Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) Stock Price & Analysis
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) closed at USD 35.05 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 0.20% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 34.98; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 33.52–35.19 on volume of 2,176,711 shares. Market capitalization is $7.50B, with a 52-week range of USD 24.94–38.61 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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Key facts (AXTA)
- Last four reported quarters (through Mar 31, 2026): revenue $5.11B, net income $369M (7.2% margin), free cash flow $488M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 20.3x (avg 22.0x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 10.0x, net debt $2.54B.
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold AXTA (13F, Q2 2026): 1 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.44 on a 1–5 scale) (18 analysts), mean target USD 39 (range 33–47).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +21.6% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +7.2% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-29, EPS estimate USD 0.7, revenue estimate $1.33B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (AXTA)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.42B | $4.88B | $5.18B | $5.28B | $5.12B | $5.11B |
| Gross profit | $1.43B | $1.42B | $1.62B | $1.80B | $1.76B | — |
| Operating income | $462M | $423M | $588M | $706M | $735M | $705M |
| Net income | $264M | $192M | $267M | $391M | $378M | $369M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.14 | $0.86 | $1.21 | $1.78 | $1.74 | — |
| Free cash flow | $437M | $143M | $437M | $436M | $453M | $488M |
| Gross margin | 32.4% | 29.0% | 31.2% | 34.1% | 34.4% | — |
| Operating margin | 10.5% | 8.7% | 11.3% | 13.4% | 14.4% | 13.8% |
| Net margin | 6.0% | 3.9% | 5.2% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 7.2% |
| Revenue growth | +18.2% | +10.6% | +6.1% | +1.8% | -3.0% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $841M | $645M | $700M | $593M | $657M | — |
| Total debt | $3.94B | $3.70B | $3.50B | $3.42B | $3.20B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Mar 31, 2026) (AXTA)
P/E 20.3x · P/S 1.5x · EV/EBITDA 10.0x · EV/Sales 2.0x · P/FCF 15.4x · P/B 3.1x · FCF yield 6.51% · Earnings yield 4.92% · Net debt $2.54B · EV $10.0B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 18.5x, Dec 2024 19.3x, Dec 2023 28.2x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (AXTA)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold AXTA. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Rogers | Ariel Investments | 1.18% | $118M | Reduced -0.1% |
| Seth Klarman | Baupost Group | 0.81% | $43.6M | New position |
Analysts (AXTA)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.44 on a 1–5 scale), 18 analysts; mean target USD 39 (low 33, high 47).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | Barclays | Initiated | Overweight | $45 |
| 2026-10-05 | UBS | Target lowered | Neutral | $39 → $36 |
| 2026-09-11 | Keybanc | Initiated | Overweight | $47 |
| 2026-07-29 | BMO Capital | Target raised | Market Perform | $35 → $39 |
| 2026-07-29 | Baird | Target raised | Neutral | $35 → $37 |
| 2026-07-08 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Sector Perform | $34 → $36 |
| 2026-07-01 | Mizuho | Target raised | Outperform | $32 → $39 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (AXTA)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +21.6% | +7.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +21.7% | +1.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 31.9% | 30.4% |
| Max drawdown | -28.5% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -37.2% (Nov 2024→Mar 2026) |
AXTA analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.70 | $0.72 | -2.8% | $1.33B | 17 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.65 | $0.68 | -4.4% | $1.31B | 16 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $2.62 | $2.61 | +0.7% | $5.24B | 18 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $2.83 | $2.82 | +0.3% | $5.40B | 18 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 35.05 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.20% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 34.98 |
| Open | USD 33.55 |
| Day Range | USD 33.52 – 35.19 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 24.94 – 38.61 |
| Volume | 2,176,711 shares |
| Market Cap | $7.50B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (AXTA)
Nexqual's technical model rates AXTA "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 59.99 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 34.23) |
| MACD | 0.18 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (AXTA)
Wall Street analysts rate AXTA "Buy" based on 18 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 39 (range USD 33–47), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 18 |
| Mean Target | USD 39 |
| High Target | USD 47 |
| Low Target | USD 33 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 8 / 10 / 0 |
Earnings (AXTA)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-29 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.7 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.33B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.72 vs est 0.65 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.56 vs est 0.5 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.59 vs est 0.6 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.67 vs est 0.64 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (AXTA)
| Total Revenue | $5.15B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +3.10% |
| Gross Margin | +34.04% |
| Operating Margin | +15.16% |
| Profit Margin | +6.78% |
| ROE | +14.34% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.19 |
| Current Ratio | 1.53 |
| Total Cash | $634.00M |
| Total Debt | $3.07B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Mar 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $488.00M (9.6% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financial Health Score (AXTA)
Nexqual rates Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -3% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 34%, operating 15% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $608M cash and investments vs $3.15B debt (Mar 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $488M (last 4 quarters to Mar 2026, SEC), 10% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 14%, ROA 6.1% |
Ownership (AXTA)
| Insider Ownership | +0.44% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +106.84% |
| Shares Outstanding | 214.02M |
| Float | 212.80M |
| Short % of Float | +4.41% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Leadership (AXTA)
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. is led by Chrishan Anthon Sebastian Villavarayan, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Chrishan Anthon Sebastian Villavarayan |
|---|---|
| Senior VP & CFO | Carl D. Anderson |
| President of Global Mobility Coatings | Hadi H. Awada |
| President of Global Refinish | Troy D. Weaver |
| President of Global Industrial Coatings | Timothy Earl Joseph Bowes |
Major Backers & Investors (AXTA)
Notable institutional backers of Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. include Artisan Partners Limited Partnership, Barrow, Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss, LLC, Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Artisan Partners Limited Partnership | 14.83% |
| Barrow, Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss, LLC | 8.18% |
| Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc. | 3.06% |
| FMR, LLC | 2.83% |
| Millennium Management | 2.55% |
| Bridge Builder Trust-Bridge Builder Large Cap Value Fund | 1.59% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 9.13% |
| Vanguard Group | 8.98% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 3.78% |
| State Street | 3.13% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
From Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-13)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Our industrial end-market comprises a wide variety of industrial manufacturers, while our refinish end-market primarily comprises approximately 96,000 body shops, including: •Independent Body Shops: Single location body shops that utilize premium, mainstream or economy brands based on the local market. •Multi-Shop Operators ("MSOs"): Body shops with more than five locations focused on providing premium paint jobs with industry leading efficiency.
- Our strong competitive position and growth are driven by our ability to provide customers with our market-leading brand, Imron®, as well as leveraging our global product lines, regional knowledge and customer service.
- With that in mind, we have developed coatings technologies, including 3-Wet™, Eco-Concept™ and 2-Wet Monocoat™, that help our OEM customers lower costs by reducing energy consumption and increasing productivity.
- Our diverse global footprint allows us to meet the needs of our customer base through an extensive sales force and technical support organization, as well as independent, locally-based distributors.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Our failure to comply with the anti-corruption laws of the United States and various international jurisdictions could negatively impact our reputation and results of operations.
- Evolving environmental, safety, product stewardship, consumer protection or other regulations and laws could have a material adverse effect on our business and consolidated financial condition.
- Our results of operations could be adversely affected by litigation and claims.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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