Axalta Hits 5-Day High Amid Merger Controversy
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 21 Nov 25
Source: Coinmarketcap
Shares of Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA.N) reached a 5-day high today as the market reacted to the recent announcement of a proposed merger with Akzo Nobel N.V. Despite this upward movement, significant opposition from key shareholders, particularly Artisan Partners, has emerged, citing concerns that the merger undervalues Axalta's strong financial performance. The Artisan team has called for alternative offers, emphasizing that Axalta's growth trajectory and profitability metrics contrast sharply with Akzo's historical stagnation. As the merger discussions unfold, investors are closely monitoring the situation, balancing the potential for a significant industry consolidation against shareholder rights and company valuations.
Analyst Views on AXTA
Wall Street analysts forecast AXTA stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AXTA is 35.92 USD with a low forecast of 29.00 USD and a high forecast of 43.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
13 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
8 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 34.060
Low
29.00
Averages
35.92
High
43.00
Current: 34.060
Low
29.00
Averages
35.92
High
43.00
About AXTA
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. is a global coatings company. The Company is a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of coatings systems and products. Its segments include Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings. Through its Performance Coatings segment, it provides sustainable liquid and powder coating solutions to both large regional and global customers and to a fragmented and local customer base. These customers comprise, among others, independent or multi-shop operator body shops as well as a wide variety of industrial manufacturers. Through its Mobility Coatings segment, it provides coatings technologies for light vehicle and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Its key products consist of the four main coatings layers: electrocoat (AquaEC), primer (HyperDur), basecoat (ChromaDyne) and clearcoat (Lumeera). Its major industrial brands include Imron Industrial, Tufcote Industrial, Corlar Industrial, Strenex Industrial, PercoTop, Voltatex, and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
