Syensqo FIRST LOOK: Weak 4Q performance and disappointing FY26 outlook
4Q uEBITDA dropped by 20% and was 10% below our forecast and 11% below consensus. FY26 uEBITDA guidance of € 1.1bn represents a 7% drop y/y at similar scope and is c. 15% below our and consensus forecasts, due to a combination of elements (impact from a copper mine shutdown, weaker sales of a smart device customer, the phase out of some fluorosurfactants and a € 40m negative FX impact). We continue to believe valuation is attractive but will have to lower our forecasts significantly.