Arcelormittal Stock Price, News & Analysis

ArcelorMittal has invested $25 million in TerraPower through its XCarb® Innovation Fund. This investment is part of an $830 million equity raise by TerraPower, the largest among advanced nuclear companies. TerraPower, founded by Bill Gates, is developing the Natrium™ reactor, which integrates a sodium fast reactor with a molten salt energy storage system, targeting an in-service date within this decade. The XCarb® Innovation Fund aims to boost decarbonization technologies, having invested $122.5 million in five companies since its launch.

On October 31, 2022, ArcelorMittal released its third quarter 2022 consensus figures from sell-side analysts, provided by Visible Alpha. The estimates indicate an EBITDA of $2,337 million, a net income of $1,355 million, and earnings per share of $1.52. The consensus is based on contributions from 12 brokers who continuously cover the company. ArcelorMittal disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy of these forecasts, which reflect external analysts' perspectives. The Company also provides an update on its share buyback transactions, enhancing shareholder value.

ArcelorMittal is launching a CAD$1.8 billion decarbonisation project at its Dofasco plant in Hamilton, Ontario, aiming to cut carbon emissions by 3 million tonnes annually. This initiative will transition the facility to DRI-EAF steelmaking, significantly lowering its carbon footprint by eliminating coal in production. Backed by CAD$900 million from Canadian federal and Ontario provincial governments, the project is crucial for ArcelorMittal's commitment to reducing carbon intensity by 25% by 2030 and achieving net zero by 2050, with anticipated completion by 2028.

ArcelorMittal has announced a $17.5 million investment in Form Energy Inc. through its XCarb® Innovation fund, aligning with Form's $450 million Series E financing round. This follows a previous investment of $25 million made in July 2021. Form Energy is focused on developing multi-day energy storage systems, crucial for a renewable electric grid. The company is currently narrowing down locations for its first manufacturing facility. Additionally, both companies are collaborating to develop tailored direct reduced iron for Form’s battery technology.

ArcelorMittal hosted an investor event at AM/NS India’s Hazira plant, marking its first since the acquisition in December 2019. The event highlighted significant improvements in AM/NS India’s financial performance, including strong growth in steel production and EBITDA, and a reduction in net debt. The company is committed to enhancing its operational efficiency and decarbonizing the Indian steel industry, aiming to increase its capacity to approximately 15 million tonnes by early 2026. AM/NS India positions itself to capture market growth in a domestic steel market projected to reach 300 million tonnes by 2030.

On September 26, 2022, ArcelorMittal announced the issuance of €600 million in 4.875% notes due September 26, 2026, as part of its €10 billion wholesale Euro Medium Term Notes Programme. The issuance closed today, with proceeds earmarked for general corporate purposes and the refinancing of existing debt. The press release clarifies that this does not constitute a public offering and that no steps have been taken in jurisdictions requiring registration. Investors are cautioned about the risks associated with the notes, including the possibility of a decline in value.

ArcelorMittal has released its half-year report for the period ending June 30, 2022. The report is accessible on its corporate website and has been filed with the U.S. SEC as Form 6-K. In 2021, the company achieved revenues of $76.6 billion and produced 69.1 million metric tonnes of crude steel, alongside 50.9 million metric tonnes of iron ore. ArcelorMittal aims to create innovative steels that reduce energy use and carbon emissions, aligning its vision with sustainability goals.

On July 29, 2022, ArcelorMittal announced a new share buyback program to repurchase 60,431,380 shares, totaling approximately $1.4 billion. This initiative is part of a broader strategy, bringing total buybacks for 2022 to around $3.4 billion. The program, authorized by shareholders on May 4, 2022, aims to fulfill obligations related to debt and employee share programs and to reduce share capital. The completion is anticipated by May 2023, subject to market conditions. Notably, a significant shareholder opted not to participate in this program.

ArcelorMittal has signed an agreement to acquire Companhia Siderúrgica do Pecém (CSP) for an enterprise value of approximately $2.2 billion. The acquisition aims to strengthen ArcelorMittal's position in Brazil's steel industry and introduce synergies worth over $50 million. CSP operates a state-of-the-art facility capable of producing 3 million tonnes of high-quality slabs annually. The deal awaits regulatory approvals, including CADE in Brazil, expected by late 2022. The acquisition supports ArcelorMittal's ambitions to develop low-carbon and green hydrogen initiatives in the region.