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Croda International ( (GB:CRDA) ) has issued an update.
Croda International has disclosed a share transaction involving Executive Committee member Michelle Angela Lydon, in line with regulatory requirements on dealings by senior managers. Lydon exercised a conditional award of 365 ordinary shares under the company’s Performance Share Plan and subsequently sold 173 of those shares on the London Stock Exchange to cover the associated tax liability.
The exercise of the award was conducted at nil cost, while the sale of shares to fund tax obligations was executed at £26.057 per share, generating proceeds of £4,507.86. The transaction, dated 17 March 2026, reflects routine remuneration-related activity and does not in itself signal a change in Croda’s strategic direction, but provides transparency for investors regarding management equity incentives and ownership levels.
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 specialty chemicals company that develops and manufactures high-performance ingredients and formulations. Its products serve markets such as personal care, life sciences, and industrial applications, providing innovative materials and technologies to global customers.
Average Trading Volume: 560,821
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell
Current Market Cap: £3.7B
For an in-depth examination of CRDA stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.