Methanex Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results and Significantly Higher Q2 EBITDA Outlook

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Methanex reported a return to adjusted profitability in Q1 2026 with improved EBITDA and provided strong guidance for significantly higher Q2 EBITDA, driven by rising methanol prices.

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• Q1 2026 Financial Turnaround

  The company reported an adjusted net income of $23 million ($0.30 per share) for Q1 2026, a significant improvement from an adjusted net loss of $11 million ($0.14 per share) in Q4 2025. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $220 million from $186 million quarter-over-quarter.

• Strong Q2 2026 Outlook

  Methanex expects 'significantly higher Adjusted EBITDA' in the second quarter, projecting an average realized methanol price range of $500 to $525 per tonne for April and May, a substantial increase from the Q1 average of $351 per tonne.

• Debt Reduction and Liquidity

  The company repaid $60 million of its Term Loan A and ended the first quarter with a strong liquidity position, including a cash balance of $379 million and access to a $600 million revolving credit facility.

• Operational Performance and Market Impact

  Methanol production was marginally higher at 2,391,000 tonnes in Q1 2026. The company noted that the conflict in the Middle East has significantly impacted global methanol pricing, contributing to the strong price increases expected in Q2.

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Methanex Corporation reported a significant financial turnaround in Q1 2026, moving from an adjusted net loss of $11 million in Q4 2025 to an adjusted net income of $23 million. Adjusted EBITDA also saw a healthy increase to $220 million from $186 million in the prior quarter. The company anticipates 'significantly higher Adjusted EBITDA' in Q2 2026, driven by an expected average realized methanol price of $500 to $525 per tonne, a substantial increase from Q1's $351 per tonne. This positive outlook is attributed to the impact of the Middle East conflict on global petrochemical supply chains, which has led to a rapid rise in methanol pricing. Additionally, Methanex repaid $60 million of its Term Loan A, demonstrating progress on its de-leveraging goals. While a news release on these results was issued earlier today, this 6-K provides the full detailed financial statements and management's discussion, offering critical context and forward-looking statements.