Bekaert

NV Bekaert recorded revenue of €917 million in the first quarter of 2026, with 0% organic growth, weighed down by negative currency effects of 5% and a 3% comparatives impact from the sale of its Latin American steel cord business. The company is continuing a €200 million share buyback program and is proposing a dividend of €1.95 per share. The takeover of Bridgestone plants is expected to contribute roughly €80 million of annualized revenue from Q2 2026; for 2026 NV Bekaert expects overall flat revenue and EBIT margins. » Mere på de.investing.com

Bekaert reports 2025 revenue of €3.7bn (-2%) with an adjusted EBIT margin of 8.0% and adjusted EBIT of €297m. Free cash flow rose 63% to €314m thanks to working-capital discipline and restructuring measures, and net debt fell by €100m to €180m (leverage 0.4x). One-off impairments and restructuring costs of €162m reduced reported EBIT to €135m but had only a minor cash impact. Management proposes a dividend of €1.95, will continue share buybacks and expects 2026 on a like-for-like basis to see stable sales and margins with higher capex of around €170m; focus remains on energy and utility markets. » Mere på de.investing.com

Bekaert reports Q3 2025 revenue of €880m (prior year €956m) and 3% volume growth, which was only partially offset by negative currency, M&A and price/raw-material effects. Segment analysis shows stable Rubber Reinforcement, strong growth in Steel Wire Solutions (+6% on a comparable basis) and weakness at Bridon‑Bekaert Ropes. The 2025 revenue plan remains around €3.7bn, but the EBITu margin was lowered from 8.0–8.5% to around 8.0%. Management is focusing on site optimization, cost control and cash-flow generation to cushion market headwinds. » Mere på de.investing.com

Bekaert has temporarily stopped production of components for electrolysers at the Bekintex site in Wetteren, Belgium, citing a slower-than-expected development of the green hydrogen market. The measure directly affects 24 positions; Bekaert is examining transfers of the employees to other Belgian plants. » Mere på de.investing.com