Strong underlying cash generation (ex-NWC)
Operating cash flow excluding net working capital was very strong at >EUR 1.6 billion in Q1 2026, considerably higher than prior quarter and prior year, driven by stronger refining margins, improved Gas & Power Eastern Europe contribution and realized gas derivatives.
Clean CCS operating result remained >EUR 1 billion
OMV delivered a Clean CCS operating result of more than EUR 1.0 billion in Q1 2026 (down 12% year‑on‑year), demonstrating resilience in a volatile market environment.
Transformative Borouge International transaction
Creation of Borouge International (50/50 OMV and XRG) with OMV capital injection of EUR 1.5 billion. Pro forma historical average EBITDA ~USD 4.5 billion and expected to increase to >USD 7 billion through the cycle; pro forma utilization ~90% (vs industry ~80%) and pro forma price premiums of ~20% vs local benchmarks — materially strengthens OMV's Chemicals scale, margins and cash‑flow profile.
Reported net income boosted by deconsolidation gain
Reported net income rose to >EUR 1.6 billion in Q1 2026, largely due to a one‑time deconsolidation gain of EUR 886 million (fair value vs book value of Borealis). Clean CCS net income remained resilient at EUR 495 million (slightly below prior year EUR 561 million).
Chemicals segment outperformance
Chemicals Clean operating result increased sharply to EUR 245 million, supported by higher polyolefin margins (polyolefin indicator margins +28% YoY) and the stop of Borealis depreciation; Borealis contribution (ex‑JVs) rose to EUR 223 million.
Robust balance sheet and liquidity
Leverage rose modestly from 14% to 17% after the Borouge transaction and remains well below the 30% threshold. Cash position at end‑March was EUR 3.5 billion plus EUR 3.1 billion undrawn committed facilities.
Clear 2026 guidance and resilient outlook
Management provided updated 2026 guidance: Dated Brent $85–95/bbl, THE gas ~EUR 45/MWh, OMV realized gas EUR 35–40/MWh, production 280–290k boe/d, unit production cost ~USD 11/bbl, refining indicator margin $10–15/bbl and olefin/polyolefin margin guidance (ethylene >EUR 550/t, propylene >EUR 420/t).