Akzo Nobel (AKZOY)
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 28, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.46Last Year’s EPS
0.44Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a largely constructive operational and financial picture: a beat on EBITDA, continued margin expansion (notably a strong Deco margin performance), progress on industrial transformation and portfolio optimization, strengthened liquidity and clear pricing actions to mitigate raw material inflation. Key challenges include a reported revenue decline driven by disposals and FX, soft volumes and mix in Coatings (particularly in North America and Europe), expected high-teens raw material inflation and seasonal negative free cash flow. Management emphasized disciplined pricing, cost actions and balance-sheet preparedness, and merger integration with Axalta is progressing on schedule.Company Guidance
EBITDA Beat and Margin Expansion
Q1 adjusted EBITDA of EUR 345 million, 7% ahead of consensus (EUR 323 million). Adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 14.5%, up 80 bps year-on-year, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of margin expansion.
Adjusted EBITDA Growth at Comparable Scope
Group adjusted EBITDA increased 7% at comparable scope (excluding India disposal and in constant currencies), reflecting improved underlying profitability.
Deco Strong Performance and Margin Improvement
Deco delivered strong price/mix of 2% and grew volumes in Asia and South America. Deco margin expanded ~300 bps in Q1, driven by pricing and structural cost savings.
Industrial Transformation Progress
Industrial transformation on track for completion by year-end: 3 additional site closures in Q1, 15 sites closed since program inception, targeting further closures (>18 total implied) and EUR 90 million net savings contributing to the EUR 100 million step-up.
Portfolio Optimization Momentum (Deco Asia)
Signed sale of Deco Pakistan for ~EUR 50 million at ~14x EBITDA; highlights value of Deco assets and supports ongoing Deco Asia review (India already divested).
Liquidity and Balance Sheet Actions
Issued EUR 1.1 billion dual-tranche bond in March, extending maturities and reinforcing liquidity ahead of proposed Axalta merger; leverage maintained at ~2x.
Free Cash Flow and Working Capital Improvement
Free cash flow improved by EUR 39 million year-on-year to -EUR 144 million (Q1 seasonal inventory build). Working capital ended the quarter at 16.8%, 20 bps below prior year.
Merger Execution Progress with Axalta
Merger preparations progressing as planned: PCAOB audit complete, confidential F-4 filed end-March, EGM expected early July, regulatory dialogues active; closing on track for end-2026/early-2027.
AKZOY Earnings History
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AKZOY Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 22, 2026 | $19.95 | $20.41 | +2.28% |
Feb 03, 2026 | $22.72 | $21.88 | -3.71% |
Oct 22, 2025 | $22.96 | $22.76 | -0.86% |
Jul 22, 2025 | $22.47 | $21.75 | -3.19% |
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When does Akzo Nobel (AKZOY) report earnings?
Akzo Nobel (AKZOY) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 28, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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AKZOY EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.46.