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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

€5.60
-€0.04(-0.82%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€5.60
-€0.04(-0.82%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Operating Recovery And Upgraded GuidanceBroad-based H1 improvement in revenue, EBITDA, margin and ROCE indicates stronger operating execution across the group. The upgraded full-year target provides evidence that improved profitability may persist beyond a single quarter, although management expects a softer second half.
Improving Cash GenerationThe return to substantial positive free operating cash flow strengthens Umicore’s ability to fund capital spending, service debt and support strategic investment internally. Better cash conversion also improves resilience and gives management more flexibility as operating conditions normalize.
Specialty Materials GrowthGrowth across specialty materials and semiconductor-related applications adds valuable diversification beyond automotive markets. Exposure to electro-optic and semiconductor demand can support a broader, more specialized revenue base and reinforce Umicore’s materials-technology positioning.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage And Reduced EquityDespite lower debt than in 2024, leverage remains elevated and the reduced equity base limits financial flexibility. Weaker earnings or higher funding costs could therefore place more pressure on cash allocation, investment capacity and the company’s ability to absorb further volatility.
Battery Growth Remains Dependent On ContractsFlat battery volumes indicate that the expected market ramp has not yet translated into meaningful volume growth. Reliance on take-or-pay protections supports near-term earnings but makes the improvement less representative of underlying demand and leaves execution timing important.
Exposure To Metal-price NormalizationA meaningful portion of recent performance was supported by favorable metal prices rather than solely by recurring volume or productivity gains. If prices normalize as expected, recycling profitability and group earnings could weaken, making sustained margin improvement harder to maintain.

Umicore SA News

NVJ FAQ

What was Umicore SA’s price range in the past 12 months?
Umicore SA lowest stock price was €3.38 and its highest was €6.40 in the past 12 months.
    What is Umicore SA’s market cap?
    Umicore SA’s market cap is €4.14B.
      When is Umicore SA’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Umicore SA’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 19, 2027 which is in 118 days.
        How were Umicore SA’s earnings last quarter?
        Umicore SA released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2026. The company reported €0.281 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.257 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 0.17.
              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 €0.281 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.257. 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?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Umicore SA Stock Smart Score

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                    Technicals

                    SMA
                    Negative
                    20 days / 200 days
                    Momentum
                    -1.45%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    23.93%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    14.05%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score

                    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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