Bayer reported its Q3 2019 results with continued growth across all divisions. Key highlights include:
- Group sales increased 5% to €9.8 billion driven by strong growth in Pharmaceuticals and Crop Science.
- EBITDA before special items grew 8% to €2.3 billion with margins up 30 basis points.
- Core EPS increased 6% to €1.16. Free cash flow grew 13% to €1.3 billion.
- Guidance for 2019 was confirmed with sales of ~€46 billion, EBITDA before special items of ~€12.2 billion, and core EPS of ~€6.80.