Watch for European steel pricing and volume improvement from CBAM/TRQ effective July 1, 2026, which management expects to boost capacity utilization. The negative free cash flow and rising net debt are near-term headwinds, but the structural policy shift could support margins in H2. Monitor 2Q 2026 for working capital release and EBITDA recovery.
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Executive Summary
ArcelorMittal reported 1Q 2026 results with revenue of $15.5B (+4.5% YoY) and net income of $575M (EPS $0.76), down from $805M in 1Q 2025. EBITDA/tonne improved to $131/t from $116/t YoY, but free cash flow was negative $1.3B due to a seasonal $1.5B working capital investment. The company highlighted a favorable European policy reset (CBAM, TRQ) and strategic growth projects, but the YoY earnings decline and cash outflow temper the outlook.
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Key Facts
- Revenue $15.5B in 1Q 2026 vs $14.8B in 1Q 2025 (+4.5% YoY)
- Net income $575M (EPS $0.76) vs $805M (EPS $1.05) in 1Q 2025 (-28.6% YoY)
- EBITDA $1,679M vs $1,580M in 1Q 2025 (+6.3% YoY); EBITDA/tonne $131 vs $116 YoY
- Free cash outflow of $1.3B due to seasonal working capital investment of $1.5B
- Net debt increased to $9.3B from $7.9B at Dec 31, 2025
- Quarterly dividend of $0.15/sh initiated; $0.7B returned to shareholders in past 12 months
- 2026 capex guidance unchanged at $4.5B-$5.0B
- AMNS India announced greenfield plant in Andhra Pradesh with Phase 1 capex $7.5B-$8.0B
Financial Impact
Revenue up $0.7B YoY but net income down $230M; EBITDA up $99M; free cash flow negative $1.3B
Risk Factors
- European steel demand recovery may be slower than expected
- High capex and strategic investments pressure free cash flow and leverage
- Global trade tensions and Middle East instability could disrupt operations
- AMNS India greenfield project adds execution risk and long-term capital commitment
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This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.
| Document | Accession Number |
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| PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic) | press-3284423 |
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Sep 15, 2026 17d ago | 6-K | $73.30 $72.53 | ▼ −1.05% | ▼ −1.87% | $64.56 (−11.92%) |
Aug 17, 2026 6w ago | Press Release | $73.80 $72.64 | ▼ −1.57% | ▼ −0.38% | $64.56 (−12.52%) |
Aug 3, 2026 8w ago | 6-K | $71.83 $73.90 | ▲ +2.88% | ▲ +0.85% | $64.56 (−10.12%) |
Aug 3, 2026 8w ago | Press Release | $71.83 $73.90 | ▲ +2.88% | ▲ +0.85% | $64.56 (−10.12%) |
Jul 31, 2026 9w ago | Press Release | $70.14 $73.29 | ▲ +4.49% | ▲ +0.98% | $64.56 (−7.96%) |
Jul 30, 2026 9w ago | Press Release | $69.34 $73.22 | ▲ +5.60% | ▲ +1.97% | $64.56 (−6.89%) |
Jul 24, 2026 10w ago | 6-K | $66.88 $69.34 | ▲ +3.68% | ▲ +3.30% | $64.56 (−3.47%) |
Jul 24, 2026 10w ago | Press Release | $66.88 $69.34 | ▲ +3.68% | ▲ +3.30% | $64.56 (−3.47%) |
Jul 6, 2026 12w ago | 6-K | $65.35 $66.08 | ▲ +1.12% | ▲ +0.63% | $64.56 (−1.21%) |
Jun 30, 2026 13w ago | 6-K | $60.22 $65.35 | ▲ +8.52% | ▲ +7.91% | $64.56 (+7.21%) |
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