LANXESS AG/€LXS

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About LANXESS AG

LANXESS AG is a specialty chemicals company headquartered in Cologne, Germany. It operates in the chemical industry, focusing on the production of chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals, and plastics. The company's product segments cater to various sectors, including construction, automotive, agriculture, and consumer goods. Established in 2004, LANXESS was formed through a spinoff from Bayer AG. Its global presence spans over 30 countries, with significant operations in Europe, North America, and Asia. The company emphasizes sustainable practices and innovation in its product development to maintain competitive strengths within its industry.

Ticker

€LXS
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Primary listing

XETRA

Employees

11,901
Headquarters

LANXESS AG Metrics

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€1.8B
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-€1.91
1.57
€0.10
0.47%

Bulls say / Bears say

Lanxess delivered a 31.7% jump in first-quarter 2025 core profit to €133 million—beating analyst forecasts—and confirmed its full-year EBITDA guidance, driven by improved efficiency and cost management under its “FORWARD!” plan (Reuters).
The company agreed to sell its entire 40.94% stake in Envalior for around €1.2 billion by March 2026, unlocking significant value and boosting liquidity, which spurred an 8.5% rise in its share price (Reuters).
Proceeds from the April 1, 2025 sale of its Urethane Systems unit were used to redeem a €500 million bond due in May 2025, reducing net financial debt by about 18% and further strengthening the balance sheet (Reuters).
Lanxess cut its full-year 2025 EBITDA guidance to €528 million–€580 million, down from €600 million–€650 million, citing persistent weak demand and a bleak economic outlook (Reuters).
The company warned that full-year 2025 earnings would be hit by slow economic growth and ongoing geopolitical tensions—forecasting EBITDA of €600 million–€650 million—and its shares fell 5.6% in pre-market trading (Reuters).
New U.S. import tariffs under President Trump are disrupting global trade and dampening customer orders, with Lanxess among major European chemical producers facing margin pressure and heightened market uncertainty (Reuters).
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