Wacker Chemie Past Earnings Performance
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Wacker Chemie has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 17.1%, while the Chemicals industry saw earnings growing at 6.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 5% per year. Wacker Chemie's return on equity is 4.4%, and it has net margins of 3.3%.
Key information
17.1%
Earnings growth rate
16.7%
EPS growth rate
| Chemicals Industry Growth | 12.4% |
| Revenue growth rate | 5.0% |
| Return on equity | 4.4% |
| Net Margin | 3.3% |
| Next Earnings Update | 31 Jul 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Earnings Troubles May Signal Larger Issues for Wacker Chemie (ETR:WCH) Shareholders
May 08
Weak Statutory Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Wacker Chemie (ETR:WCH)
Nov 05Recent updates
Earnings Troubles May Signal Larger Issues for Wacker Chemie (ETR:WCH) Shareholders
May 08Wacker Chemie (ETR:WCH) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year
May 01It's Down 27% But Wacker Chemie AG (ETR:WCH) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks
Apr 18Wacker Chemie's (ETR:WCH) Dividend Will Be Reduced To €2.50
Mar 27Is There An Opportunity With Wacker Chemie AG's (ETR:WCH) 26% Undervaluation?
Mar 14Is Wacker Chemie (ETR:WCH) A Risky Investment?
Feb 24At €69.96, Is Wacker Chemie AG (ETR:WCH) Worth Looking At Closely?
Dec 29
Specialty Silicones And Biosolutions Expansion Will Propel Earnings And Boost Net Margins
Dec 22 Investment in specialty silicones and focus on high-margin specialties forecast improved net margins and earnings through enhanced portfolio management.Investors Interested In Wacker Chemie AG's (ETR:WCH) Revenues
Dec 02Weak Statutory Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Wacker Chemie (ETR:WCH)
Nov 05Is Wacker Chemie (ETR:WCH) Using Too Much Debt?
Sep 11At €85.08, Is Wacker Chemie AG (ETR:WCH) Worth Looking At Closely?
Aug 21Wacker Chemie AG Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
Jul 31Market Participants Recognise Wacker Chemie AG's (ETR:WCH) Revenues
Jul 26Wacker Chemie AG (ETR:WCH) Shares Could Be 48% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Jul 05Wacker Chemie's (ETR:WCH) Sluggish Earnings Might Be Just The Beginning Of Its Problems
May 03Wacker Chemie AG Just Beat EPS By 71%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Apr 28At €109, Is It Time To Put Wacker Chemie AG (ETR:WCH) On Your Watch List?
Apr 24Fewer Investors Than Expected Jumping On Wacker Chemie AG (ETR:WCH)
Apr 03Is Wacker Chemie (ETR:WCH) Using Too Much Debt?
Mar 13Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Wacker Chemie AG (ETR:WCH)?
Jan 08Wacker Chemie AG's (ETR:WCH) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Market
Dec 18These 4 Measures Indicate That Wacker Chemie (ETR:WCH) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Nov 27Why Wacker Chemie AG (ETR:WCH) Could Be Worth Watching
Sep 24We Think Wacker Chemie (ETR:WCH) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Aug 20What Does Wacker Chemie AG's (ETR:WCH) Share Price Indicate?
Jun 26Wacker Chemie's (ETR:WCH) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
May 11Is Wacker Chemie (ETR:WCH) Using Too Much Debt?
May 01Wacker Chemie (ETR:WCH) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Apr 05Wacker Chemie (ETR:WCH) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At €12.00
Mar 17Does Wacker Chemie (ETR:WCH) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Mar 02Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Wacker Chemie AG (ETR:WCH)?
Feb 12Are Wacker Chemie AG (ETR:WCH) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?
Jan 25We Think Wacker Chemie (ETR:WCH) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease
Dec 09Here's Why Wacker Chemie (ETR:WCH) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Nov 23Is Wacker Chemie AG (ETR:WCH) Potentially Undervalued?
Nov 03Is There An Opportunity With Wacker Chemie AG's (ETR:WCH) 40% Undervaluation?
Oct 16Does Wacker Chemie (ETR:WCH) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Aug 16Should You Investigate Wacker Chemie AG (ETR:WCH) At €141?
Jul 24Wacker Chemie (ETR:WCH) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To €8.00
May 22Wacker Chemie (ETR:WCH) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
May 06Is Now The Time To Put Wacker Chemie (ETR:WCH) On Your Watchlist?
Apr 28Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Wacker Chemie makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 25 | 5,711 | 189 | 585 | 209 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 5,722 | 241 | 574 | 204 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 5,770 | 124 | 560 | 199 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 5,863 | 124 | 544 | 194 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 6,148 | 214 | 541 | 190 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 6,402 | 314 | 540 | 184 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 6,846 | 515 | 553 | 183 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 7,456 | 739 | 567 | 184 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 7,877 | 1,002 | 559 | 182 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 8,209 | 1,251 | 548 | 178 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 8,071 | 1,292 | 527 | 173 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 7,597 | 1,299 | 502 | 165 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 6,924 | 1,087 | 488 | 165 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 6,208 | 807 | 475 | 164 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 5,758 | 582 | 458 | 157 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 5,283 | 403 | 460 | 161 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 4,854 | 227 | 458 | 157 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 4,692 | 189 | 458 | 157 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 4,609 | -619 | 495 | 173 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 4,693 | -599 | 474 | 160 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 4,889 | -568 | 495 | 173 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 4,928 | -643 | 495 | 173 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 4,961 | 135 | 508 | 177 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 4,936 | 117 | 509 | 175 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 4,997 | 163 | 505 | 171 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 4,979 | 246 | 496 | 165 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 4,966 | 271 | 491 | 158 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 5,035 | 308 | 481 | 154 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 4,923 | 287 | 475 | 152 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 4,924 | 232 | 473 | 153 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 4,900 | 201 | 465 | 156 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 4,739 | 160 | 456 | 157 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 4,720 | 157 | 437 | 155 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 4,634 | 168 | 423 | 150 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 4,716 | 153 | 445 | 156 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 4,923 | 154 | 456 | 162 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 5,094 | 208 | 475 | 168 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 5,296 | 247 | 490 | 175 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 5,258 | 225 | 474 | 179 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 5,132 | 285 | 465 | 180 |
| 31 Mar 15 | 5,004 | 207 | 456 | 180 |
| 31 Dec 14 | 4,826 | 204 | 445 | 183 |
| 30 Sep 14 | 4,719 | 200 | 447 | 186 |
| 30 Jun 14 | 4,652 | 84 | 442 | 183 |
Quality Earnings: WCH has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: WCH's current net profit margins (3.3%) are lower than last year (3.5%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: WCH has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 17.1% per year.
Accelerating Growth: WCH's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: WCH had negative earnings growth (-11.5%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Chemicals industry average (24.9%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: WCH's Return on Equity (4.4%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/05/11 10:04 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/05/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Wacker Chemie AG is covered by 48 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Martin Schnee | AlphaValue |
| Gerhard Schwarz | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| Konstantin Wiechert | Baader Helvea Equity Research |