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Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) is a global coatings company that regularly issues news and updates on its operations, technology and strategic developments. As a supplier of coatings for light vehicles, commercial vehicles, refinish applications, electric motors, building facades and other industrial uses, Axalta’s announcements often highlight how its products support corrosion protection, durability and productivity for customers in more than 140 countries.
News related to AXTA frequently covers Axalta’s role in the automotive and mobility sectors. The company publishes its Global Automotive Color Popularity Report, which it describes as the industry’s longest running and most comprehensive account of automotive color trends, and it announces an annual Global Automotive Color of the Year, such as the 2026 color "Solar Boost." These releases provide insight into changing vehicle color preferences and Axalta’s color research and design capabilities.
Investors and industry followers can also find earnings releases and conference call announcements that summarize Axalta’s quarterly financial performance, segment results for Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, and management commentary on business conditions. Additional news items describe new product introductions, such as Alesta e-PRO coatings for electric vehicle battery and energy storage applications, as well as recognition of technical leaders within Axalta’s Global Technology function.
Another important category of AXTA news involves corporate and strategic actions. In November 2025, Axalta and Akzo Nobel N.V. announced a definitive Merger Agreement for an all-stock merger of equals, with detailed information provided in a joint press release and subsequent Form 8-K filings. Readers who follow Axalta news can track updates on this planned combination, related shareholder and regulatory milestones, and any changes to governance or listing structure for the combined company.
By reviewing the AXTA news feed, users can monitor Axalta’s financial disclosures, color and design reports, technology launches and transaction-related announcements in one place.
Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) on Jan 13, 2026 named Solar Boost its 2026 Global Automotive Color of the Year, a warm, champagne-flaked orange designed for modern vehicles.
Axalta says Solar Boost targets buyers seeking expressive, individualistic colors, citing its global research that "more than 80 percent of buyers consider" color a key buying factor. The choice highlights growing interest in saturated hues across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific and marks Axalta's 12th Color of the Year amid 160 years in color design and coatings.
Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results at 6:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The company said the release and supporting materials will be posted to its Investor Relations site.
A conference call to review results will be held at 8:00 a.m. ET on February 10, 2026, hosted by CEO Chris Villavarayan and CFO Carl Anderson. A live webcast and replay will be available; the webcast replay remains accessible through February 10, 2027. Dial-in and replay details and passcodes were provided for live and replay access.
Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) published its 2023-2024 Sustainability Report on December 18, 2025, outlining progress on safety, emissions and product sustainability.
Key highlights include a ~49% reduction in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) from 2022–2024, a 9% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions at manufacturing facilities, refreshed sustainability goals, and recognition with AA from MSCI and awards including 6 Edison Awards.
The report emphasizes product-level sustainability (durability, performance, efficiencies) and cites specific technologies such as Fast Cure Low Energy Collision Repair Paint System, Axalta NextJet, and Alesta powder coatings.
Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) released its 73rd annual Global Automotive Color Popularity Report on December 16, 2025, showing neutrals continue to dominate the 2025 palette.
Global highlights: White 29%, black 23%, gray 22%; silver 7%, blue 6%. The report notes steady movement rather than dramatic shifts and rising interest in finishes that add depth and individuality.
Regional snapshots: North America — white 31%, blue 10%, red 7%; South America — white 35%, silver 14%; Europe — gray 26%, white 25%, black 22%; Asia — black 26% and growing chromatic colors (yellow/gold 4%, green 3%, orange/purple 2%).
Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) won a 2025 R&D 100 Award in the Mechanical/Materials category for its Spies Hecker Permasolid® Speed-TEC Fast Cure Low Energy (FCLE) Collision Repair Paint System and had its Total Cabinet Coating Solution named a finalist.
The Speed-TEC FCLE system combines Speed Surfacer 5560 and Speed Clear Coat 8820, reducing energy consumption by up to 49% and cutting cycle times by 50% versus conventional systems. The Total Cabinet Coating Solution claims up to 70% less rework and includes a sprayable solvent-borne edge primer/topcoat plus a 100% non-volatile UV-curable roll coat enamel.
The awards were presented on Nov. 20, 2025, recognizing innovations that improve processing speed, reduce waste, and boost productivity for refinishing and cabinet manufacturers.
AkzoNobel and Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) agreed an all-stock merger of equals to create a global coatings company with an enterprise value of approximately $25 billion and combined 2024 revenue of about $17 billion. The transaction targets ~$600 million of run-rate pre-tax synergies (90% within three years), pro forma Adjusted EBITDA of $3.3 billion (~20% margin) and pro forma Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $1.5 billion. Ownership is pro forma AkzoNobel 55%, Axalta 45%. The combined firm will have dual headquarters in Amsterdam and Philadelphia, a new NYSE listing, and a special cash dividend from AkzoNobel of €2.5 billion (transaction condition).
Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) reported Q3 2025 results: net sales ~$1.3B, net income $110M (8.5% margin), and record Adjusted EBITDA $294M (22.8% margin).
Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.67 and diluted EPS was $0.51 (+11% YoY). Cash from operations was $137M and free cash flow was $89M. The company repurchased $100M of stock in Q3 and plans up to $250M in Q4 2025.
Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) will release its Q3 2025 financial results at 6:00 a.m. ET on October 28, 2025 and will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on October 28, 2025.
Chief Executive Officer Chris Villavarayan and Chief Financial Officer Carl Anderson will review the company's financial performance. The earnings release and supporting materials will be posted to Axalta’s Investor Relations site, and a live webcast of the call will be available online.
A replay of the webcast will remain accessible through October 28, 2026. A telephone replay of the call will be available through November 4, 2025 using the replay dial-in 1-844-512-2921 and passcode 11160096. The conference dial-in is 1-800-245-3047 with conference ID AXALTA.
Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) on October 6, 2025 unveiled two battery-focused coatings—Alesta e-PRO FG Black and Alesta e-PRO Dielectric Gray—at The Battery Show North America to address thermal protection and electrical insulation in EV battery systems.
FG Black is a powder coating engineered to resist ignition, expansion and smoke at extreme temperatures (600–1200°C) and passed direct-flame, single-cell thermal runaway and UL 2596 TaG tests. Dielectric Gray is an epoxy powder coating designed for high-voltage insulation, claims 6 kV hipot performance and UL 94 V0/IEC 60243-1 test coverage. Several OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers are conducting additional validation.
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) has appointed Dr. Delson Trindade as Axalta Fellow, the highest scientific recognition within the company's Global Technology function. With a career spanning nearly 40 years, Dr. Trindade has made significant contributions including co-inventing the automotive industry's multi-layer "3-Wet" coating processes and advancing silanated clearcoat platforms.
Dr. Trindade's achievements include developing formulations for the electrification sector and contributing to over 100 patent filings. His international career has spanned Brazil, Germany, Argentina, and the U.S., complemented by a doctorate in Physical Chemistry and an MBA in Technology & Innovation from Harvard University/University of São Paulo.
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