Axalta Q3 net income rises to $110 million and diluted EPS to $0.51 on 2% lower sales
Axalta reported third-quarter 2025 results with net sales down 2% to $1.3 billion, while net income rose to $110 million and diluted EPS increased 11% to $0.51. The company also plans to deploy up to $250 million on share repurchases in the fourth quarter and amended its credit agreement to allow borrowings to fund those buybacks.
Key points
- Q3 net sales fell 2% year over year to $1.3 billion, mainly on lower Performance Coatings sales in North America.
- Q3 net income was $110 million, up $8 million year over year; diluted EPS was $0.51 versus $0.46.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $294 million, a quarterly record, with margin of 22.8%.
- Axalta plans up to $250 million of share repurchases in Q4 2025; Amendment No. 17, dated October 28, 2025, permits credit agreement borrowings to fund buybacks.
The filing
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