Solvay Reports a Decline in Revenue for the Third Quarter of 2025
Solvay has announced a decrease in its underlying net revenue for the third quarter of 2025, showing a 6.8% organic decline compared to the same period last year.
Financial Performance Details
According to the company's statement, Solvay's underlying net revenue for the third quarter of 2025 amounted to 1,044 million euros, down 6.8% organically from the third quarter of 2024. The underlying EBITDA reached 232 million euros, also down 6.9% year-over-year. The underlying EBITDA margin remains stable at 22.2%. Moreover, the underlying net result from continuing operations stands at 90 million euros, compared to 108 million euros in the third quarter of the previous year.
Strategic Initiatives and Financial Savings
Solvay has implemented energy transition projects, optimizing its portfolio of CO2 emission quotas during the quarter, generating approximately 40 million euros in EBITDA. Structural cost reduction measures have resulted in savings of 26 million euros for the third quarter, bringing the total savings for 2025 to 81 million euros. An interim dividend of 0.97 euros gross per share has been approved and will be distributed on January 21, 2026.
Outlook for 2025
Solvay remains confident in its goals for 2025, despite a complex market environment. The company confirms its forecasts with an underlying EBITDA expected to be between 880 million and 930 million euros. Free cash flow is anticipated to be around 300 million euros, while investments will be capped at 300 million euros. Cumulative cost savings are expected to exceed 200 million euros by the end of 2025.
