Aperam, a global player in stainless, electrical and specialty steel and recycling, published its 2026 Half-Year Report on July 30, alongside its second-quarter earnings. The report, filed with the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, is available on the company's website under "Investors" - "Reports & Presentations" - "Annual Reports" (Link). The release provides insight into the company's financial health and strategic direction amid evolving market conditions.
The half-year report covers Aperam's performance across its four primary segments: Stainless & Electrical Steel, Services & Solutions, Alloys & Specialties and Recycling & Renewables. With a flat stainless and electrical steel capacity of 2.5 million tonnes in Brazil and Europe, the company maintains a strong production base. Its leadership in alloys and high-value specialty products spans operations in France, China, India and the United States. The industrial network includes sixteen production facilities across Brazil, Belgium, France, the United States, India and China, complemented by a highly integrated distribution, processing and services network.
Importantly, the report highlights Aperam's unique capability to produce low carbon footprint stainless and special steels using biomass, stainless steel scrap and high performance alloys scrap. Through Bioenergia, the company produces charcoal from its own FSC®-certified forestry, and Aperam Recycling is a global leader in collecting, trading, processing and recycling stainless steel scrap and high performance alloys. These initiatives place sustainability at the core of the business, supporting customers in the circular economy.
In 2025, Aperam reported sales of EUR 6,080 million and shipments of 2.29 million tonnes. The half-year report for 2026 provides updated figures and management's analysis, offering stakeholders a comprehensive view of the company's progress. The filing with the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (www.bourse.lu) ensures regulatory compliance and transparency. Investors and analysts can access the full document on Aperam's website for detailed financial statements and operational highlights.
The implications of this report are significant for understanding Aperam's role in the steel industry's transition to sustainability. As a leader in low-carbon production and recycling, the company is well-positioned to meet increasing demand for environmentally responsible materials. The half-year results also signal how Aperam navigates global economic trends, including raw material costs and demand fluctuations, while maintaining its commitment to value creation in the circular economy.
