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title: "K+S Q2 revenue rises 12.3% to EUR 978 million; EBITDA climbs 60% to EUR 176 million"
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description: "K+S reported a 12.3% rise in Q2 revenue to EUR 978 million and a 60% increase in operating EBITDA to EUR 176 million, beating consensus. Agriculture revenue grew to EUR 700 million, while Industry+ reached EUR 278 million. Adjusted free cash flow for H1 was EUR 101 million, below expectations. The company raised its FY 2026 operating EBITDA forecast to EUR 680-760 million and announced a EUR 350 million deal for Qemetica salt, funded by convertible bonds."
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# K+S Q2 revenue rises 12.3% to EUR 978 million; EBITDA climbs 60% to EUR 176 million

-   K+S lifted Q2 revenue 12.3% to EUR 978 million; operating EBITDA climbed 60% to EUR 176 million, topping the EUR 149 million consensus. \* Adjusted free cash flow in H1 swung to +EUR 101 million from +EUR 24 million, missing the EUR 119 million consensus. \* Agriculture revenue rose to EUR 700 million on higher volumes and prices; Industry+ increased to EUR 278 million on stronger de-icing salt demand. \* FY 2026 operating EBITDA forecast raised to EUR 680-760 million; adjusted free cash flow seen positive in the mid-to-high double-digit millions. \* Qemetica salt deal set at EUR 350 million plus up to EUR 30 million earn-out; EUR 320 million convertible bonds placed to fund it. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. K+S AG published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 11, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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