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Solvay SA Q2 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2025 earnings summary30 Jul, 2025
Executive summary
Q2 2025 saw soft market conditions, lower sales and volumes, and order book slowdowns, especially in soda ash and Coatis, due to tariffs, FX, and geopolitical tensions.
Resilient EBITDA margin and free cash flow were achieved through operational efficiency and cost savings, with a one-off €20 million gain in Special Chem supporting results.
Safety performance improved, with high potential incidents and reportable injury rates declining.
Financial highlights
Q2 2025 underlying net sales were €1.1 billion, down 7.8% year-over-year (4% organically); underlying EBITDA was €230 million, down 15%, with a margin near 21%.
Free cash flow to shareholders from continuing operations was €54 million in Q2 and €97 million for H1 2025.
Net debt increased to €1.9 billion as of June 30, 2025, mainly due to dividend payments and new leases; leverage ratio at 1.9x.
Underlying net profit from continuing operations was €99 million in Q2, with basic EPS at €0.92, down 12.5% year-over-year.
Capex in H1 2025 was €133 million, up 22.9% year-over-year.
Outlook and guidance
2025 underlying EBITDA expected between €880–930 million, assuming current FX rates.
Free cash flow from continuing operations targeted at around €300 million for the year; capex capped at €300 million.
Cost savings initiatives are on track, expected to exceed €200 million by year-end 2025 and €350 million by 2028.
Q3 is projected to be sequentially down versus Q2, with no market improvement anticipated in H2 2025.
Essential capex to remain at the low end of €250–300 million due to soft demand.
Explain the impact of TSA exit stranded costs.
How will cost savings exceed €200 million?
Detail Special Chem's contract termination impact.
Coatis: Assess tariff impact & Asian competition
What conditions needed for rare earth expansion?
China soda ash inventory impact on global market?
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Solvay SA specializes in advanced materials and specialty chemicals. The company's products and solutions are utilized across a variety of sectors, including aeronautics, automotive, natural resources, environment, electrical, electronics, agrochemicals, food, consumer goods, construction, healthcare, and industrial applications. Solvay also has a focus on ustainability and eco-friendly materials, as made evident in its wide range of specialty polymers, essential chemicals, and chemical materials. The company's strategy focuses on partnering with customers worldwide to innovate and develop solutions catering to diverse end markets. The company is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, and its shares are listed on the Euronext stock exchange.
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