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Saint-Gobain returns to growth in all regions in first-half 2026
Saint-Gobain has published its first-half 2026 results, reporting EUR 23.6 billion in group sales and an EBITDA of EUR 3,625 million. Construction chemicals delivered 8.5 % organic growth in the second...
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Chemours releases second quarter 2026 results
The global chemistry company has published its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting net sales of approximately USD 1.6 billion and a significant year-on-year improvement in free...
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Evonik increases EBITDA by 24 % in the second quarter – outlook for 2026 raised
The Essen (Germany)-based speciality chemicals company reports impressive results for the second quarter of 2026, with a 24 % increase in EBITDA and a significantly raised forecast for the financial year...
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Sherwin-Williams reports 7.5 % net sales growth in Q2 2026
The coatings manufacturer has published its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting consolidated net sales of USD 6.79 billion and a net income increase of 11.8 % year on year, with...
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Wacker Chemie Q2 2026: EBITDA rises sharply on cost savings and pension provision effect
Wacker Chemie has reported second-quarter 2026 results showing a significant year-on-year increase in EBITDA, driven by savings from its PACE cost-cutting programme and a non-operating pension-related...
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IMCD grows EBITA by 8 % in first half of 2026
The speciality chemicals distributor has posted an operating EBITA of EUR 285 million for the first half of 2026, representing an 8 % increase on a constant currency basis. Revenue rose to EUR 2,638 million,...
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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...