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Ems Chemie Reports Lower First-Quarter Sales
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 7, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 7, 2026
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Swiss nylon and specialty chemicals producer EMS Chemie saw Q1 net sales drop 6.7% year‑on‑year to CHF 487 m, weighed down by a stronger franc. Volumes and EBIT improved, but currency headwinds and cost inflation temper expectations for 2026.
EMS Chemie Sees First-Quarter Sales Drop 6.7% Due to Swiss Franc Strength
First-Quarter Results and Outlook
April 7 (Reuters) - Swiss nylon maker EMS Chemie reported a 6.7% drop in its first-quarter sales on Tuesday, which it said was negatively affected by the strengthening of the Swiss franc.
The polymer and speciality chemicals maker's results provide a sneak peek into what to expect from bigger chemical companies across Europe, most of which report their quarterly results later this month.
Key Financial Highlights
Q1 Net Sales
Q1 net sales fell to 487 million Swiss francs ($609million) from 522 million francs in 2025
2026 Outlook
Net Sales
2026 outlook: net sales below last year's level due to currency effects
Net Operating Income (EBIT)
2026 outlook: net operating income, or EBIT, seen slightly above 2025
Operational Impacts
Business Relations and Costs
EMS has no business relations in the Middle East, but significantly higher energy, freight and raw material costs will lead to price hikes for customers
EBIT Reporting
The company does not report EBIT for Q1 or Q3
(Reporting by Anastasiia Kozlova in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)
Key Takeaways
- •Q1 sales fell to CHF 487 m from CHF 522 m in Q1 2025, a 6.7% decline primarily due to the strong Swiss franc (ems-group.com).
- •Despite lower sales, EMS achieved higher sales volumes and improved operating income (EBIT) in Q1, supported by its focus on high‑margin specialties and innovation (ems-group.com).
- •For full‑year 2026, EMS expects net sales to remain below 2025 levels due to currency effects, though it projects EBIT will be slightly above last year; rising energy, freight and raw‑material costs will necessitate price increases (ems-group.com).
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Frequently Asked Questions about EMS Chemie reports lower first-quarter sales
1Why did EMS Chemie’s first-quarter sales decline in 2026?
EMS Chemie’s Q1 sales dropped by 6.7% mainly due to the strengthening of the Swiss franc impacting results.
2What were EMS Chemie’s net sales in the first quarter?
Net sales fell to 487 million Swiss francs ($609 million) from 522 million francs in 2025.
3What is EMS Chemie’s outlook for 2026?
EMS Chemie expects 2026 net sales to remain below 2025's level due to currency effects, but net operating income to be slightly above 2025.
4Does EMS Chemie have business relations in the Middle East?
EMS Chemie stated it has no business relations in the Middle East.
5Will there be price hikes for EMS Chemie customers?
Yes, the company anticipates higher energy, freight, and raw material costs will lead to price increases for customers.
