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Arkema Investor presentation summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Investor presentation summary1 Sep, 2026
Strategic vision and transformation
Focus on becoming a specialty materials leader with innovative, sustainable solutions for evolving customer needs.
Over 20 years, transformed portfolio to 85% specialty materials and expanded global presence, with €9.1bn sales in 2025.
Five key growth markets: green energy, advanced electronics, sustainable goods, efficient buildings, and health.
Major projects in bio-based materials, batteries, electronics, and solar energy are progressing, with significant CAPEX and EBITDA contributions.
Execution of large projects in Singapore, US, and China to expand capacity in high-demand segments.
Financial performance and shareholder returns
EBITDA margin improved from 6.2% in 2005 to 13.8% in 2025, with EBITDA reaching €1,251m.
Dividend per share grew at 5% annually (2021–2025), reaching €3.60 for 2025, representing 70% of FCF.
Share price outperformed peers and CAC 40, with a 123% increase since 2006.
Net debt stable YoY at €3.6bn (2.9x LTM EBITDA) at end-June 2026, supported by diversified financing and solid credit ratings.
Operational discipline and cost management
Maintains strict cost discipline, with capex below €600m in 2026 and ongoing headcount reduction.
Working capital ratio at 15.8% of annualized sales, with robust cash flow and stable net debt.
Yield and energy efficiency programs in place to offset fixed cost inflation.
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Latest events from Arkema
- EBITDA rose 7.4% to €391M, with margin at 16.1%, led by Adhesives, Coatings, and innovation.AKE
Q2 2026 - Resilient 2025 results, strategic investments, and strong governance marked the AGM.AKEAGM 2026
- Stable volumes and Specialty growth offset lower sales; 2026 EBITDA growth targeted.AKEQ1 2026
- EBITDA reached €1,251m with strong cash flow and resilience in key growth markets.AKEQ4 2025
- EBITDA margin held at 15.2% as sales fell; 2025 EBITDA guided at €1.3–1.4bn.AKEQ2 2025
- Q3 2024 EBITDA rose 5.4% to €407 million, margin at 17.0%, amid weak demand and tight debt control.AKEQ3 2024
- Q2 2024 EBITDA rose 8.2% to €451m on 3.8% sales growth; guidance set at €1.53–1.63bn.AKEQ2 2024
- Sales rose 1.7% with resilient specialty materials, but profits fell; H2 improvement expected.AKEQ1 2025
- 2024 EBITDA rose 2.1% to €1.53bn, with Specialty Materials and Asia driving growth.AKEQ4 2024
Next Arkema earnings date
Q3 20265 Nov, 2026
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Next Arkema earnings date
Q3 20265 Nov, 2026
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Arkema S.A. manufactures and sells specialty chemicals and advanced materials worldwide. Its Coatings segment provides emulsions, additives, and thickeners for the architectural coatings; renewing solvent-based decorative paints; water-based outdoor wood coatings; and inorganic pigments for the building markets. The company's Industrial Specialties segment offers adhesives and sealants for automation, electronics and electricals, construction, aviation, motorsports, sports and leisure industries; specialty surfactants for cosmetics and personal care products, detergents, paints, agrochemicals, oilfield chemicals, elastomers, lubricants and additives, rubber goods manufacturing industries; organic peroxides; fine chemicals for sanitary applications; inorganic chemical products for water treatments in swimming pools.