Solvay's Stock Rebounds to €27.32 After Post-Earnings Slump
The Belgian chemical company regains ground in early afternoon trading at €27.32, in a declining market. The stock recovers after a 6.38% drop recorded on May 7 following the quarterly earnings release. The SBF 120 index is down 0.18% at the same time.
A Technical Rebound Brings the Stock Back to the MM20 Level
Solvay gains 2.17% to €27.32 and ranks 14th in the SBF 120 during the session, in an index dominated by Vallourec (+9.17%) and Soitec (+8.74%). The stock moves back above its 50-day moving average (€26.80) and its 200-day average (€27.16), but remains slightly below its MM20 at €27.48. The RSI at 45 indicates a neutral setup, consistent with a rebound after the post-publication drop. The Bollinger Bands place the price mid-band, between a low at €26.31 and a high at €28.64. The support identified at €26.28 held during last week's decline. The resistance of €28.86, already briefly surpassed on May 4 before the results, remains the next chart threshold.
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Today's movement follows the downward trend triggered by the first quarter 2026 publication on May 7. The company had highlighted solid performance in most of its activities and progress in its transformation, while indicating no short-term improvement in the external environment and a focus on cash generation. Over three months, the stock is down 4.14%, and over a year, it has fallen 12.21%. The index context remains cautious, with the CAC 40 at 7,958 points (-0.27%) and the DAX down 1.34%. Brent crude at $107.62 maintains a geopolitical risk premium over the entire European market. The next financial milestone for the group is the publication of the semi-annual results for 2026, scheduled for July 29, 2026.
Challenging market environment, excluding potential recovery measures from Sadara, updated guidance reflects Middle East impact
Risks mentioned
Middle East conflict impact of approximately €-25 million on underlying EBITDA in Q3 2026
Continued shutdown of the Peroxide plant at the Sadara complex in Jubail, Saudi Arabia accounted for €-15 million in Q3 2026
Challenging market environment affecting Group performance in Q3 2026
Opportunities identified
Joint venture contractual framework includes mechanisms designed to recover lost profitability from Sadara shutdown
Group exploring all available avenues to mitigate financial impact of shutdown
Transformation program and focus on cash generation and cost savings targets
Outlook / guidance
Expected EBITDA: 730 millions d'euros
Management commentary: In light of these developments, Solvay has reviewed its full-year 2026 guidance. Excluding potential revenue or recovery measures from Sadara for the remainder of 2026, the updated guidance is: Underlying EBITDA between €720 and €740 million
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