Gestamp’s H1 results showed modest revenue growth and margin improvement despite challenging market conditions and currency headwinds, driving a positive 3.4% market reaction. The key upside was better-than-expected margin resilience supported by cost reduction initiatives and solid execution of the Phoenix Plan, underpinning confidence in full-year guidance.
- Revenues at constant FX rose 1.3% in H1 2026 despite a 0.9% market contraction, reflecting a 2.1 percentage point outperformance versus the light vehicle production market.
- EBITDA reached EUR 651 million excluding Phoenix Plan costs, with margins improving to 11.6% in Q2 and 11.2% for H1—exceeding prior year margins despite lower volumes.
- Free cash flow generation was EUR 86 million excluding Phoenix costs, maintaining solid cash flow conversion and supporting a reduction in net debt to EUR 1.77 billion.
- Market weakness was concentrated in China (-5.3% production decline) and Mercosur, though Eastern Europe showed strong outperformance with over 15% EBITDA margins.
- Extraordinary items impacted net profit: a EUR 15 million EV-related asset write-down and EUR 23 million positive IFRS 9 adjustment; adjusted net profit approximated EUR 104 million, representing a 40% increase year-on-year.
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