Why Specialty Chemical Company Axalta Coating Shares Are Seeing Blue Skies Today
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) shares surged after reporting better-than-expected Q1 results and raising its FY24 guidance. Revenue increased by 0.8% Y/Y to $1.3 billion, with notable growth in Refinish and Light Vehicle segments. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $259 million, and adjusted EPS improved by 37% Y/Y to $0.48, surpassing consensus estimates. The company also announced a $700 million share repurchase program and provided an optimistic outlook for Q2 and FY24, expecting record earnings for the second consecutive year.
May 01, 2024 | 4:58 pm
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Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. reported strong Q1 results, surpassing revenue and EPS estimates, and raised its FY24 guidance. The company also announced a $700 million share repurchase program.
The positive earnings report, coupled with an optimistic outlook and a significant share repurchase program, are likely to bolster investor confidence and drive short-term stock price appreciation.
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Investors can gain exposure to Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. through ProShares Smart Materials ETF (TINT), which may see indirect benefits from Axalta's strong performance.
While TINT is not directly impacted by Axalta's financial performance, as an ETF that includes AXTA, positive movements in AXTA's stock price could contribute to TINT's overall performance.
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