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ALPEK Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary22 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 comparable EBITDA was $276 million, up 101% YoY and down 18% QoQ, supported by strong execution and elevated PET margins and South America freight rates.
Full-year 2026 comparable EBITDA guidance rose to $990 million; leverage improved to 1.8x from 2.2x in 2Q26.
Financial highlights
Reported EBITDA was $303 million, up 161% YoY; the figure included a $27 million inventory adjustment.
Volume was 1.172 million tons, flat QoQ and up 4% YoY; revenue was $2.179 billion, up 31% YoY.
YTD comparable EBITDA was $762 million, up 96% YoY; Operating Free Cash Flow was $5 million after a $226 million net working capital investment.
Outlook and guidance
FY26 guidance: comparable EBITDA of $990 million, volume of 4.6 million tons, Operating Free Cash Flow of $300–350 million and CAPEX of $150 million; EBITDA guidance excludes potential non-strategic asset sales.
4Q26 assumptions: PET margins of $225/ton, PP margins of 17 cpp, South America ocean freight of $200/ton and FX of $18.00.
PET margins and ocean freight are expected to moderate gradually with typical 4Q seasonality, while remaining above expectations set in 2Q26.
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- Q3 delivered record EBITDA, raised guidance, and progress on spin-off and cost savings.ALPEKAQ3 2024
- Stable volumes, $75M cost savings, and lower leverage support 2024 guidance.ALPEKAQ2 2024
- 1Q25 volume and EBITDA fell on overcapacity, but strategic initiatives and cash flow improved.ALPEKAQ1 2025
Next ALPEK earnings date
Q4 20265 Feb, 2027
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ALPEK S.A.B. de C.V. is a prominent chemical manufacturing company based in Mexico. As a subsidiary of Grupo Alfa, ALPEK specializes in petrochemical production, focusing on the manufacture and distribution of a variety of chemical products. These include purified terephthalic acid (PTA), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), recycled PET (rPET), and polyester fibers. Additionally, the company produces polypropylene, expandable polystyrene, caprolactam, and other specialty and industrial chemicals. ALPEK operates across multiple business segments, notably Polyester and Plastics & Chemicals, serving industries ranging from consumer goods and automotive to agriculture and pharmaceuticals. The company is headquartered in San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, Mexico, and its shares are listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange.