Braskem 2Q26 Earnings Call: Segment EBITDA Surge to US$1.04B, But Going Concern Doubt Persists

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Braskem reported 2Q26 recurring EBITDA of US$1.04 billion, up from US$192 million in 1Q26, driven by supply disruptions in the Middle East. However, the company remains in default with going concern doubt, and the presentation details significant cash outflows.

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• Consolidated EBITDA Surge

  Recurring EBITDA reached US$1,043 million in 2Q26, up from US$192 million in 1Q26, driven by higher chemical and petrochemical spreads due to Middle East disruptions.

• Segment Performance Breakdown

  Brazil/South America segment EBITDA was US$869 million, USA & Europe US$147 million, and Mexico US$57 million, all benefiting from improved international spreads.

• Cash Flow Pressures

  Working capital consumption of US$547 million and net debt payments of US$117 million partially offset the EBITDA increase, resulting in a decrease in cash position.

• Going Concern and Default Status

  The company remains in default and the auditor has flagged material going concern doubt, despite the strong operational quarter.

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Braskem's 2Q26 earnings call presentation provides detailed segment-level results showing consolidated recurring EBITDA of US$1.04 billion, a massive jump from US$192 million in 1Q26, driven by Middle East supply disruptions that boosted international spreads. However, the company remains in default and the auditor has flagged material going concern doubt, so the strong operational quarter is overshadowed by the ongoing debt restructuring crisis. The presentation also reveals significant working capital consumption of US$547 million and a net debt payment of US$117 million, highlighting liquidity pressures despite the EBITDA improvement.