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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

€4.54
€0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€4.54
€0.00(0.00%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Improving Cash Generation And DeleveragingSubstantial free cash flow and a meaningful reduction in net debt materially improve financial flexibility over the next 2–6 months. Lower leverage and a cash buffer support disciplined capex, dividend continuity and funding for strategic projects while reducing refinancing and interest-rate risks.
High-margin, Resilient Core BusinessesStrong, above-industry margins in Catalysis and Specialty Materials reflect regulatory-driven demand and differentiated product mix. These high-margin segments generate durable cash and act as stabilizers for the group, offsetting cyclical swings in battery-related volumes over the medium term.
Operational And Capital Discipline (efficiencies & Disciplined CapEx)Proven delivery of EUR 100m efficiencies plus explicit, lower capex guidance signals sustainable margin and cash-flow upside potential. Disciplined capital allocation reduces execution risk on large battery investments and preserves earnings quality across cycles over the coming months.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage And Reduced Equity BaseAlthough leverage improved, the company still carries elevated debt relative to a shrunken equity base, constraining financial flexibility. If cyclical margins soften or working-capital needs rise, servicing debt and meeting leverage targets could force tighter spending or asset sales within the 2–6 month horizon.
Battery Segment Profitability Weak And Recycling Loss-makingBattery materials and recycling still underperform: breakeven cathode economics and persistent recycling losses require operational fixes and investment to return to profit. These structural weaknesses mean the company remains exposed to battery market overcapacity and could see constrained group margins for months.
Hedging Strategy Limits Upside From Metal Price RalliesLarge, multi-year metal hedges stabilize earnings but cap upside if commodity prices rise. Over the next 2–6 months, this hedging reduces earnings sensitivity to favorable cycles, limiting potential tailwinds from rebounds in cobalt, nickel or precious metals that might otherwise boost margins and cash flow.

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NVJ FAQ

What was Umicore SA’s price range in the past 12 months?
Umicore SA lowest stock price was €2.82 and its highest was €6.40 in the past 12 months.
    What is Umicore SA’s market cap?
    Umicore SA’s market cap is €4.64B.
      When is Umicore SA’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Umicore SA’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2026 which is in 8 days.
        How were Umicore SA’s earnings last quarter?
        Umicore SA released its earnings results on Feb 20, 2026. The company reported €0.166 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of €0.227 by -€0.061.
          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 0.26.
              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 €0.166 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of €0.227. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.592%.
                  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
                    Positive
                    20 days / 200 days
                    Momentum
                    74.45%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    2.57%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    13.63%
                    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.

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