EQS-News: Semperit reports strong Q1 and confirms growth outlook
EQS-News: Semperit reports strong Q1 and confirms growth outlook
EQS-News: Semperit AG Holding / Key word(s): Quarter Results
Semperit reports strong Q1 and confirms growth outlook
13.05.2026 / 07:30 CET/CEST
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Semperit reports strong Q1 and confirms growth outlook
• Revenue up +7.9% to EUR 163.7 million
• EBITDA more than doubled to EUR 26.8 million
• EBITDA margin improved from 7.3% in Q1 2025 to 16.4% in Q1 2026
• Earnings after tax turned positive at EUR 8.9 million (Q1 2025: EUR
-7.2 million)
• Free cash flow increased to EUR 13.1 million (Q1 2025: EUR 8.7
million)
• Outlook for operating EBITDA remains at approximately EUR 95 million
in 2026
Vienna, May 13, 2026 – The Semperit Group had a strong start to 2026, with
robust operational performance in the first quarter. Revenue and EBITDA
increased significantly. This resulted in a strong EBITDA margin of 16.4%,
driven by the solid performance of both divisions. Earnings after tax
turned positive at EUR 8.9 million. For the full year 2026, Semperit
continues to expect a return to growth.
In the first quarter of 2026, the Semperit Group seamlessly built on the
strong momentum of the second half of 2025 and significantly improved its
key performance indicators quarter on quarter. Revenue rose to EUR 163.7
million (+7.9%) in the first quarter, and EBITDA more than doubled to EUR
26.8 million. Accordingly, Semperit improved its EBITDA margin from 7.3%
to 16.4% – also against the backdrop of an exceptionally weak comparable
quarter in 2025. Operating EBITDA (before project costs) amounted to EUR
27.8 million (previous year: EUR 11.9 million).
“The performance in the first quarter of 2026 underscores Semperit’s
operational strength and sustainable earnings potential. In line with our
strategic priorities, we have driven efficiency gains, sales initiatives
and innovation while maintaining strict financial discipline,” said
Semperit CEO Manfred Stanek in his interim assessment. “Following our
return to growth in the first quarter, we see Semperit well positioned for
the full year 2026 to benefit disproportionately from a moderate market
recovery. At the same time, we are keeping a very close eye on market
dynamics characterized by uncertainty and managing raw material
procurement based on our multi-source and multi-region strategy.”
The Semperit Group has a robust balance sheet with an equity ratio of
48.2% (December 31, 2025: 48.5%) and a conservative debt ratio – measured
as net financial debt in relation to EBITDA – of 0.9x (December 31, 2025:
1.2x). Cash reserves amounted to EUR 101.8 million as of the reporting
date (December 31, 2025: EUR 94.8 million).
Free cash flow stood at EUR 13.1 million (Q1 2025: EUR 8.7 million).
Semperit thus continues to have a strong financial foundation to both
capitalize on growth opportunities and reduce debt in a targeted manner.
Outlook
For the full year 2026, Semperit continues to expect a return to growth,
in the high single-digit percentage range and an increase in operating
EBITDA (before project costs of approximately EUR 5 million) to around EUR
95 million.
Given the current geopolitical situation, uncertainties remain high. This
applies in particular to price trends and the availability of raw
materials, as well as the general demand situation.
Semperit is closely monitoring current market dynamics and managing this
phase – as it has done in the past – with a high degree of discipline. In
its raw materials procurement, Semperit consistently pursues a
multi-source and multi-region strategy to ensure guaranteed minimum
quantities and a stable supply for our production, even in the event of
external disruptions. However, should the situation in the Middle East
escalate further, potential supply bottlenecks cannot be completely ruled
out for the remainder of the 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 EUR 163.7 million in the first
quarter of 2026 (+7.9%).
The Semperit Industrial Applications (SIA) division, which comprises hoses
and profiles, achieved revenue of EUR 70.3 million (+7.4%) and EBITDA of
EUR 19.6 million (+73.9%). This resulted in a margin increase to 27.8%
(previous year: 17.2%). The SEA division (Form, Belting and Liquid
Silicone), which was primarily impacted by project delays at customers in
the prior-year period, increased revenue to EUR 93.4 million (+8.3%) and
EBITDA to EUR 11.5 million (>100%), raising the EBITDA margin to 12.3%
(previous year: 4.6%).
In the Group, inventories of own products increased by EUR 11.1 million in
the first three months, mainly due to seasonal factors (previous year: EUR
11.0 million). Total expenses fell by 1.9% to EUR 151.6 million (previous
year: EUR 154.6 million). Cost of materials (including energy and
purchased services) amounted to EUR 72.9 million (previous year: EUR 76.0
million), of which EUR 1.1 million was passed on to the buyer of the
medical business as part of the joint use agreement for premises.
Personnel expenses slightly increased by 2.3% to EUR 58.0 million
(previous year: EUR 56.7 million). At EUR 20.7 million, other operating
expenses were 5.2% below the previous year’s figure (EUR 21.9 million).
EBITDA thus more than doubled to EUR 26.8 million (previous year: EUR 11.1
million), continuing the strong performance of the fourth quarter of 2025
(EBITDA of EUR 27.4 million). The EBITDA margin thus increased to 16.4%
(previous year: 7.3%).
Operating EBITDA (before project costs for the Group-wide digitalization
project oneERP) amounted to EUR 27.8 million (previous year: EUR 11.9
million) and the margin to 17.0% (previous year: 7.9%). EBITDA was
adjusted for the effects of the lead project for the Group’s digital
transformation (oneERP) of EUR 1.0 million recognized in profit or loss.
Regular depreciation and amortization remained stable at EUR 12.4 million
(previous year: EUR 12.4 million). EBIT was thus significantly higher than
the previous year’s figure of EUR -1.3 million at EUR 14.4 million.
The financial result improved to EUR -2.9 million (previous year: EUR -5.0
million). This was primarily due to an improvement in foreign exchange
differences, as the same quarter of the previous year had been negatively
impacted by 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 2.6 million (previous year: EUR 0.9
million). Earnings after tax rose significantly to EUR 8.9 million
(previous year: EUR -7.2 million), which corresponds to earnings per share
of EUR 0.43 (previous year: EUR -0.35).
Overview of the key financial figures of the first quarter 2026:
Key figures of the Semperit-Group, in EUR
million 1-3 2026 Change 1-3 2025
Revenue 163.7 +7.9% 151.7
Operating EBITDA^1 27.8 >100% 11.9
Operating EBITDA margin^1 17.0% +9.1 PP 7.9%
EBITDA 26.8 >100% 11.1
EBITDA margin 16.4% +9.1 PP 7.3%
EBIT 14.4 n/a –1.3
EBIT margin 8.8% n/a –0.9%
Earnings after tax 8.9 n/a –7.2
Earnings per share (EPS), in EUR 0.43 n/a –0.35
Free cash flow before the sale of companies 13.1 +50.6% 8.7
¹ Operating EBITDA: before project expenses for the digital transformation
project oneERP (Q1 2026: EUR -1.0 million; Q1 2025: EUR -0.8 million)
Balance sheet key figures, in EUR million 31.03.2026 Change 31.12.2025
Total assets 882.3 +2.9% 857.1
Equity 425.2 +2.3% 415.7
Equity ratio 48.2% –0.3 PP 48.5%
Net financial debt 81.9 –11.0% 92.0
Segment key figures, in EUR million 1-3 2026 Change 1-3 2025
Semperit Industrial Applications
division Revenue 70.3 +7.4% 65.5
EBITDA 19.6 +73.9% 11.3
EBIT 14.9 >100% 6.9
Semperit Engineered Applications
division Revenue 93.4 +8.3% 86.2
EBITDA 11.5 >100% 4.0
EBIT 4.2 n/a –3.7
For further details please see the Semperit Group’s report on the first
quarter 2026: [1] https://www.semperitgroup.com/investor-relations/
Got any questions?Bettina Schragl
Director Communications and Capital Markets/Spokeswoman
+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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