Kemira stock: Q3 margin falls to 15.9% amid raw material costs
Published on 10/30/2026 at 00:22 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSWhat Kemira's update signals
- The January-September interim report was published on October 23, 2026.
- Acquisitions were the main driver of higher third-quarter revenue.
- Raw material cost inflation weighed on profitability during the quarter.
Kemira's third-quarter operative EBITDA margin declined to 15.9% as higher raw material costs weighed on profitability, according to the company's investor page. The January-September interim report was published on October 23, 2026.
Revenue benefited from acquisitions
Kemira reported third-quarter revenue of EUR 709 million and operative EBITDA of EUR 113 million. Revenue increased year on year, with acquisitions identified by the company as the main driver.
The operating environment remained challenging during the quarter. Kemira said raw material cost inflation and volatility continued, while higher raw material costs following the Middle East conflict burdened profitability. The company also said it had taken measures to mitigate the cost impact while maintaining control of fixed costs.
Investor perspective
Kemira describes itself as a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water-intensive industries, serving municipal and industrial water treatment customers as well as the fiber industry. Its shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. The company reported EUR 2.8 billion in revenue for 2025 and employed approximately 4,900 people.
Lang & Schwarz showed Kemira at 15.16 EUR on October 29, 2026, at 22:59:58 Berlin time. The quote was unchanged from the displayed previous close. Investors can also follow the real-time quote of Kemira stock.
Kemira at a glance
- Company: Kemira Oyj
- ISIN: FI0009004824
- Ticker: KEMIRA.HE
- Home exchange: Nasdaq Helsinki
- Lang & Schwarz quote: 15.16 EUR on October 29, 2026, at 22:59:58 Berlin time
- Q3 revenue: EUR 709 million
- Q3 operative EBITDA: EUR 113 million
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