Strong Clean CCS operating result and operating cash flow (ex-NWC)
OMV delivered a clean CCS operating result of more than EUR 1.0 billion in Q1 2026 and operating cash flow excluding net working capital of around EUR 1.6 billion, demonstrating underlying cash generation despite market volatility.
Transformative Borouge International transaction
Creation of Borouge International (OMV and XRG 50/50) with OMV capital injection of EUR 1.5 billion; historic pro forma EBITDA ~USD 4.5bn with expected >USD 7bn through the cycle; company achieved investment-grade credit ratings; Asset Usage Agreement to commercialize Borouge 4 (+1.4 million t polyethylene).
Chemicals segment outperformance
Chemicals clean operating result rose sharply to EUR 245 million in Q1 2026; contribution from Borealis (ex-JVs) increased to EUR 223 million, supported by stop of Borealis depreciation, higher polyolefin margins and increased sales volumes; European cracker utilization stable at 91%.
Refining margins materially stronger
European refining indicator margin averaged USD 13.9 per barrel in Q1 2026 (more than doubled vs prior year quarter) and started April around USD 16/bbl, supporting downstream profitability in a tight product market.
Solid reported net income driven by deconsolidation gain
Reported net income rose to more than EUR 1.6 billion in Q1 2026, driven by a EUR 886 million gain on the deconsolidation of Borealis (recognized as a special item and excluded from Clean CCS results).
Robust liquidity and conservative leverage
OMV ended March with EUR 3.5 billion cash and EUR 3.1 billion undrawn committed credit facilities; leverage rose modestly from 14% to 17% after the Borouge International transaction and remains well below the 30% mid/long-term threshold.
Operational resilience and asset utilization
Borouge (pro forma) has delivered pro forma average utilization close to 90% over the past 5 years (industry ~80%); Borouge achieved high availability in Q1 and activated alternative logistics to export product despite Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
Clear 2026 guidance reflecting current market view
Management provided FY2026 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 USD 10–15/bbl, ethylene >EUR 550/t and propylene >EUR 420/t.