LANXESS Q2 Sales, Earnings Rise on Middle East Demand Boost
LANXESS (LNXSY) posted higher Q2 sales and earnings, boosted by Middle East conflict demand. CEO Zachert said the rebound sets up a stronger full year.
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LANXESS (LNXSY) posted higher second-quarter sales and earnings, rebounding from a weaker first quarter, as the Middle East conflict boosted demand for its specialty chemicals, CEO Matthias Zachert said Thursday.
"We can see a very positive momentum as compared to the first quarter," Zachert said on the company's press conference call. He pointed to a "positive demand effect attributable to the Middle East conflict" and said pricing also improved.
The Cologne-based company did not disclose exact figures. CFO Oliver Stratmann presented the results alongside Zachert.
Zachert said the second quarter represented a turnaround after a slow start to 2026. He expressed confidence in the full-year outlook, though he did not provide numeric guidance.
LANXESS makes specialty chemicals used in automotive, construction, and agriculture. Its shares trade over the counter under ticker LNXSY.
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