Salzgitter Group (SZGG.DE) reported a significantly reduced after-tax loss of €70 million for fiscal 2025, improving from a loss of €348 million the previous year. The company’s basic loss per share also narrowed to €1.37 from €6.51. However, EBITDA fell to €376 million from €445 million, and external sales dipped to €9 billion from €10 billion, indicating ongoing challenges in revenue generation.
Looking ahead, Salzgitter anticipates only a moderate economic improvement for fiscal 2026, projecting sales around €9.5 billion and EBITDA VX between €500 million and €600 million. The company plans to propose a dividend of €0.20 per share at the upcoming Annual General Meeting, signaling a commitment to returning value to shareholders despite recent losses.
For market professionals, Salzgitter’s cautious outlook and dividend proposal may influence investor sentiment, particularly in the steel sector, as it reflects both resilience and the challenges of navigating a tough economic landscape.
Source: nasdaq.com