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LXFR Stock Chart & Stats
$17.05
$0.07(0.41%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$17.05
$0.07(0.41%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$11.19 - $19.45
Previous Close$17.12
Volume2.10M
Average Volume (3M)133.03K
Market Cap
$455.71M
Enterprise Value$563.90
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$11.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$58.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)56.8
Beta1.15
Next Earnings
Oct 27, 2026EPS Estimate
0.33Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.05%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.30
Shares Outstanding26,759,241
10 Day Avg. Volume133,134
30 Day Avg. Volume133,026
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.80
Price to Book (P/B)1.60
Price to Sales (P/S)0.94
P/FCF Ratio13.80
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$22.00Price Target Upside29.03% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.14
Revenue Forecast (FY)$364.10M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetLuxfer’s modest leverage (D/E ~0.26) provides durable financial flexibility. Lower debt reduces refinancing and covenant risk, supports capital allocation to optimization projects and R&D, and preserves optionality to fund buybacks, dividends, or M&A through cyclical downturns.
Positive Free Cash FlowSustained positive free cash flow (~$16.5M TTM) supports internal funding of operations, maintenance capex and shareholder distributions while reducing reliance on external financing. This cash generation underpins medium‑term investments and cushions the business against cyclical volatility.
Take‑private Transaction Enabling Strategic InvestmentThe agreed all‑cash Wynnchurch acquisition is a structural change that can free Luxfer from short‑term public reporting pressures and enable multi‑year investments in capacity, innovation and acquisitions. Private ownership can accelerate operational restructurings and long‑horizon value creation plans.
Bears Say
Sustained Revenue WeaknessMulti‑period top‑line declines (TTM revenue down) indicate structural demand or mix challenges. Persistent revenue weakness limits scale economies, constrains margin leverage and reduces the runway for reinvestment; durable recovery requires new end‑market demand or successful commercial expansion.
Thin Profitability And Low ReturnsVery thin net margins and low ROE signal limited ability to convert revenue into shareholder value. Low profitability reduces internal funds for growth, limits tolerance for cost inflation, and makes long‑term returns sensitive to cyclical downturns or pricing pressure.
Elevated Working Capital And Execution Timing RiskHigh inventories and a Q1 operating cash outflow reflect working‑capital strain tied to relocations and timing of orders. Tied‑up cash and delayed realization of relocation efficiencies depress cash conversion, constrain funding for strategic initiatives, and expose margins if input‑cost pass‑through weakens.
Luxfer News
LXFR FAQ
What was Luxfer’s price range in the past 12 months?
Luxfer lowest stock price was $11.19 and its highest was $19.45 in the past 12 months.
What is Luxfer’s market cap?
Luxfer’s market cap is $455.71M.
When is Luxfer’s upcoming earnings report date?
Luxfer’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 27, 2026 which is in 85 days.
How were Luxfer’s earnings last quarter?
Luxfer released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported $0.29 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.28 by $0.01.
Is Luxfer overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Luxfer’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Luxfer pay dividends?
Luxfer pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.13 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.05%. See more information on Luxfer dividends here
What is Luxfer’s EPS estimate?
Luxfer’s EPS estimate is 0.33.
How many shares outstanding does Luxfer have?
Luxfer has 26,759,241 shares outstanding.
What happened to Luxfer’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Luxfer reported an EPS of $0.29 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.28. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.176%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Luxfer?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LXFR
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Luxfer Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$22.00 (29.03% Upside)
$22.00 (29.03% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LXFR Sentiment 75%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 143.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $321.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
50.54%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.87%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Luxfer
Luxfer Holdings PLC is a company that develops, produces, and distributes advanced materials, specialized components, and high-pressure gas containment solutions. These offerings cater to critical sectors such as defense and emergency services, healthcare, transportation, and a wide array of general industrial applications. The company's operations are divided into two primary divisions: Elektron and Gas Cylinders. The Elektron segment focuses on crafting specialty materials from magnesium and zirconium. This includes providing magnesium alloys for various industrial applications, magnesium powders utilized in products like countermeasure flares and self-heating food packages, and photoengraving plates for graphic arts. Furthermore, it supplies zirconium-based materials and oxides, which are crucial for catalysts, advanced ceramic production, fiber-optic fuel cells, and other high-performance items. The Gas Cylinders segment specializes in manufacturing and marketing robust pressurized cylinders constructed from carbon composites and aluminum. These specialized vessels are employed in diverse scenarios, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for firefighters, storage of oxygen and other medical gases for healthcare facilities, alternative fuel vehicle systems, and general industrial purposes. With a history dating back to its founding in 1898, Luxfer Holdings PLC maintains a significant international presence, with operations spanning the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, the broader European region, the Asia Pacific, and other global markets. Its headquarters are located in Manchester, United Kingdom.
LXFR Company Deck
LXFR Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a predominantly positive operational and earnings story: strong margin expansion, EPS up 17%, EBITDA growth, and a raised full‑year guidance despite a 7.3% revenue decline. Segment results were mixed—Elektron saw meaningful margin improvement despite a 14.8% sales decline, while Gas Cylinders delivered modest revenue growth and margin expansion. Near-term headwinds include timing-driven volume softness, elevated inventory and working capital (cash outflow of $4.1M), and relocation-related delays; however, management articulated credible operational initiatives and market drivers (aerospace/defense strength, SCBA replacement cycle, space and specialty gas demand) that support a confident outlook for a step‑up in 2027 earnings.View all LXFR earnings summariesLXFR Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
$22.00
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Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.88% Insiders
26.34% Mutual Funds
0.81% Other Institutional Investors
54.46% Public Companies and
Individual Investors





