GBAF Logo
Headlines

Merck KGaA sees forex-adjusted earnings growth of up to 8% this year

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on March 6, 2025

1 min read

· Last updated: January 25, 2026

Add as preferred source on Google
Merck KGaA sees forex-adjusted earnings growth of up to 8% this year
innovation financial markets corporate profits Forex economic growth
Global Banking & Finance Awards 2026 — Call for Entries

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Merck KGaA on Thursday forecast currency-adjusted operating earnings growth of up to 8%, helped by demand for semiconductor chemicals and for lab equipment in biotech drug

Merck KGaA Projects Up to 8% Growth in Currency-Adjusted Earnings

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Merck KGaA on Thursday forecast currency-adjusted operating earnings growth of up to 8%, helped by demand for semiconductor chemicals and for lab equipment in biotech drug production.

The German group said in a statement that 2025 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA), adjusted for special items, would likely reach between 6.1 billion euros ($6.6 billion) and 6.6 billion euros.

That would be up from 6.07 billion euros reported for 2024, which was broadly in line with the average analyst estimate.

($1 = 0.9258 euros)

(Reporting by Ludwig Burger, Editing by Miranda Murray)

Key Takeaways

  • Merck KGaA forecasts up to 8% growth in currency-adjusted earnings.
  • Demand for semiconductor chemicals boosts earnings.
  • Biotech lab equipment also contributes to growth.
  • 2025 EBITDA expected between 6.1 and 6.6 billion euros.
  • 2024 earnings were in line with analyst estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merck KGaA's projected earnings growth for this year?
Merck KGaA forecasts currency-adjusted operating earnings growth of up to 8% for this year.
What factors are contributing to Merck KGaA's earnings growth?
The growth is supported by demand for semiconductor chemicals and lab equipment in biotech drug production.
What is the expected EBITDA for Merck KGaA in 2025?
The company expects its EBITDA, adjusted for special items, to reach between 6.1 billion euros and 6.6 billion euros in 2025.
How does the 2025 EBITDA forecast compare to 2024?
The forecast for 2025 shows an increase from the 6.07 billion euros reported for 2024, which was in line with average analyst estimates.
What was the exchange rate mentioned in the article?
The article states that $1 is equivalent to 0.9258 euros.

Tags

Related Articles

Image for Italy to extradite suspected Chinese hacker wanted by US authorities, says source

Italy to extradite suspected Chinese hacker wanted by US authorities, says source

Image for Soccer-Chelsea reach FA Cup final with 1-0 win over Leeds

Soccer-Chelsea reach FA Cup final with 1-0 win over Leeds

Image for Netanyahu's biggest rivals join forces for Israel's next election

Netanyahu's biggest rivals join forces for Israel's next election

Image for Israel issues evacuation warning for seven Lebanese towns beyond 'buffer zone'

Israel issues evacuation warning for seven Lebanese towns beyond 'buffer zone'

Image for Athletics-Kenya's Sawe shatters elusive two-hour marathon barrier to win in London

Athletics-Kenya's Sawe shatters elusive two-hour marathon barrier to win in London

Image for UK's Starmer and Trump discuss 'urgent need' to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz

UK's Starmer and Trump discuss 'urgent need' to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz

More from Headlines

Explore more articles in the Headlines category

Image for Pope Leo says those who wage war are thieves stealing away our peaceful future
Pope Leo says those who wage war are thieves stealing away our peaceful future
Image for King Charles relieved Trump and first lady unharmed after shooting
King Charles relieved Trump and first lady unharmed after shooting
Image for Northern Ireland police investigate car explosion as attempted murder
Northern Ireland police investigate car explosion as attempted murder
Image for UK says cooperating closely with US on security ahead of King Charles' visit
UK says cooperating closely with US on security ahead of King Charles' visit
Image for Israeli attacks kill at least four Palestinians in Gaza, medics say
Israeli attacks kill at least four Palestinians in Gaza, medics say
Image for Six passengers injured evacuating from Swiss Air flight in India, Economic Times says
Six passengers injured evacuating from Swiss Air flight in India, Economic Times says
Image for Trump removed from White House correspondents dinner as attendees take cover
Trump removed from White House correspondents dinner as attendees take cover
Image for Car explodes outside police station in Northern Ireland, Belfast Telegraph reports
Car explodes outside police station in Northern Ireland, Belfast Telegraph reports
Image for US-Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks
US-Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks
Image for Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster under cloud of war
Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster under cloud of war
Image for Russia's parliamentary speaker visits Pyongyang, KCNA says
Russia's parliamentary speaker visits Pyongyang, KCNA says
Image for Probe of stolen $1 billion should continue after conviction of Moldovan magnate, top official says
Probe of stolen $1 billion should continue after conviction of Moldovan magnate, top official says
View All Headlines Posts