欧洲化工企业三季度盈利受挫

Group 1: Core Insights - European chemical companies reported significant profit declines and even net losses in Q3, with sales also plummeting due to overcapacity, price drops, and currency fluctuations [1] - BASF's Q3 profits and sales both fell, with a report indicating that profit margins are under pressure and showing no signs of improvement, as nearly all indicators are at cyclical lows [1] - Bayer continued to report net losses in Q3, but adjusted EBITDA increased by 21% year-on-year to €1.51 billion, exceeding analyst expectations, primarily driven by its crop science business [1] Group 2: Company-Specific Performance - Evonik transitioned from profit to a net loss of €106 million in Q3, with adjusted EBITDA down 22% year-on-year to €448 million, and revenue decreased by 12% to €3.4 billion [2] - Covestro faced a loss of €150 million due to ongoing plant shutdowns, with Q3 sales down 12% and EBITDA guidance for the year lowered to €700 million to €800 million [2] - AkzoNobel reported a Q3 adjusted EBITDA of €385 million, below expectations, and lowered its annual profit guidance, anticipating an adjusted EBITDA of €1.48 billion for 2025 [3] Group 3: Market Trends and Challenges - The chemical industry is facing a challenging market environment with persistent price pressures and declining demand, leading to significant adjustments in profit forecasts across multiple companies [1][2][3] - Arkema lowered its full-year EBITDA guidance to €1.25 billion to €1.3 billion due to macroeconomic pressures and weaker-than-expected demand in the U.S. [3] - Lanxess experienced a 16.3% year-on-year decline in sales in Q3, with varying performance across its business segments, highlighting the impact of market pressures on profitability [3]