ArcelorMittal

ArcelorMittal announced an expanded collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate its digital transformation, making Microsoft Azure its primary cloud computing platform. This initiative aims to modernize IT systems, consolidate data, and deploy advanced analytics and AI at scale to enhance operational efficiency and cybersecurity. The company also published its 2026 half-year report for the period ended June 30, 2026.

ArcelorMittal has released a special edition of its Steel Talks podcast to commemorate its 20th anniversary. The episode features Executive Chairman Lakshmi Mittal, CEO Aditya Mittal, and journalist Tim Bouquet, reflecting on the company's creation through the 2006 merger of Arcelor and Mittal Steel. The conversation covers the company's evolution over two decades, including navigating economic crises and technological change, and looks ahead to future challenges and opportunities such as AI, decarbonization, and resilient supply chains.

ArcelorMittal announced an expanded collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate its digital transformation, adopting a "Cloud First, Data Centric" strategy. Microsoft Azure will serve as the primary cloud computing platform, modernizing IT systems and consolidating data. The partnership aims to deploy advanced analytics and AI at scale, integrating services like Microsoft Fabric, Purview, and Foundry to enhance digital innovation, cybersecurity, and operational efficiency.

ArcelorMittal has published its half-year report for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026. The report is accessible on the company's corporate website and the electronic database of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. It has also been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 6-K.

ArcelorMittal reported sales of $32.2 billion for the first half of 2026, an increase from $30.7 billion in H1 2025. Steel shipments decreased to 26.2 million tonnes, while crude steel production also saw a decline. Iron ore production, however, rose to 26.4 million tonnes. The company noted a challenging global economic environment due to the Middle East conflict, leading to higher energy prices and varied steel demand across regions, with strong demand in the US and India offsetting weakness in the EU and China.

ArcelorMittal reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with EBITDA reaching $2.1 billion and net income of $0.7 billion. The company highlighted structurally improved margins, robust liquidity, and continued shareholder returns, including $0.7 billion returned in the first half of the year. Strategic investments and a positive outlook for the European business, supported by new trade tools, are expected to drive further profitability and cash generation in the second half of 2026.

ArcelorMittal announced strong Q2 2026 results, with EBITDA reaching $2.1 billion and net income of $0.7 billion, driven by improved margins and increased sales. The company continues to prioritize safety, achieving a record low LTIF rate for the first half of the year. Shareholder returns remain robust, with $0.7 billion returned in 1H 2026, and strategic growth projects are on track to significantly boost future EBITDA. The outlook for Europe is positive due to new trade measures, leading to expected higher shipments in the second half of the year.

ArcelorMittal announced the publication of its second quarter 2026 sell-side analyst consensus figures. These estimates, aggregated by Visible Alpha from 13 brokers, project an EBITDA of $2,037 million, net income of $802 million, and earnings per share of $1.06 for Q2 2026. The company clarified that it is not involved in the compilation of these estimates and is not responsible for the analysts' views.

ArcelorMittal announced the publication of its second quarter 2026 sell-side analyst consensus figures. The consensus, aggregated by Visible Alpha from 13 brokers, estimates Q2 2026 EBITDA at $2,037 million, Net income at $802 million, and Earnings per share at $1.06. The company emphasized that it is not responsible for these views and was not involved in the compilation of estimates.

ArcelorMittal announced that Geert Van Poelvoorde, CEO of ArcelorMittal Europe and member of the Group Management Committee, will retire from his executive role at the end of July. He will transition to the position of Chairman of the Board of ArcelorMittal Europe Steel. Mr. Van Poelvoorde has had a distinguished 37-year career with the company, holding various leadership roles including CEO of ArcelorMittal Europe since 2021, and was instrumental in advancing the company's European business towards a more sustainable future.