Arkema Reports Decline in Results for the Third Quarter of 2025
Arkema has announced a decrease in revenue and EBITDA for the third quarter of 2025, impacted by weak demand in the United States and Europe.
Financial Performance Overview
According to the press release, Arkema's revenue amounted to 2.187 billion euros for the third quarter of 2025, down 8.6% compared to the previous year. EBITDA also declined, reaching 310 million euros compared to 407 million euros in the third quarter of 2024, with an EBITDA margin of 14.2%, compared to 17.0% the previous year. This decrease is attributed to lower volumes and an unfavorable currency effect of 15 million euros.
Strategic Financial Initiatives
Arkema announced the implementation of various initiatives to counteract cost inflation. The group issued a green bond of 500 million euros with an 8-year maturity, carrying a coupon of 3.5%, and reduced its net debt by nearly 200 million euros during the quarter to reach 3.403 billion euros. The group plans to reduce its investments to around 600 million euros by 2026.
Outlook Amid Economic Challenges
In a challenging macroeconomic environment characterized by weak demand, Arkema anticipates an EBITDA of between 1.25 and 1.3 billion euros for the year 2025 and a current cash flow of around 300 million euros. The group emphasizes the importance of its development strategy in five key markets, including batteries and sports, and has opened new facilities to enhance its innovation capacity.
