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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationConsistent operating cash flow in the ~£290–£350m range and a 2025 free cash‑flow pickup provide durable financial flexibility. Strong cash generation supports reinvestment in R&D and capacity, funds dividends and transformation, and reduces refinancing risk across a 2–6 month horizon.
Balance Sheet LeverageMaterial deleveraging to roughly 0.30 debt/equity and sizable equity capital provide structural resilience. Lower leverage preserves capacity for targeted capex, acquisitions or cyclical cushions, improving stability and lowering solvency risk over the medium term.
Innovation-led Market PositionsOutperformance in Beauty Actives and ceramides, plus investment in Asian capacity, signals durable differentiation. High‑value specialty ingredients and localized production strengthen customer ties, support premium pricing and deepen addressable markets over the coming months.
Bears Say
Revenue And Earnings VolatilityThe step‑down from exceptional 2022 profits to weaker 2024–25 earnings highlights demand and margin cyclicality. Persistent volatility undermines predictability of margins and returns, complicating capital allocation and making sustainable EPS improvement less certain over 2–6 months.
Working Capital And Cash ConversionStructural working‑capital outflows are constraining cash conversion even as EBITDA rises. Until the targeted structural savings are realized, FCF will remain choppy, limiting reinvestment flexibility and increasing reliance on debt or slower organic funding for growth.
Input-cost Exposure And Cyclical End MarketsSensitivity to petrochemical and palm oil inflation, plus exposure to cyclical end markets (crop protection, F&F disruption and lumpier pharma projects), risks margin pressure if pricing cannot be passed through. This creates an ongoing headwind to margin sustainability.
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CRDAN FAQ
What was Croda International PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
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What is Croda International PLC’s market cap?
Croda International PLC’s market cap is $104.40B.
When is Croda International PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Croda International PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 23, 2027 which is in 201 days.
How were Croda International PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Croda International PLC released its earnings results on Jul 28, 2026. The company reported $18.305 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $18.188 by $0.117.
Is Croda International PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Croda International PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Croda International PLC pay dividends?
Croda International PLC does not currently pay dividends.
What is Croda International PLC’s EPS estimate?
Croda International PLC’s EPS estimate is 20.45.
How many shares outstanding does Croda International PLC have?
Croda International PLC has 139,635,440 shares outstanding.
What happened to Croda International PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Croda International PLC reported an EPS of $18.305 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $18.188. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Croda International PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MX:CRDAN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Croda International Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$798.00 (― Upside)
$798.00 (― Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MX:CRDAN Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
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Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
5.71%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.00%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Croda International PLC
Croda International Plc, established in 1925 and headquartered in Goole, United Kingdom, is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and supply of high-performance specialty chemicals. The company serves a diverse international client base across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Asia, and Latin America. Its operations are organized into four primary business segments: Consumer Care, Life Sciences, Performance Technologies, and Industrial Chemicals. Croda's extensive product portfolio addresses a wide array of industrial and consumer needs. For the Consumer Care market, it delivers crucial ingredients for personal care products, spanning skin, hair, sun, and baby care, along with solutions for color cosmetics, oral hygiene, self-tanning, deodorants, men's grooming, and depilatories, as well as household and institutional cleaning formulations. In Life Sciences, the company provides innovative solutions for agriculture, including crop protection additives, seed enhancements, animal health chemicals, and bio-stimulants, alongside dietary supplements and active pharmaceutical ingredients. The Performance Technologies and Industrial Chemicals segments encompass a vast range of specialized materials. This includes additives for lubricants, coatings, polymers, batteries, and catalysts; materials for electronics, construction, and thermal management; adhesives; and chemicals for vehicle cleaning, automotive textiles, and plastic/rubber products. Furthermore, Croda supplies chemicals for packaging, printing, paper, paints, and water treatment, along with oleochemicals, emulsifiers, fuel additives, and specialty polymer additives for furniture and wood. The company also innovates in bio-based phase change materials, offering solutions for temperature control in buildings, clothing, healthcare, electronics, food refrigeration, energy storage, packaging, and automotive applications. This broad offering underscores Croda's commitment to delivering specialized chemical solutions across numerous critical industries.