Umicore (UMI) Stock Overview
Operates as a materials technology and recycling company in Belgium, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, North America, South America, and Africa. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | €20.28 |
| 52 Week High | €22.08 |
| 52 Week Low | €7.98 |
| Beta | 0.79 |
| 1 Month Change | 24.04% |
| 3 Month Change | 0.50% |
| 1 Year Change | 150.53% |
| 3 Year Change | -30.55% |
| 5 Year Change | -59.79% |
| Change since IPO | 289.28% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
UMI: Execution Risks And Mixed Ratings Signal Caution Around Future Repricing
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Umicore from €10.00 to €14.00, reflecting updated views on discount rates, long term revenue and margin forecasts, and future P/E assumptions following mixed recent rating and price target changes. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Umicore has been mixed, with price target changes and rating moves pulling investor attention in different directions.
UMI: Mixed Bank Ratings And Margin Outlook Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted their view on Umicore with a revised price target of €21.60. This reflects updated expectations on discount rates, revenue contraction and profit margins, which are also echoed in recent rating changes from major banks.
UMI: Mixed Rating Shifts Will Shape Future Margin Led Upside Potential
Narrative Update Analysts have nudged the blended fair value estimate for Umicore higher from about €18.03 to €18.83, reflecting updated price targets that factor in recent rating changes, mixed revisions to official targets, a slightly higher discount rate, weaker revenue expectations, improved margin assumptions, and a lower future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Umicore presents a mixed picture, with some analysts adjusting targets higher and others turning more cautious on the stock's prospects.UMI: Refined Margin Outlook And Mixed Ratings Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Umicore from about €23.50 to roughly €22.50, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and a slightly lower assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research views on Umicore are mixed, but there are some clear bright spots that more optimistic analysts are focusing on.UMI: Firmer Margin Outlook And Higher Discount Rate Will Drive Future Upside
Our updated analyst narrative lowers Umicore's fair value estimate from €25.00 to €23.50. This reflects the recent shift in Street price targets around €16 and analyst views that softer revenue expectations, a slightly higher discount rate, and a modestly lower future P/E are partly offset by firmer profit margin assumptions.UMI: Higher Discount Rate And P/E Assumptions Will Shape Future Risk Reward Balance
Narrative update Analysts have nudged their price target on Umicore higher, with one recent update moving from €13.60 to €16, citing refined assumptions on discount rate, revenue trends and future P/E as key inputs to their revised view. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a slightly more constructive view on Umicore, with the price target revised to €16 from €13.60 while the rating remains at Hold.Umicore SA's (EBR:UMI) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 52% Above Its Share Price
Feb 08
UMI: Higher Margin Assumptions Will Pressure Future Risk Reward Balance
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Umicore from €14.79 to €18.03, reflecting recent price target increases, such as the move to €16 cited in Street research, and updated assumptions around discount rate, profit margin and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the recent lift in price targets to €16 as support for the higher fair value range, suggesting current assumptions on discount rate and P/E are seen as reasonable.UMI: Refined Discount Assumptions And Profitability Outlook Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Umicore from €22.59 to €25.00, citing recent price target increases, such as the move to €16.00 from €13.60, that reflect updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research signals a more constructive tone on Umicore, with bullish analysts refining their assumptions around discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins and P/E levels to justify higher valuation ranges.Umicore SA (EBR:UMI) Stock Catapults 25% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Industry
Dec 26UMI: Rising Profit Outlook And Lower Risk Are Expected To Drive Upside
Analysts have raised their price target for Umicore from €19.42 to €22.59, reflecting adjusted expectations for future profitability and valuation multiples, even as revenue growth assumptions have been revised slightly lower. Valuation Changes Fair Value has risen moderately from €19.42 to €22.59, implying a higher intrinsic valuation for Umicore shares.The Trend Of High Returns At Umicore (EBR:UMI) Has Us Very Interested
Dec 13UMI: Sector Headwinds And Stable Margins Will Influence Future Outlook
Analysts have revised their price target for Umicore, keeping it at €14.79. They cite ongoing sector headwinds and conservative forecasts for growth and profitability.UMI: Margin Pressures From Input Costs Will Likely Challenge Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target for Umicore from €15.00 to €16.20, citing a more favorable outlook for the shares following updated assessments. Analyst Commentary Following the recent price target adjustment, analysts have provided further insights on Umicore's prospects.Execution Challenges And Competitive Pressures Will Weigh On Future Profit Prospects
The analyst price target for Umicore has increased from €14.42 to approximately €14.79. This reflects analysts' expectations of sustained growth and profitability following recent upward revisions by major research firms.Cost-saving Measures And IONWAY Investment Will Secure Future Success
Umicore’s analyst price target has been revised upward from EUR 14.02 to EUR 14.42. This reflects updated analyst expectations following continued modest adjustments in discount rates and growth forecasts.Umicore SA's (EBR:UMI) 25% Price Boost Is Out Of Tune With Revenues
Oct 12Cost-saving Measures And IONWAY Investment Will Secure Future Success
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.Investors Shouldn't Overlook Umicore's (EBR:UMI) Impressive Returns On Capital
Aug 25Statutory Profit Doesn't Reflect How Good Umicore's (EBR:UMI) Earnings Are
Aug 09Revenues Not Telling The Story For Umicore SA (EBR:UMI) After Shares Rise 28%
Jul 24Is Umicore (EBR:UMI) Using Too Much Debt?
May 19
Cost-saving Measures And IONWAY Investment Will Secure Future Success
Strategic cost-saving measures and operational efficiency focus aim to improve net margins and enhance long-term earnings despite near-term cash flow impacts.Shareholder Returns
| UMI | BE Chemicals | BE Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 17.9% | 6.4% | 2.6% |
| 1Y | 150.5% | 6.1% | 21.4% |
Return vs Industry: UMI exceeded the Belgian Chemicals industry which returned 4.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: UMI exceeded the Belgian Market which returned 17% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| UMI volatility | |
|---|---|
| UMI Average Weekly Movement | 7.8% |
| Chemicals Industry Average Movement | 7.8% |
| Market Average Movement | 4.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in BE Market | 7.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in BE Market | 2.7% |
Stable Share Price: UMI's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the Belgian market.
Volatility Over Time: UMI's weekly volatility (8%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of Belgian stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1805 | 10,963 | Bart Sap | www.umicore.com |
Umicore SA operates as a materials technology and recycling company in Belgium, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, North America, South America, and Africa. It operates through Battery Material, Catalysis, Recycling, and Specialty Materials segments. The Battery Material segment develops, manufactures, and markets cathode materials and its precursors for lithium-ion batteries, as well as related refining activities of cobalt and nickel chemical refining activities; and offers integrated, circular and sustainable battery materials.
Umicore SA Fundamentals Summary
| UMI fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | €4.88b |
| Earnings (TTM) | €384.55m |
| Revenue (TTM) | €19.39b |
Is UMI overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| UMI income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | €19.39b |
| Cost of Revenue | €17.68b |
| Gross Profit | €1.71b |
| Other Expenses | €1.32b |
| Earnings | €384.55m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
Jul 31, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.60 |
| Gross Margin | 8.81% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.98% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 122.4% |
How did UMI perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Does UMI pay a reliable dividends?
See UMI dividend history and benchmarks| Umicore dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | May 05 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | May 07 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 2 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 0 days |
Does UMI pay a reliable dividends?
See UMI dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/05 09:54 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Umicore SA is covered by 32 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Rupesh Madlani | Barclays |
| James Stewart | Barclays |
| Sebastian Bray | Berenberg |