AkzoNobel sets Axanzo vote. AkzoNobel stock sits 25.14 percent above yearly low

Published on 10/20/2026 at 11:11 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

AkzoNobel sets an Axanzo vote for November 30, 2026 after the October 15 name reveal. AkzoNobel stock costs EUR 57.79, above its EUR 46.18 yearly low.

Merger vote and earnings setup

AkzoNobel and Axalta announced Axanzo as their future combined-company name on October 15, 2026.
Analysts forecast EUR 2.58 billion in third-quarter revenue and adjusted EBITDA of EUR 387.00 million.
AkzoNobel stock traded at EUR 57.79 at 11:05 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026.

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AkzoNobel (ISIN NL0013267909) was trading at EUR 57.79 at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026, while the coatings group prepared for a November 30 merger vote. StockTitan reported that shareholders will consider proposals tied to the planned combination with Axalta, including the proposed Axanzo name.

Merger plans gain a new identity

On October 15, 2026, AkzoNobel and Axalta announced Axanzo as the future name of their combined company. The planned transaction is expected to close in early 2027 after regulatory approvals, while both businesses continue operating independently until completion, according to AkzoNobel.

The chronology shows a steady shift from valuation to execution: Bernstein raised its target from EUR 60.00 to EUR 62.00 on September 30, 2026, Axanzo was announced on October 15, 2026, and the extraordinary general meeting was set for November 30, 2026. The first event was covered by FinanzNachrichten, while the later milestones were disclosed in the company filing.

What does the Axanzo vote decide?

The November 30, 2026 meeting will address the proposed name Axanzo N.V. and three non-executive board appointments. The combined company is expected to bring about 100 brands across more than 160 countries, with AkzoNobel chief executive Gregoire Poux-Guillaume designated to lead the organization after closing.

The immediate operating test is the third-quarter report scheduled for October 21, 2026. A consensus cited by MarketScreener points to revenue of EUR 2.58 billion and adjusted EBITDA of EUR 387.00 million, compared with EUR 2.55 billion and EUR 385.00 million in the third quarter of 2025. The same consensus puts full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA at EUR 1.46 billion, below AkzoNobel's minimum target of EUR 1.47 billion.

Bernstein held a Market-Perform rating and a EUR 62.00 target in its October 19, 2026 outlook, according to Boerse.de. For investors, the next report will test whether cost savings and the Axalta combination can offset softer volume conditions.

Stock stays above its yearly low

AkzoNobel stock was trading at EUR 57.79 at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026 at 11:05 a.m. CEST. That price is EUR 11.61, or 25.14 percent, above the EUR 46.18 52-week low and below the EUR 67.64 52-week high, while market capitalization stood at EUR 9.9 billion.

The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of AkzoNobel stock.