Solvay cuts 2026 guidance as Solvay stock costs EUR 23.75

Published on 10/21/2026 at 11:18 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Preliminary third-quarter sales were EUR 1.03 billion and EBITDA EUR 173 million on October 19, 2026. Solvay stock costs EUR 23.75 on October 21, 2026.

Outlook, operating impact and timing

Solvay lowered its 2026 underlying EBITDA guidance to EUR 720 million to EUR 740 million on October 19, 2026.
Preliminary third-quarter sales were EUR 1.03 billion and underlying EBITDA was EUR 173 million.
Solvay stock trades at EUR 23.75 at 11:11 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 21, 2026.

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Solvay stock costs EUR 23.75 at Lang & Schwarz on October 21, 2026 at 11:11 a.m. CEST as the chemicals group absorbs a fresh cut to its 2026 outlook. Solvay announced the revised targets on October 19, 2026, according to Solvay.

Guidance drops after weak quarter

Preliminary third-quarter underlying net sales reached EUR 1.03 billion, while underlying EBITDA came to EUR 173 million. Free cash flow to Solvay shareholders from continuing operations was EUR 54 million in the third quarter of 2026, the company said in its October 19, 2026 release.

The updated full-year 2026 underlying EBITDA outlook is EUR 720 million to EUR 740 million. The free cash flow target is EUR 120 million to EUR 150 million, excluding potential revenue or recovery measures from the Sadara joint venture.

What does the guidance cut mean?

The pressure is concentrated in operations tied to the Sadara complex in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. Solvay said the Middle East conflict reduced underlying EBITDA by EUR 25 million in the third quarter, including close to EUR 15 million from the continued shutdown of a peroxide plant.

Reuters reported on October 19, 2026 that the new EBITDA range was below the company-compiled consensus of EUR 775 million. The same report said Solvay had previously guided to EUR 770 million to EUR 850 million and free cash flow of at least EUR 200 million.

Next reporting date

Solvay plans to publish its third-quarter 2026 results on November 4, 2026, according to the company release. The date gives investors a defined checkpoint for the preliminary figures and the effect of the Sadara disruption.

Stock price and company profile

The current quotation places the stock below the level reported before the guidance revision, but the key investor question is whether the fourth quarter can stabilize cash generation. Solvay remains listed on Euronext Brussels and Paris under the SOLB ticker and operates in chemicals, including soda ash, peroxides and specialty solutions.

Solvay stock was trading at EUR 23.75 at Lang & Schwarz on October 21, 2026 at 11:11 a.m. CEST. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Solvay stock.