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Steelmaker ArcelorMittal books higher than expected profit in fourth quarter
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 5, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 5, 2026
Quick Summary
ArcelorMittal's Q4 profit exceeded expectations with a $1.59 billion EBITDA, driven by rising steel demand.
ArcelorMittal Reports Surprising Profit Surge in Q4 Earnings
ArcelorMittal's Fourth Quarter Financial Performance
Feb 5 (Reuters) - ArcelorMittal, the world's second largest steelmaker, reported fourth-quarter core profit above market expectations on Thursday, as growing steel demand helps lift expectations for 2026.
Core Profit and EBITDA Results
The Luxembourg-headquartered group posted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of $1.59 billion for the quarter, beating analysts' average estimate of $1.51 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG.
Market Expectations and Demand
(Reporting by Javi West Larrañaga in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)
Key Takeaways
- •ArcelorMittal reported a higher than expected Q4 profit.
- •The company's EBITDA reached $1.59 billion.
- •Analysts had estimated an EBITDA of $1.51 billion.
- •Increased steel demand is boosting future expectations.
- •ArcelorMittal is the world's second-largest steelmaker.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steelmaker ArcelorMittal books higher than expected profit in fourth quarter
1What is EBITDA?
EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. It is a financial metric used to evaluate a company's operating performance.
2What is core profit?
Core profit refers to the earnings generated from a company's primary business operations, excluding any income from non-operating activities.
3What is market expectation?
Market expectation refers to the anticipated performance of a company or economy based on current data and trends, often influencing investor decisions.
