Arkema shares rise as sales rise 15% in key markets
06/05/2026 08:58
** Shares in French speciality chemicals company Arkema AKE.PA rise around 3.9% after its first-quarter results ** The company reports higher growth, around 15% compared with last year in key growth markets, namely batteries, sport, 3D printing and healthcare ** The demand improvement was likely aided by "pre-buying due to supply concerns from the Middle East conflict" alongside "strengthening commodity acrylics margins in China" J.P. Morgan analysts say ** Arkema confirms its 2026 outlook "while remaining vigilant about the potential impacts of the Middle East crisis on global demand" (Reporting by Zakarya Meliani and Ronan Corcoran) ((zakarya.meliani@thomsonreuters.com))