Arkema SA (OTCMKTS:ARKAY) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by Analysts

Key Points

• Arkema SA has received a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from six brokerages, with recommendations varying from one sell to two strong buy ratings.
• Despite missing earnings estimates with $1.77 EPS compared to a consensus of $2.09, Arkema reported higher revenue of $2.75 billion for the quarter, exceeding expectations.
• The company's stock is currently trading at $68.97, with a market capitalization of $5.25 billion and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48.

Arkema SA (OTCMKTS:ARKAY - Get Free Report) has been given a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" by the six brokerages that are currently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, two have given a hold recommendation, two have given a buy recommendation and one has assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company.

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on ARKAY shares. Citigroup reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of Arkema in a research report on Friday, July 11th. Jefferies Financial Group lowered shares of Arkema to a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday, June 16th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of Arkema in a research report on Monday. Finally, Barclays lowered shares of Arkema from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 8th.

Arkema Stock Performance

ARKAY traded up $0.12 during trading on Tuesday, hitting $68.97. 6,592 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 14,332. The firm has a market cap of $5.25 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.25, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 1.04. The stock's fifty day moving average is $72.43 and its 200 day moving average is $74.60. The company has a quick ratio of 1.64, a current ratio of 2.43 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. Arkema has a one year low of $64.94 and a one year high of $98.97.

Arkema (OTCMKTS:ARKAY - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, July 31st. The basic materials company reported $1.77 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $2.09 by ($0.32). The business had revenue of $2.75 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.29 billion. Arkema had a return on equity of 6.41% and a net margin of 2.41%. As a group, equities analysts predict that Arkema will post 8.36 EPS for the current fiscal year.

About Arkema

Arkema SA manufactures and sells specialty chemicals and advanced materials worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials and Coating Solutions, and Intermediates. The Adhesive Solutions segment provides solutions for construction, renovation of buildings, DIY, durable goods, and packaging and non-woven applications; and supplies technologies used in building activities for businesses and individuals, including sealants, tiles, flooring adhesives and waterproofing systems, and technologies used in industry, which include automotive, textiles, glazing, flexible and rigid packaging, and hygiene markets.

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