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Aalberts Posts 13% Organic Growth in Q3 2026 and Completes EUR 75 Million Buyback

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Key takeaways

  • Aalberts reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of EUR 823.3 million, up 13.0% organically, with EBITA of EUR 113.8 million and a 13.8% EBITA margin.
  • The company repurchased 2,068,007 shares for EUR 74,999,387 between 27 February and 9 October 2026, with the shares intended to be cancelled.
  • CEO Stéphane Simonetta said demand in semicon is accelerating on AI-related investments, while automotive and residential building activity remains stable.

Aalberts reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of EUR 823.3 million, up 13.0% organically from a year earlier, with EBITA of EUR 113.8 million and a 13.8% EBITA margin. The Dutch industrial technology group announced the figures in its quarterly results, FinancialContent Business Page said.

Aalberts Reports Improved Margins Across Three Segments

Aalberts said it recorded improved organic revenue growth and EBITA margin in its three segments, with its added value margin holding at a good level. The company operates across Building, Industry and Semicon, serving industrial customers in more than 50 countries, according to akta.pro company records.

CEO Stéphane Simonetta said: “We are pleased to report another solid quarter with improved performance. Our end market dynamics in data centres, aerospace, power generation, defence and semicon remain positive, and activity in automotive and residential buildings is still stable. The customer demand in semicon is further accelerating driven by AI related investments.”

Simonetta said building delivered a mixed performance, while Industry and semicon posted a good EBITA margin on a favourable product mix. He said Aalberts is investing in manufacturing capabilities across Europe, North America and Southeast Asia to support higher demand, alongside operational excellence programmes and footprint optimisation in its building and industry segment.

Aalberts Buyback and Full-Year Outlook

On 12 October 2026 Aalberts reported the completion of its share buyback programme for capital reduction. The repurchase began on 27 February 2026 and ended on 9 October 2026, with 2,068,007 shares bought for EUR 74,999,387. The company intends to cancel the shares after repurchase.

Aalberts said it is entering the final quarter with positive momentum and a healthy order book, and that it is confident of delivering a full year with improved organic growth and EBITA margin versus last year under its ‘thrive 2030’ strategy.

Aalberts Buyback Progress Through 2026

Aalberts repurchased 63,900 shares between 10 and 14 August 2026 for EUR 2,844,640.20, averaging EUR 44.52 per share, GlobeNewswire reported. The company had cumulatively repurchased 1,455,311 shares for EUR 48,982,648 under the EUR 75 million programme as of that date.

Aalberts repurchased 62,000 shares between 03 and 07 August 2026 for EUR 2,744,514.34, averaging EUR 44.27 per share, with cumulative repurchases of 1,391,411 shares for EUR 46,138,008 as of that date, GlobeNewswire reported. The company repurchased 64,000 shares from 27 to 31 July 2026 for EUR 2,699,751.18 at an average price of EUR 42.18 per share, GlobeNewswire reported.

Aalberts First-Half Results Set the Base

Aalberts reported first-half 2026 EBITA of €225.2 million, up 7% from the prior year and slightly ahead of consensus estimates of €221.0 million, with second-quarter EBITA rising 11% versus 4% in the first quarter, Investing.com reported.

The company reported first-half organic revenue growth of 5.0% reaching EUR 1,560 million and EBITA of EUR 225 million, an EBITA margin of 14.4%, FinancialContent Business Page reported.

Aalberts said it will report its full-year 2026 results and continue deploying its ‘thrive 2030’ strategic actions, with the repurchased shares to be cancelled following the buyback.

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