Wacker Chemie AG

XTRA:WCH Stock Report

Market Cap: €4.7b

Wacker Chemie Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

Wacker Chemie is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 105.2% and 2.6% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 115.7% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 4.9% in 3 years.

Key information

105.2%

Earnings growth rate

115.73%

EPS growth rate

Chemicals earnings growth42.1%
Revenue growth rate2.6%
Future return on equity4.88%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated06 May 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • May 02

WCH: Future Returns Will Depend On Delivering Cautious 2026 Earnings Guidance

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Wacker Chemie from €73.50 to about €81.43, citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, profitability and future P/E multiples following several recent upgrades and price target increases from major research houses. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to a series of recent upgrades as support for a higher fair value range, linking their stance to refreshed assumptions on revenue, margins and the P/E multiple they are willing to apply.
Narrative Update • Apr 17

WCH: Supportive Research Tone Will Sustain Richer Future P/E Expectations

Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for Wacker Chemie up to €96.00 from about €95.45, citing a higher assumed revenue growth rate, a revised future P/E of roughly 20.7, and a series of recent price target increases and upgrades from major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has tilted more supportive, with several bullish analysts revising their views in a way that reinforces the higher fair value estimate and the assumed future P/E of about 20.7. Some have raised price targets, including one increase to €61 from €59 alongside an Underweight rating, while others have moved to more positive stances through upgrades and more constructive commentary.
Narrative Update • Apr 02

WCH: Future Returns Will Depend On Delivering Modest 2026 Guidance

Analysts have lifted the implied fair value estimate for Wacker Chemie from about €69.57 to €73.50. This reflects recent upgrades and a higher Street price target of €61, which collectively point to adjusted assumptions on revenue growth, margins and future P/E multiples.
Narrative Update • Mar 18

WCH: Higher P/E Assumptions Will Likely Fail To Support Rich Share Price

Analysts have lifted their price target on Wacker Chemie to €61 from €59, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions, while keeping the fair value estimate unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Wacker Chemie points to a mixed backdrop, with some price target adjustments reflecting caution around execution risks, earnings visibility and how the shares are valued against these factors.
Narrative Update • Mar 04

WCH: Margin Execution Risks Will Likely Cap Share Upside Despite Upgrades

Analysts have raised their price target on Wacker Chemie to €50, citing firmer margin expectations and a lower assumed future P/E, supported by recent upgrades from major houses. Analyst Commentary Recent research reports on Wacker Chemie point to a more constructive view on margins and valuation, but you still see a strand of caution in the background.
Narrative Update • Feb 18

WCH: Improved Earnings Profile Will Support Richer Future P/E Multiple

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Wacker Chemie to about €95 from roughly €108, citing revised expectations for revenue growth, profitability and a higher assumed future P/E multiple as key drivers of the change. Analyst Commentary Recent research has leaned more positive on Wacker Chemie, with bullish analysts pointing to a more constructive view on the company’s earnings power and how that could be reflected in the share price over time.
Narrative Update • Feb 03

WCH: Fair Outlook Will Depend On Restructuring Progress And Section 232 Resolution

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Wacker Chemie higher to €69.57 from €67.36, reflecting updated views on margins and P/E assumptions, alongside mixed rating actions from recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a split view on Wacker Chemie, with some analysts turning more positive while others take a more cautious stance around execution and policy risks.
Narrative Update • Jan 20

WCH: Section 232 Uncertainty Will Likely Cap Near Term Share Upside

Analysts have adjusted their average price target for Wacker Chemie to €73, reflecting a more cautious stance that aligns with recent Neutral and Equal Weight views as they wait for clarity on Section 232 outcomes and the company’s restructuring plans. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around Wacker Chemie has taken a more cautious tone, with coverage starting at a neutral stance and an existing recommendation cut back to Neutral alongside a €73 price target.
Narrative Update • Jan 06

WCH: Fair Outlook Hinges On Restructuring Execution And Section 232 Outcome

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Wacker Chemie broadly unchanged at €67.36, with only modest tweaks to discount rate, growth and margin assumptions. They have also tempered their stance in light of mixed recent coverage and a Neutral rating with a €73 price target.
Analysis Article • Jan 05

Revenues Tell The Story For Wacker Chemie AG (ETR:WCH)

With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.6x in the Chemicals industry in Germany, you could be...
Narrative Update • Dec 18

WCH: Restructuring Uncertainty And Trade Policy Risks Will Likely Pressure Shares

Analysts have modestly reduced their price targets for Wacker Chemie, trimming expectations by a few euros per share as they factor in slower revenue growth, thinner profit margins, and valuation headwinds while awaiting clarity on U.S. trade policy and the company restructuring. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have shifted to a more cautious stance on Wacker Chemie, emphasizing execution risks around the ongoing restructuring, uncertainty over U.S. trade policy decisions, and a less supportive earnings backdrop.
Narrative Update • Dec 04

WCH: Future Performance Will Depend On Restructuring Progress And Section 232 Decisions

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Wacker Chemie by roughly EUR 1 to about EUR 67. This reflects slightly softer growth expectations and more cautious price targets following a wave of Neutral and Hold ratings.
Narrative Update • Nov 20

WCH: Near-Term Performance Will Depend On Restructuring Progress And Policy Outcomes

Wacker Chemie's analyst price target has seen a modest decrease to €68.29 from €69, as analysts cite cautious outlooks regarding restructuring progress and ongoing external uncertainties. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst activity on Wacker Chemie has provided a spectrum of perspectives on the company’s outlook, as reflected in their updated ratings and price targets.
Narrative Update • Nov 05

WCH: Future Earnings Will Face Margin Pressure As Cautious Outlook Persists

Wacker Chemie’s fair value estimate has been raised from €66.33 to €69.00. This change reflects analysts’ updated outlook based on adjusted forecasts for discount rates, future revenue growth, and profit margins.
Analysis Article • Oct 26

What Is Wacker Chemie AG's (ETR:WCH) Share Price Doing?

Wacker Chemie AG ( ETR:WCH ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a decent share price growth of 13% on the XTRA...
Narrative Update • Oct 22

Analysts Mixed on Wacker Chemie as Price Targets Fall Amid Slightly Lower Growth Forecasts

Wacker Chemie's analyst price target has been revised downward from €68.92 to €66.33, with analysts citing slightly reduced expectations for revenue growth and profit margins as reasons for the change. Analyst Commentary Recent price target revisions for Wacker Chemie signal mixed sentiment in the market, as analysts evaluate the company’s prospects in light of changing expectations for revenue and profitability.
Narrative Update • Oct 08

Polysilicon And Renewable Energy Investments Will Drive Future Value

Wacker Chemie's analyst price target has been revised downward, decreasing by approximately EUR 2.72 to EUR 68.92. Analysts note expectations for softer revenue growth and profit margins in their latest forecasts.
Analysis Article • Sep 29

Does Wacker Chemie (ETR:WCH) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Narrative Update • Sep 19

Polysilicon And Renewable Energy Investments Will Drive Future Value

Analysts have lowered Wacker Chemie’s price target to €71.64, citing ongoing margin pressures, weak end-market demand, and reduced earnings visibility, driving a more cautious sector outlook. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts cite continued margin pressures in key business segments, weighing on profit forecasts.
Narrative Update • Sep 04

Polysilicon And Renewable Energy Investments Will Drive Future Value

Analysts have become more cautious on Wacker Chemie due to rising short-term earnings risks and macroeconomic uncertainty, resulting in price target downgrades and more conservative recommendations, with the consensus analyst price target unchanged at €75.79. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts cite increased short-term risks to Wacker Chemie’s earnings momentum as a key factor behind lowered price targets.
Analysis Article • Sep 02

Wacker Chemie AG's (ETR:WCH) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price

When close to half the companies in Germany have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 18x, you may consider...
Analysis Article • Aug 03

Analyst Estimates: Here's What Brokers Think Of Wacker Chemie AG (ETR:WCH) After Its Half-Yearly Report

It's been a mediocre week for Wacker Chemie AG ( ETR:WCH ) shareholders, with the stock dropping 10% to €64.00 in the...
Analysis Article • Jun 20

Should You Think About Buying Wacker Chemie AG (ETR:WCH) Now?

While Wacker Chemie AG ( ETR:WCH ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from a...
Analysis Article • May 30

Does Wacker Chemie (ETR:WCH) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
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New Narrative • Dec 22

Specialty Silicones And Biosolutions Expansion Will Propel Earnings And Boost Net Margins

Investment in specialty silicones and focus on high-margin specialties forecast improved net margins and earnings through enhanced portfolio management.

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

XTRA:WCH - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (EUR Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20286,0471972586569
12/31/20275,84113024557113
12/31/20265,7344817149110
12/31/20255,485-821-11543N/A
9/30/20255,56622-248404N/A
6/30/20255,656136-321318N/A
3/31/20255,711189-366286N/A
12/31/20245,722241-358337N/A
9/30/20245,770124-278362N/A
6/30/20245,863124-111572N/A
3/31/20246,148214163802N/A
12/31/20236,402314297936N/A
9/30/20236,846515279840N/A
6/30/20237,4567391901,021N/A
3/31/20237,8771,0024611,023N/A
12/31/20228,2091,2515641,126N/A
9/30/20228,0711,292665986N/A
6/30/20227,5971,2997081,030N/A
3/31/20226,9241,0878201,141N/A
12/31/20216,2088077431,064N/A
9/30/20215,758582N/AN/AN/A
6/30/20215,2834038721,098N/A
3/31/20214,854227N/AN/AN/A
12/31/20204,692189647874N/A
9/30/20204,609-619N/AN/AN/A
6/30/20204,693-599330745N/A
3/31/20204,889-568N/AN/AN/A
12/31/20194,928-643190605N/A
9/30/20194,961135N/A574N/A
6/30/20194,936117N/A403N/A
3/31/20194,997163N/A302N/A
12/31/20184,979246N/A510N/A
9/30/20184,966271N/A444N/A
6/30/20185,035308N/A600N/A
3/31/20184,923287N/A725N/A
12/31/20174,924232N/A657N/A
9/30/20174,900201N/A680N/A
6/30/20174,739160N/A718N/A
3/31/20174,720157N/A741N/A
12/31/20164,634168N/A737N/A
9/30/20164,716153N/A731N/A
6/30/20164,923154N/A623N/A
3/31/20165,094208N/A590N/A
12/31/20155,296247N/A617N/A
9/30/20155,258225N/A525N/A
6/30/20155,132285N/A529N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: WCH is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (1.9%).

Earnings vs Market: WCH is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.

High Growth Earnings: WCH is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: WCH's revenue (2.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the German market (6.4% per year).

High Growth Revenue: WCH's revenue (2.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: WCH's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (4.9%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/07 12:49
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/07 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Wacker Chemie AG is covered by 30 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Peter RothenaicherBaader Helvea Equity Research
Volker BosseBaader Helvea Equity Research
Laura Lopez PinedaBaader Helvea Equity Research