Akzo Nobel (AKZOY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Akzo Nobel N.V. is a Dutch multinational company headquartered in Amsterdam, specializing in paints, coatings and specialty chemicals. With roots dating back to 1662, the company emerged in its modern form following the 1994 merger of Akzo and Nobel Industries. Over the centuries, Akzo Nobel has built a reputation for innovation in surface solutions, leveraging its extensive heritage to address evolving market demands in both consumer and industrial segments.

The company’s core business is organized into two main segments: Decorative Paints and Performance Coatings. Decorative Paints offers a range of brands including Dulux, International and Sikkens, catering to residential, commercial and renovation projects. Performance Coatings provides advanced coating technologies for industries such as automotive, marine, aerospace and general industrial applications. Akzo Nobel also maintains a specialty chemicals arm that supplies intermediates and additives to a variety of markets, from pulp and paper to oil and gas.

Operating in over 150 countries, Akzo Nobel serves a broad geographical footprint across Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. The company is organized into regional clusters to address local market needs, supported by a global network of manufacturing facilities and research centers. Akzo Nobel’s extensive distribution channels enable it to reach professional painters, industrial customers and retail consumers, ensuring the availability of its products in both developed and emerging markets.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Thierry Vanlancker, Akzo Nobel continues to prioritize sustainability and innovation. The company has set ambitious targets for reducing CO₂ emissions, enhancing resource efficiency and advancing circular economy principles. Robust investment in research and development underpins product improvements, including low-emission coatings and next-generation powder technologies. Together, these efforts aim to deliver durable, high-performance solutions while minimizing environmental impact.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $23.91 to $23.91
• 50-Day Range: $21.02 to $23.81
• 52-Week Range: $18.07 to $24.12
• Volume: 723 shs
• Average Volume: 112,178 shs
• Market Capitalization: $12.26 billion
• P/E Ratio: 24.40
• Dividend Yield: 3.97%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Akzo Nobel Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Akzo Nobel scored higher than 82% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Akzo Nobel.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.8 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 9.87%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Akzo Nobel are expected to grow by 9.87% in the coming year, from $1.52 to $1.67 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Akzo Nobel is 24.40, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.99.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Akzo Nobel is 24.40, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 96.60.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Akzo Nobel has a PEG Ratio of 0.76. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Akzo Nobel has a P/B Ratio of 2.35. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.01% of the float of Akzo Nobel has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Akzo Nobel has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Akzo Nobel has recently decreased by 66.73%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

Akzo Nobel is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.02%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Akzo Nobel does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Akzo Nobel is 96.94%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Akzo Nobel will have a dividend payout ratio of 56.89% next year. This indicates that Akzo Nobel will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.01% of the float of Akzo Nobel has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Akzo Nobel has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Akzo Nobel has recently decreased by 66.73%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: -0.36

News Sentiment

Akzo Nobel 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 0.52 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Akzo Nobel this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

1 people have searched for AKZOY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Akzo Nobel to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Akzo Nobel insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 0.44% of the stock of Akzo Nobel is held by institutions.

AKZOY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AKZOY shares performed this year?

Akzo Nobel's stock was trading at $19.95 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, AKZOY shares have increased by 19.8% and is now trading at $23.91.

How were Akzo Nobel's earnings last quarter?

Akzo Nobel NV (OTCMKTS:AKZOY) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, April, 23rd. The basic materials company reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.30 by $0.03. The basic materials company had revenue of $2.75 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.64 billion. Akzo Nobel had a net margin of 4.40% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.14%.

Does Akzo Nobel have any subsidiaries?

Akzo Nobel subsidiaries include these companies: New Nautical Coatings Inc., Mauvilac Industries Limited, Mapaero, VPowdertech, DISATECH, Flexcrete Technologies, Boxing Oleochemicals, and more.

How do I buy shares of Akzo Nobel?

Shares of AKZOY 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.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/23/2025
• Record date for 5/14 Dividend: 4/30/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/14 Dividend: 4/30/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/14/2025
• Today: 7/09/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/22/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: CHEM - DIVERSIFD
• Sub-Industry: Chemicals
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:AKZOY
• CIK: 3124
• Web: www.akzonobel.com
• Phone: (120) 502-7555
• Fax: 31-20-502-7666
• Employees: 34,600
• Year Founded: 1792

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.98
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 24.30
• Forward P/E Ratio: 15.66
• P/E Growth: 0.76
• Net Income: $586.50 million
• Net Margins: 4.40%
• Pretax Margin: 7.07%
• Return on Equity: 13.14%
• Return on Assets: 4.28%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.86
• Current Ratio: 1.36
• Quick Ratio: 0.99

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $11.59 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.05
• Cash Flow: $2.21 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 10.76
• Book Value: $10.16 per share
• Price / Book: 2.34

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 512,870,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $12.21 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.07