Brenntag SE Adjusts 2025 Financial Forecast Amid Market Challenges

Brenntag SE has released its preliminary results for the second quarter of 2025, announcing a revised forecast for the full financial year. The company now expects an operating EBITA between EUR 950 million and EUR 1,050 million, a downward adjustment from the initial projection of EUR 1.10 billion to EUR 1.30 billion. This revision is primarily attributed to unfavorable EUR/USD exchange rate developments and a challenging economic environment characterized by geopolitical instability and global tariff discussions.

In the second quarter, Brenntag SE recorded a preliminary operating gross profit of EUR 974.3 million, down from EUR 1,027.9 million in the previous year. The operating EBITA stood at EUR 246.4 million, compared to EUR 297.1 million in 2024. These figures fell short of the consensus expectation of EUR 266 million. Furthermore, the company anticipates continued pricing pressure and demand slowdown in the latter half of the year. The half-year financial report will be published on August 13, 2025.