Arkema SA (ARKAF) reports a 7% year-on-year EBITDA increase in Q2 2026, driven by pricing and mix improvements, while navigating a weak demand environment and Middle East crisis impacts.

Recent performance puts Arkema in focus Arkema (ENXTPA:AKE) has attracted fresh attention after a month return of 6.7% and a past 3 months return of 21.9%. This has prompted investors to reassess how the specialty materials group is currently valued. See our latest analysis for Arkema. With the share price at €62.0, Arkema’s recent 30 day and 90 day share price returns of 6.7% and 21.9% point to building momentum, even though the 1 year total shareholder return is slightly negative. If...

ARKAY expands Kynar PVDF capacity by 20% in China, targeting rising demand across EVs, energy storage and advanced industries.

Despite a challenging macroeconomic environment, Arkema SA (ARKAF) achieved significant cost savings and strong sales growth in key markets, while maintaining a robust cash flow.

Why this new battery alliance matters for Arkema stock Arkema (ENXTPA:AKE) has just signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Senior to work more closely across the battery value chain, focusing on materials, separator films and manufacturing techniques for next generation cells. The move, combined with Arkema’s recent EcoVadis Gold Medal for sustainability, gives investors fresh information on how the group is positioning its specialty materials portfolio in electric mobility and energy...

Arkema recently highlighted its expanding portfolio of lower Global Warming Potential refrigerants and advanced thermal management solutions for data centers at the AHR Expo, while also receiving the EcoVadis Gold Medal for its sustainability performance in December 2025. Together, these developments underline how Arkema is aligning product innovation with stricter environmental standards and the fast-growing needs of digital infrastructure cooling. Next, we will examine how Arkema’s lower...

Arkema launches a new Rilsan Clear polyamide unit in Singapore, tripling global capacity and establishing Asia's largest transparent polyamide base.

Why Arkema is on investors’ radar today Arkema (ENXTPA:AKE) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock returning 2.4% over the past week and 0.8% over the past month from a last close of €53.50. For long term holders, the picture looks different, with an estimated 19.1% negative total return over the past year and around 33.5% negative total return over both the past 3 months and the past 5 years. See our latest analysis for Arkema. That recent 1 day share price...

BCBP, ARKAY and GBNXF have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on January 2, 2026.