• Outokumpu posted Q1 2026 net loss of EUR 6 million, narrowing from EUR 65 million in Q4 2025, while operating profit swung to EUR 3 million from an operating loss of EUR 83 million.
• Sales rose to EUR 1.45 billion from EUR 1.16 billion in Q4 2025, while adjusted EBITDA climbed to EUR 65 million from EUR 10 million.
• Stainless steel deliveries increased 27% quarter-on-quarter to 465,000 tonnes, driven by seasonal factors and CBAM-related effects, while ferrochrome deliveries rose 17% to 110,000 tonnes as the market remained balanced and supported price increases.
• Operating cash flow strengthened to EUR 85 million, net debt fell to EUR 241 million, and a restructuring program targeting EUR 100 million in annual cost savings by end-2027 remained on track with about half expected in 2026.
• For Q2 2026, adjusted EBITDA is expected to be higher than Q1, with stainless steel delivery volumes forecast to rise 0-10% from Q1.

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