Syensqo Shares Drop 20 Percent on Weak Profit Forecast

SYENSQO SA, the specialty chemicals manufacturer based in Belgium, saw its share price plummet by more than 20% on Thursday. The sharp decline followed the company's announcement of a lowered profit outlook for 2026, citing persistent economic headwinds across its primary markets. By mid-morning, the stock had dropped 24.4%, marking its steepest one-day loss since its inception and placing it at the bottom of the STOXX 600 index.