Analyst Upside

AU · rank #14 · 2026-07-23

DSFIR

AMSTERDAM · EUR · $24.00B (USD)

SignalBuy2.3strength 2.3 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
0.562
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.03
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
4
Insider signal (90d)
Analyst upside
Consensus target $85.54
+0.5%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+37.46%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.05
Gross margin TTM+39.1%
52w high$87.68
Market cap (USD)$24.00B

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Summary

DSM-Firmenich AG is a specialty chemicals company focused on consumer ingredients across nutrition, health, and beauty, currently divesting its lower-margin Animal Nutrition & Health business.

Rationale

The 54% analyst upside and strong upward EPS revisions are supported by structural margin expansion from the ANH divestment, active €540M share buybacks, and robust demand in Perfumery & Beauty.

Material risks

  • 1Imminent earnings risk from the upcoming July 30, 2026 report, where rising Middle East freight and energy costs may pressure EBITDA margins.
  • 2Significant negative foreign exchange headwinds eroding reported sales growth and complexity in finalizing the €2.2 billion ANH divestment.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed