EQS-News: Semperit on a profitable growth path in the first half of 2026

EQS-News: Semperit AG Holding / Key word(s): Half Year Results
Semperit on a profitable growth path in the first half of 2026

13.08.2026 / 07:30 CET/CEST
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Semperit on a profitable growth path in the first half of 2026
 

• Revenue increased to EUR 355.9 million (+11.1%)
• EBITDA more than doubled to EUR 66.6 million
• EBITDA margin increased to 18.7% due to strong performance in both
divisions
• Return to profitability with earnings after tax of EUR 28.6 million
• Free cash flow more than doubled to EUR 30.4 million
• Forecast for 2026 operating EBITDA lifted to approximately EUR 100
million

Vienna, August 13, 2026 – The Semperit Group returned to a profitable
growth path in the first half of 2026. With revenue increasing by 11.1% to
EUR 355.9 million, EBITDA rose to EUR 66.6 million – more than double the
previous year’s figure. Driven by improved operating performance in both
divisions, Semperit increased its EBITDA margin to 18.7% (H1 2025: 9.6%).
Earnings after tax turned positive at EUR 28.6 million. Given the
successful first half of the year, with operating EBITDA (excluding
project costs) of EUR 69.0 million, Semperit raised its full-year earnings
forecast to EUR 100 million.

“The strong earnings performance in the first half of the year
demonstrates the high scalability of our business model. Higher sales
volumes, improved capacity utilization and the consistent implementation
of our cost and efficiency measures have significantly strengthened
profitability. Against this backdrop, we have raised our earnings guidance
for the full year. Even though we anticipate more headwinds in the second
half of the year, we expect a significant improvement in profitability for
full-year 2026 compared to the previous year. At the same time, we
continue to make good progress in implementing our growth strategy across
both divisions,” said Semperit CEO Manfred Stanek.

The Semperit Group has a robust balance sheet with an equity ratio of
49.5% (December 31, 2025: 48.5%) and a conservative leverage ratio –
measured as net financial debt to EBITDA – of 0.7x (December 31, 2025:
1.2x). Liquidity reserves rose to EUR 106.5 million as of the reporting
date (December 31, 2025: EUR 94.8 million).

Free cash flow more than doubled to EUR 30.4 million (H1 2025: EUR 13.9
million), which gives   Semperit a strong financial foundation to take
advantage of growth opportunities in a targeted manner.

Outlook

After a successful first half of the year, the forecast for operating
EBITDA (excluding project costs of approximately EUR 5 million) was raised
to approximately EUR 100 million as early as July (previously:
approximately EUR 95 million). Semperit continues to expect revenue growth
in the high single-digit percentage range.

The full-year forecast implies a significantly more challenging second
half of the year than the first six months. On the one hand, the sharp
rise in raw material costs resulting from the escalation in the Middle
East will impact earnings and weigh particularly heavily on the third
quarter. On the other hand, considerable geopolitical and macroeconomic
uncertainties remain.

Market trends continue to be mixed in both divisions. While individual
business units are performing robustly and initial signs of stabilization
are emerging in selected end markets, demand in more cyclical segments and
many customers’ willingness to invest remain subdued. In addition,
extended product life cycles and project delays in certain areas are
leading to limited visibility for the second half of the year.

The focus is therefore increasingly on defending the margins achieved
through consistent price management, operational excellence and further
efficiency measures. Overall, Semperit expects a significant improvement
in profitability for 2026 compared to the previous year.

Detailed results

The Semperit Group, which focuses on industrial customers with its two
divisions, Semperit Industrial Applications (SIA) and Semperit Engineered
Applications (SEA), generated revenues of EUR355.9million in the first
half of 2026 (+11.1%).

The SIA division, which comprises hoses and profiles, increased revenue by
12.0% to EUR 149.7 million and EBITDA by 72.7% to EUR 41.9 million,
resulting in a significant improvement in the EBITDA margin to 28.0%
(previous year: 18.1%). The SEA Division (Form, Belting and LSR), which
was primarily impacted by customer project delays in the previous year’s
period, posted a 10.4% increase in revenue to EUR 206.2 million. EBITDA
more than doubled, reaching EUR 32.4 million and causing the division’s
EBITDA margin to recover significantly to 15.7% (previous year: 7.9%).

In the Group, inventories of own products increased by EUR 4.8 million to
EUR 13.5 million (previous year: EUR 8.7 million). This primarily reflects
the strategic build-up of inventory in preparation for higher volumes, as
well as seasonal pre-production effects. Total expenses rose slightly by
1.7% to EUR 309.8 million (previous year: EUR 304.7 million). Cost of
materials (including energy and purchased services) amounted to EUR 151.7
million (previous year: EUR 145.8 million), of which EUR 2.2 million was
passed on to the buyer of the medical business as part of the joint use
agreement for premises. Personnel expenses, at EUR 115.3 million, were
roughly on par with the previous year’s level (previous year: EUR 114.5
million). At EUR 42.8 million, other operating expenses were 3.6% below
the previous year’s figure (EUR 44.4 million).

EBITDA thus more than doubled to EUR 66.6 million (previous year: EUR 30.7
million) in the first half of the year. This means that the positive
momentum from the second half of 2025 – during which EBITDA of EUR 48.8
million was generated – has continued to gain ground. The EBITDA margin
increased to 18.7% (previous year: 9.6%).

Operating EBITDA (excluding project costs for the Group-wide digital
transformation project “oneERP”) amounted to EUR 69.0 million (previous
year: EUR 32.9 million), and the margin to 19.4% (previous year: 10.3%).
EBITDA was adjusted for effects recognized in income related to the
Group’s lead project for digital transformation (“oneERP”) amounting to
EUR 2.3 million (prior year: EUR 2.2 million).

Regular depreciation and amortization remained stable at EUR 24.9 million
(previous year: EUR 24.7 million). EBIT multiplied to EUR 41.7 million
(previous year: EUR 2.6 million).

The financial result improved to EUR -5.3 million (previous year: EUR
-11.3 million), which was primarily due to an improved result from foreign
exchange differences, as the prior-year period had been weighed down by
negative currency effects – primarily related to the weakness of the U.S.
dollar. In addition, financing expenses decreased as a result of lower
financial liabilities.

Tax expenses increased to EUR 7.9 million (previous year: EUR 2.5
million). Earnings after tax turned significantly positive to EUR 28.6
million (previous year: EUR -11.2 million). This corresponds to earnings
per share of EUR 1.39 (previous year: EUR -0.54).

 

Overview of the key financial figures of the first half year 2026:

       
Key figures of the Semperit Group, in EUR
million 1-6 2026 Change 1-6 2025
       
Revenue 355.9 +11.1% 320.5
Operating EBITDA^1 69.0 >100% 32.9
Operating EBITDA margin^1 19.4% +9.1 PP 10.3%
EBITDA 66.6 >100% 30.7
EBITDA margin 18.7% +9.2 PP 9.6%
EBIT 41.7 >100% 2.6
EBIT margin 11.7% +10.9 PP 0.8%
Earnings after tax 28.6 n/a –11.2
Earnings per share (EPS), in EUR 1.39 n/a –0.54
Free cash flow before the sale of companies 30.4 >100% 13.9
       

¹ Operating EBITDA: before project expenses for the digital transformation
project oneERP (H1 2026: EUR -2.3 million; H1 2025: EUR -2.2 million)

       
Balance sheet key figures, in EUR million 06/30/2026 Change 12/31/2025
       
Total assets 900.0 +5.0% 857.1
Equity 445.8 +7.3% 415.7
Equity ratio 49.5% +1.0 PP 48.5%
Net Financial Debt (+) / Net Financial
Surplus (–) 79.9 –13.2% 92.0
       

 

         
Segment key figures, in EUR million   1-6 2026 Change 1-6 2025
         
Division Semperit Industrial Applications Revenue 149.7 +12.0% 133.6
  EBITDA 41.9 +72.7% 24.2
  EBIT 32.3 >100% 15.3
Division Semperit Engineered Applications Revenue 206.2 +10.4% 186.9
  EBITDA 32.4 >100% 14.7
  EBIT 17.8 n/a –3.7

 

For further details please see the Semperit Group’s report on the first
half year 2026: [1] https://www.semperitgroup.com/investor-relations/

 

Got any questions?

   
Bettina Schragl  
Director Communications and Capital Markets
+43 676 8715 8257
[2]bettina.schragl@semperitgroup.com

[3] www.semperitgroup.com

[4] www.linkedin.com/company/semperit-ag

About Semperit

The publicly listed Semperit AG Holding is an internationally oriented
group of companies that develops, produces and sells high-quality
elastomer products and applications for industrial customers in over 100
countries worldwide through its two divisions, Semperit Industrial
Applications and Semperit Engineered Applications. With its highly
efficient production and cost leadership, the Semperit Industrial
Applications division focuses on industrial applications in connection
with large-scale production, including hydraulic and industrial hoses as
well as profiles. The Semperit Engineered Applications division comprises
the production of escalator handrails, conveyor belts, cable car rings,
other engineered elastomer products, as well as the Rico Group (liquid
silicone and mold making), and focuses on customized technical solutions.
The traditional Austrian company was founded in 1824 and is headquartered
in Vienna. The Semperit Group employs around 4,000 people worldwide and
has 16 production sites and numerous sales offices in Europe, Asia,
Australia and America. In the 2025 financial year, the Group generated
revenue of EUR 662.4 million and EBITDA of EUR 79.5 million.

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Language: English
Company: Semperit AG Holding
Am Belvedere 10
1100 Wien
Austria
Phone: +43 676 8715 8257
E-mail: investor@semperitgroup.com
Internet: www.semperitgroup.com
ISIN: AT0000785555
Listed: Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Market)
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