Croda stock holds firm as analysts stay constructive
Published on 08/25/2026 at 22:50 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Croda International Plc (GB00BJFFLV09) is trading at GBX 3,472.98, up 0.14% in the latest quoted session, while its market value stands at £4.84 billion and the 52-week range runs from GBX 2,437 to GBX 3,497.
The latest quarterly earnings data, published by a market data page on August 25, 2026, points to EPS of 72.20 and a net margin of 4.61% for the quarter. Croda International's shares were also reported as having risen 28.7% from GBX 2,695 on January 1, 2026 to GBX 3,468, a clean comparison that shows how much the stock has already re-rated this year.
What the valuation says
The same data set shows annual sales of £1.72 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 61.04, which leaves the share price sensitive to any shift in growth or margin expectations. A forward P/E of 19.01 sits well below the trailing figure, a gap that suggests the market is still looking for earnings recovery rather than simply paying for the current run rate.
Consensus remains cautious
Analyst coverage on the same market page shows a consensus rating of Moderate Buy and a price target of GBX 3,390, only modestly below the latest quote. The spread matters because it leaves little room for error if the next trading update fails to extend the profit and margin trend.
Product focus
Croda's business still centers on speciality ingredients used in consumer care and life sciences, with the company built around bio-based raw materials and formulation know-how. That mix gives the group pricing power in some niches, but it also ties the equity story tightly to execution in margins and end-market demand.
Price and market view
As of August 25, 2026, Croda stock trades at GBX 3,472.98, near the upper end of its 52-week band and above the level seen at the start of the year.
Company
Company: Croda International Plc
ISIN: GB00BJFFLV09
Ticker: CRDA
Exchange: LSE
Price (as of August 25, 2026): GBX 3,472.98
Market cap: £4.84 billion
Sector / Industry: Materials / Specialty Chemicals
Index membership: FTSE 100
