Wacker Chemie stock holds after HCLTech deal and weak guidance
Published on 08/27/2026 at 17:46 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Wacker Chemie AG (DE000WCH8881) traded at EUR 93.70 on August 27, 2026, with a market value of EUR 4.65 billion, while a new Pune partnership and fiscal 2025 sales of about EUR 5.5 billion define the current setup.
Pune partnership gives the stock a catalyst
On August 27, 2026, local market coverage said Wacker Chemie partnered with HCLTech to establish a global capability center in Pune. That same source also said the group generated annual sales of around EUR 5.5 billion in fiscal 2025.
The move matters because it links a German chemicals group best known for silicones, polymers, biosolutions, and polysilicon with a lower-cost India technology base at a time when investors are still weighing earnings momentum against valuation.
The numbers behind the setup
The latest market snapshot shows a day range of EUR 93.70 to EUR 96.70, a 52-week range of EUR 61.15 to EUR 105.60, and volume of 61,250 shares. The same page puts the shares 39.5383 percent above the level from a year earlier and values the company at EUR 4.65 billion.
Analyst consensus on the same snapshot is neutral, with 2 buy calls, 8 hold calls, and 2 sell calls from 12 analysts. The average target stands at EUR 90.80, which is 3.09 percent below the quoted price and gives the stock a clear comparison point.
Product mix still matters
Wacker Chemie's portfolio spans silicones, polymers, biosolutions, and polysilicon, so the stock still tracks both industrial demand and the solar and semiconductor cycle. That mix helps explain why sales scale and margin pressure can move the shares even when the corporate news flow is limited.
Price and earnings date
At EUR 93.70, the shares sit above the 12-month target average of EUR 90.80 and below the 52-week high of EUR 105.60. The next earnings date is October 28, 2026.
Fact box
Company: Wacker Chemie AG
ISIN: DE000WCH8881
Ticker: WCHG
Exchange: Xetra
Price (as of August 27, 2026): EUR 93.70
Market cap: EUR 4.65 billion
Sector / Industry: Materials / Chemicals
Index membership: MDAX
