Brenntag rises as strong Q3 start prompts another profit guidance hike

Brenntag SE

07/08/2026 08:19

** Shares in Brenntag BNRGn.DE rise around 2% after the German chemicals distributor hiked its FY operating EBITDA guidance in less than seven weeks, due to a strong start to the third quarter
** Brenntag now expects FY operating EBITDA of €1.35 billion to €1.45 billion ($1.56-$1.67 billion) for 2026, up from the €1.25 billion and €1.40 billion range it set in late June
** Jefferies says the guidance upgrade should support the shares
** The stock is among the best performers of Germany's blue-chip index .GDAXI
     
     
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(Reporting by Ozan Ergenay)
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