AkzoNobel stock: Q3 profit edges higher as guidance holds
Published on 10/30/2026 at 10:02 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSAkzoNobel maintains profit outlook
- Third-quarter adjusted EBITDA reached 388 million euros, slightly above the company-provided analyst consensus.
- The adjusted EBITDA margin widened to 15.3 percent from 15.1 percent a year earlier.
- Management expects the proposed Axalta merger to close in early 2027 as regulatory approvals advance.
AkzoNobel reported stronger underlying profitability in the third quarter on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, while keeping its full-year outlook unchanged. Reuters, published via Euronext, said adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation rose 0.8 percent year on year to 388 million euros. That was ahead of the company-provided analyst consensus of 387 million euros.
Margins improve as guidance holds
AkzoNobel said higher prices and its continuing cost-cutting program supported the quarterly improvement. The adjusted EBITDA margin widened to 15.3 percent from 15.1 percent a year earlier, giving the paints and coatings group a modest earnings lift despite challenging market conditions.
The company confirmed its 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance of 1.47 billion euros. The outlook includes an expected improvement of about 100 million euros in constant currencies and is based on year-end 2025 exchange rates, adjusted for the divestment of liquid coatings businesses in Asia.
Axalta deal remains in focus
The proposed merger with Axalta remains a key strategic issue for investors. Chief Executive Greg Poux-Guillaume said the 25 billion US dollar transaction was firmly on track, with regulatory approvals advancing and closing expected in early 2027. Reuters said the companies had offered remedies to secure European Union antitrust approval.
The unchanged outlook gives investors a clearer near-term earnings framework, while the margin gain shows that pricing and cost measures are helping offset operating pressure. The next major test is whether AkzoNobel can convert that improvement into the confirmed full-year target while completing the regulatory process for the merger.
AkzoNobel stock traded at 59.12 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 09:58 CET on Friday, October 30, 2026. real-time quote of AkzoNobel stock is available here.
AkzoNobel at a glance
- Company: AkzoNobel
- ISIN: NL0013267909
- Lang & Schwarz quote: 59.12 euros at 09:58 CET on October 30, 2026
- Third-quarter adjusted EBITDA: 388 million euros
- 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance: 1.47 billion euros
- Sector: Basic Materials
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