Wacker Chemie Reports Q1 2026 EBITDA Increase Despite Sales Decline
Wacker Chemie AG (WCH.DE) reported a 45% increase in Q1 2026 EBITDA to EUR 173 million, despite a 5% decline in group sales to EUR 1.41 billion, primarily due to foreign exchange headwinds. The company attributed the earnings improvement to its PACE cost program and pre-buying effects, while raising its full-year EBITDA guidance and sales outlook.
Topics: cost savings currency effects EBITDA market outlook PACE program sales performance