ESI Element Solutions Inc Insider Trading

CEO Gliklich sold 170,000 shares (170.0K shares) at $37.30 for $6.3M on 2026-02-24, retaining 1.19M shares.

CEO Benjamin Gliklich sold 170,000 shares at $37.30, generating $6,341,000.00 in proceeds while retaining 1,191,078 shares—a -12.5% reduction in his holdings. The sale occurred near the company's 52-week high of $36.71, as the stock has appreciated +28.0% over the past 30 days and +41.7% over the past 90 days following a significant upswing from the $17.50 52-week low. Across his prior five sales at Element Solutions Inc, Gliklich achieved well-timed results on only 1 of 5 trades (90-day basis), with most recent same-ticker sells showing positive subsequent returns; his cross-ticker track record shows a 14.29% well-timed rate with an average 90-day return of +5.8% after sales, indicating his sell timing has historically underperformed random chance. The magnitude of this transaction ($6.3M) and the timing relative to strong recent price momentum merit observation, though the persistent pattern of poorly-timed sells at this ticker and limited conviction signal from remaining holdings suggest routine portfolio management rather than a directional market call.

Director ONEAL E STANLEY sold entire 200.6K share position (100%) for $7.1M at $35.52 on 2026-02-20.

ONEAL E STANLEY, a Director of Element Solutions Inc, executed 3 separate sales totaling 200,641 shares for $7,126,768.32 on 2026-02-20, completely liquidating his stockholding. The sales occurred at $35.52 per share against a current price of $36.71, representing a sale below the stock's current trading level and its 52-week high of $36.71. The timing follows a significant 28.0% gain over the prior 30 days and 41.7% gain over 90 days, a period during which the stock recovered from a 52-week low of $17.50. Stanley's cross-ticker track record shows 1 prior buy with a 100% win rate and positive average returns at both 30-day (+1.2%) and 90-day (+1.2%) horizons, though this metric applies only to his broader trading history, not prior Element Solutions transactions. The complete exit by a director deserves monitoring given the scale ($7.1M liquidation) and concentration of the sale in a single trading day.

Dorman sells 97,500 ESI shares at $34.87 for $3.4M, reducing stake 29.1%; stock now at 52-week high

Dorman Carey J., President of Enterprise Operations and CFO, sold 97,500 shares (97.5K shares) of Element Solutions Inc at $34.87 on 2026-02-23 for a total value of $3,399,825.00 ($3.4M), reducing his holdings from 334,577 shares (334.6K shares) to 237,077 shares (237.1K shares)—a net reduction of 29.1% of his pre-transaction position. The sale occurred at a price that is now trading at the 52-week high of $36.71, and the stock has risen 28.0% over the past 30 days and 41.7% over the past 90 days. His prior open-market sell at this ticker on 2025-09-18 produced a 90-day return of -4.8%, aligning with his cross-ticker track record of 100% well-timed sells (higher = better timing for sells, measured by negative post-sale returns). This represents a material reduction in insider exposure during a period of significant stock appreciation.

President of Specialties Matthew Liebowitz sold 37,000 ESI shares at $26.60 on 2025-12-12; holdings drop 24.0% to 117.4K shares.

Matthew Liebowitz, President of Specialties at Element Solutions Inc, executed a sale of 37,000 shares at $26.60 on 2025-12-12, reducing his holdings by 24.0% from 154.4K to 117.4K shares. The sale occurred at a price -5.1% from the 52-week high of $27.82, near the upper end of the recent trading range. Across his cross-ticker track record, Liebowitz has 1 prior sell with an average 30d return of -3.6%; his single prior ESI trade (a sell on 2025-09-17) also showed -3.6% over 30 days. This transaction occurred as ESI trades at a P/E of 26.66 with modest recent momentum (90-day change +0.3%), suggesting the sale does not reflect deteriorating fundamentals but rather a discrete reduction in executive exposure at current valuations.

Director Ian G H Ashken sold 292,000 shares of ESI at $27.00 for $7.9M, reducing stake by 48.8%

Director Ian G H Ashken executed a large discretionary sale of 292,000 shares (48.8% reduction in his post-transaction holdings) at $27.00 per share on 2025-11-05, generating $7,884,000.00 in proceeds. The transaction occurs near the upper end of the 52-week range ($17.50–$29.33), with the current price at $27.66 sitting -5.7% from the 52-week high. Notably, Ashken's cross-ticker track record shows a 100.00% well-timed rate across 20 prior sells with an average 90-day return of -26.4%, indicating a consistent pattern of selling ahead of subsequent declines. This sale represents a material reduction in the director's equity stake in a company with a P/E of 27.94 and recent revenue growth of +5.3%, warranting investor attention to the director's view at current valuation levels.

EVP Matthew Liebowitz sold 50,000 shares of ESI at $26.55; retained 57,353 shares post-sale

Matthew Liebowitz, EVP of Strategy and Head of I&S, sold 50,000 shares ($1,327,500.00) on 2025-09-17 while retaining 57,353 shares—a 46.6% reduction in his holdings. The sale occurred at $26.55, roughly 2.4% above the current price of $26.51, and approximately 9.6% below the 52-week high of $29.33. The stock has appreciated 5.8% over 30 days and 23.4% over 90 days, reflecting recent positive momentum. At a P/E of 26.78 and $6.4B market cap, ESI trades at a full valuation; quarterly revenue of $625.2M with net income of $47.4M shows solid profitability and 5.3% annual revenue growth. The magnitude of the sale—divesting nearly half his position—alongside elevated recent returns and full valuation warrants examination of whether this reflects estate or portfolio planning unrelated to confidence in forward prospects.

ESI General Counsel Capps sold 77,674 shares ($2.1M) at $26.77; retains 609,790 shares post-transaction

John Edward Capps, EVP, General Counsel & Secretary, sold 77,674 shares of Element Solutions Inc at $26.77 on 2025-09-18, representing a -11.3% reduction in his holding to 609,790 shares. The sale occurred near the company's 52-week high of $29.33, with the current price at $26.51, and came after the stock appreciated 5.8% over 30 days and 23.4% over 90 days. With Element Solutions trading at a P/E of 26.78 and posting 5.3% annual revenue growth, this transaction occurred during a period of positive momentum and elevated valuation multiples. The executive retained substantial holdings (609.8K shares), indicating continued material stake in the company despite the disposition.

ESI CEO Gliklich sells 117,637 shares at $26.56 for $3.1M; holds 864,521 shares post-transaction (-12.0%)

Benjamin Gliklich, President and CEO of Element Solutions Inc, sold 117,637 shares on 2025-09-18 at $26.56, reducing his holdings by 12.0% from 982,158 to 864,521 shares. The sale occurred at a price 9.6% below the 52-week high of $29.33 and follows a recent 5.8% gain over the prior 30 days, suggesting the sale took place during a partial recovery rather than at the stock's peak. His prior five sales at ESI all resulted in positive 90-day returns (ranging from 2.5% to 14.7%), indicating none were well-timed in terms of selling before declines; this transaction requires monitoring to assess whether the pattern continues or diverges. The company's fundamentals show a market cap of $6.4B with annual revenue growth of 5.3% and a P/E of 26.78, providing modest growth context.

CFO Dorman Carey J. sold 40,725 shares of ESI at $26.66, retaining 214,837 shares post-transaction.

CFO Dorman Carey J. executed a sale of 40,725 shares at $26.66, reducing his holdings by -15.9% vs pre-transaction holdings of 255,562 shares. The sale occurred at a price -9.6% from the 52-week high of $29.33 and near the current price of $26.51, reflecting relatively stable recent valuation. Element Solutions trades at a P/E of 26.78 against annual revenue growth of +5.3%, and the CFO retains a substantial post-sale position of 214,837 shares. The transaction alone does not establish a clear directional signal absent disclosure of timing framework or strategic context; it represents a material reduction in CFO holdings but within the context of continued significant share ownership.

Director Franklin Martin E sold 2,000,000 shares (94.8% of holdings) for $52,200,000 on 2025-03-19

Franklin Martin E, a director at Element Solutions Inc, executed 2 separate sales totaling 2,000,000 shares for $52,200,000 at a blended average price of $26.10, reducing his holdings from 2,109,100 shares to 109,100 shares—a 94.8% reduction in his position. The sale price of $26.10 was above the current price of $25.23 and above the 52-week low of $23.13, though the stock is -14.0% from its 52-week high of $29.33. His cross-ticker track record shows 8 prior sells with an average 90-day return of -34.6% after the sales, indicating a well-timed rate of 100.00%—his prior sales have been followed by stock declines. This substantial divestiture of nearly the entire position stands out given the scale ($52.2M), the director's prior success in timing sell decisions across his portfolio, and the near-complete exit from ESI, warranting investor scrutiny of the rationale behind such a material reduction.