Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. reported $3,911 million in net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, up 1.5%. Its AkzoNobel merger remains subject to regulatory approvals, and it plans to divest its North American Building Products business.
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Axalta reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of $1.3 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $282 million and $92 million free cash flow; it reduced 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $1.1 billion to $1,110 million and expects its combination with Axel Nobel to close in early 2027.
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. reported third-quarter results for the period ended September 30, 2026: net sales of $1.3 billion, up 2%; net income of $95 million; and Adjusted EBITDA of $282 million. Free cash flow was $92 million.
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Q3 FY26 earnings call · Oct 29, 2026TL;DR. Axalta reported 2% Q3 sales growth, record Mobility sales and adjusted EBITDA, stronger cash generation, record-low leverage, approximately 2,600 net new body-shop wins, and progress toward its proposed AkzoNobel combination. Results missed expectations on weaker European refinish volumes and higher freight costs; Q4 sales guidance was reduced to approximately flat from 3% growth, full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance was set at $1.1 billion to $1,110 million, and accelerated MSO investments create near-term margin pressure.
- + Q3 net sales increased 2% year over year to $1.3 billion. new
- + Mobility achieved record quarterly sales of $493 million and adjusted EBITDA of $94 million, with commercial vehicle sales up 24% and margin expanding 100 basis points to 19.0%. new
- + Cash generation strengthened while net leverage reached a record-low 2.1x and gross debt fell below $3 billion. new
- + The company won approximately 2,600 net new body shops through September. new
- + Pricing actions continued to offset inflation and produce positive price mix. new
- + The proposed AkzoNobel combination advanced, with regulatory clearance in two-thirds of required jurisdictions, divestitures underway and an expected early-2027 close. new
- − Q3 results were below expectations, primarily because European refinish volumes were softer than anticipated. new
- − Adjusted EBITDA declined 4% to $282 million and adjusted diluted EPS declined 6% to $0.63 year over year. new
- − Performance Coatings adjusted EBITDA fell to $188 million from $211 million, and margin declined to 23.0% from 25.5%. new
- − Freight costs increased more than 15% year over year as diesel prices rose significantly. new
- − Sluggish end markets, geopolitical uncertainty, and rapidly increasing raw-material and freight costs created operating pressure. new
- − Q4 sales guidance was reduced to approximately flat from 3% growth, full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance was set at $1.1 billion to $1,110 million, and accelerated MSO investments create near-term margin pressure. new
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Key metrics
the company's own KPIs, from written earnings releases and filings| Metric | Latest | Period | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact of the Recent Acquisitions | 0.9% | Three months ended June 30, 2026 filing | — |
| Segment Adjusted EBITDA - Mobility Coatings non-GAAP | 87M | Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 filing | — |
| Segment Adjusted EBITDA - Performance Coatings non-GAAP | 218M | Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 filing | — |
| Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA non-GAAP | 305M | Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 filing | — |
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Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. reported $3,911 million in net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, up 1.5%. Its AkzoNobel merger remains subject to regulatory approvals, and it plans to divest its North American Building Products business.
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| 5D | 20D | 120D | MTD | YTD | |
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| AXTA | +0.3% | +9.3% | +21.8% | +7.3% | +13.2% |
| SPY | +2.6% | -1.2% | +0.5% | -0.2% | +10.6% |
| vs SPY | -2.3% | +10.5% | +21.3% | +7.5% | +2.5% |
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