Croda International Plc

LSE:CRDA Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£4.1b

Croda International Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 3/6

Croda International is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 3.83%.

Key information

3.8%

Dividend yield

0.2%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield4.0%
Future Dividend Yield4.0%
Dividend Growth4.5%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio250%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

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.
Analysis Article Sep 18

Croda International Plc's (LON:CRDA) P/E Is On The Mark

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 25.7x Croda International Plc ( LON:CRDA ) may be sending very bearish...
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.
Analysis Article Aug 15

Here's Why Croda International (LON:CRDA) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

LSE:CRDA 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Croda International's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...
Analysis Article Jul 12

Croda International Plc's (LON:CRDA) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 35% Above Its Share Price

Key Insights Croda International's estimated fair value is UK£40.28 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Croda...
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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.

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: CRDA's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: CRDA's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Croda International Dividend Yield vs Market
How does CRDA dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (CRDA)3.8%
Market Bottom 25% (GB)2.1%
Market Top 25% (GB)5.5%
Industry Average (Chemicals)4.0%
Analyst forecast (CRDA) (up to 3 years)4.0%

Notable Dividend: CRDA's dividend (3.83%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the UK market (2.07%).

High Dividend: CRDA's dividend (3.83%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the UK market (5.52%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its high payout ratio (249.8%), CRDA's dividend payments are not well covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: With its high cash payout ratio (93.2%), CRDA's dividend payments are not well covered by cash flows.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/12 00:58
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/10 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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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

Croda International Plc is covered by 33 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
James KnightBarclays
Katie RichardsBarclays
Amy LianBarclays