Arkema S.A.

ENXTPA:AKE Stock Report

Market Cap: €4.7b

Arkema Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

Arkema is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 41.9% and 3% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 42.7% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 7.5% in 3 years.

Key information

41.9%

Earnings growth rate

42.68%

EPS growth rate

Chemicals earnings growth10.9%
Revenue growth rate3.0%
Future return on equity7.48%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated07 May 2026

Recent future growth updates

Analysis Article • Nov 12

Arkema S.A. (EPA:AKE) Just Reported, And Analysts Assigned A €66.94 Price Target

Investors in Arkema S.A. ( EPA:AKE ) had a good week, as its shares rose 6.6% to close at €52.60 following the release...

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Apr 30

AKE: Battery Materials Expansion Will Support Future Rerating Potential

Arkema's analyst fair value estimate has moved slightly higher to about €81.56, reflecting analysts' updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E in light of recent upgrades, downgrades, and modest price target increases from several banks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Arkema is mixed, but there is a clear cluster of more constructive calls that help frame how supportive analysts currently see the risk and reward around the stock.
Narrative Update • Apr 15

AKE: Battery Expansion And Margin Execution Will Constrain Future Re Rating Potential

Arkema's fair value estimate has shifted from €44.00 to €50.00 as analysts factor in updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples, in line with a recent series of higher price targets and rating changes across major research firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Arkema presents a mixed picture, with several higher price targets sitting alongside at least one downgrade and more restrained views on upside.
Narrative Update • Apr 01

AKE: Battery Capacity Push Will Face Execution Risk And Uncertain Earnings Trajectory

Analysts have nudged Arkema's average price target higher to around €60 to €65, citing recent target increases from several banks and mixed rating changes that reflect a more balanced view on growth, margins, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research has given Arkema a more mixed backdrop, with some banks lifting price targets while others turn more cautious on the shares, despite keeping targets within a relatively tight €60 to €65 range.
Narrative Update • Mar 18

AKE: Battery Materials Expansion And Mixed Ratings Will Shape Future Rerating

Arkema's analyst price target has edged up by €0.13 to €61.88, reflecting a blend of higher fair value P/E assumptions and mixed rating actions from analysts who have recently adjusted targets between €60 and €65. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are comfortable assigning price targets in the €62 to €65 range, which supports the current blended target of €61.88 and signals confidence that Arkema can justify a slightly higher P/E than previously assumed.
Narrative Update • Mar 04

AKE: Battery Materials Expansion And Decarbonization Efforts Will Support Future Rerating

Our analyst price target for Arkema shifts from €65.06 to €61.88 as analysts factor in recent downgrades and lower external price targets, along with updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Arkema has been mixed, with both upgrades and downgrades sitting alongside reduced price targets.
Narrative Update • Feb 17

AKE: Battery Materials And Specialty Polymers Will Support Re Rating

Arkema's analyst price target has shifted from €85.00 to €80.00, as analysts factor in slightly softer assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, even as recent research updates include both an upgrade and a separate €5 adjustment to targets. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Arkema sends a mixed but broadly constructive signal, with the latest changes in price targets and ratings pointing to a more nuanced view of the company’s risk and reward profile.
Analysis Article • Feb 13

After Leaping 26% Arkema S.A. (EPA:AKE) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar

The Arkema S.A. ( EPA:AKE ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain of 26%. Not...
Narrative Update • Feb 03

AKE: Battery Expansion Will Face Tougher Sector Backdrop And Execution Risk

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Arkema by €5, reflecting softer revenue growth assumptions, a slightly lower future P/E multiple, and sector headwinds highlighted in recent research, while keeping fair value broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more cautious tone around Arkema, with pricing assumptions and sector views putting some pressure on sentiment.
Narrative Update • Jan 20

AKE: Battery Materials Expansion Will Face Tougher Sector Backdrop And Execution Risk

Narrative update Analysts have trimmed their price target on Arkema by €3 to €44, reflecting a lower fair value estimate along with updated views on revenue growth, margins and a reduced future P/E multiple, following recent cautious research on European chemicals and ingredients groups. Analyst Commentary Street research on Arkema has turned more cautious, with bearish analysts trimming price targets and flagging risks around growth visibility and valuation.
Narrative Update • Jan 06

AKE: Battery Materials Push Will Support Re Rating Despite Sector Downgrade

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Arkema to €85 from €95. This reflects lower assumed revenue growth, a slightly softer profit margin profile, a higher discount rate and more conservative future P/E expectations following recent cuts to Street price targets and a sector downgrade.
Narrative Update • Dec 21

AKE: Battery Materials Push Will Confront Tougher Sector Backdrop Ahead

The analyst fair value estimate for Arkema has been reduced from EUR 56 to EUR 47 as analysts factor in a higher discount rate, weaker revenue growth expectations, softer profit margins, and a sector wide shift toward more favored industrial gases and specialty distributors. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a more cautious stance on Arkema, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and, in at least one case, reducing their rating.
Narrative Update • Dec 07

AKE: Sustainability And Decarbonization Investments Will Drive Future Rerating Despite Recent Downgrade

Arkema's analyst price target has been trimmed by about EUR 1 to EUR 65.06 as analysts factor in slightly softer long term growth and margin expectations, alongside a wave of recent price target cuts and a fresh Underweight rating from the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research presents a mixed picture for Arkema, with several price target cuts but divergent views on the company’s medium term execution and earnings power.
Narrative Update • Nov 23

AKE: Recent Downgrade Will Be Offset By Sustainability Actions And Emissions Reductions

Analysts have lowered the fair value estimate for Arkema from €70.63 to €66.06, citing cautious sector sentiment and a series of reduced price targets across the chemical industry. Analyst Commentary Analysts continue to reassess Arkema's prospects in response to both company-specific and broader sector developments.
Analysis Article • Nov 16

There May Be Reason For Hope In Arkema's (EPA:AKE) Disappointing Earnings

Arkema S.A.'s ( EPA:AKE ) stock was strong despite it releasing a soft earnings report last week. We think that...
Analysis Article • Nov 12

Arkema S.A. (EPA:AKE) Just Reported, And Analysts Assigned A €66.94 Price Target

Investors in Arkema S.A. ( EPA:AKE ) had a good week, as its shares rose 6.6% to close at €52.60 following the release...
Narrative Update • Nov 06

AKE: Operational Improvements And Sustainability Efforts Will Drive Future Upside

The consensus analyst price target for Arkema has been reduced notably in recent updates, with targets now ranging from EUR 55 to EUR 80. Analysts cite cautious expectations for revenue growth and refining profit margin assumptions as reasons for the adjustment.
Narrative Update • Oct 23

Analysts Revise Arkema Price Target Lower Amid Cautious Optimism and Recent Sustainability Initiatives

Arkema's analyst price target has been revised downward from €72.75 to €70.63. This change reflects recent analyst adjustments driven by lower growth and profit expectations.
Narrative Update • Oct 09

New Capacity And R&D Focus Will Accelerate Renewable Transition

Arkema's analyst price target has been revised downward from €76.06 to €72.75. This change reflects analysts' expectations for slower revenue growth and a higher discount rate, even though profit margins have seen slight improvement.
Narrative Update • Sep 25

New Capacity And R&D Focus Will Accelerate Renewable Transition

Analysts have trimmed Arkema’s price target to €76.06, reflecting heightened caution around 2025 guidance cuts, persistent margin pressure, and weaker end-market demand, despite some confidence in the company’s long-term positioning. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts cite increased risk of significant 2025 guidance cuts, particularly ahead of Q2 results.
Analysis Article • Aug 27

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Arkema S.A. (EPA:AKE)?

While Arkema S.A. ( EPA:AKE ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from a...
Analysis Article • Aug 06

Arkema S.A. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Arkema S.A. ( EPA:AKE ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 6.5% to €58.65...
Analysis Article • Jul 27

These 4 Measures Indicate That Arkema (EPA:AKE) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article • Jul 05

Potential Upside For Arkema S.A. (EPA:AKE) Not Without Risk

There wouldn't be many who think Arkema S.A.'s ( EPA:AKE ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.1x is worth a...
Analysis Article • May 23

Arkema (EPA:AKE) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €3.60

Arkema S.A. ( EPA:AKE ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 28th of May to €3.60...
Analysis Article • May 10

Arkema S.A. Just Missed EPS By 78%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Last week saw the newest quarterly earnings release from Arkema S.A. ( EPA:AKE ), an important milestone in the...
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New Narrative • Dec 05

Specialty Materials And Renewable Energy Initiatives Ignite Earnings Growth And Margin Expansion

Strategic projects and acquisitions aim to enhance Arkema's earnings growth and stability, leveraging mega trends in energy and healthcare.

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

ENXTPA:AKE - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (EUR Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20289,68333443498612
12/31/20279,37732636892615
12/31/20269,1882133519089
3/31/20268,869173851,007N/A
12/31/20259,06839361997N/A
9/30/20259,236127285980N/A
6/30/20259,4432102851,016N/A
3/31/20259,5843083081,058N/A
12/31/20249,5443383601,121N/A
9/30/20249,4933464721,176N/A
6/30/20249,4253425561,235N/A
3/31/20249,3313495701,214N/A
12/31/20239,5144026381,272N/A
9/30/20239,7993935831,267N/A
6/30/202310,4455036881,382N/A
3/31/202311,1877528051,489N/A
12/31/202211,5509497891,496N/A
9/30/202211,5431,0506561,347N/A
6/30/202210,9691,0732981,013N/A
3/31/202210,1801,498166914N/A
12/31/20219,5191,293152915N/A
9/30/20219,0041,212193905N/A
6/30/20218,5151,0574571,132N/A
3/31/20218,0223505231,163N/A
12/31/20207,8843045101,115N/A
9/30/20207,9523126801,288N/A
6/30/20208,2593656151,232N/A
3/31/20208,6114225431,161N/A
12/31/20198,738491N/A1,300N/A
9/30/20198,892561N/A1,247N/A
6/30/20198,843590N/A1,263N/A
3/31/20198,859633N/A1,201N/A
12/31/20188,816674N/A1,029N/A
9/30/20188,566685N/A961N/A
6/30/20188,418653N/A943N/A
3/31/20188,346594N/A1,005N/A
12/31/20178,326543N/A1,008N/A
9/30/20178,221492N/A904N/A
6/30/20178,040446N/A877N/A
3/31/20177,794433N/A833N/A
12/31/20167,535394N/A821N/A
9/30/20167,443390N/A955N/A
6/30/20167,551355N/A863N/A
3/31/20167,705341N/A885N/A
12/31/20157,683285N/A858N/A
9/30/20157,354263N/A640N/A
6/30/20156,886226N/A587N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: AKE's forecast earnings growth (41.9% per year) is above the savings rate (2.5%).

Earnings vs Market: AKE's earnings (41.9% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the French market (12.2% per year).

High Growth Earnings: AKE's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: AKE's revenue (3% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the French market (5.6% per year).

High Growth Revenue: AKE's revenue (3% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: AKE's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (7.5%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/07 04:52
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/07 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Arkema S.A. is covered by 33 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.

AnalystInstitution
Gaurav JainBarclays
Katie RichardsBarclays
James StewartBarclays