Germany's K+S Q3 revenue beats estimates on de-icing salt volumes

Overview

• Germany potash and salt producer's Q3 revenue rose and beat analyst expectations

• EBITDA declined slightly, mainly due to higher costs and Bethune maintenance break

• Company narrowed full-year EBITDA outlook, raising lower end of guidance

Outlook

• K+S narrows 2026 EBITDA forecast to 8700 mln-8750 mln from prior 8680 mln-8760 mln

• Company expects 2026 adjusted free cash flow to remain a positive mid- to higher-double-digit mln figure

• K+S now sees 2026 de-icing salt sales volumes at least 2.7 mln tonnes, up from 2.6 mln

Result Drivers

• PRICE INCREASES AND DE-ICING SALT - Co said revenue growth was driven by higher prices in both segments and increased de-icing salt volumes

• HIGHER COSTS AND MAINTENANCE - Co attributed lower EBITDA to increased logistics and energy costs and a maintenance break at Bethune

• FERTILIZER SPECIALTIES - Co said higher-margin fertilizer specialties performed well, per CEO

Company press release: Full Story

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 6 "strong buy" or "buy", 8 "hold" and 4 "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the agricultural chemicals peer group is "buy."

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for K+S AG is €17.25, about 28.3% above its November 9 closing price of €13.44

• The stock recently traded at 13 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 13 three months ago

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