ADAMA Reports Q2 Decline Amid Challenging Agrochemical Market

Despite challenging market conditions and competitive pricing pressures, ADAMA Ltd. reported a resilient performance in the second quarter of 2026. Sales fell 3% to $1.06 billion, impacted by a 7% decline in RMB terms. However, the agrochemical company managed to improve its gross margin to 29.6% from 29.1% in the prior year period and saw its adjusted EBITDA increase by 1% to $152 million.

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## Catalyst Analysis: Q2 and H1 2026 Results For the second quarter of 2026, ADAMA reported net sales of $1,063 million, a 3% decrease from the previous year. Adjusted gross profit saw a 1% decline to $315 million, though the gross margin expanded to 29.6% from 29.1%. Adjusted EBITDA rose 1% to $152 million, with a margin of 14.3% compared to 13.7% in the second quarter of 2025. The company reduced its reported net loss to $20 million from $32 million year-over-year.

In the first half of 2026, sales remained stable at $2,100 million, a 4% decrease in RMB terms. Adjusted gross profit increased 2% to $632 million, with the gross margin improving to 30.1% from 29.7% in H1 2025. Adjusted net profit for the first half grew 28% to $63 million from $49 million in the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA for H1 2026 was $302 million, a slight decrease from $310 million in H1 2025.

CEO Gaël Hili noted that while volume growth was observed across most regions, competitive market conditions, low farmer profitability, and overcapacity continue to create pricing pressure. The company emphasized its focus on selective growth, disciplined execution, and cash generation.

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### Sector Ripple / Impact on Agrochemicals

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