Duyuru • Mar 23
Wacker Chemie AG, Annual General Meeting, May 06, 2026 Wacker Chemie AG, Annual General Meeting, May 06, 2026, at 10:00 W. Europe Standard Time. Duyuru • Sep 22
Wacker Chemie AG(XTRA:WCH) dropped from FTSE All-World Index (USD) Wacker Chemie AG(XTRA:WCH) dropped from FTSE All-World Index (USD) Duyuru • Mar 25
Wacker Chemie AG, Annual General Meeting, May 07, 2025 Wacker Chemie AG, Annual General Meeting, May 07, 2025, at 10:00 W. Europe Standard Time. Duyuru • Mar 13
Wacker Chemie AG announces Annual dividend, payable on May 06, 2025 Wacker Chemie AG announced Annual dividend of EUR 2.5000 per share payable on May 06, 2025, ex-date on May 02, 2025 and record date on May 05, 2025. Reported Earnings • Oct 29
Third quarter 2024 earnings: Revenues in line with analyst expectations Third quarter 2024 results: Revenue: €1.49b (down 2.2% from 3Q 2023). Net income: €44.2m (up 58% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 3.0% (up from 1.8% in 3Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Revenue is forecast to grow 5.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.1% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 02
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16% After last week's 16% share price gain to €93.62, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 16x. Average forward P/E is 13x in the Chemicals industry in Germany. Total loss to shareholders of 29% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Jul 28
Second quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: €0.58 (down from €2.38 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: €1.47b (down 16% from 2Q 2023). Net income: €29.0m (down 75% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 2.0% (down from 6.7% in 2Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 3.5%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 27%. Revenue is forecast to grow 5.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.4% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 26% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 9% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Apr 26
First quarter 2024 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations while revenues lag behind First quarter 2024 results: EPS: €0.89 (down from €2.90 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: €1.49b (down 15% from 1Q 2023). Net income: €44.2m (down 69% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 3.0% (down from 8.3% in 1Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 1.4%. Earnings per share (EPS) exceeded analyst estimates by 71%. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.7% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 4% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 7% per year. Declared Dividend • Mar 14
Dividend of €3.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of €3.00. Ex-date: 9th May 2024 Payment date: 13th May 2024 Dividend yield will be 2.8%, which is lower than the industry average of 6.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (48% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (50% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 17% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 56% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Price Target Changed • Jan 17
Price target decreased by 9.1% to €124 Down from €137, the current price target is an average from 14 analysts. New target price is 28% above last closing price of €96.88. Stock is down 31% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €6.01 for next year compared to €25.18 last year. Reported Earnings • Oct 27
Third quarter 2023 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: €0.56 (down from €5.08 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: €1.52b (down 29% from 3Q 2022). Net income: €33.5m (down 87% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 2.2% (down from 12% in 3Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 7.4%. Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years compared to a 1.9% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 49% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 11% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. New Risk • Jul 31
New minor risk - Profit margin trend The company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 9.9% Last year net profit margin: 17% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 7.6% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by cash flows (130% cash payout ratio). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (9.9% net profit margin). Reported Earnings • Jul 30
Second quarter 2023 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: €2.38 (down from €7.67 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: €1.75b (down 19% from 2Q 2022). Net income: €118.1m (down 69% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 6.7% (down from 18% in 2Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 25%. Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years compared to a 2.3% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 73% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 22% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Duyuru • Jul 21
Wacker Chemie AG Lowers Sales Guidance for the Year 2023 Wacker Chemie AG lowered sales guidance for the year 2023. The company now has the following expectations: Group sales for 2023 are likely to come in between EUR 6.5 billion and EUR 6.8 billion (previous guidance: between EUR 7 billion and EUR 7.5 billion). New Risk • Jul 20
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of German stocks, typically moving 6.5% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 22% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by cash flows (129% cash payout ratio). Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.5% average weekly change). Upcoming Dividend • May 12
Upcoming dividend of €12.00 per share at 8.6% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 19 May 2023. Payment date: 23 May 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 48% and the cash payout ratio is 85%. Trailing yield: 8.6%. Within top quartile of German dividend payers (4.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (5.6%). Duyuru • May 10
Wacker Chemie AG acquired Biotechnology Assets, S.A from Kartesia Advisor LLP for €100 million. Wacker Chemie AG acquired Biotechnology Assets, S.A from Kartesia Advisor LLP for €100 million on May 5, 2023. WACKER will continue and grow existing customer relationships maintained by ADL BioPharma in its capacity as CMO for fermentation-based products for the food, pharmaceutical and consumer goods industries.
Wacker Chemie AG completed the acquisition of Biotechnology Assets, S.A from Kartesia Advisor LLP on May 5, 2023. Reported Earnings • Mar 16
Full year 2022 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations Full year 2022 results: EPS: €25.18 (up from €16.24 in FY 2021). Revenue: €8.21b (up 32% from FY 2021). Net income: €1.25b (up 55% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 15% (up from 13% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 1.4%. Revenue is expected to decline by 2.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, while revenues in the Chemicals industry in Germany are expected to grow by 2.7%. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 104% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 64% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 13
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 16% share price gain to €132, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 9x. Average forward P/E is 12x in the Chemicals industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 119% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €127 per share. Buying Opportunity • Nov 08
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 23%. The fair value is estimated to be €149, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 19% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 102%. Revenue is forecast to decline by 11% in 2 years. Earnings is forecast to decline by 56% in the next 2 years. Reported Earnings • Aug 03
Second quarter 2022 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: €7.66 (up from €3.69 in 2Q 2021). Revenue: €2.17b (up 45% from 2Q 2021). Net income: €371.8m (up 112% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 17% (up from 12% in 2Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 1.9%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 2.6%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 1.1%, compared to a 6.1% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 94% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 31% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • May 16
Upcoming dividend of €8.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 23 May 2022. Payment date: 25 May 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 36% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 5.1%. Within top quartile of German dividend payers (4.3%). In line with average of industry peers (5.1%). Reported Earnings • May 02
First quarter 2022 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations First quarter 2022 results: EPS: €7.92 (up from €2.06 in 1Q 2021). Revenue: €2.08b (up 53% from 1Q 2021). Net income: €402.6m (up 278% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 19% (up from 7.8% in 1Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 4.0%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 7.9%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 7.8%, compared to a 8.9% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 76% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 25% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Mar 18
Full year 2021 earnings: Revenues in line with analyst expectations Full year 2021 results: Revenue: €6.21b (up 32% from FY 2020). Net income: €806.9m (up 327% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 13% (up from 4.0% in FY 2020). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 7.9%, compared to a 5.3% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 26% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 23% per year. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 28
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 16% share price gain to €130, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 8x. Average forward P/E is 10x in the Chemicals industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 43% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €119 per share. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 26
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 15% share price decline to €125, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 8x. Average forward P/E is 11x in the Chemicals industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 44% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €214 per share. Buying Opportunity • Jan 18
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 1.3%. The fair value is estimated to be €189, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. The company has become profitable over the last year. Reported Earnings • Oct 30
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS €4.90 (vs €1.30 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a strong third quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: €1.66b (up 40% from 3Q 2020). Net income: €248.7m (up 267% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 15% (up from 5.7% in 3Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 10% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 20% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Executive Departure • May 14
CEO, President & Member of Executive Board Rudolf Staudigl has left the company On the 12th of May, Rudolf Staudigl's tenure as CEO, President & Member of Executive Board of the company ended after 13.0 years in the role. We don't have any record of a personal shareholding under Rudolf's name. A total of 3 executives have left over the last 12 months. Under Rudolf's leadership, the company delivered a total shareholder return of -0.9%. Upcoming Dividend • May 06
Upcoming dividend of €2.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 13 May 2021. Payment date: 17 May 2021. Trailing yield: 1.6%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (3.1%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.5%). Reported Earnings • May 03
First quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS €2.06 (vs €1.31 in 1Q 2020) The company reported a strong first quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: €1.36b (up 14% from 1Q 2020). Net income: €106.6m (up 55% from 1Q 2020). Profit margin: 7.8% (up from 5.8% in 1Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 61% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 7% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Mar 18
Full year 2020 earnings released The company reported a decent full year result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were weaker. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: €4.69b (down 4.8% from FY 2019). Net income: €189.2m (up €831.8m from FY 2019). Profit margin: 4.0% (up from net loss in FY 2019). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 108 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 03
New 90-day high: €128 The company is up 50% from its price of €85.26 on 05 November 2020. The German market is up 16% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Chemicals industry, which is up 25% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €56.09 per share.