Solstice Advanced Materials Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
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Net Sales of$991 million up 10% YoY reflecting double-digit growth in Nuclear,Electronic Materials , and Refrigerants -
Net Income attributable to
ofSolstice Advanced Materials $85 million , Diluted Earnings per Share (EPS) of$0.53 , and Adjusted diluted EPS1 of$0.63 -
Adjusted EBITDA
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$249 million , with Adjusted EBITDA Margin 1 of 25.1% -
Operating Cash Flow of
$199 million , Free Cash Flow1 of$124 million - Company reaffirms Full-Year 2026 Guidance
"Solstice delivered a strong start to 2026, with results ahead of our first-quarter outlook and continued momentum in our highest-growth platforms," said
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Consolidated Financial Highlights |
For The Three Months Ended |
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(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) |
2026 |
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2025 |
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% Change |
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$ 991 |
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$ 897 |
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10 % |
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Net Income attributable to |
$ 85 |
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$ 134 |
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(37) % |
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Diluted EPS |
$ 0.53 |
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$ 0.85 |
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(37) % |
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Adjusted diluted EPS1 |
$ 0.63 |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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Adjusted EBITDA1,2 |
$ 249 |
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$ 250 |
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— % |
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Adjusted EBITDA Margin1,2 |
25.1 % |
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27.9 % |
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(277) bps |
Net Income attributable to
Adjusted EBITDA1,2 for the first quarter of 2026 was
Financial Position
Operating Cash Flow for the first quarter of 2026 was
As of
Capital Deployment
The Company announced on
Segment Highlights
Refrigerants & Applied Solutions (RAS)
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For The Three Months Ended |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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% Change |
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Refrigerants |
$ 389 |
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$ 326 |
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19 % |
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Building Solutions & Intermediates |
167 |
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183 |
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(8) % |
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Nuclear |
107 |
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84 |
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27 % |
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47 |
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43 |
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9 % |
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RAS Segment |
$ 711 |
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$ 636 |
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12 % |
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RAS Segment Adjusted EBITDA |
$ 242 |
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$ 250 |
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(3) % |
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RAS Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin |
34.1 % |
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39.3 % |
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(522) bps |
Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the Refrigerants & Applied Solutions segment decreased 3% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2025. Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin for the segment decreased 522 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2025. The decrease was primarily driven by previously communicated changes in refrigerant mix as a result of the near-term impact of the ongoing transition to LGWP refrigerants, as well as higher R&D spend as we advance next-generation molecules. These decreases were partially offset by volume growth and favorable pricing.
Electronic &
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For The Three Months Ended |
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(Dollars in millions) |
2026 |
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2025 |
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% Change |
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Research & |
$ 121 |
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$ 121 |
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— % |
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109 |
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90 |
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21 % |
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Safety & Defense Solutions |
50 |
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50 |
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— % |
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ESM Segment |
$ 281 |
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$ 261 |
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7 % |
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ESM Segment Adjusted EBITDA |
$ 58 |
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$ 53 |
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10 % |
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ESM Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin |
20.8 % |
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20.3 % |
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52 bps |
Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the Electronic &
Corporate Expenses
Corporate Expenses totaled
Income Tax Expense
Income Tax Expense was
2026 Financial Outlook
Solstice is reaffirming full-year 2026 financial guidance and providing guidance for the second quarter of 2026.
For full-year 2026, Solstice expects the following:
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Net Sales in a range of$3.9 billion to$4.1 billion ; - Adjusted EBITDA1 in a range of
$975 million to$1,025 million ; - Adjusted diluted EPS1 in a range of
$2.45 and$2.75 ; and - Capital Expenditures in a range of
$400 million to$425 million .
For the second quarter 2026, Solstice expects the following:
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Net Sales in a range of$1.06 billion to$1.1 billion ; and - Adjusted EBITDA Margin1 in a range of 25% to 26%.
"While the macroeconomic outlook remains uncertain, we are confident in our ability to deliver on our full-year 2026 targets," said
2026 Nuclear Business Informational Webinar
The Company plans to host an informational webinar on its Nuclear business on
A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the event concludes and will be available for 30 days following the presentation.
The Company does not provide a reconciliation of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) or Adjusted diluted Earnings per Share to GAAP net income (loss) attributable to
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This is a non-GAAP measure or a non-GAAP ratio. For further information on non-GAAP measures and non-GAAP ratios, please refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this news release. Please also refer to tables at the end of this news release for a reconciliation of historical non-GAAP measures and ratios to the most directly comparable GAAP measure. |
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The three months ended |
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Capital expenditures represent capital expenditures incurred, whether accrued or paid in the current year. |
Conference Call Details
Solstice will discuss its first quarter results during an investor conference call starting at
A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the call concludes and will be available for 30 days following the presentation.
About
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the federal securities laws made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 about us and our industry that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about our industry and our business and financial results. Forward-looking statements often include words such as "anticipates," "estimates," "expects," "positioned," "projects," "forecasts," "intends," "plans," "continues," "could," "believes," "may," "will," "would," "should," "goals" and words and terms of similar substance in connection with discussions of future operating or financial performance. As with any projection or forecast, forward-looking statements are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Our actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statement made by us or on our behalf. Although we believe that the forward-looking statements contained in this report are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that a variety of factors, many of which are difficult to predict and outside of our control, could affect our actual financial results or results of operations and could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: our limited operating history as an independent, publicly traded company and unreliability of historical consolidated financial information as an indicator of our future results; our ability to successfully develop new technologies and introduce new products; an overall decline in the health of the economy and the industries in which we operate, including as a result of inflation, tariffs and other trade barriers and restrictions, market volatility, geopolitical instability and social unrest, the possibility of an economic downturn or recession or other macroeconomic factors; changes in the price and availability of raw materials that we use to produce our products, including due to factors such as supply chain disruptions, including due to increased energy prices, and the impact of inflation; our ability to comply with complex government regulations and the impact of changes in such regulations; global climate change and related regulations and changes in customer demand; the public and political perceptions of nuclear energy and radioactive materials; economic, political, regulatory, foreign exchange and other risks of international operations; the impact of tariffs or other restrictions on foreign imports; our ability to borrow funds and access capital markets and any limitations in the terms of our indebtedness; our ability to compete successfully in the markets in which we operate; the effect on our revenue and cash flow from seasonal fluctuations and cyclical market conditions; concentrations of our credit, counterparty and market risk; our ability to successfully execute or effectively integrate potential acquisitions or complete potential divestitures; our joint ventures and strategic co-development partnerships; our ability to recruit and retain qualified personnel; potential material environmental liabilities; the hazardous nature of chemical manufacturing; decommissioning and remediation expenses and regulatory requirements; potential material litigation matters, including disputes related to the Spin-off (as defined herein); the impact of potential cybersecurity attacks, data privacy breaches and other operational disruptions; increasing stakeholder interest in public company performance, disclosure, and goal-setting with respect to sustainability matters; failure to maintain, protect and enforce our intellectual property or to be successful in litigation related to our intellectual property or the intellectual property of others, or competitors developing similar or superior intellectual property or technology; unforeseen
These and other factors are more fully discussed in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
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For The Three Months Ended |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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Product sales |
$ 915 |
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$ 838 |
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Service sales |
77 |
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59 |
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Net sales |
991 |
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897 |
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Costs, expenses and other |
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Cost of products sold |
628 |
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531 |
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Cost of services sold |
47 |
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45 |
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Total cost of products and services sold |
675 |
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577 |
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Research and development expenses |
28 |
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22 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
108 |
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93 |
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Transaction-related costs |
23 |
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28 |
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Other expense (income) |
(7) |
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(11) |
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Interest and other financial charges |
29 |
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1 |
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Total costs, expenses and other |
855 |
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710 |
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Income before taxes |
136 |
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188 |
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Income tax expense |
31 |
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47 |
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Net income |
105 |
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140 |
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Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest |
20 |
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6 |
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Net income attributable to |
$ 85 |
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$ 134 |
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Basic earnings per share |
$ 0.53 |
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$ 0.85 |
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Diluted earnings per share |
$ 0.53 |
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$ 0.85 |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic |
158.8 |
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158.7 |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted |
159.3 |
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158.7 |
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As of |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ 642 |
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$ 534 |
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Accounts receivable, less allowances of |
632 |
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645 |
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Inventories |
704 |
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715 |
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Product loans receivable, current |
311 |
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300 |
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Other current assets |
146 |
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193 |
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Total current assets |
2,436 |
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2,388 |
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Property, plant and equipment – net |
2,084 |
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2,055 |
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819 |
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820 |
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Intangible assets – net |
48 |
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49 |
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Deferred income taxes |
6 |
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6 |
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Equity method investments |
168 |
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162 |
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Other noncurrent assets |
188 |
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192 |
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Total assets |
$ 5,748 |
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$ 5,673 |
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LIABILITIES |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ 910 |
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$ 909 |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
6 |
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4 |
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Product loans payable, current |
331 |
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320 |
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Finance lease liabilities, current |
14 |
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14 |
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Accrued and other liabilities, current |
444 |
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467 |
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Total current liabilities |
1,705 |
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1,713 |
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Long-term debt |
1,965 |
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1,968 |
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Deferred income taxes |
237 |
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233 |
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Product loans payable, noncurrent |
16 |
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16 |
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Finance lease liabilities, noncurrent |
100 |
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104 |
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Other noncurrent liabilities |
254 |
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262 |
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Total liabilities |
4,275 |
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4,296 |
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Commitments and Contingencies |
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EQUITY |
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Common stock (par value |
2 |
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2 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
1,500 |
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1,495 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(128) |
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(127) |
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Retained earnings |
113 |
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41 |
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Total |
1,486 |
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1,411 |
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Noncontrolling interest |
(14) |
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(34) |
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Total equity |
1,473 |
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1,377 |
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Total liabilities and equity |
$ 5,748 |
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$ 5,673 |
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For The Three Months Ended |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
$ 199 |
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$ 160 |
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Net cash used for investing activities: |
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Capital expenditures paid |
$ (75) |
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$ (62) |
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Net cash used for financing activities: |
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Dividends |
$ (12) |
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$ — |
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures to supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with
Below are definitions and reconciliations of certain non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with
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Organic sales percentage: The Company defines organic sales percentage as the year-over-year change in reported sales relative to the comparable period, excluding the impact on sales from foreign currency translation and acquisitions, net of divestitures, for the first 12 months following the transaction date. We believe this measure is useful to investors and management in understanding our ongoing operations and in analysis of ongoing operating trends.
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Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted Standalone EBITDA, and Adjusted Standalone EBITDA margin: The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income excluding income taxes, depreciation, amortization, interest and other financial charges, remeasurement of foreign currencies, stock-based compensation expense, nonoperating pension expense (income), transaction-related costs, repositioning charges, asset retirement obligations accretion, asset impairment charges, litigation costs and insurance settlements (net of recoveries), gains and losses on disposal of assets, and certain other items that are otherwise of an unusual or non-recurring nature. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA margin as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Net sales. The Company defines Adjusted Standalone EBITDA as Adjusted EBITDA less, for fiscal year 2025, estimated recurring and ongoing costs required to operate a new independent public company, and autonomous entity adjustments as well as adjustments for certain other employee compensation expense for employees that have historically been shared with other Honeywell businesses and were transferred to the Company in connection with the spin-off. The Company defines Adjusted Standalone EBITDA Margin as Adjusted Standalone EBITDA divided by Net sales. We believe these measures are useful to investors as they provide greater transparency with respect to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making, as well as understanding ongoing operating trends.
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Adjusted net income attributable to Solstice and Adjusted diluted EPS: The Company defines Adjusted net income attributable to Solstice as Net income attributable to
Solstice Advanced Materials excluding the after-tax impact - based on the tax rates by jurisdiction, net of discrete items - of amortization of acquired intangibles, remeasurement of foreign currencies, nonoperating pension expense (income), transaction-related costs, repositioning charges, asset retirement obligations accretion, asset impairment charges, litigation costs and insurance settlements (net of recoveries), gains and losses on disposal of assets, and certain other items that are otherwise of an unusual or non-recurring nature. We believe Adjusted net income attributable to Solstice is useful to investors as it provides greater transparency with respect to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making, as well as in understanding ongoing operational trends. The Company defines Adjusted diluted EPS as Adjusted net income attributable to Solstice divided by diluted weighted average shares outstanding to reflect shares that are dilutive or anti-dilutive based on the amount of Adjusted net income attributable to Solstice. The weighted average common shares outstanding used to calculate Adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share will differ from such shares used to calculate diluted earnings (loss) per share (GAAP) when the inclusion of dilutive shares has an anti-dilutive effect for one calculation but not for the other. We believe Adjusted diluted EPS is useful to investors as it provides greater transparency with respect to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making, as well as in understanding ongoing operational trends. -
Free cash flow: The Company defines free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities less net capital expenditures. Net capital expenditures include capital expenditures paid less proceeds from the disposals of property, plant, and equipment. We believe this measure is useful to investors and management as a measure of cash generated by operations that can be used to invest in future growth through new business development activities or acquisitions, pay dividends, repurchase stock, or repay debt obligations prior to their maturities. This measure can also be used to evaluate our ability to generate cash flow from operations and the impact that this cash flow has on our liquidity.
- Net debt, total leverage ratio and net leverage ratio: The Company defines net debt as total debt less cash. The Company defines total leverage ratio as total debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA. The Company defines net leverage ratio as net debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA. For purposes of showing total leverage ratio and net leverage ratio, we use Adjusted Standalone EBITDA instead of Adjusted EBITDA. We believe these measures are useful to investors and management in understanding our overall financial condition.
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Organic Sales Percentage |
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For The Three |
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2026 vs. 2025 |
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Total % change in net sales |
10.5 % |
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Foreign currency translation |
(2.5) % |
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Acquisitions, divestitures and other, net |
— % |
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Organic sales percentage |
8.0 % |
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Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Standalone EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and Adjusted Standalone |
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For The Three Months Ended |
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For The LTM
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(Dollars in millions) |
2026 |
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2025 |
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2026 |
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Net income attributable to |
$ 85 |
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$ 134 |
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$ 188 |
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Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest |
20 |
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6 |
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61 |
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Net income (GAAP) |
$ 105 |
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$ 140 |
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$ 249 |
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Depreciation |
53 |
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50 |
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194 |
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Amortization |
6 |
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7 |
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28 |
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Interest and other financial charges |
29 |
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1 |
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56 |
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Other adjustments(1) |
(2) |
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(8) |
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(33) |
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Stock-based compensation expense |
5 |
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6 |
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27 |
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Transaction-related costs |
23 |
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28 |
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113 |
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Income tax expense |
31 |
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47 |
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346 |
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Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) |
$ 249 |
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$ 271 |
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$ 978 |
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Less - Standalone adjustments |
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(21) |
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(22) |
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Adjusted Standalone EBITDA (Non-GAAP) |
$ 249 |
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$ 250 |
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$ 956 |
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$ 991 |
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$ 897 |
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$ 3,980 |
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Adjusted EBITDA Margin (Non-GAAP) |
25.1 % |
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30.2 % |
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24.6 % |
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Adjusted Standalone EBITDA Margin (Non-GAAP) |
25.1 % |
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27.9 % |
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24.0 % |
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LTM stands for "last twelve months." |
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Other adjustments primarily consisted of gains and losses from disposal of long-lived assets, remeasurement of foreign currencies, environmental reserves, asset retirement obligations, nonoperating pension expense (income), and certain legal costs, net of recoveries. |
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Adjusted net income attributable to Solstice and Adjusted diluted EPS |
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Net income attributable to |
$ 85 |
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Transaction-related costs |
23 |
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Amortization of acquired intangible assets |
1 |
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Other adjustments(1) |
(2) |
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Tax effect of above adjusting items |
(5) |
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Adjusted net income attributable to Solstice (Non-GAAP) |
$ 100 |
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Diluted weighted average shares outstanding |
159.3 |
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Diluted EPS (GAAP) |
$ 0.53 |
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Adjusted diluted EPS (Non-GAAP) |
$ 0.63 |
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Other adjustments primarily consisted of gains and losses from disposal of long-lived assets, remeasurement of foreign currencies, environmental reserves, asset retirement obligations, nonoperating pension expense (income), and certain legal costs, net of recoveries. |
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Free cash flow |
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(Dollars in millions) |
For The |
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Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP) |
$ 199 |
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Less: capital expenditures paid |
(75) |
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Free cash flow (Non-GAAP) |
$ 124 |
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Net debt, total leverage ratio and net leverage ratio as of March 31, 2026 |
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(Dollars in millions) |
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Total Debt |
$ 1,971 |
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Less: Cash and Cash Equivalents |
(642) |
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Net Debt (Non-GAAP) |
$ 1,329 |
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LTM Adjusted Standalone EBITDA (Non-GAAP) |
$ 956 |
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Total Leverage Ratio (Non-GAAP) |
2.1x |
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Net Leverage Ratio (Non-GAAP) |
1.4x |
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Reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Adjusted Standalone EBITDA |
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For The Three Months Ended |
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(Dollars in millions) |
2026 |
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2025 |
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RAS Segment Adjusted EBITDA |
$ 242 |
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$ 250 |
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ESM Segment Adjusted EBITDA |
58 |
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53 |
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Segment Adjusted EBITDA |
$ 301 |
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$ 303 |
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Less: |
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Corporate and All Other |
(52) |
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(32) |
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Standalone Adjustments |
— |
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(21) |
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Adjusted Standalone EBITDA (Non-GAAP) |
$ 249 |
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$ 250 |
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