- Sales reached €5.49 billion, down 4% from 2024.
- EBITDA before special effects was €530 million, 29% lower than 2024.
- PACE project provisioned €100 million in Q4 for cost-cutting.
- Net result for 2025 was €-800 million after €600 million in valuation adjustments.
Financial Performance
Wacker Chemie AG reported sales of approximately €5.49 billion for 2025, a 4% decrease from the previous year. The company's EBITDA, excluding special effects, was around €530 million, which is 29% lower than in 2024. The decline in sales and earnings was attributed to weak demand, lower volumes and prices, and negative currency effects.
Market Challenges
All divisions experienced reduced capacity utilization, impacting sales and earnings. Energy costs in Germany remained high compared to international standards, further affecting profitability. The company faced a net result of €-800 million for 2025, following valuation adjustments of approximately €600 million.
Cost-Cutting Measures
Wacker Chemie AG implemented the PACE project to significantly reduce production-related and administrative costs. As part of this initiative, special effects of around €100 million were provisioned in the fourth quarter.
Cash Flow Improvement
Despite the challenging market environment, the company achieved a significant improvement in net cash flow by strategically reducing inventories.
