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Evonik Industries Q1 2026 earnings summary

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Q1 2026 earnings summary8 May, 2026

Executive summary

  • Q1 2026 adjusted EBITDA reached €475 million, slightly above expectations, driven by a strong March and visible results from optimization programs despite global economic challenges and negative currency effects.

  • Sales declined 9% year-over-year to €3,427 million, mainly due to currency headwinds and slightly lower volumes and prices.

  • Free cash flow was €183 million, stable year-over-year, supported by customer pre-payments and co-financing.

  • CEO contract extended to 2030 and new CFO appointed, signaling stability and fresh perspectives.

  • Net income dropped to €125 million from €233 million in Q1 2025; adjusted net income was €158 million, down 43%.

Financial highlights

  • Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased to 13.9% from 14.8% year-over-year.

  • Adjusted EBIT fell 24% to €235 million; income before taxes dropped 32% to €183 million.

  • Earnings per share dropped to €0.27 from €0.50; adjusted EPS was €0.34, down from €0.59.

  • Capex for Q1 2026 was €145 million; expected to remain stable at ~€750 million for the year.

  • Net financial debt decreased to €3,140 million at quarter-end.

Outlook and guidance

  • FY 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance confirmed at €1.7–2.0 billion.

  • Q2 2026 adjusted EBITDA expected to be at least €550 million, likely the strongest quarter of the year.

  • Free cash flow conversion targeted at ~40% for the year.

  • Sales expected between €13.5–14.5 billion; capex to remain stable at ~€750 million.

  • ROCE expected to remain stable at 2025 level (6.1%).

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