Befesa stock receives S&P's BB+ rating upgrade

Published on 10/04/2026 at 13:42 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Befesa stock traded at EUR 34.05 on October 2, 2026, after a 0.29 percent daily rise. Q2 adjusted EBITDA reached EUR 66 million, up 17 percent.

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Befesa (ISIN LU1704650164) was trading at EUR 34.05 on Xetra on October 2, 2026, up 0.29 percent from the prior session. The key company development was a credit upgrade: TradingView reported on September 29, 2026, that S&P Global Ratings raised Befesa's long-term issuer rating from BB to BB+ with a stable outlook.

Rating upgrade strengthens the balance sheet story

The upgrade also covered Befesa's EUR 650 million term loan B and EUR 100 million revolving credit facility, according to S&P Global Ratings on September 29, 2026. The agency linked the decision to operating performance, favorable zinc-market conditions and the contribution from completed growth projects.

The credit view gives Befesa stock a useful financial test. S&P projects adjusted EBITDA above EUR 250 million annually, compared with EUR 237 million in 2025, while its base case calls for at least EUR 260 million in 2026 and 2027.

Q2 EBITDA climbed 17 percent

Befesa's second-quarter 2026 adjusted EBITDA increased 17 percent to EUR 66 million, according to the company's earnings information carried by MarketScreener. That improvement supports the rating agency's view that earnings growth and lower capital expenditure can help reduce leverage.

The main counter-factor is commodity sensitivity. S&P said a material decline in zinc prices or weaker steel demand could pressure EBITDA and lead to negative rating action, although Befesa's hedge book covers a large share of zinc sales through 2028.

Q3 results set for October 29

The next scheduled checkpoint is the Q3 2026 quarterly statement and conference call on October 29, 2026, as reported by wallstreetONLINE. For investors, the next report will show whether the 17 percent Q2 EBITDA increase is translating into sustained deleveraging.

Befesa stock holds above EUR 34

Befesa stock was trading at EUR 34.05 on Xetra on October 2, 2026, with a daily change of 0.29 percent. The modest session move leaves the rating upgrade and the October 29 results date as the clearest measurable checkpoints.