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Johnson Matthey
(LSE:JMAT)
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Rating:59Neutral
Price Target:
2,404.00 p
▲(6.09% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/18/26
The score reflects a tug-of-war between improving revenue and free cash flow with reduced debt (supportive), versus a return to net losses and compressed margins/negative ROE (most significant drag). Technically, the stock shows strong momentum above key moving averages, while valuation is held back by the negative P/E despite a solid dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Revenue Recovery
The return to revenue growth indicates renewed demand across Johnson Matthey’s industrial and automotive markets. Sustained recovery would improve operating leverage and provide a stronger foundation for rebuilding profitability.
Negative Factors
Return to Net Loss
The return to losses materially weakens internal capital generation and limits the resilience of the business model. Unless profitability recovers, earnings volatility could constrain investment, dividends and the company’s ability to reduce debt.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue Recovery
The return to revenue growth indicates renewed demand across Johnson Matthey’s industrial and automotive markets. Sustained recovery would improve operating leverage and provide a stronger foundation for rebuilding profitability.
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Johnson Matthey (JMAT) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£2.89B
Dividend Yield4.68%
Average Volume (3M)470.68K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.97
Revenue Growth7.70%
EPS Growth-128.58%
CountryUK
Employees10,037
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryChemicals - Specialty
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.57
Shares Outstanding126,126,495
10 Day Avg. Volume422,798
30 Day Avg. Volume470,680
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.26
Price to Book (P/B)1.58
Price to Sales (P/S)0.25
P/FCF Ratio20.06
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£3,522.83Price Target Upside55.46% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)1.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)£2.63B
Johnson Matthey Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Johnson Matthey Plc is a global enterprise specializing in sustainable technologies, particularly in clean air solutions, advanced catalysts, hydrogen technology, and services related to platinum group metals (PGMs). Its extensive operations span ...
How the Company Makes Money
Johnson Matthey makes money primarily by selling catalyst products, catalyst-related components, and process technologies to industrial and automotive customers, and by providing associated services over the life of those products. Its main revenu...
Johnson Matthey Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 20, 2025
(Q2-2026)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Nov 19, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call presented a mix of strong financial performance and strategic progress, particularly in operating profit and cash flow. However, challenges such as increased net debt, Clean Air volume decline, and delays in the PGM refinery were noted. Despite these issues, the sentiment leans positive due to the significant achievements and forward momentum in key areas.Positive Updates
Strong Underlying Operating Performance
The underlying operating performance increased by 38%, with an 11% increase in Clean Air and a 33% increase in Platinum Group Metals.
Negative Updates
Net Debt Increase
Net debt increased due to cash outflow from Catalyst Technologies and a stock build in the U.S. refinery.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Underlying Operating Performance
The underlying operating performance increased by 38%, with an 11% increase in Clean Air and a 33% increase in Platinum Group Metals.
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Company Guidance
During the call, Johnson Matthey provided several key metrics and guidance for the fiscal period. The company reported a 38% increase in underlying operating performance, driven by an 11% rise in Clean Air and a 33% increase in Platinum Group Metals (PGM). They highlighted a significant turnaround in cash flow from a previous cash outflow to a small cash inflow, indicating progress in their new cash-focused business model. The sale of Catalyst Technologies to Honeywell is on track to close in the first half of 2026, with plans to return GBP 1.4 billion to shareholders upon closure. Clean Air achieved a 200 basis point margin increase, aiming for a 14% to 15% margin by the end of the fiscal year and 16% to 18% by 2027-2028. The PGM Services business reported a 33% increase in underlying operating profit, with the new PGM refinery expected to be operational by March 2026, despite a few months' delay. Hydrogen Technologies are on track for a breakeven run rate by March 2026. Additionally, the company expects to generate GBP 250 million in free cash flow consistently moving forward.Johnson Matthey Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
46
Neutral
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
| Breakdown | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 12.57B | 11.67B | 12.84B | 14.93B | 16.02B |
| Gross Profit | 629.00M | 899.00M | 927.00M | 989.00M | 1.05B |
| EBITDA | 479.00M | 802.00M | 488.00M | 621.00M | 454.00M |
| Net Income | -96.00M | 373.00M | 108.00M | 276.00M | -101.00M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 5.97B | 6.19B | 6.34B | 7.03B | 6.67B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 590.00M | 898.00M | 542.00M | 697.00M | 418.00M |
| Total Debt | 1.41B | 1.70B | 1.49B | 1.67B | 1.25B |
| Total Liabilities | 3.96B | 3.90B | 3.96B | 4.49B | 4.22B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.02B | 2.29B | 2.38B | 2.54B | 2.44B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 159.00M | 8.00M | 224.00M | -91.00M | 73.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 376.00M | 381.00M | 592.00M | 225.00M | 526.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -281.00M | 297.00M | -255.00M | -129.00M | -292.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -444.00M | -333.00M | -439.00M | 191.00M | -439.00M |
Johnson Matthey Technical Analysis
Positive
2266.00
Price Trends
2135.24
Positive
2144.15
Positive
2144.95
Positive
Market Momentum
31.70
Positive
59.02
Neutral
45.61
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:JMAT, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 2266 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2277.72, above the 50-day MA of 2135.24, and above the 200-day MA of 2144.95, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 31.70 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 59.02 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 45.61 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:JMAT.
Johnson Matthey Peers Comparison
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Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | £754.35M | -37.65 | -4.95% | 3.10% | -1.24% | -166.15% | |
68 Neutral | £220.58M | 8.97 | 18.18% | 1.78% | 14.35% | 3370.14% | |
62 Neutral | £4.60B | 58.27 | 3.65% | 3.37% | 3.36% | -43.08% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
60 Neutral | £1.00B | 18.45 | 11.29% | 1.88% | -11.73% | ― | |
59 Neutral | £2.89B | -40.21 | -4.66% | 4.68% | 7.70% | -128.58% | |
53 Neutral | £178.70M | -1.49 | -13.27% | 9.77% | -4.98% | -43.98% |
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Johnson Matthey Corporate Events
Delistings and Listing ChangesDividendsRegulatory Filings and ComplianceStock Split
Johnson Matthey Finalises Share Consolidation and Updates Voting Rights
Neutral
Aug 17, 2026
Johnson Matthey has completed a share consolidation linked to its previously approved special dividend, with the new ordinary shares admitted to the Financial Conduct Authority’s Official List and trading on the London Stock Exchange’s...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Johnson Matthey Executives Add Shares Through Incentive Plan
Positive
Aug 13, 2026
Johnson Matthey has disclosed routine share purchases by its top executives under the company’s Share Incentive Plan. Chief executive Liam Condon acquired 10 ordinary shares, while chief financial officer Alastair Judge and chief operating o...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDelistings and Listing ChangesDividendsRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder MeetingsStock Split
Johnson Matthey clears special dividend and share consolidation, updates listing details
Positive
Aug 11, 2026
Johnson Matthey shareholders have approved a suite of resolutions at a general meeting, including a special dividend of 476.5 pence per existing ordinary share and a share consolidation that exchanges four existing shares for one intermediate shar...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder MeetingsStock Split
Johnson Matthey investors back special dividend and capital restructuring
Positive
Aug 11, 2026
Johnson Matthey shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a package of capital actions at a 11 August general meeting, including a special dividend of 476.5 pence per existing ordinary share and a share consolidation that will result in the creati...
Other
Johnson Matthey CEO and CFO boost holdings through dividend reinvestment
Neutral
Aug 10, 2026
Johnson Matthey disclosed that chief executive officer Liam Condon has acquired additional ordinary shares through the automatic reinvestment of dividends in a vested share account and the company’s Share Incentive Plan. The transactions, ex...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Johnson Matthey Ties Executive Share Awards to Profitability and ESG Targets
Positive
Aug 5, 2026
Johnson Matthey has granted performance-based share awards to chief executive Liam Condon, chief financial officer Alastair Judge and chief operating officer Richard Pike under its 2026-2029 Performance Share Plan. The awards, based on a reference...
DividendsStock Split
Johnson Matthey updates timetable for special dividend and share consolidation
Neutral
Jul 29, 2026
Johnson Matthey has updated the expected timetable for its proposed special dividend and related share consolidation, clarifying key dates for investors in both London-listed ordinary shares and U.S.-traded American Depositary Shares. The changes ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsM&A TransactionsStock Split
Johnson Matthey unveils £1bn capital return and share consolidation after Honeywell deal
Positive
Jul 27, 2026
Johnson Matthey is a global leader in sustainable technologies, using advanced metals chemistry to support leading energy, chemicals and automotive customers in decarbonisation and emissions reduction. With about 10,500 employees and a focus on cl...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Johnson Matthey reshapes portfolio with Cormetech acquisition
Positive
Jul 23, 2026
Johnson Matthey has completed its acquisition of U.S.-based Cormetech, a move that follows the recent sale of its Catalyst Technologies division and marks a major reshaping of the group’s portfolio. The company says these transactions suppor...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsM&A Transactions
Johnson Matthey seals £1.3bn Honeywell deal and unveils £1bn shareholder payout
Positive
Jul 17, 2026
Johnson Matthey has completed the sale of its Catalyst Technologies business to Honeywell Technologies for an enterprise value of £1.325 billion on a cash- and debt-free basis. The disposal marks a key step in the group’s strategic tran...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesStock BuybackDividendsShareholder Meetings
Johnson Matthey investors back all AGM resolutions, approve 55p dividend
Positive
Jul 16, 2026
Johnson Matthey reported that shareholders approved all resolutions at its latest annual general meeting, including the receipt of the 2026 accounts and the directors’ remuneration report and policy. Investors also backed a final dividend of...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Johnson Matthey adds auto veteran Joachim Rosenberg to board
Positive
Jul 16, 2026
Johnson Matthey has appointed Joachim Rosenberg as an independent non-executive director, effective from the conclusion of its annual general meeting, and he will also sit on the audit, nomination and remuneration committees. Rosenberg brings two ...
Other
Johnson Matthey Executives Add Shares Through Incentive Plan
Neutral
Jul 13, 2026
Johnson Matthey has disclosed routine share purchases by three senior executives under its Share Incentive Plan, all executed on 10 July 2026 on the London Stock Exchange. Chief executive Liam Condon acquired 14 ordinary shares at £19.095 eac...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Johnson Matthey Sets July Completion Date for Catalyst Technologies Sale to Honeywell
Positive
Jul 6, 2026
Johnson Matthey has agreed a 17 July 2026 completion date with Honeywell Technologies for the sale of its Catalyst Technologies business, confirming the timetable for a previously announced deal between the two parties. The transaction will close ...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A TransactionsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Johnson Matthey Clears Final China Hurdle in Sale of Catalyst Technologies to Honeywell
Positive
Jul 3, 2026
Johnson Matthey has secured regulatory clearance in China for the sale of its Catalyst Technologies business to Honeywell International, removing the final approval hurdle for the previously announced transaction. With all conditions now satisfied...
Other
Johnson Matthey Executives Add Shares Through Incentive Plan
Neutral
Jun 11, 2026
Johnson Matthey has disclosed routine share transactions by three senior executives under the company’s Share Incentive Plan. Chief executive Liam Condon acquired 12 ordinary shares, while chief financial officer Alastair Judge and chief ope...
Financial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
Johnson Matthey Publishes 2026 Annual Report and Sets July AGM
Neutral
Jun 10, 2026
Johnson Matthey has published its 2026 Annual Report and Accounts and the Notice of Annual General Meeting, making both documents available on its investor website and submitting them to the UK Financial Conduct Authority for access via the Nation...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Johnson Matthey chair boosts stake with £149,000 share purchase
Positive
Jun 3, 2026
Johnson Matthey chair Andrew Cosslett has purchased 6,884 ordinary shares in the company on 3 June 2026, according to a regulatory filing. The shares were bought on the London Stock Exchange at £21.68 each, for a total consideration of about ...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Johnson Matthey CEO Condon Buys Shares Worth Nearly £96,000
Positive
Jun 2, 2026
Johnson Matthey disclosed that its chief executive officer, Liam Condon, acquired 4,500 ordinary shares in the company on 1 June 2026. The transaction, executed on the London Stock Exchange at a price of £21.26694 per share for a total consid...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Johnson Matthey to buy Cormetech in $360m move to boost Clean Air Solutions
Positive
May 28, 2026
Johnson Matthey has agreed to acquire U.S. SCR catalyst specialist Cormetech for an enterprise value of $360 million in cash, plus up to $100 million in earn-outs linked to future performance, in a move that sharply scales its Clean Air Solutions ...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Johnson Matthey strengthens board with appointment of new senior independent director
Positive
May 28, 2026
Johnson Matthey has announced a refresh of its board, confirming that Senior Independent Director Barbara Jeremiah and Remuneration Committee chair John O’Higgins will retire from the board at the conclusion of the company’s annual gen...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesDividendsFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Johnson Matthey boosts cash flow as it reshapes portfolio with Cormetech deal and Catalyst Technologies sale
Positive
May 28, 2026
Johnson Matthey reported a sharp improvement in cash generation for the year to 31 March 2026, with free cash flow rising 163% to £168 million and underlying operating profit up 14% despite lower precious metal-related sales. Clean Air margin...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Johnson Matthey boosts cash flow as portfolio reshaping accelerates
Positive
May 28, 2026
Johnson Matthey reported a sharp improvement in cash generation for the year to 31 March 2026, with free cash flow up 163% to £168 million and underlying operating profit from continuing operations rising 14% at constant currency. While repor...
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