Braskem 2Q26 net income turns to profit at US$664 million; recurring EBITDA rises to US$1.04 billion
Reuters2026/08/14 11:38- Braskem posted consolidated Recurring EBITDA of USD 1.04 billion, rising by more than doubled from 1Q26.
- Net income attributable to shareholders climbed to USD 664 million, reflecting higher chemical and petrochemical spreads in international markets.
- Operating cash flow totaled BRL 1.93 billion, while cash generation before debt service reached BRL 807 million after Alagoas-related disbursements.
- Corporate gross debt stood at USD 10.3 billion; adjusted net debt was USD 9.5 billion, lifting leverage to 6.74x.
- Restructuring talks continued, with indicative non-binding creditor proposals under review; no decision made on terms or additional judicial measures.
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