What were Arkema's Q2 2026 EBITDA and EBITDA margin, and how did they compare to Q2 2025?

Arkema's Q2 2026 EBITDA was €391 million, representing a 7.4% year-on-year increase from €364 million in Q2 2025; the EBITDA margin improved to 16.1%, up from 15.2% in Q2 2025. This growth occurred despite a €10 million negative impact from exchange rate fluctuations.

Which business segments drove Arkema's Q2 2026 performance, and which faced challenges?

The胶粘剂解决方案 (Adhesive Solutions) and涂料解决方案 (Coating Solutions) businesses were key drivers of performance — the former benefited from growth in industrial applications, while the latter showed a clear recovery versus the prior year; in contrast, the Advanced Materials segment was weighed down by weak performance in high-performance additives, though high-performance polymers (HPP) grew strongly, and the Base Materials segment gained from improved acrylics price spreads but was partially offset by declining legacy refrigerants business.

Arkema Releases Second Quarter Financial Results

Jul 31, 2026

Arkema reported a 7.4% rise in Q2 2026 EBITDA to €391 million, with organic sales growing 3.2% despite weak global demand. Performance was driven by adhesives, coatings, and high-growth sectors like batteries and electronics.

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Arkema Releases Second Quarter Financial Results

Arkema Releases Second Quarter Financial Results

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