AkzoNobel stock holds at 60.48 euros after analyst upgrades
Published on 08/25/2026 at 20:52 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
AkzoNobel stock (NL0013267909) is priced at 60.48 euros, down 0.53% in the latest MarketScreener snapshot for August 25, 2026. The same screen puts the company at a market cap of $13.59 billion, while recent broker activity includes a July 20 upgrade to Hold and an August 12 upgrade to Overweight.
Analyst tone stays constructive
The clearest current catalyst is the shift in sentiment around the shares, with the quote page listing two fresh calls in August 2026. A lower-risk framing matters for investors because the stock is trading in a narrow band even as analysts adjust their view.
That matters against the latest company backdrop, which the same-day coverage describes as a year with higher expected revenue and EPS than 2025. The comparison is concrete: the market is not only reacting to price action, but also to the direction of the 2026 earnings setup.
What the numbers say
On the trading side, the visible snapshot shows 60.48 euros and a 0.53% decline on August 25, 2026, while an after-hours readout shows 60.57 euros and a 0.15% gain. The market cap figure of $13.59 billion gives the move context, and it leaves the stock in mid-cap territory by European standards.
The company profile in the same coverage points to commodity chemicals, but AkzoNobel's mix still leans on coatings and decorative paint, which helps explain why investors watch margin quality as closely as volume growth. In that setup, the share price is not just a vote on demand - it is also a read on how well the group protects earnings.
Product angle
Dulux remains the most recognizable consumer-facing brand in the portfolio, and it gives the group a retail-facing earnings base that sits alongside professional coatings and higher-spec industrial lines. For investors, that mix is part of the valuation debate because brand strength can soften cyclicality.
Price and market view
At 60.48 euros as of August 25, 2026, the stock is tracking the market's current view of AkzoNobel's 2026 earnings path.
Fact box
Company: AkzoNobel N.V.
ISIN: NL0013267909
Ticker: AKZA
Exchange: CBOE
Price (as of August 25, 2026): 60.48 EUR
Market cap: $13.59 billion
Sector / Industry: Commodity Chemicals
Index membership: Euronext Amsterdam large-cap universe
