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BASF raises full-year outlook after Q2 earnings growth and coatings divestiture
BASF has reported higher earnings across nearly all business segments in the second quarter of 2026, driven by stronger prices and volume growth. The German chemicals group has also raised its full-year...
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RPM International posts record sales and earnings for fiscal year 2026
The US-based manufacturer of specialty coatings, sealants and building materials has reported record full-year sales of USD 7.86 billion for fiscal 2026, a 6.7% increase over the prior year.
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Akzo Nobel posts fifth consecutive quarter of margin growth
Akzo Nobel has published its results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting increases in operating income, adjusted EBITDA margin, and organic sales.
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BASF raises full-year 2026 earnings outlook after strong Q2 results
BASF has reported preliminary figures for the second quarter of 2026, with EBITDA before special items reaching EUR 2.4 billion – considerably above both analyst consensus and the prior-year figure....
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Chemical and pharmaceutical industry: half-year results for 2026 show continuing crisis
The half-year results 2026 of the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI) point to a persistently strained economic situation in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. Falling production, declining...
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Evonik raises its 2026 outlook
Thanks to supply bottlenecks affecting Asian competitors and higher prices, Evonik has reported unexpectedly strong preliminary figures for the second quarter of 2026. The Essen-based specialty chemicals...
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PPG announces Q1 2026 results with 7% sales growth
PPG has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, showing a 7 % year-over-year increase in net sales, driven by higher selling prices and favourable currency impacts. The coatings giant...
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Hempel reports record-breaking profitability in 2025
Hempel has achieved its highest profitability to date, with a free cash flow of EUR 259 million and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 18.2 %. Strong performance in the Marine segment and continued progress...
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BASF announces 2025 results and outlines job cuts amid cost-saving drive
BASF has published its 2025 financial results, revealing progress in its restructuring under the “Winning Ways” strategy. The company confirmed significant workforce reductions as part of its efforts...
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Sherwin-Williams reports record sales for 2025 amid challenging market dynamics
The Sherwin-Williams Company has announced its financial results for 2025, achieving record consolidated net sales of USD 23.57 billion. Despite market headwinds, growth was driven by strategic acquisitions,...
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Axalta reports record performance in 2025 amidst challenging market conditions
Axalta Coating Systems has announced its financial results for 2025, achieving record Adjusted EBITDA despite a 3 % decline in net sales. The company also highlighted its upcoming merger with AkzoNobel,...
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Akzo Nobel achieves significant profit margin growth in 2025 through strategic measures
The Dutch coatings manufacturer Akzo Nobel closed its 2025 fiscal year with a substantial increase in profit margins. Cost efficiency improvements, product portfolio optimisation, and investments in sustainable...
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Global top 10 paint manufacturers show resilience despite market challenges
The ten largest paint and coatings manufacturers worldwide show a differentiated picture in the first quarter of 2025: While some companies are recording growth, others are struggling with declining sales....