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AXTA Stock Forecast: Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 22 Oct 2026
$35
+0.20% on the day

The 18 Wall Street analysts covering Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. hold a median 12-month price target of $38 — +8.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 83 of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$7.2B
Ticker Nerd rank
83/ 100
Median analyst target
$38
Analysts covering
18
Revenue$1.3B+3.1% y/y
Operating income$167.0M
Net income$89.0M
Free cash flow$104.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+3.9%
1M
+6.1%
YTD
+8.5%
1Y
+24.2%
From 52W high
−8.2%
From 52W low
+37.8%
$25
$38
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

AXTA stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Oct 2026
83/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Issuance
96
Quality
89
Value
83
Momentum
75
Accruals
71
Volatility
68
Revisions
62
Growth
26
Size
18

Issuance (96): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Growth (26): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Size (18): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

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Wall Street

AXTA stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AXTA, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$25$30$35$40$45$50Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26AXTAHigh $47Median $38Low $33

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says18 analysts
8 Buy10 Hold0 Sell
Low $33Median $38High $47

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +8.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
13 Oct 2026BarclaysInitiatesOverweight$45
5 Oct 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$39 → $36
5 Oct 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
11 Sept 2026KeybancInitiatesOverweight—
11 Sept 2026KeybancInitiatesOverweight$47
29 July 2026BairdMaintainsNeutral—
29 July 2026BairdMaintainsNeutral$35 → $37
29 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform—
29 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform$35 → $39
8 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
8 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform$34 → $36
1 July 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform$32 → $39
1 July 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform—
4 June 2026CitigroupReinstatesBuy$44
5 May 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
1 May 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
10 Apr 2026Wells FargoDowngradeEqual-Weight—
2 Apr 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
1 Apr 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
23 Mar 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

AXTA vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 22 Oct 2026, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. returned +24.2% against +15.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

AXTA vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130140Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26AXTAS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

AXTA analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+1.2%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
7
Fundamentals

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
21.4×

Cheaper than 35% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.4×

Cheaper than 60% of US stocks

Price / book
3.0×

Cheaper than 31% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
9.8×

Cheaper than 38% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
3.1%

Higher than 35% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−18.3%

Higher than 21% of US stocks

Gross margin
34.5%

Higher than 41% of US stocks

Operating margin
15.2%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Net margin
6.8%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
14.3%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.1%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. has a market value of $7.2B and an enterprise value of $9.7B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $5.2B. The latest quarter grew 3.1% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $350.0M, a 6.8% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.62.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $495.0M.

  • Shares outstanding: 214.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 21.4×; forward P/E: 12.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. employs 12,200 people — $422K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 21 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

AXTA vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSpecialty Chemicals
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
AXTAAxalta Coating Systems Ltd.$7.2B83
EMNEastman Chemical Co.$7.4B61
NEUNewMarket Corp.$8.1B50
ESIElement Solutions, Inc.$8.1B62
WLKWestlake Corp.$8.2B14
SOLSSolstice Advanced Materials, Inc.$9.5B2
BCPCBalchem Corp.$5.6B93

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News

Latest AXTA news & analysis

Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

Zacks Investment Research · 22 Oct 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research says Axalta Coating Systems has two key ingredients associated with a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report and discusses expectations.

Why it matters — AXTA watchers may note the source’s favorable assessment of the company’s prospects for its upcoming earnings report.

Axalta Releases 2026-2027 Global Automotive Color Trends, Highlighting the Future of Automotive Color Design

GlobeNewsWire · 20 Oct 2026positive

Axalta released its 2026-2027 Global Automotive Color Trends Report, outlining consumer, cultural and design influences expected to shape vehicle color over the next three to five years. The report addresses themes including wellness, authenticity, technology, sustainability and personal expression.

Why it matters — The report highlights Axalta's work with global color experts and its engagement with trends relevant to vehicle manufacturers and designers.

AXTA vs. HWKN: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 15 Oct 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research compares Axalta Coating Systems and Hawkins as specialty chemical stocks, asking which may appeal more to investors seeking undervalued stocks.

Why it matters — The comparison places AXTA among stocks under consideration by value-focused investors.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about AXTA stock

What is the AXTA stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 18 Wall Street analysts covering Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. have a median 12-month price target of $38, with estimates ranging from $33 to $47. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is AXTA stock a buy right now?

Of the 18 analysts covering Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., 8 rate it a Buy, 10 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. 83 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank AXTA?

As at 22 Oct 2026, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. ranks 83 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (96 of 100).

Will AXTA stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 18 analysts implies +8.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. 83 out of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the AXTA stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for AXTA are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $33 to $47 over the next 12 months.

How has AXTA stock performed over the past year?

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. returned +24.2% over the 12 months to 22 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. do?

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. is a global coatings company that develops, manufactures, and markets liquid and powder coating systems for automotive, commercial vehicle, and industrial applications.

What is the latest news on AXTA?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 22 Oct 2026): "Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?". Zacks Investment Research says Axalta Coating Systems has two key ingredients associated with a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report and discusses expectations.

Company

About Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. is a global coatings company that develops, manufactures, and markets liquid and powder coating systems for automotive, commercial vehicle, and industrial applications. The company’s portfolio supports refinish work, original equipment manufacturing, and a broad range of industrial uses where surface protection, durability, and appearance are important. Its offerings include coatings technologies, color-matching tools, application systems, and related customer support services designed to help body shops, vehicle manufacturers, and industrial customers improve efficiency and finish quality. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. serves diverse end markets across transportation, construction, energy, and general manufacturing, making it a significant supplier within the specialty chemicals and coatings industry.

CEO Mr. Chrishan Anthon Sebastian Villavarayan · 12,200 employees · United States · https://www.axalta.com