• Wacker Chemie posted H1 revenue of EUR 2.92 billion, up 1.1% year on year; EBITDA climbed 64.5% to EUR 384.2 million.
• Operating profit swung to EUR 148.4 million from an operating loss; net profit swung to EUR 364.9 million, lifting EPS to EUR 7.07.
• Net cash flow swung to EUR 211.6 million, supported by Siltronic stake sales; net financial debt narrowed 18.5% to EUR 722 million.
• Guidance was raised to EBITDA of EUR 625 million-EUR 750 million; net financial debt is now seen at about EUR 500 million.
• Management flagged weak demand in auto and construction; it cited about EUR 150 million in 2026 cost inflation from energy and raw materials.

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