Investing.com - Lanxess AG (ETR:LXSG) reported on Thursday first quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Lanxess AG announced earnings per share of €1.35 on revenue of €2.43B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of €1.3 on revenue of €2.26B.
Lanxess AG shares are down 19% from the beginning of the year and are trading at €36.120 , down-from-52-week-high.They are under-performing the CAC 40 which is down 12.01% from the start of the year.
Lanxess AG follows other major Materials sector earnings this month
Lanxess AG's report follows an earnings beat by Linde PLC on Thursday, April 28, 2022, who reported EPS of €2.79 on revenue of €7.81B, compared to forecasts EPS of €2.53 on revenue of €7.36B.
BASF had beat expectations on Friday, April 29, 2022 with first quarter EPS of €2.7 on revenue of €23.08B, compared to forecast for EPS of €2.14 on revenue of €23.29B.
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