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May 13, 2026

Vallourec 1Q26 First Take

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Vallourec's 1Q26 EBITDA of €187 mn exceeded consensus by 5% on strong Tubes margins, though 2Q26 guidance was softer than expected due to Middle East disruptions.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Vallourec reported 1Q26 EBITDA of €187 mn, beating Visible Alpha consensus by 5%, primarily driven by higher tubes profitability.
  • 2.Tubes profitability reached $724/t, significantly higher than the $608/t consensus, due to positive price/mix effects.
  • 3.2Q26 EBITDA guidance midpoint of $190 mn is approximately 7% below consensus due to ongoing geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East.

Table of Contents

  • Results
  • Guidance
  • Valuation and key risks
  • Disclosure Appendix
  • GS Factor Profile
  • M&A Rank
  • Quantum
  • Price target and rating history chart(s)
  • Target price history table(s)
  • Regulatory disclosures
  • Ratings, coverage universe and related definitions
  • Global product; distributing entities
  • General disclosures

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Authors

Michele Della Vigna, CFAYulia BocharnikovaAnastasia ShalaevaQuentin MarbachWill Chen

Securities

VK.PATEN.MI

Themes

Earnings PerformanceGeopolitical DisruptionMargin Optimization

Regions

EuropeNorth AmericaMiddle EastFranceUnited StatesBrazil