Syensqo FIRST LOOK: 3Q uEBITDA -10% organically, FY guidance slightly lowered
3Q underlying EBITDA declined by 10% organically to € 326m, which was 3% below our forecast but 7% above consensus. Syensqo lowered FY25 underlying EBITDA guidance from c. 1.3bn to c. € 1.25bn, which is slightly higher than the current consensus figure of € 1.22bn albeit below our € 1.31bn forecast. Despite the weak current earnings momentum, we believe that cost efficiency measures and portfolio streamlining should eventually be positive for the investment case. We continue to believe valuation is attractive and we reiterate our BUY rating and € 90 target price.