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Robust Q2 2026 Performance, Full-Year Guidance Upgraded

Performance driven by continued demand in Process Solutions, Rare Diseases and Semiconductor Solutions as well as disciplined execution and ongoing investments in research and innovation.

Key facts and Forecast

Overview Q2 2026
 

  • Group net sales increase +4.1% organically to € 5.4 billion
  • EBITDA pre grows +9.3% organically to € 1.6 billion
  • Strong contributions from Process Solutions, Rare Diseases and Semiconductor Solutions
  • Full-year 2026 guidance upgraded
  • Company advances strategic priorities with planned acquisition of Bio-Techne

Business performance in Q2 2026

 

 

Q2 2026
(in € billion)

 

Organic change
(in %, compared to Q2 2025)

 

Change
(in %, compared to Q2 2025)

Group net sales

5.4

4.1

3.4

EBITDA pre

1.6

9.3

9.4

Life Science sales

2.4

8.0

6.4

Healthcare sales

2.2

–3.4

2.4

Electronics sales

0.9

11.7

–1.7

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Our second-quarter performance confirms continued momentum from important growth drivers across all the industries we serve. Going forward, we remain focused on increasing speed, flexibility and scalability across the company while delivering profitable growth and sustainable value creation.

Kai Beckmann

Chairman of the Executive Board and Group CEO of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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