IMCD Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
IMCD has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 8.1%, while the Trade Distributors industry saw earnings growing at 0.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 9.4% per year. IMCD's return on equity is 10.7%, and it has net margins of 4.5%.
Key information
8.07%
Earnings growth rate
7.29%
EPS growth rate
| Trade Distributors Industry Growth | 18.43% |
| Revenue growth rate | 9.44% |
| Return on equity | 10.65% |
| Net Margin | 4.53% |
| Next Earnings Update | 29 Jul 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 28
IMCD: Fading Middle East Tailwind Will Pressure Future Earnings And Returns
Analysts now see IMCD's fair value at about €76.79, up from €75.00. The shift reflects updated views on earnings potential and valuation following mixed research, including a downgrade to Underweight with a €75 target and a separate price target increase to €105.
Narrative Update • May 14
IMCD: Margin Execution And Earnings Quality Should Support Future Re Rating
Narrative update on IMCD The updated analyst price target for IMCD moves to €148.67 from €144.05. This change reflects analysts' revised views on growth, profitability and P/E assumptions after recent target changes from major banks across the sector.Narrative Update • Apr 29
IMCD: Margin Execution And Revenue Mix Should Support Future Re Rating
Analyst price targets for IMCD have edged lower, with recent cuts of €5 to €7 from several banks and a reset range between about €103 and €122. Analysts are factoring in a slightly higher discount rate, a lower assumed future P/E multiple and updated expectations for revenue growth and margins.Narrative Update • Apr 15
IMCD: Dividend Cut And Lowered Expectations Will Pressure Future Returns
IMCD's updated analyst price target has edged lower by a few euros, with recent revisions between about €103 and €122. These reflect analysts' mixed adjustments to growth, margin and P/E assumptions.
Narrative Update • Mar 31
IMCD: Lower Dividend And Reset Expectations Will Set Up Future Upside
The Analyst Price Target for IMCD has shifted lower to €107.68 from €126.46, reflecting analysts' updated views on slightly softer revenue growth, thinner profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple, supported by a series of recent price target cuts and one upward revision across major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mix of optimism and caution around IMCD, with several banks trimming price targets and one raising them, which helps explain why the average target has reset closer to current expectations.Narrative Update • Mar 17
IMCD: Sector Caution And Dividend Reset Will Shape Future Expectations
Analysts have trimmed the IMCD price target, with recent revisions clustering around €100 to €122. This reflects updated views on sector conditions and modest adjustments to revenue growth, discount rate and profit margin assumptions.Narrative Update • Mar 03
IMCD: Sector Caution And New Partnership Will Shape Future Expectations
The analyst fair value estimate for IMCD has been adjusted from €82.00 to €75.00. Analysts cite recent price target changes across major banks, along with more cautious assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, and margins, as the key drivers of the updated view.Narrative Update • Feb 17
IMCD: Distribution Expansion And CFO Transition Will Support Future Re Rating
Analysts have trimmed their price targets for IMCD by about €14, citing slightly higher discount rate assumptions, revised profit margin expectations, and recent cautious sector views. These developments are reflected in lower price targets and a downgrade to Equal Weight.Narrative Update • Feb 03
IMCD: Cautious Sector Outlook And New Partnership Will Shape Expectations
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for IMCD from €107.00 to €82.00. This reflects a lower future P/E assumption and a slightly reduced profit margin outlook, in line with recent Street research that has turned more cautious on chemical distribution and related services.Narrative Update • Jan 20
IMCD: Distribution Deal And CFO Transition Will Support Sector Re Rating
Analysts have lowered their price target on IMCD to about €170.50 from roughly €176.73, citing a reset in sector expectations following cautious views on chemical distribution and a shift in preferred names within European business services. Analyst Commentary Recent research has shifted IMCD to a more neutral stance within European business services, with the rating moved to Equal Weight and the price target set at €100 from €139.Analysis Article • Jan 20
Is There An Opportunity With IMCD N.V.'s (AMS:IMCD) 50% Undervaluation?
Key Insights IMCD's estimated fair value is €148 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price of...Narrative Update • Jan 06
IMCD: Share Pullback Will Set Up Upside Following New Outperform Coverage
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for IMCD from €127.18 to €126.46, reflecting slightly softer assumptions for revenue growth and profit margin, even as some recent research, including new Outperform coverage, points to potential upside after the recent share pullback. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the recent share pullback as creating a more appealing entry point relative to their updated fair value and the new $72.50 price target.Narrative Update • Dec 17
IMCD Will Likely Gain From New Distribution Deal And Leadership Transition
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for IMCD to approximately €177 from about €182, reflecting slightly higher discount rate assumptions, more moderate revenue growth expectations, and a marginally lower future P/E, partially offset by a firmer margin outlook and recent supportive rating actions despite reduced price targets. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts continue to frame IMCD as a quality compounder within the specialty chemicals distribution space, highlighting the recent share pullback as an opportunity rather than a sign of structural deterioration.Narrative Update • Dec 03
IMCD: Share Pullback Will Offer Opportunity As New Outperform Ratings Emerge
The analyst price target for IMCD has been trimmed modestly from EUR 131.25 to about EUR 127.18, as analysts factor in slightly slower growth and margin assumptions, even as they highlight recent upgrades and new Outperform initiations as support for a still constructive outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a broadly constructive stance on IMCD, with most commentary emphasizing resilient fundamentals and an attractive entry point following the share price pullback, even as some valuation and macro risks are flagged.Analysis Article • Nov 27
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over IMCD N.V.'s (AMS:IMCD) P/E Ratio
It's not a stretch to say that IMCD N.V.'s ( AMS:IMCD ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 17.6x right now seems...Narrative Update • Nov 19
IMCD: Share Pullback Will Offer Opportunity As Revenue Momentum Builds
IMCD's analyst price target has been revised down from €138.04 to €131.25. Analysts cite moderate adjustments in fair value and market outlook, despite recent supportive coverage and an improved revenue growth forecast.Analysis Article • Nov 12
Does IMCD (AMS:IMCD) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Narrative Update • Nov 04
IMCD: Share Price Pullback Will Offer Attractive Entry As Ratings Improve
The analyst fair value estimate for IMCD has been reduced from EUR 142.43 to EUR 138.04. Analysts cite more cautious assumptions on long-term revenue growth and profit margin forecasts following recent price target adjustments in Street research.Analysis Article • Oct 28
At €93.80, Is IMCD N.V. (AMS:IMCD) Worth Looking At Closely?
IMCD N.V. ( AMS:IMCD ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during recent...Narrative Update • Oct 21
Analyst Commentary Highlights Mixed Views on IMCD Amid Minor Valuation Adjustments
Analysts have slightly lowered their fair value estimate for IMCD by less than 1 percent to approximately €142.43. This reflects minor adjustments in growth expectations and recent Street research supporting a cautiously positive outlook, despite recent target downgrades.Analysis Article • Oct 12
Returns On Capital At IMCD (AMS:IMCD) Have Hit The Brakes
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Amongst...Narrative Update • Oct 03
Digitalization And M&A Will Expand Pharma And Consumer Markets
IMCD's analyst price target has decreased moderately, from €145.43 to €143.00, as analysts factor in slightly lower expected growth and a reduced profit margin outlook in recent industry assessments. Analyst Commentary Analyst opinions on IMCD remain divided as recent price target changes and rating updates reflect a mix of optimism regarding potential growth and caution due to evolving sector dynamics.Narrative Update • Sep 04
Digitalization And M&A Will Expand Pharma And Consumer Markets
Analysts cite attractive valuation, improved capital allocation, and stabilizing end markets as supportive, but near-term earnings uncertainty and ongoing macroeconomic headwinds have kept IMCD’s consensus price target unchanged at €145.43. Analyst Commentary Valuation now seen as attractive, with shares offering growth at a reasonable price.Analysis Article • Sep 01
An Intrinsic Calculation For IMCD N.V. (AMS:IMCD) Suggests It's 44% Undervalued
Key Insights The projected fair value for IMCD is €170 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity IMCD is estimated to...Analysis Article • Aug 04
We Think IMCD (AMS:IMCD) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Jul 21
There's Reason For Concern Over IMCD N.V.'s (AMS:IMCD) Price
IMCD N.V.'s ( AMS:IMCD ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 23.9x might make it look like a sell right now compared...Analysis Article • Jul 04
Return Trends At IMCD (AMS:IMCD) Aren't Appealing
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...
New Narrative • Nov 25
The Company'S Digital Upgrades And M&A Strategy Ignite Growth Potential Amid Challenges
Continued organic growth through commercial excellence and digital upgrades could boost future revenue and earnings.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How IMCD makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | 4,805 | 218 | 568 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 4,822 | 242 | 566 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 4,839 | 267 | 563 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 4,793 | 272 | 551 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 4,747 | 278 | 539 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 4,653 | 280 | 527 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 4,559 | 281 | 514 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 4,511 | 287 | 503 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 4,463 | 292 | 491 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 4,527 | 290 | 490 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 4,590 | 289 | 489 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 4,606 | 301 | 486 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 4,622 | 313 | 483 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 4,357 | 296 | 460 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 4,091 | 279 | 436 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 3,772 | 243 | 412 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 3,453 | 207 | 387 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 3,257 | 184 | 370 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 3,060 | 162 | 353 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 2,924 | 141 | 342 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 2,787 | 120 | 332 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 2,752 | 114 | 324 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 2,717 | 108 | 316 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 2,711 | 108 | 308 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 2,705 | 108 | 300 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 2,670 | 109 | 295 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 2,636 | 111 | 290 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 2,512 | 105 | 277 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 2,389 | 100 | 264 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 2,260 | 94 | 250 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 2,131 | 88 | 235 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 2,022 | 83 | 222 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,912 | 77 | 209 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 1,840 | 77 | 200 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 1,768 | 76 | 191 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 1,743 | 75 | 187 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,718 | 73 | 183 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 1,706 | 71 | 179 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 1,693 | 69 | 175 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 1,615 | 65 | 169 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 1,537 | 62 | 163 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 1,465 | 57 | 155 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 1,392 | 53 | 148 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: IMCD has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: IMCD's current net profit margins (4.5%) are lower than last year (5.9%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: IMCD's earnings have grown by 8.1% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: IMCD's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: IMCD had negative earnings growth (-21.8%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Trade Distributors industry average (2.8%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: IMCD's Return on Equity (10.7%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/07 07:23 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| 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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| 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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Analyst Sources
IMCD N.V. is covered by 22 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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| Gaurav Jain | Barclays |
| James Stewart | Barclays |
| Anil Shenoy | Barclays |