Luxfer Holdings (LXFR)
NYSE:LXFR
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LXFR Stock Chart & Stats
$12.54
-$0.23(-1.81%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$12.54
-$0.23(-1.81%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$11.16 - $18.74
Previous CloseN/A
Volume16.93K
Average Volume (3M)133.03K
Market Cap
$488.28M
Enterprise Value$534.15M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$14.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$57.70M
Price to Earnings (P/E)82.7
Beta1.13
Next Earnings
Jul 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.28Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.7%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.22
Shares Outstanding27,006,409
10 Day Avg. Volume133,134
30 Day Avg. Volume133,026
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.81
Price to Book (P/B)1.60
Price to Sales (P/S)0.94
P/FCF Ratio13.80
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.09
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.44
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.95
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.96
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$22.00Price Target Upside75.44% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)$361.20M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage and a sizable equity base provide durable financial flexibility. With debt-to-equity near 0.17 and mid-teens ROE, the company can fund relocations, working-capital needs, or opportunistic investments without stressing solvency, supporting stability over the next 2–6 months.
Margin Expansion And ProfitabilitySustained margin gains across segments reflect pricing power and operational execution. Higher Elektron and Gas Cylinders margins show that product differentiation and cost discipline can preserve profitability even amid volume softness, supporting durable earnings quality.
Raised Guidance And Operational PlanUpgraded full-year guidance and a clear roadmap for consolidation/relocation indicate management confidence. If relocations and efficiency measures deliver as planned, structural margin and EBITDA improvement could persist into 2027, leveraging diversified end markets to sustain growth.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue DeclineA persistent top-line contraction erodes operating leverage and increases dependence on margin initiatives and pricing to maintain earnings. Continued revenue shrinkage limits optionality for investment and raises the bar for sustained earnings recovery over the coming months.
Weaker Cash Conversion & High InventoriesElevated inventories and an operating cash outflow materially weaken near-term free cash flow. Lower cash conversion reduces buffer for capex, relocations, or unexpected demand shocks and increases financing risk if working-capital normalisation is delayed.
Execution Risk From Relocations/optimizationsProjected earnings gains rely on successful, timely relocation and qualification activities. Delays, approval setbacks, or slower ramping would postpone cost savings and margin improvement, making near-term guidance and the path to 2027 earnings growth execution‑dependent.
Luxfer News
LXFR FAQ
What was Luxfer Holdings’s price range in the past 12 months?
Luxfer Holdings lowest stock price was $11.16 and its highest was $18.74 in the past 12 months.
What is Luxfer Holdings’s market cap?
Luxfer Holdings’s market cap is $488.28M.
When is Luxfer Holdings’s upcoming earnings report date?
Luxfer Holdings’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 28, 2026 which is in 41 days.
How were Luxfer Holdings’s earnings last quarter?
Luxfer Holdings released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported $0.27 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.16 by $0.11.
Is Luxfer Holdings overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Luxfer Holdings’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Luxfer Holdings pay dividends?
Luxfer Holdings pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.13 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.7%. See more information on Luxfer Holdings dividends here
What is Luxfer Holdings’s EPS estimate?
Luxfer Holdings’s EPS estimate is 0.28.
How many shares outstanding does Luxfer Holdings have?
Luxfer Holdings has 27,006,409 shares outstanding.
What happened to Luxfer Holdings’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Luxfer Holdings reported an EPS of $0.27 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.16. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.148%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Luxfer Holdings?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LXFR
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Luxfer Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$22.00 (75.44% Upside)
$22.00 (75.44% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LXFR Sentiment 100%
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
2.52%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.87%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Luxfer Holdings
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
Average Price Target
$22.00
▲(75.44% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.86% Insiders
26.74% Mutual Funds
26.58% Other Institutional Investors
29.10% Public Companies and
Individual Investors