ALRO, one of the largest vertically integrated aluminium producers in Europe, measured by production capacity, announces today the financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2026. ALRO Group registered a turnover of RON 2.4 billion in H1 2026, higher by 20 percent compared to H1 2025, an evolution supported by sales of high-value-added products to sophisticated industries and the strategy of consolidating its presence on the European market and expanding into international markets.
“The results for the first half of 2026 confirm ALRO’s resilience and the effectiveness of our strategic direction, in an international context marked by volatility and pressure on European industry. The 20 percent increase in revenue, the improvement in operating profitability and the 84 percent share of exports reflect the Company’s competitiveness and its consistent focus on high-value-added products. Investments in technology, operational efficiency and energy projects strengthen the foundations for sustainable development and enhanced long-term resilience. We look to the future with confidence and remain committed to strengthening ALRO’s position as one of the most important European aluminium producers and a strategic partner for the industries of the future,” said Marian Năstase, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ALRO.
The Group’s consolidated sales in the first half of 2026 amounted to RON 2.4 billion, up 20 percent compared to those recorded in the first half of 2025 (RON 2 billion). In the first half of 2026, EBITDA reached RON 327 million, up 243 percent compared to the same period of 2025, while net profit was RON 101 million compared to RON 17 million in H1 2025. This financial performance was supported by revenue growth, improved operating profitability and margin consolidation, which offset the impact of the unfavourable evolution of certain cost categories.
In the first half of 2026, ALRO continued its strategy of focusing on high-value-added products, recording an increase in primary aluminum production, which reached 139,658 tonnes, compared with 132,604 tonnes in H1 2025. The Primary Aluminum Division reported total revenues of RON 844 million, an increase of nearly 33 percent compared with the same period of the previous year, driven by higher sales volumes of wire rod and favorable LME prices.
In H1 2026, ALRO continued to strengthen its environmentally friendly recycling activities, gradually increasing its melting capacity from 112,000 tonnes to 124,000 tonnes in 2026, following its expansion from 100,000 tonnes in the previous year.
In the first half of 2026, the Flat Rolled Products Division recorded improved sales performance compared with the corresponding period of 2025, while also continuing to optimize its product portfolio mix. Flat rolled products production increased by 3 percent, or 1,300 tonnes, mainly driven by higher plate production, while revenues increased by 14 percent in H1 2026 compared with H1 2025, reaching RON 1.6 billion. This performance reflects an effective commercial strategy focused on improving sales volumes and pricing policies, as well as strengthening customer relationships.
In H1 2026, the Group continued to invest in expanding its production capacities and broadening its portfolio of high-value-added products. Key projects include the acquisition of a brushing machine, with an estimated value of RON 24 million and planned completion in 2027, as well as the commissioning of a band saw for slab cutting, an investment started in 2024, for which cumulative expenditure reached RON 14 million. The Group is also continuing the project to acquire high-precision equipment for the longitudinal cutting and milling of plates, with an estimated value of RON 33.5 million and completion scheduled for 2026, aimed at developing complex, very high value-added products.