SLSN - Solesence, Inc. Stock Analysis

Key Finding: Solesence (SLSN) is a micro-cap company focused on proprietary mineral-based skincare and sun protection technologies that has experienced an ~80% stock decline over the past year following its 2025 rebranding and Nasdaq uplisting, with limited analyst coverage and modest profitability.

Current Stock Price

As of July 14, 2026 close • Data source: Yahoo Finance

$0.6401

-5.73%

Previous close: $0.6790

Market Cap

$45.2M

52-Week Range

$0.61 – $4.55

Volume

141,297

Avg: 79,350

Shares Outstanding

~70.6M

Beta (5Y): 1.31

PE (TTM): 64.01

EPS (TTM): $0.01

Next Earnings: ~Aug 6, 2026 (est.)

Stock Performance & Company Financials

Stock Performance

YTD Return

-59.99%

vs S&P 500 +10.2%

1-Year Return

-81.97%

vs S&P 500 +20.3%

1-Week: -10.35%

1-Month: -48.38%

3-Year: -41.81%

5-Year: -64.04%

Fact: Performance data from Yahoo Finance / TradingView as of July 14, 2026. Stock prices are highly volatile for micro-cap stocks.

Key Financials (TTM / Annual)

Metric	2025	2024	TTM
Revenue	$62.06M	$52.35M	$60.4M
Gross Profit	$16.06M	$16.19M	$16.02M
Net Income	$1.79M	$4.24M	$0.94M
Diluted EPS	$0.02	$0.07	$0.01
Gross Margin	25.9%	30.9%	26.5%

Q1 2026: Revenue $13.0M (down from $14.6M YoY), Net loss -$0.77M. Interpretation: Revenue growth in 2025 driven by beauty segment expansion post-rebrand, but recent quarterly softness and interest expense pressures profitability.

Cash (mrq): $573K

Debt/Equity: 131%

Data limitation: Financials sourced from Yahoo Finance; exact Q1 2026 details from company press releases. Assumptions include standard TTM calculations. Limited historical comparability due to rebrand and uplisting in 2025.

More financial details: Yahoo Finance Financials • Company IR

Analyst Ratings

1.0

SELL

Consensus Rating

Based on limited coverage (1–2 analysts noted)

Underperform (Mizuho / MarketBeat)

Average Price Target N/A (none published)

Strong Buy / Buy 0

Hold 0

Sell / Underperform 1+

Fact: Very low analyst coverage typical for micro-cap stocks. No 1-year price targets available on major platforms. Interpretation: Sparse coverage reflects limited institutional interest and high risk profile.

Sources: MarketBeat, Yahoo Analysis

Customers & Competitors

Customers & Partners

Global and indie beauty brands (white-label & custom development)
Skin health, beauty, and wellness sectors
Legacy: Medical diagnostics, architectural/industrial coatings, plastics additives

Interpretation: Primary growth from beauty brand partnerships leveraging proprietary Active Stress Defense™ and Kleair™ technologies. Dozens of brands supported since 2018.

Link: solesence.com/about-us

Key Competitors

Company	Focus
Voyant Beauty	Contract manufacturing, beauty
Lessonia	Cosmetic ingredients
e.l.f. Beauty / larger players	Mass beauty (broader scale)
Legacy: Various nanomaterial suppliers	Industrial coatings & additives

Fact: Competitors include specialized contract manufacturers and larger beauty/formulation firms. Solesence differentiates via proprietary mineral UV technologies.

Company Overview & History

Overview

Solesence, Inc. (formerly Nanophase Technologies Corporation) is a science-driven company providing engineered materials, formulation development, and commercial manufacturing services. Core products include surface-engineered zinc oxide and titanium dioxide for mineral-based UV protection in skincare, sunscreens, and color cosmetics. It also serves legacy industrial markets.

HQ: Romeoville, Illinois

Employees: 115

Founded: 1989

Rebranded: March 2025

Website: solesence.com

History Highlights

1989 Founded as Nanophase Technologies (nanomaterials focus)
2016 Solésence consumer products line launched as subsidiary
2018+ First brand partner product launches
Mar 2025 Full rebrand to Solesence, Inc.
Apr 2025 Uplisted to Nasdaq (SLSN)
2026 Nasdaq Tower feature; multiple product awards

Fact: Rebrand reflects strategic shift to beauty and skin health. Interpretation: Success of proprietary technologies enabled the pivot from industrial nanomaterials to consumer beauty solutions.

Recent News (2026)

Jul 13, 2026 Patent-backed innovation expanded to hair & scalp care.
Jun 18, 2026 Named Contract Manufacturing Partner of the Year – 2026 Cosmetics Business Innovation Awards.
May 19, 2026 Day Mode Hero Concealer SPF 50+ wins three categories at Cosmetics & Toiletries Allē Awards.
May 12, 2026 Q1 2026 earnings: Revenue $13M; strategic “Transform & Transcend” initiative update.

Full releases: IR Newsroom

All information compiled July 15, 2026. Stock data, financials, and news are time-sensitive. Uncertainties: Future performance, analyst coverage, and quarterly results can change rapidly. Verify all data with primary sources before making investment decisions.