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Solventum Corporation
(NYSE:SOLV)
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Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
$86.00
▲(22.02% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/21/26
The score is held back primarily by weak cash generation and negative free cash flow versus reported profitability, plus uneven/flat revenue trends in the financial statement data. Offsetting that, technicals are supportive with price above key moving averages and positive momentum, valuation looks attractive on a low P/E, and the latest earnings call reinforced guidance and margin improvement targets despite ERP/tariff-related volatility.
Positive Factors
Strong margins and margin guidance
Sustained high gross margins and management's explicit operating margin target (21.0%–21.5%) indicate durable pricing power and favorable product mix across MedSurg, Dental and HIS. Combined with disciplined cost programs, this supports structural margin sustainability beyond transient cycles.
Negative Factors
Weak cash conversion and negative FCF
The persistent gap between reported profits and operating cash weakens financial flexibility. Negative free cash flow constrains capacity to de-lever, invest in growth or sustain buybacks without external funding, increasing sensitivity to working-capital and one-time separation timing effects.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong margins and margin guidance
Sustained high gross margins and management's explicit operating margin target (21.0%–21.5%) indicate durable pricing power and favorable product mix across MedSurg, Dental and HIS. Combined with disciplined cost programs, this supports structural margin sustainability beyond transient cycles.
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Solventum Corporation Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Solventum Corporation (SOLV) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$13.61B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)1.29M
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.4
Beta (1Y)0.69
Revenue Growth-0.28%
EPS Growth277.03%
CountryUS
Employees20,000
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryMedical - Care Facilities
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)8.21
Shares Outstanding173,174,710
10 Day Avg. Volume970,318
30 Day Avg. Volume1,286,401
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.04
Price to Book (P/B)2.73
Price to Sales (P/S)1.66
P/FCF Ratio-1.38K
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.28
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.11
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.93
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.33
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$83.00Price Target Upside17.76% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)6.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)$8.19B
Solventum Corporation Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Solventum Corporation, established in 2023 and headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, operates as a healthcare entity dedicated to pioneering, producing, and commercializing diverse solutions that address critical needs for both customers and pat...
How the Company Makes Money
Solventum makes money primarily by selling healthcare products and solutions to hospitals, clinics, dental practices, distributors, and other healthcare customers. Key revenue streams include: (1) MedSurg and infection prevention products (e.g., m...
Solventum Corporation Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 05, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 05, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed clear operational momentum: Q1 results beat expectations with organic growth, EPS upside (+11% YoY), improved gross margins (+80 bps), strong segment performance (MedSurg, Dental, HIS) and tangible progress on separation, SKU rationalization, and integration of Acera. Management reiterated multiyear savings (Transform for the Future $500M) and an intent to accelerate share repurchases while maintaining full-year guidance. The primary negatives are timing and separation-related volatility: reported sales declined -3% due to acquisition/divestiture impacts, tariff and inflationary headwinds ($100M–$120M range) remain, ERP cutover phasing will drive >$100M of order timing into Q2 that reverses in Q3, and certain legacy product lines (clinician productivity solutions) face double-digit declines. Overall, most issues are described as transitory or manageable via mitigation programs and the company emphasized accelerating margin expansion and product-driven growth, supporting a constructive outlook.Positive Updates
Q1 Results Ahead of Plan and Expectations
Reported Q1 sales of $2.0 billion with organic sales growth of +2.1% and adjusted EPS of $1.48 (+11% YoY), both ahead of plan and Street expectations; company reiterated full-year organic sales and free cash flow guidance and now expects EPS toward the high end of $6.40–$6.60.
Negative Updates
Reported Sales Decline and Reporting Headwinds
Reported sales decreased -3.0% YoY driven by a 780 basis point net headwind from acquisitions and divestitures, partially offset by a +270 basis point foreign currency benefit; timing and portfolio moves introduced reporting volatility versus organic performance.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Q1 Results Ahead of Plan and Expectations
Reported Q1 sales of $2.0 billion with organic sales growth of +2.1% and adjusted EPS of $1.48 (+11% YoY), both ahead of plan and Street expectations; company reiterated full-year organic sales and free cash flow guidance and now expects EPS toward the high end of $6.40–$6.60.
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Company Guidance
Management reiterated full‑year guidance while flagging key phasing and headwinds: they expect EPS toward the high end of the $6.40–$6.60 range, are targeting operating margin of 21.0%–21.5% (up 50–100 bps year‑over‑year), and are maintaining free cash flow guidance; they continue to assume tariffs of $100–$120 million and a ~100 bp FX tailwind to sales. They disclosed a Q2 ERP timing benefit of over $100 million of sales that will reverse mostly in Q3, and noted SKU rationalization (~100 bp drag in Q1, >50% complete, finishing by year‑end) and a $500 million Transform for the Future savings program. First‑quarter anchors included $2.0 billion sales (+2.1% organic, -3% reported), adjusted operating income $392 million (19.5% margin), gross margin 56.4% (+80 bps), EPS $1.48 (+11%), cash $561 million, net debt $4.5 billion, and they repurchased ~923,000 shares for $67 million with board authorization up to $1 billion; tax rate guidance remains 19.5%–20.5%, and the long‑range organic growth target remains 4%–5%.Solventum Corporation Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
Cash Flow
34
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 8.26B | 8.32B | 8.25B | 8.20B | 8.13B | 8.17B |
| Gross Profit | 4.43B | 4.45B | 4.59B | 4.69B | 4.70B | 4.92B |
| EBITDA | 2.75B | 2.55B | 1.53B | 2.23B | 2.27B | 2.48B |
| Net Income | 1.43B | 1.56B | 479.00M | 1.35B | 1.34B | 1.46B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 14.10B | 14.29B | 14.46B | 13.94B | 13.59B | 14.07B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 561.00M | 878.00M | 762.00M | 194.00M | 61.00M | 91.00M |
| Total Debt | 5.08B | 5.04B | 8.01B | 8.30B | 95.00M | 112.00M |
| Total Liabilities | 9.13B | 9.24B | 11.50B | 2.28B | 1.85B | 2.02B |
| Stockholders Equity | 4.97B | 5.05B | 2.96B | 11.67B | 11.74B | 12.06B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -203.00M | -10.00M | 805.00M | 1.63B | 1.43B | 1.93B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 151.00M | 369.00M | 1.19B | 1.92B | 1.68B | 2.20B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 2.83B | 2.80B | -380.00M | -230.00M | -253.00M | -278.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -2.97B | -3.06B | -240.00M | -1.55B | -1.46B | -1.96B |
Solventum Corporation Technical Analysis
Positive
70.48
Price Trends
77.09
Positive
72.42
Positive
74.86
Positive
Market Momentum
0.78
Negative
52.84
Neutral
57.48
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SOLV, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 70.48 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 77.70, below the 50-day MA of 77.09, and below the 200-day MA of 74.86, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.78 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 52.84 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 57.48 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for SOLV.
Solventum Corporation Risk Analysis
Solventum Corporation disclosed 42 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Solventum Corporation reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Solventum Corporation Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | $11.12B | 18.19 | 25.35% | 0.65% | 10.05% | 23.59% | |
70 Outperform | $15.23B | 22.75 | -133.12% | ― | 6.68% | 2.79% | |
70 Outperform | $9.07B | 6.16 | 20.93% | 0.35% | 10.42% | 33.92% | |
68 Neutral | $13.61B | 9.43 | 30.71% | ― | -0.28% | 277.03% | |
68 Neutral | $16.93B | 10.11 | 40.55% | ― | 4.56% | 27.14% | |
66 Neutral | $13.13B | 13.03 | 7.16% | 3.29% | 7.24% | 67.43% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
SOLV
Solventum Corporation
77.64
3.24
4.35%
DVA
DaVita
232.08
80.76
53.37%
FMS
Fresenius Medical Care
24.30
-2.15
-8.13%
EHC
Encompass Health
111.02
3.02
2.80%
THC
Tenet Healthcare
195.35
37.04
23.40%
UHS
Universal Health
149.34
-14.78
-9.00%
Solventum Corporation Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Solventum Names New Chief Accounting Officer
Positive
Jul 20, 2026
On July 16, 2026, Solventum Corporation’s board appointed 50‑year‑old finance executive Neil Zieselman as Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, effective August 10, 2026, succeeding retiring incumbent Ma...
Legal ProceedingsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Solventum Resolves Bylaw Litigation and Case Closed
Negative
Jun 5, 2026
On May 10, 2024, a stockholder class action was filed in Delaware Chancery Court by plaintiff Eric Gilbert challenging aspects of Solventum Corporation’s advance notice and stockholder nomination bylaws. Solventum amended the contested bylaw...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Solventum Adopts Updated Executive Severance and Compensation Plan
Neutral
May 27, 2026
On May 21, 2026, Solventum’s board Talent Committee approved a new Executive Severance Plan, effective June 1, 2026, that governs severance for certain eligible employees, including executive officers, following qualifying involuntary termin...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Solventum Shareholders Back Board, Pay and Auditor Choices
Positive
May 20, 2026
Solventum Corporation held its annual shareholder meeting on May 15, 2026, where investors elected four Class II directors—Carlos Albán, Susan D. DeVore, Shirley Edwards and Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr.—to new two-year terms by major...
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