Strong Financial Performance
Umicore reported a revenue of EUR 1.8 billion and an EBITDA of EUR 433 million for H1 2025, marking a significant increase compared to the previous year. The EBITDA margin improved to 24.3%, and the return on capital was 16.4%.
Efficiency Savings
The company achieved over EUR 50 million in efficiency savings in the first half of 2025, with a target of EUR 100 million for the full year.
Specialty Materials Performance
EBITDA for Specialty Materials increased by 35%, driven by higher margins in the cobalt product segment and operational efficiency improvements.
Catalysis Segment Growth
The Catalysis segment showed strong performance with revenues and earnings in line with H1 2024, despite declining ICE passenger car production.
Strategic Hedging
Umicore effectively hedged a substantial portion of its future strategic metal exposure, protecting future earnings from price volatility.