Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) is a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, specialized in providing high-performance solutions for a wide range of end markets. The company’s product portfolio spans automotive OEM finishes, automotive refinish coatings, and a broad array of industrial coatings for applications such as general metal, wood, and architecture. Through a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Axalta develops coatings that enhance durability, appearance, and environmental performance, catering to customers seeking long-lasting and cost-effective protective finishes.

In the automotive refinish segment, Axalta offers a comprehensive line of solvent- and waterborne coatings, primers, and clearcoats designed to meet the evolving requirements of collision repair. The OEM coatings division supplies major vehicle manufacturers with custom color formulations and advanced application technologies, including electrocoat and spray-applied systems. Industrial solutions include powder coatings for appliance and general metal markets, as well as liquid coatings for rail, marine and industrial maintenance, all engineered to withstand harsh environments and regulatory demands.

Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Axalta traces its roots to the performance coatings operations of DuPont, from which it was spun off in 2013. Since its inception as an independent company, Axalta has expanded its global footprint, investing in research and development centers around the world to drive next-generation coating chemistries and application processes. The company’s leadership team is led by CEO Robert L. Bryant, who has directed strategic initiatives to strengthen Axalta’s market position and foster sustainable growth across its core segments.

Axalta serves customers in more than 130 countries through an extensive network of manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and technical support hubs. By combining localized service with global resources, the company delivers consistent quality and performance to automotive repair shops, OEM assembly lines and industrial manufacturers worldwide. Axalta continues to pursue operational excellence and product innovation to meet the dynamic needs of its diverse customer base.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $30.56 to $31.28
• 50-Day Range: $28.77 to $33.27
• 52-Week Range: $27.70 to $41.66
• Volume: 2.63 million shs
• Average Volume: 2.10 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $6.83 billion
• P/E Ratio: 15.24
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $40.44
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Axalta Coating Systems Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Axalta Coating Systems scored higher than 96% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 11th out of 191 stocks in the basic materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 4.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Axalta Coating Systems has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 10 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Axalta Coating Systems has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.8 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 10.98%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Axalta Coating Systems are expected to grow by 10.98% in the coming year, from $2.55 to $2.83 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Axalta Coating Systems is 15.24, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.28.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Axalta Coating Systems is 15.24, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 93.08.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Axalta Coating Systems has a PEG Ratio of 0.86. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Axalta Coating Systems has a P/B Ratio of 3.48. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.58% of the float of Axalta Coating Systems has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Axalta Coating Systems has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Axalta Coating Systems has recently increased by 7.49%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Axalta Coating Systems does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Axalta Coating Systems does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 0.1 / 5
• Environmental Score: -6.44

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.58% of the float of Axalta Coating Systems has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Axalta Coating Systems has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Axalta Coating Systems has recently increased by 7.49%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.36

News Sentiment

Axalta Coating Systems has a news sentiment score of 0.36. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.58 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Axalta Coating Systems this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

2 people have searched for AXTA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Axalta Coating Systems to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Axalta Coating Systems insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.30% of the stock of Axalta Coating Systems is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

98.28% of the stock of Axalta Coating Systems is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

AXTA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AXTA shares performed this year?

Axalta Coating Systems' stock was trading at $34.22 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, AXTA stock has decreased by 8.7% and is now trading at $31.24.
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How were Axalta Coating Systems' earnings last quarter?

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 7th. The specialty chemicals company reported $0.59 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.54 by $0.05. The company's quarterly revenue was down 2.5% compared to the same quarter last year.
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When did Axalta Coating Systems IPO?

Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) raised $975 million in an IPO on Wednesday, November 12th 2014. The company issued 50,000,000 shares at a price of $19.50 per share. Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank Securities, J.P. Morgan, BofA Merrill Lynch, Barclays, Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley served as the underwriters for the IPO and Jefferies, UBS Investment Bank, Baird, BB&T Capital Markets, Nomura and SMBC Nikko were co-managers.

How do I buy shares of Axalta Coating Systems?

Shares of AXTA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Axalta Coating Systems own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Axalta Coating Systems investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Adobe (ADBE), ServiceNow (NOW) and GE Aerospace (GE).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/07/2025
• Today: 7/03/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: CHEM - SPECIALTY
• Sub-Industry: Chemicals
• Current Symbol: NYSE:AXTA
• CIK: 1616862
• Web: www.axalta.com
• Phone: (855) 547-1461
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 12,800
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $40.44
• High Stock Price Target: $48.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $32.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +29.4%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.75
• Research Coverage: 16 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.05
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 15.24
• Forward P/E Ratio: 12.25
• P/E Growth: 0.86
• Net Income: $391 million
• Net Margins: 8.56%
• Pretax Margin: 10.79%
• Return on Equity: 26.30%
• Return on Assets: 7.00%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.60
• Current Ratio: 2.12
• Quick Ratio: 1.53

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $5.28 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.29
• Cash Flow: $3.78 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.26
• Book Value: $8.97 per share
• Price / Book: 3.48

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 218,560,000
• Free Float: 217,903,000
• Market Cap: $6.83 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.25