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Umicore SA (DE:NVJ)
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Umicore SA (NVJ) Price & Analysis

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NVJ Stock Chart & Stats

€4.82
-€0.04(-0.82%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€4.82
-€0.04(-0.82%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Cash Generation RecoveryUmicore’s materially improved cash generation and positive free cash flow provide durable financial flexibility to fund capex, deleveraging and strategic investments. Strong operating cash flow relative to prior year reduces reliance on external funding and supports ongoing circular-materials projects.
High-margin Recycling FranchiseRecycling’s very high margins reflect structural pricing power in refined metals and circular feedstock, offering a durable earnings anchor. This vertical recycling capability secures supply of critical metals and insulates parts of the business from upstream raw-material constraints over the medium term.
Improved Margins And Upgraded GuidanceSustained margin expansion and a raised full‑year EBITDA target signal improved operational execution and pricing. Higher margins boost ROCE and cash conversion potential, creating a more resilient cost structure to absorb future metal-price normalization and cyclical downturns.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage And Weaker EquityRelative to historical norms, elevated leverage and a marked drop in equity materially reduce financial flexibility. Higher debt levels increase refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity, constraining the company’s capacity to invest through cycles or absorb prolonged commodity-price weakness without further balance-sheet action.
Earnings Sensitivity To Metal-price TailwindsSignificant portion of the recent profit improvement was driven by favorable metal prices, which are transitory. This cyclical sensitivity makes baseline earnings less predictable and heightens downside risk if commodity prices revert, limiting the durability of recent margin gains.
Reliance On Take‑or‑pay And Loss-making SegmentsKey future growth areas rely on contractual protections and still‑lossmaking operations. Take‑or‑pay compensations mask true demand ramp, and battery recycling commercialization remains years away. These factors require ongoing capital and execution risk, limiting near-term sustainable earnings growth.

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NVJ FAQ

What was Umicore SA’s price range in the past 12 months?
Umicore SA lowest stock price was €3.02 and its highest was €6.40 in the past 12 months.
    What is Umicore SA’s market cap?
    Umicore SA’s market cap is €5.75B.
      When is Umicore SA’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Umicore SA’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 19, 2027 which is in 189 days.
        How were Umicore SA’s earnings last quarter?
        Umicore SA released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2026. The company reported €0.284 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.261 by €0.023.
          Is Umicore SA overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Umicore SA’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Umicore SA pay dividends?
            Umicore SA does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Umicore SA’s EPS estimate?
            Umicore SA’s EPS estimate is 0.22.
              How many shares outstanding does Umicore SA have?
              Umicore SA has 985,600,000 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Umicore SA’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Umicore SA reported an EPS of €0.284 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.261. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 10.996%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Umicore SA?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:NVJ
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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                    Umicore SA Stock Smart Score

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                    Technicals

                    SMA
                    Positive
                    20 days / 200 days
                    Momentum
                    74.45%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    2.11%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    14.05%
                    Trailing 12-Months

                    Company Description

                    Umicore SA

                    Umicore SA engages in the materials technology business. It operates through the following business segments: Catalysis, Energy & Surface Technologies, Recycling, and Corporate. The Catalysis segment is composed of automotive catalysts for gasoline and diesel light and heavy-duty diesel applications, including on-road and non-on-road vehicles. The Energy & Surface Technologies segment represents cobalt and specialty materials, electro-optic materials, electroplating, rechargeable battery materials and thin film products business units. The Recycling segment offers precious metals refining, jewellery and industrial metals, precious metals management, technical materials, and platinum engineer materials. The Corporate segment covers corporate activities, shared operational functions, and research, development, innovation unit of the group. The company was founded on July 7, 1904 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

                    Umicore SA (NVJ) Earnings & Revenues

                    NVJ Company Deck

                    NVJ Earnings Call

                    Q2 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call presented strong, broad‑based H1 2026 financial and operational results — revenue growth (+7%), large EBITDA and margin expansion (+33% EBITDA; margin +~600 bps to 30.2%), improved returns (ROCE to 23%), substantial cash generation (operating cash flow EUR 565m, FOCF EUR 295m) and an upgraded full‑year EBITDA guidance (>EUR 1bn). Segment highlights include an outstanding Recycling margin (~52%), Specialty Materials double‑digit growth, and a Battery Cathode EBITDA turnaround (EUR 90m) though volumes remain flat. Key risks and offsets are that H1 benefited from exceptional metal‑price tailwinds (especially Q1) that are expected to moderate, H2 is guided to be lower than H1, certain areas remain loss‑making or negative (Battery Recycling, fuel cell catalysts in China), and some performance depends on contractual take‑or‑pay protections. On balance the strong operational execution, improved cash generation, upgraded guidance and robust balance sheet outweigh the transitory headwinds and execution‑timing risks.View all DE:NVJ earnings summaries
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