Croda International Plc

LSE:CRDA Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£4.4b

Croda International Future Growth

Future criteria checks 4/6

Croda International is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 22.8% and 4.9% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 23.6% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 11.6% in 3 years.

Key information

22.8%

Earnings growth rate

23.62%

EPS growth rate

Chemicals earnings growth34.4%
Revenue growth rate4.9%
Future return on equity11.64%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated02 Sep 2026

Recent future growth updates

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.
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.
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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.

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

LSE:CRDA - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (GBP Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20281,94624325134611
12/31/20271,85821621431612
12/31/20261,77418417027212
6/30/20261,72480182280N/A
3/31/20261,71271175283N/A
12/31/20251,69962167287N/A
9/30/20251,684101119254N/A
6/30/20251,66814072221N/A
3/31/20251,648149105270N/A
12/31/20241,628159138319N/A
9/30/20241,629161163354N/A
6/30/20241,630163189388N/A
3/31/20241,662167169363N/A
12/31/20231,695171149338N/A
9/30/20231,769182172355N/A
6/30/20231,843194196373N/A
3/31/20231,966422176340N/A
12/31/20222,089649156308N/A
9/30/20222,086680151297N/A
6/30/20222,083711145286N/A
3/31/20221,986516167317N/A
12/31/20211,890321189348N/A
9/30/20211,771284166322N/A
6/30/20211,651247144296N/A
3/31/20211,521224155291N/A
12/31/20201,390202166287N/A
9/30/20201,363204N/AN/AN/A
6/30/20201,336207181299N/A
3/31/20201,357216N/A301N/A
12/31/20191,378224N/A304N/A
9/30/20191,388230N/AN/AN/A
6/30/20191,399235N/A278N/A
3/31/20191,393237N/A270N/A
12/31/20181,387239N/A262N/A
9/30/20181,378241N/A265N/A
6/30/20181,369244N/A269N/A
3/31/20181,371241N/A266N/A
12/31/20171,373237N/A263N/A
9/30/20171,358226N/A267N/A
6/30/20171,342214N/A272N/A
3/31/20171,293206N/A268N/A
12/31/20161,244197N/A264N/A
9/30/20161,185192N/A247N/A
6/30/20161,126187N/A230N/A
3/31/20161,104184N/A219N/A
12/31/20151,082181N/A208N/A
9/30/20151,078178N/A201N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: CRDA's forecast earnings growth (22.8% per year) is above the savings rate (3.6%).

Earnings vs Market: CRDA's earnings (22.8% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the UK market (11.2% per year).

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

Revenue vs Market: CRDA's revenue (4.9% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the UK market (3.7% per year).

High Growth Revenue: CRDA's revenue (4.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: CRDA's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (11.6%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/09/13 01:51
End of Day Share Price 2026/09/11 00:00
Earnings2026/06/30
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
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  • 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 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.

AnalystInstitution
James KnightBarclays
Katie RichardsBarclays
Amy LianBarclays