterly EPS of 8.60p, but its reported net margin and return on equity remained negative. Investors may therefore focus on whether the improved first-half trading can translate into sustained profitability and stronger shareholder returns. Elementis quarterly earnings report

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.