Analyst Upside

AU · rank #20 · 2026-09-10

DSFIR

AMSTERDAM · EUR · $26.04B (USD)

SignalBuy1.0strength 1.0 / 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.
0.619
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.04
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
13
Insider signal (90d)
Analyst upside
Consensus target $93.62
+2.7%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+18.94%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.05
Gross margin TTM+39.2%
52w high$96.74
Market cap (USD)$26.04B

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Summary

DSM-Firmenich AG is a global specialty chemicals leader producing nutritional, sensorial, and beauty ingredients for food, pharmaceutical, and personal care markets, currently focusing on high-margin human health segments [2, 3].

Rationale

The model's strong upward revision signals and 100% revision agreement are fundamentally supported by a Q2 2026 earnings beat, 6% like-for-like sales acceleration, and the margin-accretive €2.2 billion divestment of its animal nutrition business [1, 5].

Material risks

  • 1Commoditization of the company's legacy vitamin and nutritional ingredient portfolios by lower-cost rivals, which could erode pricing power and offset specialty division growth [4, 6].
  • 2Failure to realize the targeted €300–350 million in sales synergies or execute the transition needed to meet ambitious 21-23% mid-term adjusted EBITDA margin targets [5, 6].

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