AXTA

A comparison of two chemical-specialty sector stocks reveals that Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) presents a better value opportunity than Hawkins (HWKN). AXTA has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) with a Value grade of B, supported by a lower forward P/E ratio of 12.61 and PEG ratio of 1.53. In contrast, HWKN carries a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell) with a Value grade of D, featuring a higher forward P/E of 32.18 and PEG ratio of 2.68, making it less attractive to value investors.

Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) has demonstrated a strong earnings-beat streak, surpassing estimates by an average of 11.38% over the last two quarters. With a positive Earnings ESP of +0.51% and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating, analysts expect the company to potentially beat consensus estimates again in its upcoming earnings report scheduled for October 29, 2026. Stocks combining positive Earnings ESP with a strong Zacks Rank historically beat estimates nearly 70% of the time.

Axalta Coating Systems announced it will release its third quarter 2026 financial results on October 29, 2026, at 6 a.m. ET, followed by a conference call at 8 a.m. ET with CEO Chris Villavarayan and CFO Carl Anderson to discuss the company's financial performance.