Kemira reports Q3 revenue growth driven by acquisitions despite profitability challenges
Operative EBITDA declined to 15.9% due to high input costs from the Middle East conflict and weak demand in packaging markets.
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In short: Kemira posted flat Q3 growth and lower profitability amid raw-material cost headwinds from the Middle East conflict.
Operative EBITDA declined to 15.9% due to high input costs from the Middle East conflict and weak demand in packaging markets.
Revenue rises to EUR 708.9 million driven by acquisitions, but EBITDA falls 18% to EUR 112.8 million due to cost inflation and geopolitical tensions.
Cost inflation from the Iran war pressured margins. The company issued a profit warning due to raw material price spikes and announced an updated annual outlook.
Revenue projections range from EUR 2.6 billion to 3 billion, while operative EBITDA is forecast between EUR 400 million and 500 million amid market uncertainty.
· Revenue increased by 3% to EUR 708.9 million (687.7), primarily due to business acquisitions. Revenue in local currencies, excluding business acquisitions and divestments, was stable.
The costs raised by the global situation weighed on Kemira's result.
The company's operating profit dropped clearly from the corresponding period last year. The company warned of weakened outlook in a profit warning published in June.
Kemira issued a profit warning and lowered its profitability outlook for 2026. The prolongation of the Iran war has raised raw material and transportation costs more than expected. The company estimates its operational...
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