Deutsche Bank backed Acerinox. Acerinox stock falls 2.10 percent

Published on 10/08/2026 at 13:07 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Acerinox earned EUR 77 million in the first half after a EUR 18 million loss. Acerinox stock costs EUR 16.35 after EUR 16.70 on October 8, 2026.

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Acerinox (ISIN ES0132105018) stock fell 2.10 percent to EUR 16.35 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026, while Deutsche Bank and Renta 4 expressed confidence in the company. Bolsamania reported that the analysts expected sequential improvement in Acerinox's third-quarter results and viewed 2027 as a key catalyst.

First-half profit recovery

Acerinox earned EUR 77 million in the first half of 2026 after a EUR 18 million loss in the same period of 2025. The result came with EBITDA of EUR 271 million, up 27.00 percent from the first half of 2025, according to Democrata.

The comparison matters because the earnings recovery is already visible in reported profit, while the analyst view places greater weight on the next operating steps. Acerinox's second-quarter revenue was EUR 2.97 billion and net income was EUR 76.60 million, based on the reported Q2 2026 financial period.

Higher stainless steel prices

North American Stainless, part of Acerinox, raised the base price for Type 316 cold-rolled products shipped from October 1, 2026, by reducing the functional discount by two points. SMM said the change applied to active requests for quotation and was a base-price mechanism adjustment rather than a monthly alloy surcharge.

That pricing action gives the first-half recovery a direct commercial angle, but energy costs remain relevant for stainless steel producers. Acerinox operates across Spain, the United States, Europe and other international markets, with the United States providing the majority of its operating profit, according to Democrata.

Stock remains below yearly high

Acerinox stock was 12.00 percent below its EUR 18.58 52-week high and 48.14 percent above its EUR 11.03 low on October 8, 2026. Its market capitalization was EUR 4.1 billion, while the next earnings date was listed as October 30, 2026 by Investing.com.

Price tests the EUR 16 mark

At 1:03 p.m. CEST on October 8, 2026, Acerinox was trading at EUR 16.35 at Lang & Schwarz, down 2.10 percent versus the EUR 16.70 prior close of October 7, 2026. The next reporting date and the development of third-quarter profitability are the clearest dated reference points for the stock.

The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Acerinox stock.