Mizuho Rates Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) buy, $39 Price Target

Mizuho maintains its positive outlook on Axalta, setting a $39 price target, a 13.97% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Jul 1, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT · Updated Jul 1, 2026, 3:01 PM EDT

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Mizuho rated Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. ($AXTA) "buy" with a $39 price target on July 1, 2026.

Since the rating, $AXTA is down 4.8% after 1 week, up 4.7% after 1 month and down 2.2% to date (from the $34.20 close on Jul 1, 2026).

AXTA Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.

$33.44 +1.33% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

Mizuho reiterated its buy rating for Axalta Coating Systems, setting a price target of $39.
Mizuho's $39 price target implies 13.97% upside from Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.'s ($AXTA) current $34.22 share price.
Shares of NYSE:AXTA traded near $33.95 on Wednesday with a market cap of about $7.32 billion.
Analysts at Citigroup and RBC Capital also provided recent ratings, with price targets ranging from $29 to $44.

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Mizuho has reiterated its buy rating for Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA), maintaining a positive outlook with a price target of $39. This update came on July 1, 2026, as the stock traded around $33.95.

Analyst rating track record

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Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. Stock Up 6.3%

Shares of NYSE:AXTA traded near $33.95 on Wednesday. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. has a market cap of approximately $7.32 billion. The company's P/E ratio stands at 20.0, with a forward P/E of 12.2, and it carries a beta of 1.262. Over the past year, the stock has ranged from a low of $24.94 to a high of $35.72. The 50-day moving average is $30.47, while the 200-day moving average is $30.30. Axalta shows a current ratio of 2.10 and a quick ratio of 1.36, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 127.56.

12-month forecast

$AXTA price target

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. daily closes and this analyst's $39 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

Axalta reported revenue of approximately $5.11 billion, experiencing a slight decline in growth. The company's net margin is 7.2%, and its return on equity stands at 16.2%. Axalta's earnings per share (EPS) is 1.71. The next earnings report is expected on July 29, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.

Recent insider transactions at Axalta included Mary Slagle Zappone and Rakesh Sachdev, who each bought 5,832 shares on March 4, 2026. Meanwhile, Jan Bertsch sold 5,832 shares, and Anthony Massey, VP of Finance & CAO, sold 2,187 shares on the same day. Additionally, Timothy Earl Joseph Bowes, President of Global Industrial Coatings, sold 1,608 shares at an average price of $31.4, and Hadi Awada, President of Global Mobility Coatings, sold 1,526 shares at the same price.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On July 1, 2026, Mizuho maintained its buy rating for Axalta with a $39 price target. Citigroup reinstated its buy rating with a higher target of $44 on June 4, 2026. RBC Capital maintained a hold rating with a $29 target on May 5, 2026, while UBS also maintained a hold rating with a $32 target on May 1, 2026. Wells Fargo downgraded the stock to hold with a $30 target on April 10, 2026. Overall, the consensus among 14 analysts is a buy, with a mean target price of $35.71.

About Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializes in high-performance coatings. The company operates through two main segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings. Axalta serves a diverse range of industries, providing products for vehicle repair, building materials, and various commercial applications. Led by CEO Chrishan Anthon Sebastian Villavarayan, Axalta employs around 12,300 people globally.

Bottom Line

Mizuho's reaffirmation of its buy rating for Axalta Coating Systems highlights a continued positive sentiment in the stock, with a price target of $39. Investors should note that these analyst ratings are forward-looking and reflect the firm's expectations. As always, it's crucial to consider the broader market context and individual investment goals.