
3 Chemical Specialty Stocks to Watch Amid Demand Headwinds
Weak end-market demand dampens the prospects of the Zacks Chemicals Specialty industry. SQM, ESI and FSI lean on cost cuts and expansion moves to navigate the ongoing challenges.
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Weak end-market demand dampens the prospects of the Zacks Chemicals Specialty industry. SQM, ESI and FSI lean on cost cuts and expansion moves to navigate the ongoing challenges.

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TABER, ALBERTA, Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE-AMERICAN: FSI), is the developer and manufacturer of biodegradable polymers for oil extraction, detergent ingredients and water treatment as well as crop nutrient availability chemistry. Flexible Solutions also manufactures biodegradable and environmentally safe water and energy conservation technologies. In addition, FSI is increasing its presense in the food and nutrition supplement manufacturing markets. Today the Company announces shipping from the Company's new Panama factory have started,

TABER, ALBERTA, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE-AMERICAN: FSI), is the developer and manufacturer of biodegradable polymers for oil extraction, detergent ingredients and water treatment as well as crop nutrient availability chemistry. Flexible Solutions also manufactures biodegradable and environmentally safe water and energy conservation technologies.

BOLTS Technologies CEO Yoon Auh explains that the world sees quantum computing as an "undeniable advantage" for tech that carries the risk of breaking the blockchain. He makes the case that the technology is bearish for crypto and that regulation needs to be put in place to prevent irreversible damage.

FSI, EQNR and OTF have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on December 12, 2025.

Flexible Solutions International, Inc. ( FSI ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 17, 2025 11:00 AM EST Company Participants Daniel O'Brien - President, CEO, Principal Financial & Accounting Officer and Director Conference Call Participants Timothy Clarkson - Van Clemens & Co. Incorporated David Marsh - Singular Research, LLC Gregg Hillman William Gregozeski - Greenridge Global LLC Manny Stoupakis - Geoinvesting, LLC Raymond Howe Presentation Operator Good day, everyone, and welcome to today's Flexible Solutions International's Third Quarter 2025 Financials Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please note, this call is being recorded, and I will be standing by if you should need assistance.

Flexible Solutions International Inc. (FSI) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.04 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.05. This compares to earnings of $0.05 per share a year ago.

A Conference call is scheduled for Monday, november 17, 2025, 11:00am ET See dial in number below

Soft end-market demand dampens the prospects of the Zacks Chemicals Specialty industry. PRM, ESI and FSI lean on cost cuts and expansion moves to navigate the ongoing challenges.

TABER, ALBERTA, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE-AMERICAN: FSI), is the developer and manufacturer of biodegradable polymers for oil extraction, detergent ingredients and water treatment as well as crop nutrient availability chemistry. Flexible Solutions also manufactures biodegradable and environmentally safe water and energy conservation technologies. In addition, FSI is increasing its presense in the food and nutrition supplement manufacturing markets. Today the Company announces third quarter (Q3), 2025 revenue.

Flexible Solutions International is transitioning from a chemical company to a food-grade supplier, driving a 200% stock surge in the past year. FSI's new food-grade contracts could double revenue by 2026, with forward P/E dropping to 13.3x, highlighting a GARP opportunity. Strong financials, high insider ownership, and expanding margins support a bullish outlook, though liquidity and execution risks remain.

Here is how Flexible Solutions International Inc. (FSI) and US Gold Corp (USAU) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Flexible Solutions International launches production under its second food-grade contract, targeting up to $13 million yearly revenues with growth options ahead.

Does Flexible Solutions International Inc. (FSI) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

FSI, INFU, HLIO, DRD and TILE have surged sharply in recent weeks, signaling momentum that could outpace the broader Wall Street rally.

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Flexible Solutions International (FSI) could be a great choice for investors looking to make a profit from fundamentally strong stocks that are currently on the move. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our "Recent Price Strength" screen.

Here is how Flexible Solutions International Inc. (FSI) and Hawkins (HWKN) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.