Akzo Nobel (AKUP) Stock Price & Analysis
AKUP Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- EUR 19.40 - EUR 20.00
- 52-Week Range
- EUR 15.10 - EUR 21.80
- Previous Close
- EUR 19.40
- Volume
- 0
- Average Volume (3M)
- 0
- Market Cap
- EUR 10.17B
- Enterprise Value
- EUR 14.77B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- EUR 3.47B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- EUR 6.61B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 15.6
- Beta
- 1.02
- Next Earnings
- Feb 10, 2027 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- 0.28
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- N/A
- Dividend Yield
- 3.36%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Pricing Power And Margin Expansion
Sustained pricing execution has more than offset raw-material inflation and supported six consecutive quarters of margin expansion. This indicates differentiated commercial capability and improving operating discipline, helping protect profitability even while volumes remain under pressure.
Axanzo Synergy Potential
The planned Axanzo combination offers a defined, sizable synergy opportunity across procurement, SG&A and revenue generation. Front-loaded cost savings and broader coatings scale could strengthen margins and competitive positioning if the transaction closes and integration proceeds as planned.
Working-Capital And Leverage Improvement
Improved working-capital discipline and sequential deleveraging demonstrate active balance-sheet management despite difficult markets. These gains can support cash availability, reduce financial strain and create greater flexibility for investment, integration spending and eventual normal capital allocation.
Bears Say
Structural Revenue Contraction
The sharp TTM revenue decline raises concern that recent profitability improvements may not be durable without a demand recovery. A smaller top line can reduce operating leverage, limit reinvestment capacity and make it harder to sustain earnings growth across the next several quarters.
Weak Volumes And End-Markets
Persistent volume weakness across important customer markets limits the benefits of pricing and makes growth increasingly dependent on cost savings. Depressed China property activity, slow automotive demand and low construction activity could continue weighing on capacity utilization and organic expansion.
Merger Execution And Regulatory Risk
The Axanzo transaction remains strategically important but depends on regulatory clearance, remedies and successful execution of required divestitures. Delays, additional conditions or integration complexity could postpone synergy realization, consume cash and distract management from the existing business.
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Company Description
Akzo Nobel
Akzo Nobel N.V. operates as an international corporation, specializing in the creation, production, and distribution of a comprehensive array of paints and protective surface coverings. The company's offerings fall into two primary categories: decorative and performance coatings. Its decorative paint line includes various paints, lacquers, and varnishes, along with associated tools such as mixing systems and advanced color schemes for the construction and refurbishment sectors. This segment also supplies specialized coatings for materials like metal and timber. Furthermore, its performance coatings are engineered to improve and shield diverse assets, from marine vessels, automobiles, and aircraft to luxury yachts, structural components, everyday consumer goods, and critical oil and gas facilities. Key brands under its umbrella include Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon. Established in 1646, the company adopted its current name, Akzo Nobel N.V., in 1994, having previously operated as Akzo NV. The firm's main office is located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
- Sector
- Basicmaterials
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- CEO
- Gregoire Poux-Guillaume
- Employees
- 31,500
- Website
- www.akzonobel.com
- Address
- Christian Neefestraat 2, Amsterdam, NH, 1070 AS, NL
Akzo Nobel (AKUP) Earnings & Revenues
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AKUP Earnings Call
Earnings Call SentimentPositive
The call was predominantly positive. AkzoNobel reported organic sales growth, continued pricing execution, six consecutive quarters of margin expansion, improved working capital, lower leverage, strong value realization from portfolio disposals, and maintained its 2026 EBITDA outlook. These achievements were partly offset by lower volumes, challenging automotive, construction and China markets, high single-digit raw material inflation, transaction-related cash outflows, and pending regulatory clearances for the Axanzo merger.
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Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 15 | 4 | 3 |
| Technical Analysis | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Moving Averages | 11 | 0 | 1 |