What were Solvay's Q2 2026 net sales and volume growth, and which business segment primarily drove the increase?

Solvay's Q2 2026 net sales amounted to €1.55 billion, with sales volume rising 5% year-on-year, primarily driven by the Materials business unit; pricing remained stable across the portfolio.

How did Solvay's Materials business perform in Q2 2026 in terms of net sales growth, gross margin improvement, and contribution to EBITDA trends?

The Materials business was the primary driver of Solvay’s Q2 2026 performance: it delivered an 18% year-on-year increase in net sales for composites, contributed to a 100-basis-point gross margin improvement (reaching 34.0%), and fueled a 24% sequential rise in underlying EBITDA — which included a 210-basis-point expansion in underlying EBITDA margin.

Solvay Sales Volume and Revenue Both Rise

Aug 3, 2026

Solvay reported Q2 2026 net sales of €1.55 billion with a 5% volume increase driven by materials segments. Composite materials grew 18% and specialty polymers returned to growth, contributing to improved gross margins.

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