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SABIC Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary26 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 revenue rose 14% QoQ to $7.51bn and adjusted EBITDA increased 40% to $1.27bn as sales volumes rebounded 30%, despite lower prices and higher logistics costs.
Transformation, portfolio optimization and selective growth remained priorities amid industry overcapacity and geopolitical uncertainty.
Financial highlights
Q3 adjusted EBITDA was $1.27bn versus $0.90bn in Q2 and $1.36bn in Q3 2025; adjusted EBIT was $0.58bn versus $0.11bn in Q2.
Adjusted net income was $225M; reported continuing-operations net income was $676M, while total net income was $130M after a $540M discontinued-operations loss.
Q3 free cash flow was $1.50bn; YTD free cash flow was $1.05bn versus $1.03bn in YTD 2025.
YTD continuing-operations free cash flow was $1.9bn pro forma, excluding discontinued operations.
Outlook and guidance
FY2026 capital investment guidance was $3.0–3.3bn, with projects reprioritized, phased or rescoped and continued focus on spend optimization.
Transformation targets $3bn recurring EBITDA uplift by 2030 versus 2024; $950M was realized YTD, split ~55% cost excellence and ~45% value creation.
Fujian complex startup remained on track for Q4 2026 after plant trial runs; Q4 volume outlook remained uncertain amid logistics disruption.
Jubail urea expansion targets annual output of 1.2M tonnes of ammonia and 2.6M tonnes of urea, with ~$3.5bn investment and commercial operations planned for Q4 2030.
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Latest events from SABIC
- Revenue fell 5% to $6.62B as volumes dropped 33%, but higher prices offset some impact.2010
Q2 2026 - Adjusted EBITDA rose 25% to $1.1B (SAR 4.15B) despite a 6% revenue drop, driven by cost and pricing gains.2010Q1 2026
- Adjusted profits remained resilient and free cash flow rose 17% despite margin pressure.2010Q4 2025
- Revenue fell but EBITDA margin and cash flow remained strong amid persistent overcapacity.2010Q3 2025
- Adjusted EBITDA jumped 40% in Q2 2025, but net loss reflects major impairment charges.2010Q2 2025
- Q2 2024 net income jumped 85% YoY on higher sales, margin gains, and portfolio optimization.2010Q2 2024
- Q3 2024 revenue up 3% YoY, net income rebounded, and major divestments drove portfolio gains.2010Q3 2024
- Q1 2025 revenue stable, net loss narrowed, and transformation, growth, and cost-saving initiatives advanced.2010Q1 2025
- EBITDA and net income rose despite lower revenue, with higher margins and innovation gains.2010Q4 2024
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Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) focuses on diversified chemicals, manufacturing a wide range of products across various sectors. Its primary business involves the production of chemicals, plastics, fertilizers, and metals. SABIC's key products include polymers, chemicals, industrial gases, agri-nutrients, and metals, catering to industries such as automotive, construction, packaging, agriculture, and healthcare. The company is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and its shares are listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.