The earnings call highlighted several achievements, including a sequential increase in EBITDA and positive feedback on sustainability initiatives. However, these were overshadowed by significant challenges, including a lowered full-year outlook, declines in sales and EBITDA, a net income loss, and increased net debt. Additionally, the demand for polysilicon solar remains weak, and order intake volatility adds to the challenging environment.
Company Guidance
During the Wacker Chemie Q2 2025 Conference Call, the company lowered its full-year outlook due to weak demand, intense competition, and unfavorable euro-U.S. dollar exchange rates. For the second quarter, sales reached EUR 1.41 billion, with group EBITDA at EUR 114 million, reflecting an 11% decline year-over-year but a 7% sequential increase. The company updated its full-year guidance, forecasting sales between EUR 5.5 billion and EUR 5.9 billion and an EBITDA range of EUR 500 million to EUR 700 million. Wacker Chemie plans to counter market challenges through growth, cash, and cost initiatives, including reducing investments, optimizing working capital, and enhancing productivity. The company highlighted its sustainability efforts and strategic priorities, such as focusing on specialty products, boosting efficiency, and strengthening team skills. The call also addressed the impact of trade policy uncertainties and the strategic focus on expanding semiconductor polysilicon volumes.
Sequential Increase in Group EBITDA
Despite an 11% year-over-year decline, group EBITDA showed a 7% sequential increase over the previous quarter, primarily driven by an insurance compensation in silicones and seasonality in polymers.
Sustainability Initiative Launch
Launch of a new tool for calculating the carbon footprint of products, aligned with the Together for Sustainability guideline, receiving positive feedback from customers.
Polysilicon Semi Segment Growth
Strong growth in the semiconductor polysilicon segment, with ongoing investments like the new etching line proceeding as expected.
Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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WKCMF Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Jul 31, 2025
$76.24
$76.25
+0.01%
Apr 30, 2025
$77.56
$72.33
-6.74%
Mar 12, 2025
$80.13
$85.18
+6.30%
Oct 28, 2024
$86.67
$85.77
-1.04%
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