Croda International PLC (GB:CRDA)
LSE:CRDA
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CRDA Stock Chart & Stats
3051.00 p
11.00 p(0.34%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
3051.00 p
11.00 p(0.34%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range2,426.77 p - 3,312.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.09K
Average Volume (3M)650.08K
Market Cap
£4.24B
Enterprise Value4.71B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£172.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£696.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)60.7
Beta1.20
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.82Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.45%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.74
Shares Outstanding139,635,440
10 Day Avg. Volume610,745
30 Day Avg. Volume650,080
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.99
Price to Book (P/B)1.72
Price to Sales (P/S)2.21
P/FCF Ratio21.91
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£3,302.14Price Target Upside8.23% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)1.58
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.76B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Analyst Re-ratingAnalyst upgrade from sell to buy with raised price target and forecasts signals renewed confidence in the company's turnaround and could spur multiple expansion.
Cost Savings And Cash FlowSignificant efficiency programs together with lower capital spending are expected to boost free cash flow and support a fully covered dividend and potential special returns.
Pricing Power And MarginsAbility to pass rising input costs to customers faster than peers helps protect profit margins and reduces downside risk to consensus earnings.
Bears Say
Input And Energy Cost PressuresMiddle East conflict and energy inflation are driving higher feedstock and gas costs, which could squeeze manufacturing margins for European chemical companies.
Investor Caution And Competitive PressuresShares' underperformance and historical competitive pressures contribute to investor caution, potentially limiting upside until market confidence improves.
Price-mix And Currency HeadwindsPersistent negative price-mix combined with foreign exchange headwinds may weigh on reported profits despite volume growth and cost reductions.
Croda International News
CRDA FAQ
What was Croda International PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Croda International PLC lowest share price was 2426.77 p and its highest was 3312.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Croda International PLC’s market cap?
Croda International PLC’s market cap is £4.24B.
When is Croda International PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Croda International PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 97 days.
How were Croda International PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Croda International PLC released its earnings results on Feb 24, 2026. The company reported 0.74 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.684 p by 0.056 p.
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 pays a Semiannually dividend of 48 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.45%. See more information on Croda International PLC dividends here
What is Croda International PLC’s EPS estimate?
Croda International PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.82.
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 0.74 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.684 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.605%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Croda International PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:CRDA
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:
£3,302.14 (8.23% Upside)
£3,302.14 (8.23% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:CRDA Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 75%
Sector Average 75%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £161.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-19.88%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Croda International PLC
Croda International Plc creates, makes, and sells specialty chemicals in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Asia, and Latin America. It operates through four segments: Consumer Care, Life Sciences, Performance Technologies, and Industrial Chemicals. The company offers adhesives; crop protection additives and adjuvants, seed enhancement and animal health chemicals, chemical bio-stimulants, and specialty additives for agricultural films; and lubricant additives, coatings and polymers, vehicle cleaning chemicals, and products for automotive textiles and fibers, as well as specialty additives for plastics, and battery and catalyst industries. It also provides specialty ingredients for self-tanning, color cosmetics, bath and shower, deodorants, anti-perspirants, depilatories, men's grooming, and oral hygiene, as well as skin, hair, sun, body, and baby care applications; construction chemicals and bitumen additives; dietary supplements; and materials and polymer additives for electronics and devices. In addition, the company offers chemistries, emulsifiers, fuel and power generation additives, and polymer additives; food additives; specialty polymer additives for furniture and wood applications; household, industrial, and institutional cleaning products; lubricants; oleochemicals; and packaging, print, and paper chemicals. Further, it provides paints and coatings; active pharmaceutical ingredients; thermal management products; plastic and rubber products; skin health products; hygiene and industrial nonwovens, botanical extracts, tissues, and textile auxiliaries; and water treatment chemicals. Additionally, the company offers bio-based phase change materials for buildings and ventilation, clothing and healthcare, electronics and devices, food and refrigeration, energy storage and recovery, temperature controlled packaging, and vehicles and automotive applications. The company was incorporated in 1925 and is headquartered in Goole, the United Kingdom.
CRDA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
3,302.14 p
▲(8.23% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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