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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Innovation-led Specialty Ingredients And Customer AdoptionGrowth in protected products and differentiated Beauty Actives indicates Croda is monetising formulation expertise and innovation. Strong adoption can support repeat B2B demand, pricing resilience and a higher-value product mix over the next several years.
Margin Expansion Supported By Transformation SavingsThe transformation programme is producing measurable cost savings while management targets further margin improvement. Realised efficiencies should provide a more durable earnings base and help offset inflation, provided execution continues toward the £100m target.
Manageable Leverage And Positive Cash GenerationLower leverage and recurring operating cash generation strengthen financial resilience. This gives Croda flexibility to fund research, capacity expansion and dividends while reducing dependence on additional borrowing during cyclical demand periods.
Bears Say
Earnings Remain Below The Exceptional 2022 LevelThe post-2022 profitability step-down shows that prior earnings strength was not fully durable. Although 2025 revenue modestly rebounded and 2026 guidance is constructive, Croda must still demonstrate sustained recovery in earnings quality and returns.
Working-capital Outflows Weaken Cash ConversionMaterial working-capital investment currently limits conversion of improved EBITDA into free cash flow. The planned programme may help, but benefits are delayed, leaving cash generation exposed to inventory, receivables and project-timing requirements.
Segment, Regional And Input-cost Exposure Remains UnevenUneven demand across Crop Protection, Pharma Solutions and Fragrances & Flavors creates earnings volatility. Input-cost inflation and selective pricing actions add further risk to margins, particularly where customer demand or project timing limits pass-through.
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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 $104.32B.
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 167 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?
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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:
$821.94 (― Upside)
$821.94 (― Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MX:CRDAN Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
36.47%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.84%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.86%
Trailing 12-Months
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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.