The earnings call presented a generally positive outlook with strong performance in Catalysis and operational efficiency improvements. However, challenges remain in the Battery Materials Solutions segment, and the impact of metal price volatility and foreign exchange headwinds continue to be areas of concern.

Company Guidance

During the Umicore Half Year 2025 Results Conference Call, CEO Bart Sap provided guidance for the rest of 2025, highlighting several key metrics and strategies. The company aims for an EBITDA target of €790 million to €850 million for the full year, after reporting €433 million in EBITDA for the first half. This reflects a solid increase from the previous year, driven by operational efficiencies and sustained demand. Umicore focuses on capital, performance, people and culture, and partnerships as its core strategic pillars. Capital expenditures for 2025 are projected to be reduced to €350 million, down from €550 million in the previous year, reflecting a disciplined approach to capital allocation. The company has also achieved €55 million in efficiency savings in the first half, with a full-year target of €100 million. Additionally, Umicore's adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 24.3%, with a return on capital of 16.4%. The leverage ratio is maintained below 2.5x, specifically at 2.3x, despite being slightly free cash flow negative for the first half. The guidance was further supported by hedging strategies and take-or-pay contracts, which offer some visibility into earnings stability amid a volatile market environment.

Encouraging H1 2025 Performance

Umicore reported revenues of EUR 1.8 billion and an EBITDA of EUR 433 million, which is well up from last year. The return on capital was 16.4%, with a solid EBITDA margin of 24.3%.

Strong Performance Across Business Groups

Catalysis achieved a return on capital of 43.7%, Recycling 154%, and Specialty Materials over 12.5%, aligning with the 2028 target.

Efficiency Savings

EUR 50 million in efficiency savings were achieved in the first half, with a target of EUR 100 million for the year.

Strategic Focus on Sustainability and Partnerships

Investment continued in sustainability improvements with EUR 25 million annually, and the company is exploring partnerships in battery material solutions.

Positive Catalysis and Precious Metals Management Performance

Catalysis revenues remained in line with H1 2024, and Precious Metals Management experienced a favorable trading environment with an EBITDA margin above 41%.

Umicore SA (UMICY) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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UMICY Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Feb 20, 2026	2025 (Q4)	0.21 / -	0.15	―	―	―
Aug 01, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.19 / 0.16	0.133	21.80% (+0.03)
Feb 14, 2025	2024 (Q4)	-0.02 / 0.15	0.24	-37.50% (-0.09)
Jul 26, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.17 / 0.13	0.268	-50.37% (-0.14)
Feb 16, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.21 / 0.24	0.302	-20.53% (-0.06)
Jul 28, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.27 / 0.27	0.326	-17.79% (-0.06)
Feb 16, 2023	2022 (Q4)	0.29 / 0.30	0.281	7.47% (+0.02)
Jul 29, 2022	2022 (Q2)	0.37 / 0.33	0.528	-38.26% (-0.20)	―	―
Feb 16, 2022	2021 (Q4)	0.26 / 0.28	0.218	28.90% (+0.06)	―	―
Jul 30, 2021	2021 (Q2)	0.42 / 0.53	0.182	190.11% (+0.35)	―	―

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UMICY Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 01, 2025	$3.99	$3.87	-3.01%
Feb 14, 2025	$2.72	$2.48	-8.82%
Jul 26, 2024	$3.65	$3.46	-5.21%
Feb 16, 2024	$5.41	$5.33	-1.48%

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