Germany's Merck KGaA Shares Rise After Semiconductor, Pharma Demand Boost Results -- Update

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2025.11.13 13:45
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Germany's Merck KGaA reported higher Q3 earnings and sales, driven by demand for semiconductor materials and pharma tools, boosting shares by up to 8.6%. The life-science segment saw recovery from post-pandemic slumps, while AI demand lifted semiconductor sales. Merck's after-tax profit was €898M, with EBITDA up 3.1% to €1.67B. Net sales grew 5.2% to €5.32B. Merck narrowed its full-year outlook, expecting 3% organic sales growth and 5%-7% EBITDA growth.