Wacker Chemie Lifts Q1 EBITDA Above Forecasts, Keeps Full-Year Outlook

Wacker Chemie AG ( (DE:WCH) ) has issued an update.

Wacker Chemie AG reported that preliminary first-quarter 2026 EBITDA is expected to reach about €173 million on sales of roughly €1.41 billion, beating both its own earlier guidance and average market forecasts. The outperformance is mainly driven by customer orders being pulled forward due to disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East, which have altered the timing of demand.

Despite the strong quarter, Wacker is keeping its full-year 2026 EBITDA guidance unchanged at €550 million to €700 million, citing continued uncertainty and volatile order intake. However, the company has raised its full-year sales growth outlook from low to high single-digit percentages, as it passes on higher raw material and energy costs stemming from the Middle East conflict to customers, which may support revenue but underscores a challenging cost environment for the industry.

The most recent analyst rating on (DE:WCH) stock is a Hold with a EUR87.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Wacker Chemie AG stock, see the DE:WCH Stock Forecast page.

More about Wacker Chemie AG

Wacker Chemie AG is a Germany-based chemical company that operates globally, supplying specialty chemicals, silicones, polymers, and other advanced materials. Its products serve a wide range of industrial sectors, and the company is listed on regulated markets including Frankfurt, as well as several regional German exchanges.

Average Trading Volume: 130,087

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: €4.52B

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