Saint-Gobain has reported group sales of EUR 23.6 billion for the first half of 2026, with like-for-like growth of 0.7 % over the period and an acceleration to 3.5 % in the second quarter. All three regions – Europe, Americas and Asia-Pacific – returned to growth in the second quarter. Construction chemicals was a standout segment, achieving 8.5 % organic growth in the second quarter and 5.3 % over the first half. Asia-Pacific delivered 7.0 % organic growth for the half-year and a record EBITDA margin of 18.5 %, up from 18.0 % in first-half 2025. For the second half, the group expects sales growth across all regions and confirmed its full-year EBITDA margin outlook of more than 15.0 %.