Voestalpine’s Profitability Fuels Confidence as Growth Plans Move Forward in India

Voestalpine demonstrated that profitability can outrun a challenging European market, posting a solid earnings upswing in the first nine months of fiscal 2025/26 even as revenue softened. The company also outlined explicit growth steps outside its traditional core, including a new production site in India and potential acquisitions in key profitable segments, alongside a major green-decarbonization initiative at home.

Key performance indicators for the period (nine months to December 31, 2025) show:
- Revenue: ?11.1 billion
- EBITDA: ?1.0 billion
- EBIT: ?473 million
- Net income after tax: ?259 million, up 25.1% year over year

Voestalpine notes that the revenue dip was driven mainly by reorganisational measures. Despite the top-line pullback, the group delivered a strong cash flow and continued to reduce net debt, highlighting renewed financial resilience.

Diversified mix cushions the cycle

The latest results underscore a bifurcated market dynamic. While European demand cooled and the automotive sector remained weak, several business units provided steadier support. Notably, the Railway Systems and Aerospace & Storage Technology segments delivered resilience, helping to offset softness in the traditional steel business. This diversified portfolio allows Voestalpine to temper cyclicality and sustain profitability even amid downturns in its classic steel operations.

Aggressive expansion and a greener roadmap

Beyond trimming costs, the management is pushing for growth in high-potential markets. A concrete step is planned: the construction of a new pipes and profiles production facility in India. In addition, the group is actively reviewing acquisitions in the briskly performing Railway Systems and Storage Technology areas to bolster profitability and market reach.

On the environmental front, Voestalpine is advancing its greentec steel initiative. The project remains on track with a planned investment of roughly ?1.5 billion across Austrian sites to substitute coal-based blast furnaces with electric arc furnaces, accelerating the company?s decarbonisation efforts.

Outlook reaffirmed

With the presented results, Voestalpine reiterated its full-year guidance for 2025/26, maintaining an expected EBITDA range of ?1.4 billion to ?1.55 billion. The leadership emphasized that the operating turnaround remains on course despite headwinds in the broader economy.