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Croda International ( (GB:CRDA) ) has issued an announcement.
Croda International has disclosed a management share transaction involving Executive Committee member Anthony Damien Fitzpatrick, in line with regulatory requirements for persons discharging managerial responsibilities. Fitzpatrick exercised conditional awards of ordinary shares granted in March 2023 under the company’s Performance Share Plan and Deferred Bonus Share Plan.
To meet tax obligations arising from these awards, a portion of the newly acquired shares was sold on the London Stock Exchange on 17 March 2026 at a price of £26.057 per share. The transaction reflects routine implementation of Croda’s long-term incentive and deferred bonus arrangements, with limited direct impact on the company’s operations or capital structure, but it provides transparency for investors on executive equity holdings and remuneration practices.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:CRDA) stock is a Buy with a £2917.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Croda International stock, see the GB:CRDA Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on CRDA Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, CRDA is a Neutral.
The score reflects solid financial stability (manageable leverage and positive cash generation) and supportive technical momentum, balanced against a demanding valuation (high P/E) and execution risk highlighted on the earnings call (exceptional charges and segment volatility despite improving guidance and transformation progress).
To see Spark’s full report on CRDA stock, click here.
More about Croda International
Croda International is a UK-based specialty chemicals company that develops and manufactures high-performance ingredients and technologies. Its products serve markets including personal care, life sciences, and industrial specialties, supplying materials used in consumer goods, healthcare applications, and a range of niche industrial sectors.
Average Trading Volume: 560,821
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell
Current Market Cap: £3.7B
For a thorough assessment of CRDA stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.