Update shared on27 Aug 2025
Despite cautious optimism from analysts citing improving core segment outlooks and expectations of stronger earnings growth, the consensus analyst price target for Umicore remained unchanged at €14.02.
Analyst Commentary
- Bullish analysts cite improving outlook in Umicore's core business segments, prompting upward adjustments in price targets.
- Upward revisions reflect expectations of stronger-than-anticipated earnings growth in upcoming quarters.
- Anticipation of favorable market dynamics in key end-markets, such as automotive catalysts and battery materials.
- Increase in price targets despite neutral ratings indicates cautious optimism amid lingering sector headwinds.
- Major firms like JPMorgan maintain positive long-term ratings based on management's strategic initiatives and cost optimization efforts.
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for Umicore
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target remained effectively unchanged, at €14.02.
- The Discount Rate for Umicore remained effectively unchanged, moving only marginally from 8.31% to 8.35%.
- The Future P/E for Umicore remained effectively unchanged, moving only marginally from 12.41x to 12.43x.
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