LANXESS Dividends and Buybacks
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LANXESS is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 0.54%. Next payment date is on 27th May, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 22nd May, 2026.
Key information
0.5%
Dividend yield
n/a
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | n/a |
| Future Dividend Yield | 1.7% |
| Dividend Growth | -5.9% |
| Next dividend pay date | 27 May 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 22 May 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | -1% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Analysis Article • May 09
Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:LXS) After Its First-Quarter Results
LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:LXS ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell...
Narrative Update • May 01
LXS: Mixed Bank Ratings Will Drive Bullish Repricing On Higher Future P/E
Analysts have adjusted the price target on LANXESS from about €28.86 to about €26.29. This reflects updated views on faster revenue growth, much thinner profit margins, and a much higher assumed future P/E multiple after recent mixed rating changes from major banks.
Narrative Update • Apr 16
LXS: Future Earnings Multiples Will Balance Mixed Ratings And Margin Execution Risk
LANXESS' updated analyst price target edges up to about €17.91 from roughly €17.81, as analysts factor in slightly higher assumed revenue growth and a marginally richer future P/E, partly offset by a more cautious profit margin view following mixed recent rating changes. Analyst Commentary Recent research views on LANXESS are mixed, with both upgrades and a downgrade pointing to different expectations around execution, earnings power and valuation risk.Narrative Update • Apr 02
LXS: Future Earnings Multiples Will Reflect Mixed Rating Shifts And Execution Risk
Analysts have trimmed the LANXESS price target from about €18.66 to around €17.81, reflecting mixed recent research that balances reduced fair value and profit margin assumptions with updated views on growth and valuation following both target cuts and rating changes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on LANXESS shows a split tape, with some firms turning more positive on the shares while others are taking a more cautious line on execution and fair value assumptions.
Narrative Update • Mar 19
LXS: Fair Outlook Balances Higher Risk Assumptions With Recent Upgrade
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for LANXESS from €17.0 to €14.0, reflecting recent price target cuts such as Deutsche Bank's move to €17 and updated assumptions for growth, margins and risk, even as some research, including a recent Goldman Sachs upgrade, highlights potential longer term upside drivers. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a split view on LANXESS, with some highlighting possible longer term drivers while others are reining in expectations.Narrative Update • Mar 05
LXS: Upgrade And Reset Expectations Will Drive Bullish Repricing Potential
Analysts have adjusted their price targets on LANXESS, with the latest change lowering one view from €18.50 to €17. This reflects updated assumptions around discount rates, modest revenue growth and expected P/E levels.Narrative Update • Feb 18
LXS: Upgrade And Margin Execution Are Expected To Drive Bullish Repricing
LANXESS's consensus analyst price target has moved modestly lower, with recent cuts to €17 and €15 cited by analysts who point to updated assumptions around discount rates, profit margins, and forward P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on LANXESS highlights a mix of caution and optimism, with some bullish analysts focusing on potential upside if the company can execute against current expectations on margins and earnings quality.Narrative Update • Feb 04
LXS: Sector Headwinds And Execution Discipline Will Drive Future Bullish Repricing
Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for LANXESS, reflected in a slightly lower fair value estimate of about €28.87 from €29.24. They cite a series of reduced Street price targets and more cautious sector views, even as underlying model assumptions such as revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E remain broadly consistent.Narrative Update • Jan 21
LXS: Future Earnings Multiples Will Reward Execution Despite Sector Downgrades
Our fair value estimate for LANXESS has been reduced from about €20.30 to roughly €18.66, reflecting a cluster of lower price targets and more cautious views from analysts who now generally expect lower growth and apply a slightly higher required return. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around LANXESS has tilted more cautious, with several firms trimming price targets and highlighting sector headwinds in European chemicals and ingredients.Narrative Update • Jan 06
LXS: Earnings Resilience And Portfolio Actions Will Drive Bullish Repricing
Narrative Update The updated analyst price target framework for LANXESS points to a fair value adjustment from €31.85 to €29.24. This reflects recent target cuts from €21 to €15 at JPMorgan, a downgrade to Underweight with a €15 target at Barclays, and a reduction from €26 to €23 at Citi that collectively signal increased caution among analysts.Analysis Article • Jan 02
A Look At The Fair Value Of LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:LXS)
Key Insights The projected fair value for LANXESS is €14.85 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity LANXESS' €17.62...Narrative Update • Dec 17
LXS: Demand Recovery And Margin Actions Will Drive Bullish Repricing
Analysts have trimmed their price target on LANXESS to EUR 15 from EUR 21, citing weaker expected revenue growth, lower profit margins, a higher discount rate, and a richer future P E multiple. Together, these factors reduce estimated fair value from about EUR 37.49 to EUR 31.85 per share.Analysis Article • Dec 15
Does LANXESS (ETR:LXS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Narrative Update • Dec 03
LXS: Future Earnings Multiples Will Reward Improving Execution Amid Sector Caution
The analyst fair value estimate for LANXESS has been reduced slightly to EUR 20.30 from EUR 20.92, as analysts factor in lower sector sentiment, a modestly softer revenue growth outlook, and recent cuts to Street price targets across the European chemicals space. Analyst Commentary Street research on LANXESS has turned more cautious, with recent revisions reflecting concerns around sector headwinds, execution risk, and a less supportive valuation backdrop.Narrative Update • Nov 19
LXS: Future Earnings Multiples Will Reflect Sector Caution And Resilient Performance
LANXESS’s analyst price target has been revised downward from €24.55 to €20.92 as analysts cite sector-wide caution and a reassessment of fair value within the European chemicals industry. Analyst Commentary The recent series of updates from street research highlights both supportive and cautious sentiment regarding LANXESS’s outlook, reflecting the evolving landscape in the European chemicals sector.Narrative Update • Nov 05
LXS: Future Resilience Will Support Stability Amid Sector Pressures
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target for LANXESS by approximately EUR 0.30. This adjustment reflects more cautious growth and valuation assumptions in light of recent sector performance and peer comparisons.Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analysts Lower LANXESS Price Target and Ratings Amid Mixed Outlook and Valuation Shifts
The analyst price target for LANXESS has been reduced by approximately EUR 0.67 to EUR 24.85. This change reflects revised expectations on revenue growth and profitability as analysts adjust their outlook in light of recent performance and updated industry assessments.Narrative Update • Oct 08
Portfolio Optimization And Sustainable Initiatives Will Unlock Market Opportunities
The analyst consensus price target for LANXESS has been reduced from €26.79 to €25.52. Analysts cite increased caution due to reduced expected growth and valuation concerns following the company's recent outperformance among peers.Narrative Update • Aug 29
Accelerated FORWARD! Program Set To Improve Future Performance
Analysts have lowered LANXESS's price target to €26.79, citing ongoing operational headwinds, margin pressure, and delayed recovery in key markets, while acknowledging that cost measures will take time to improve earnings. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts cite persistent near-term operational headwinds and sluggish demand as reasons for lowering price targets.Analysis Article • Jul 03
Is LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:LXS) Trading At A 46% Discount?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, LANXESS fair value estimate is €47.92 LANXESS is estimated to...
New Narrative • Mar 22
Accelerated FORWARD! Program Set To Improve Future Performance
Successful cost savings and portfolio transformation initiatives are boosting profitability, improving margins, and enhancing future earnings potential through strategic divestitures.Analysis Article • Mar 07
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:LXS) 25% Share Price Surge
LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:LXS ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 25% share price jump in the...Analysis Article • Jan 31
LANXESS (ETR:LXS) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Jan 07
Why We're Not Concerned About LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:LXS) Share Price
There wouldn't be many who think LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft's ( ETR:LXS ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.3x is...Analysis Article • Oct 30
Does LANXESS (ETR:LXS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Sep 07
Why We're Not Concerned About LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:LXS) Share Price
There wouldn't be many who think LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft's ( ETR:LXS ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.3x is...Analysis Article • Jul 23
Is LANXESS (ETR:LXS) Using Debt Sensibly?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...Analysis Article • May 27
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:LXS)?
While LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:LXS ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a double-digit share...Analysis Article • May 08
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:LXS) P/S
There wouldn't be many who think LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft's ( ETR:LXS ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.4x is...Analysis Article • Apr 20
Is There An Opportunity With LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:LXS) 42% Undervaluation?
Key Insights The projected fair value for LANXESS is €44.32 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity LANXESS is...Analysis Article • Mar 22
Is LANXESS (ETR:LXS) Weighed On By Its Debt Load?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Jan 27
What You Can Learn From LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:LXS) P/S
There wouldn't be many who think LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft's ( ETR:LXS ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.3x is...Analysis Article • Dec 05
Is LANXESS (ETR:LXS) Using Too Much Debt?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Nov 01
A Look At The Fair Value Of LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:LXS)
Key Insights The projected fair value for LANXESS is €20.51 based on Dividend Discount Model Current share price of...Upcoming Dividend Payment
Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: LXS is not paying a notable dividend for the German market, therefore no need to check if payments are stable.
Growing Dividend: LXS is not paying a notable dividend for the German market, therefore no need to check if payments are increasing.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| LANXESS Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|
| Company (LXS) | 0.5% |
| Market Bottom 25% (DE) | 1.5% |
| Market Top 25% (DE) | 4.6% |
| Industry Average (Chemicals) | 3.7% |
| Analyst forecast (LXS) (up to 3 years) | 1.7% |
Notable Dividend: LXS's dividend (0.54%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the German market (1.5%).
High Dividend: LXS's dividend (0.54%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the German market (4.6%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: LXS is not paying a notable dividend for the German market.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: LXS is not paying a notable dividend for the German market.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/11 12:24 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft is covered by 35 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| James Knight | Barclays |
| Anil Shenoy | Barclays |
| Andres Castanos-Mollor | Berenberg |