Arcelormittal Stock Price, News & Analysis

On July 20, 2022, ArcelorMittal announced the consensus estimates for its second quarter of 2022, compiled by Visible Alpha from 13 sell-side analysts. Key figures include an expected EBITDA of $5,088 million, a net income of $3,719 million, and earnings per share (EPS) of $4.05. The estimates reflect market expectations and are not confirmed by the company. ArcelorMittal, recognized as a leading steel and mining entity, emphasizes innovative production methods targeting sustainability and efficiency.

On July 1, 2022, ArcelorMittal announced that BlackRock, Inc. notified them of a shareholding change, dropping below 5% in voting rights as of June 30, 2022. This notification complies with Luxembourg’s Transparency Law regarding shareholding thresholds. ArcelorMittal continues to be a leading steel and mining company, generating $76.6 billion in revenue and producing 69.1 million metric tonnes of crude steel in 2021. Their commitment is to create innovative, eco-friendly steel solutions to support future societal transformations.

On July 1, 2022, ArcelorMittal completed the acquisition of an 80% stake in voestalpine's Hot Briquetted Iron plant in Corpus Christi, Texas, following regulatory approvals. Valued at $1 billion, this state-of-the-art facility has an annual capacity of 2 million tonnes of HBI, enhancing ArcelorMittal's production capabilities for low-carbon steelmaking. This strategic move solidifies the company's leadership in Direct Reduced Iron production, aligning with its goal to decarbonize the steel industry.

ArcelorMittal has filed its 2021 Payments to Governments report, detailing payments made to governments related to mining operations, in compliance with Luxembourg law. The report is available for download at their corporate site. In 2021, ArcelorMittal generated revenues of $76.6 billion and produced 69.1 million metric tonnes of crude steel, along with 50.9 million metric tonnes of iron ore. The company aims to innovate its steel production processes for sustainability and efficiency while expanding its global footprint across 60 countries.

ArcelorMittal has proposed a low-carbon emissions steel standard to support the decarbonisation of the global steel industry. This standard includes a dual scoring system that offers a life cycle assessment (LCA) value and a decarbonisation rating, aiming to create transparency in the steel market. The initiative is part of the company’s commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and will assist in defining low-carbon steel products.

On June 9, 2022, ArcelorMittal announced the completion of its $1 billion share buyback program, initially announced on May 5, 2022. By the market close on June 8, 2022, the company had repurchased 33,349,597 shares, totaling €942,577,580.32 (approximately $999.99 million), at an average share price of €28.26. This initiative aims to enhance shareholder value by returning capital to investors. The company's performance in 2021 included revenues of $76.6 billion and crude steel production of 69.1 million metric tonnes.

ArcelorMittal has initiated a search for innovative companies focused on breakthrough technologies to accelerate the decarbonisation of the steel industry. Applications are invited for investment from its XCarb™ Innovation Fund, which aims to invest up to US$100 million annually in transformative technologies. Finalists will pitch at an Accelerator Day, gaining not just financial support but also access to expert advice and resources. The fund has already committed US$180 million to projects enhancing decarbonisation with a focus on innovative and scalable solutions.

On May 23, 2022, ArcelorMittal announced that it received a shareholding notification from BlackRock Inc., indicating an increase in voting rights to 5.27% as of May 18, 2022. This change in shareholding exceeds the 5% voting rights threshold and complies with Luxembourg's transparency regulations. Detailed information can be found on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange's OAM database and the Company's website.

ArcelorMittal has announced that Stephanie Werner-Dietz will join as Executive Vice President and global head of human resources starting 1st September 2022. She succeeds Bart Wille, who is retiring after 37 years in HR management. Previously, Stephanie served as Chief People Officer at Nokia, responsible for HR and safety. Her background includes nearly 25 years of HR leadership across multiple countries. She will focus on refining the company's people strategy, emphasizing diversity, digitalization, and decarbonization.