Umicore H1 2026 results: €1.9B revenue, €577M EBITDA, driven by cathode materials and specialty metals

Umicore

Umicore reported strong H1 2026 financial results with €1.9B in revenues (up 7.1% YoY) and €577M adjusted EBITDA (up 33.5%). Battery Materials Solutions revenues increased on take-or-pay compensation linked to contractual volumes, while Specialty Materials and Recycling delivered exceptional growth. The company raised full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to slightly above €1.0B.

• H1 2026 revenues €1.9B, up 7.1% year-over-year
• Adjusted EBITDA €577M, up 33.5% YoY; EBITDA margin 30.2%
• Battery Materials revenues increased on contractual volume compensation
• Specialty Materials revenue and EBITDA up 21% and 49% respectively
• FY 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to slightly above €1.0B