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European steel sector and thyssenkrupp restructuring

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European steel sector market and corporate outlook thyssenkrupp restructuring

The European steel sector is experiencing a shift shifting toward improved market conditions and corporate restructuring. Deutsche Bank has raised its outlook for the sector, outlook, predicting that prices may continue to rise through the first half of 2027. This optimism is 2027, supported by European Union EU trade protection measures, including the reduction protections. As of July 1, the EU reduced non-taxed steel import quotas by nearly half and doubled customs duties on excess volumes. In response Consequently, Deutsche Bank raised price targets for several firms, including thyssenkrupp (from 16 to these trends, 18 euros) and ArcelorMittal (from 66 to 71 euros). thyssenkrupp Steel is pursuing medium-term financial targets to increase profitability, aiming for an adjusted EBITDA of at least 1.2 billion euros and a margin of at least 11 percent. The To achieve this, the company is implementing cost-efficiency programs expected to contribute over 800 million euros to EBITDA, alongside a plan to cut EBITDA. Of the 11,000 jobs. planned job cuts, approximately 4,000 have been completed. Strategically, the company is pursuing the independence of its European steel business. Market sentiment remains positive, with thyssenkrupp shares rising over 50 percent since the start of the year. Analysts at Deutsche Bank and Jefferies have maintained ‘Buy’ ratings. Jefferies recently raised its price target for thyssenkrupp from 13.00 to 16.50 euros, citing a recovery in the steel business and the planned spin-off of TK Accelis. The push for independence has gained significant institutional backing. Ursula Gather, head of the Krupp-Stiftung—which holds approximately 21 percent of thyssenkrupp shares—expressed support for the spin-off of thyssenkrupp Steel Europe in an interview with the Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung. Gather noted there is currently Europe, noting a “good window of opportunity” for the move, citing due to EU tariff protections and progress on the Duisburg direct reduction plant. The foundation indicated it would be open to maintaining a minority stake in the new entity, similar to entity. Market sentiment remains positive, with thyssenkrupp shares rising over 50 percent since the TKMS spin-off. start of the year. Ahead of the October 28, 2026, spin-off of its materials division, tk accelis, Bank of America set a price target of 22 euros for thyssenkrupp, valuing the steel business at 7 billion euros.

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  1. 2026-10-26 13:42 UTC European steel sector and thyssenkrupp restructuring
  2. 2026-10-14 10:13 UTC European steel sector market and corporate outlook
  3. 2026-10-07 09:39 UTC European steel sector market and corporate outlook
  4. 2026-10-05 05:20 UTC European steel sector market and corporate outlook
  5. 2026-10-04 21:03 UTC European steel sector market and corporate outlook
  6. 2026-09-29 10:44 UTC European steel sector market and corporate outlook

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