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AMSTERDAM and PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akzo Nobel N.V. (AKZA; AKZOY) (“AkzoNobel”) and Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) (“Axalta”) today received conditional approval from the European Commission for their proposed all-stock merger of equals, which will create a premier global coatings company. The transaction is expected to close in early 2027 subject to pending regulatory approvals.

AXTA, NE and PRU have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on November 4, 2026.

Axalta Coating Systems NYSE: AXTA reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of $1.31 billion, up 2% from a year earlier, as strong Commercial Vehicle performance and favorable foreign exchange helped offset softer Refinish volumes in Europe. Adjusted EBITDA totaled $282 million, down 4% year over year, while adjusted EBITDA margin was 21.5%, extending the company's streak of margins above 20% to 11 consecutive quarters.

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The headline numbers for Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.63 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.71 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.67 per share a year ago.

Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

EXCLUSIVE: Akzo Nobel is seeking to secure regulatory clearance for its proposed merger with U.S. peer Axalta Coating Systems, the company's chief executive said.

Report explores the consumer, cultural and design influences expected to impact vehicle color over the next three to five years PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axalta (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global coatings company, today released its 2026-2027 Global Automotive Color Trends Report, offering vehicle manufacturers and designers a forward-looking view of the consumer, cultural and design influences expected to shape automotive color over the next three to five years. Developed by Axalta's global color experts, the report explores how changing consumer expectations around wellness, authenticity, technology, sustainability and personal expression are influencing the future of vehicle color.