Croda International (CRDA) Stock Overview
Engages in the consumer care, life science, and industrial specialty businesses in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Asia, and Latin America. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£31.63 |
| 52 Week High | UK£35.20 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£24.88 |
| Beta | 0.93 |
| 1 Month Change | -7.86% |
| 3 Month Change | 1.64% |
| 1 Year Change | 16.67% |
| 3 Year Change | -35.91% |
| 5 Year Change | -64.22% |
| Change since IPO | 1,874.32% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Aug 12
CRDA: Gradual Broker Revisions And Execution Risks Will Shape Future P/E Repricing
Croda International's implied fair value has increased from £28.65 to £31.90. Analysts attribute this change to revised assumptions around revenue growth, profitability and future P/E expectations, which support a higher long-term price target and align with recent upward revisions from several covering firms.
Narrative Update • Jul 29
CRDA: Recent Repricing Signals Future Re Rating Potential At 3,400 Level
The updated analyst price target for Croda International is now £3,400, up £50 from the prior £3,350, as analysts reflect revised fair value assumptions alongside slightly lower revenue growth and profit margin forecasts and a modestly adjusted future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Croda International point to a more constructive tone from bullish analysts, who are refining their valuation work rather than making sweeping changes to their investment cases.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Aug 12
CRDA: Gradual Broker Revisions And Execution Risks Will Shape Future P/E Repricing
Croda International's implied fair value has increased from £28.65 to £31.90. Analysts attribute this change to revised assumptions around revenue growth, profitability and future P/E expectations, which support a higher long-term price target and align with recent upward revisions from several covering firms.Narrative Update • Jul 29
CRDA: Recent Repricing Signals Future Re Rating Potential At 3,400 Level
The updated analyst price target for Croda International is now £3,400, up £50 from the prior £3,350, as analysts reflect revised fair value assumptions alongside slightly lower revenue growth and profit margin forecasts and a modestly adjusted future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Croda International point to a more constructive tone from bullish analysts, who are refining their valuation work rather than making sweeping changes to their investment cases.Narrative Update • Jun 16
CRDA: Mixed Broker Revisions And Execution Risks Will Shape Future P/E Path
Croda International's analyst price targets have shifted higher to £32.00 from £30.00, as analysts cite updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and a slightly lower discount rate, along with a modestly adjusted future P/E expectation. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Croda International highlights a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting ratings and price targets as they reassess the company’s growth prospects, profit outlook and valuation framework.
Narrative Update • Jun 02
CRDA: Margin Execution And Multiple Support Will Drive Reappraisal Over Time
Analysts have lifted their price target on Croda International by around £1, reflecting slightly higher fair value estimates, modestly adjusted revenue growth and margin assumptions, and a small change in expected future P/E multiples following a series of recent upgrades offset by at least one target cut. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts have upgraded Croda International, indicating greater confidence that the current share price may not fully reflect their revised fair value estimates.Narrative Update • May 17
CRDA: Mixed Broker Upgrades And Execution Risks Will Shape Future P/E Expectations
Analysts have adjusted their price targets on Croda International to around £32.80. This reflects updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples following a series of recent rating upgrades and target tweaks across the Street.Narrative Update • May 01
CRDA: Cluster Of Recent Upgrades Will Support Re Rating Potential
The updated analysis trims Croda International's fair value estimate slightly to £47.67 from £47.96, as analysts factor in recent target changes and upgrades that reflect adjusted assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Croda International has leaned constructive, with several bullish analysts adjusting ratings and targets in quick succession.Narrative Update • Apr 17
CRDA: Mixed Broker Upgrades And Execution Risks Will Shape Fair Value Outlook
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Croda International from £23.00 to £28.65, citing recent upgrades, higher price targets, and updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Croda International shows a mix of supportive and cautious views, with several firms revisiting their ratings and price targets in quick succession.Narrative Update • Apr 02
CRDA: Recent Upgrades And Higher 3,280 Price Level Will Support Re Rating
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Croda International slightly lower to about £47.96 from £48.16, reflecting modest adjustments to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, alongside mixed but generally constructive recent research, including both target cuts and upgrades. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Croda International has leaned constructive, with several bullish analysts updating their views through rating changes and revised price targets.Narrative Update • Mar 19
CRDA: Higher Price Move To 3,280 And Modest P/E Reset Signal Upside
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Croda International has been raised to £3,280, an increase of £250. Analysts reference recent target moves from major banks, along with small adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin, discount rate and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Mar 05
CRDA: Higher Price References And Modest P/E Reset Will Support Upside Potential
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Croda International has been raised. Our fair value estimate has moved slightly higher to reflect recent increases in Street targets to around £32 per share, supported by analysts pointing to updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations.Narrative Update • Feb 19
CRDA: Higher Fair Value Assumptions Will Drive Reappraisal Of Margin Resilience
Analysts have raised their price target on Croda International by £4.00. This reflects updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E following recent research updates.Narrative Update • Feb 05
CRDA: Refined Assumptions And Lower P/E Will Support Higher Share Price
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Croda International by a small amount, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. Valuation Changes Fair Value: trimmed slightly from £48.67 to £48.04 per share.Narrative Update • Jan 21
CRDA: Activist Pressure Will Drive Reappraisal Of Margin Resilience And Future Re Rating
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Croda International to £34.02 from £34.46, reflecting slightly more cautious assumptions on revenue growth and profit margin, along with a modestly higher discount rate and a higher future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate: trimmed slightly to £34.02 from £34.46.Analysis Article • Jan 21
Is There An Opportunity With Croda International Plc's (LON:CRDA) 26% Undervaluation?
Key Insights Croda International's estimated fair value is UK£35.97 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...Narrative Update • Jan 06
CRDA: Refreshed Q4 Guidance And Earnings Outlook Will Support Higher Share Price
Croda International's updated analyst price target has moved slightly higher, with recent revisions in the range of £30.50 to £33.00 per share, supported by analysts' refreshed assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a cluster of modestly higher fair value views for Croda International, with price targets in a relatively tight range of £30.50 to £33.00 per share.Analysis Article • Jan 06
Croda International Plc's (LON:CRDA) Popularity With Investors Is Clear
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 27.2x Croda International Plc ( LON:CRDA ) may be sending very bearish...Narrative Update • Dec 17
CRDA: Activist Pressure Will Drive Future Reappraisal Of Margin Resilience
The analyst price target for Croda International has edged higher to approximately £31.00. This reflects modest improvements in forecast growth and valuation multiples as analysts point to stabilizing end markets and potential upside from strategic and activist driven initiatives, despite mixed target revisions across the Street.Analysis Article • Dec 05
Should You Investigate Croda International Plc (LON:CRDA) At UK£26.70?
Croda International Plc ( LON:CRDA ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a...Narrative Update • Dec 03
CRDA: Activist Pressure Will Drive A Reappraisal Of Margin Resilience
Analysts have nudged up their price target on Croda International by about £1, placing it in the low £30s per share. They point to a stabilizing outlook, reflected in modestly higher Street targets and expectations that prior commoditization concerns may have been overstated.Analysis Article • Nov 20
Is Croda International (LON:CRDA) Using Too Much Debt?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Narrative Update • Nov 18
CRDA: Activist Pressure And Commoditization Concerns Will Shape The Next Share Move
Croda International's analyst price target has seen a modest upward revision to 3,150 GBp from 3,000 GBp. This reflects analysts' view that recent sector updates and firm-specific catalysts support a slightly higher fair value for the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Croda International have highlighted a mix of optimism and caution.Narrative Update • Nov 03
CRDA: Activist Pressure And Sector Outlook Will Drive Share Performance This Year
Croda International's analyst price target has been modestly raised, with the new consensus target increasing to approximately £31.00 from £30.00. Analysts cite slight improvements in revenue growth expectations and a lower discount rate as reasons for the update.Narrative Update • Oct 20
Sustainable Bio-Based Chemicals Will Expand In Asia And Latin America
Croda International's analyst consensus price target has seen a modest uptick, rising by £0.50 to £31.00. Analysts cite improved profit margins as offsetting softer revenue growth expectations.Analysis Article • Oct 06
Croda International (LON:CRDA) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? In a perfect world, we'd...Narrative Update • Oct 03
Sustainable Bio-Based Chemicals Will Expand In Asia And Latin America
Analysts have revised Croda International's price target downward from £36.00 to £31.00, citing shifts in fair value and an improving revenue growth outlook. Ongoing activist pressures are seen as a potential positive for shares despite persistent margin concerns.Narrative Update • Sep 14
Sustainable Bio-Based Chemicals Will Expand In Asia And Latin America
Croda International’s consensus price target saw a modest reduction to £35.23 as both future P/E and revenue growth expectations remained stable. What's in the News Croda International is prioritizing organic investment with a focus on higher returns, risk management, and faster cash payback, while reducing CapEx as a percentage of sales from 2026 onwards.
New Narrative • Mar 02
Acquisition Of Solus Biotech And Asian Expansion Will Strengthen Future Outlook
Strengthening local relationships and strategic acquisitions, particularly in Asia, should drive revenue through higher prices and increased manufacturing capacity.Shareholder Returns
| CRDA | GB Chemicals | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.04% |
| 1Y | 16.7% | 8.0% | 15.9% |
Return vs Industry: CRDA exceeded the UK Chemicals industry which returned 8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CRDA matched the UK Market which returned 15.9% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CRDA volatility | |
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| CRDA Average Weekly Movement | 4.5% |
| Chemicals Industry Average Movement | 6.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 4.9% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 10.8% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 2.6% |
Stable Share Price: CRDA has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: CRDA's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 5,954 | Steve Foots | www.croda.com |
Croda International Plc engages in the consumer care, life science, and industrial specialty businesses in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Asia, and Latin America. The company offers consumer care products across beauty care, beauty actives, and home care products, as well as fragrances and flavours. It also provides biologics drug delivery, crop protection, and seed coating systems and enhancement technologies to improve germination.
Croda International Plc Fundamentals Summary
| CRDA fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£4.43b |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£79.50m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£1.72b |
55.7x
P/E Ratio2.6x
P/S RatioIs CRDA overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CRDA income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | UK£1.72b |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£970.80m |
| Gross Profit | UK£753.30m |
| Other Expenses | UK£673.80m |
| Earnings | UK£79.50m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Feb 23, 2027
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.57 |
| Gross Margin | 43.69% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.61% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 32.2% |
How did CRDA perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
3.5%
Current Dividend Yield194%
Payout RatioDoes CRDA pay a reliable dividends?
See CRDA dividend history and benchmarks| Croda International dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Aug 27 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Oct 06 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 24 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 16 days |
Does CRDA pay a reliable dividends?
See CRDA dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/20 01:08 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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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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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Croda International Plc is covered by 34 analysts. 12 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 |
| Katie Richards | Barclays |
| Amy Lian | Barclays |