LUXEMBOURG, LU / ACCESS Newswire / November 3, 2026 / Ternium S.A. (NYSE:TX) today announced its results for the third quarter and first nine months ended September 30, 2026.
The financial information contained in this press release is based on Ternium S.A.'s consolidated condensed interim financial statements prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim financial reporting" (IFRS). Interim financial figures are unaudited. The financial and operational information is presented in U.S. dollars ($) and metric tons, except otherwise indicated. This press release includes certain non-IFRS alternative performance measures such as Adjusted EBITDA, Cash Operating Income, Free Cash Flow, Net Debt and Net Cash. The reconciliation of these figures to the most directly comparable IFRS measures is included in Exhibit I.
Third Quarter of 2026 Highlights
Summary of Third Quarter of 2026
Third Quarter of 2026 Highlights
Ternium reported solid earnings in the third quarter of 2026, with adjusted EBITDA increasing sequentially by 10% to $785 million, on higher steel sales volumes and margins.
In Mexico, shipments to the commercial market continued their upward trend in the third quarter, accompanied by higher sales volumes to industrial customers. Steel shipments also increased sequentially in Brazil and the Southern Region, while remaining relatively stable in Other Markets.
The company's net income in the third quarter of 2026 reached $368 million, after deferred tax losses of $116 million mainly in connection with the effect of the depreciation of the Mexican Peso against the
U.S. dollar on Ternium's Mexican subsidiaries.
Capital expenditures amounted to $398 million during the third quarter, with the construction of Ternium's new slab mill in Pesquería, Mexico, continuing to advance according to plan. Cash from operating activities amounted to $613 million, after a $148 million increase in working capital driven mainly by higher realized steel prices and sales volumes, as well as higher raw material and purchased slab costs. Net Cash position at the end of September 2026 was $22 million, compared to Net Debt position of $112 million at the end of June 2026.
Interim Dividend Payment
Ternium's board of directors approved the payment of an interim dividend of $0.90 per ADS ($0.09 per share), or $177 million based on total shares of common stock outstanding, net of treasury shares.
The interim dividend payment date will be November 17, 2026, with record date on November 16, 2026.
Outlook
Ternium anticipates Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2026 to remain broadly in line with the third quarter, as a modest seasonal decrease in steel shipments should be offset by a slightly higher margin per ton. Consolidated revenue per ton is expected to increase, more than offsetting higher cost per ton driven by raw material and slab costs.
In Mexico, revenue per ton should continue to increase, in line with steel price trends in North America. Ternium is gaining market share by replacing imported steel in both the commercial and industrial markets. In addition, investments in data centers and gas pipeline infrastructure are expected to add to steel demand.
In Brazil, Ternium expects a decline in shipments and a less favorable sales mix, leading to lower revenue per ton, while cost per ton should remain elevated, mainly reflecting raw material and energy costs. Iron ore sales volumes are also anticipated to decrease, reflecting the temporary idling of part of the mining operations of Mineração Usiminas (MUSA) in response to current international prices and freight rates.
In the Southern Region, shipments are expected to remain relatively stable. Market conditions in Argentina are broadly unchanged from the previous quarter: oil and gas, mining and agriculture continue to be dynamic, while home appliances and automotive are still affected by weak domestic demand and unfairly traded imports, and construction has yet to recover.
Analysis of Third Quarter of 2026 Results
Consolidated Net Sales
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter of 2026 equals Net Income adjusted to exclude:
- Depreciation and amortization;
- Income tax results;
- Net financial results;
- Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies; and
- Provision for ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas.
And adjusted to include the proportional EBITDA in Unigal (70% participation).
Adjusted EBITDA margin equals Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales.
For more information see Exhibit I - Alternative performance measures - "Adjusted EBITDA".
Steel Segment Third Quarter of 2026 Results
The Steel Segment's net sales increased both sequentially and year over year in the third quarter of 2026, driven by higher shipments and revenue per ton. Compared with the previous quarter, sales volumes increased in Mexico, Brazil and the Southern Region, while realized steel prices rose primarily in Mexico and Other Markets. Compared to the same period in 2025, shipment volumes grew mainly in Mexico, while realized steel prices increased across most regions.
In the third quarter of 2026, Ternium continued gaining market share in Mexico. Commercial market shipments maintained their upward trend during the period, posting significant year-over-year growth. In addition, sales volumes to industrial customers increased both sequentially and year over year.
In Brazil and the Southern Region, sales volumes increased sequentially in the third quarter, but remained relatively stable on a year-over-year basis.
In Other Markets, shipments in the third quarter of 2026 were broadly stable sequentially, while decreasing slightly on a year-over-year basis.
In the third quarter of 2026, the Steel Segment's Cash Operating Income rose by $104 million on a sequential basis and by $363 million on a year-over-year basis, driven by higher realized steel prices and sales volumes, partially offset by higher unit costs.
The increase in cost per ton was mainly the result of higher raw material and purchased slab prices, partially offset by the company's ongoing initiatives to improve efficiency.
Mining Segment Third Quarter of 2026 Results
Net sales in the Mining Segment decreased by 18% sequentially in the third quarter of 2026, reflecting lower sales volumes and a slight decline in realized iron ore prices. Year-over-year, net sales decreased slightly in the third quarter, as the decline in sales volumes was mostly offset by higher realized iron ore prices. Sales volumes in the third quarter were affected by the temporary suspension of certain operations at Mineração Usiminas, following a deterioration in iron ore export profitability.
The Mining Segment's Cash Operating Income decreased sequentially in the third quarter of 2026, primarily driven by a decline in sales volumes and lower realized iron ore prices. On a year-over-year basis, Cash Operating Income rose slightly reflecting higher realized iron ore prices, which were largely offset by lower shipments and increased costs.
Net Financial Results
Net financial results were a gain of $6 million for the third quarter of 2026. Foreign exchange results were a gain of $12 million, mainly reflecting the positive effect of the depreciation of the Mexican Peso against the U.S. dollar on a net short local currency position at Ternium's subsidiaries in this country.
Income Tax Results
Ternium's subsidiaries use the U.S. dollar as their functional currency; as a result, fluctuations between their local currencies and the U.S. dollar lead to the recognition of deferred tax results. In the third quarter of 2026, the company recorded a deferred tax loss of $116 million mainly driven by the negative effect of the depreciation of the Mexican Peso against the U.S. dollar.
Net Income
In the third quarter of 2026, Ternium's net income amounted to $368 million after deferred tax losses of $116 million.
Equity Holder's Net Income was $279 million in the period, or $1.42 per ADS, mainly after accounting for the participation of a 62.5% non-controlling interest in Usiminas and a 37.4% non-controlling interest in Ternium Argentina.
Cash Flow and Liquidity
In the third quarter of 2026, cash from operations amounted to $613 million after a $148 million increase in working capital. Trade and other receivables rose by a net $99 million in the period, largely driven by higher realized steel prices and sales volumes. Likewise, inventories rose by $88 million, reflecting higher unit costs, partially offset by lower steel volumes. These working capital additions were mitigated by a $39 million net increase in trade payables and other liabilities.
Capital expenditures totaled $398 million in the period, primarily reflecting the progress made in the construction of the new slab mill at Ternium's industrial center in Pesquería, Mexico.
Ternium recorded a Net Cash position of $22 million as of the end of September 2026, compared to Net Debt position of $112 million as of the end of June 2026.
Ternium's Net Cash position as of the end of September included Ternium Argentina's consolidated position of cash and cash equivalents and other investments of $725 million. During the third quarter of 2026, Ternium recognized a $74 million decline in the fair value of Argentine securities.
Conference Call and Webcast
Ternium will host a conference call on November 4, 2026, at 8:00am ET in which management will discuss third quarter of 2026 results. A webcast link will be available in the Investor Center section of the company's website at www.ternium.com.
Forward Looking Statements
Some of the statements contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements are based on management's current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by those statements. These risks include but are not limited to risks arising from uncertainties as to gross domestic product, related market demand, global production capacity, tariffs, cyclicality in the industries that purchase steel products, and other factors beyond Ternium's control.
About Ternium
Ternium is a leading steel producer in the Americas, providing advanced steel products to a wide range of manufacturing industries and the construction sector. We invest in low carbon emissions steelmaking technologies to support the energy transition and the mobility of the future. We also support the development of our communities, especially through educational programs in Latin America. More information about Ternium is available at www.ternium.com.
Income Statement
| $ MILLION | 3Q26 | 2Q26 | 3Q25 | 9M26 | 9M25 | |||||||||||||||
| Net sales | 4,644 | 4,340 | 3,955 | 12,919 | 11,834 | |||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | (3,608 | ) | (3,399 | ) | (3,346 | ) | (10,254 | ) | (10,085 | ) | ||||||||||
| Gross profit | 1,037 | 941 | 608 | 2,664 | 1,749 | |||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (448 | ) | (428 | ) | (396 | ) | (1,266 | ) | (1,195 | ) | ||||||||||
| Other operating income (expense), net | (11 | ) | 15 | 3 | (2 | ) | (8 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Operating income | 578 | 528 | 215 | 1,396 | 546 | |||||||||||||||
| Financial expense | (53 | ) | (50 | ) | (53 | ) | (153 | ) | (164 | ) | ||||||||||
| Financial income | 45 | 45 | 56 | 154 | 182 | |||||||||||||||
| Other financial income (expense), net | 14 | (34 | ) | (37 | ) | (12 | ) | (19 | ) | |||||||||||
| Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies | 19 | 22 | 25 | 56 | 65 | |||||||||||||||
| Provision for ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas | (20 | ) | (24 | ) | (32 | ) | (92 | ) | (117 | ) | ||||||||||
| Profit before income tax result | 583 | 487 | 174 | 1,350 | 494 | |||||||||||||||
| Income tax | (215 | ) | (23 | ) | (444 | ) | (145 | ) | (362 | ) | ||||||||||
| Profit (loss) for the period | 368 | 465 | (270 | ) | 1,205 | 132 | ||||||||||||||
| Attributable to: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Owners of the parent | 279 | 344 | 21 | 836 | 303 | |||||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interest | 88 | 121 | (290 | ) | 369 | (171 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Profit (loss) for the period | 368 | 465 | (270 | ) | 1,205 | 132 | ||||||||||||||
Statement of Financial Position
| $ MILLION | SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 | DECEMBER 31, 2025 | ||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 11,194 | 10,406 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 1,049 | 1,002 | ||||||
| Investments in non-consolidated companies | 626 | 563 | ||||||
| Other investments | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Deferred tax assets | 1,215 | 1,039 | ||||||
| Receivables, net | 721 | 804 | ||||||
| Trade receivables, net | 5 | 4 | ||||||
| Total non-current assets | 14,812 | 13,819 | ||||||
| Receivables, net | 710 | 985 | ||||||
| Derivative financial instruments | 7 | 43 | ||||||
| Inventories, net | 4,483 | 4,094 | ||||||
| Trade receivables, net | 2,107 | 1,536 | ||||||
| Other investments | 1,760 | 1,600 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,355 | 1,531 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 10,423 | 9,788 | ||||||
| Non-current assets classified as held for sale | 8 | 8 | ||||||
| Total assets | 25,243 | 23,615 | ||||||
Statement of Financial Position (cont.)
| $ MILLION | SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 | DECEMBER 31, 2025 | ||||||
| Capital and reserves attributable to the owners of the parent | 12,541 | 11,944 | ||||||
| Non-controlling interest | 4,517 | 4,203 | ||||||
| Total equity | 17,058 | 16,148 | ||||||
| Provisions | 594 | 586 | ||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 31 | 24 | ||||||
| Non current tax liabilities | 6 | 13 | ||||||
| Other liabilities | 989 | 956 | ||||||
| Trade payables | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Lease liabilities | 176 | 138 | ||||||
| Borrowings | 2,306 | 1,815 | ||||||
| Total non-current liabilities | 4,104 | 3,533 | ||||||
| Provision for ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas | 619 | 528 | ||||||
| Current income tax liabilities | 126 | 39 | ||||||
| Other liabilities | 486 | 640 | ||||||
| Trade payables | 2,013 | 2,073 | ||||||
| Derivative financial instruments | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| Lease liabilities | 49 | 49 | ||||||
| Borrowings | 787 | 604 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 4,081 | 3,934 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 8,185 | 7,467 | ||||||
| Total equity and liabilities | 25,243 | 23,615 | ||||||
Statement of Cash Flows
| $ MILLION | 3Q26 | 2Q26 | 3Q25 | 9M26 | 9M25 | |||||||||||||||
| Result for the period | 368 | 465 | (270 | ) | 1,205 | 132 | ||||||||||||||
| Adjustments for: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 198 | 194 | 197 | 572 | 578 | |||||||||||||||
| Income tax accruals less payments | 169 | 3 | 394 | 42 | 142 | |||||||||||||||
| Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies | (19 | ) | (22 | ) | (25 | ) | (56 | ) | (65 | ) | ||||||||||
| Provision for ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas | 20 | 24 | 32 | 92 | 117 | |||||||||||||||
| Interest accruals less payments / receipts, net | (17 | ) | (4 | ) | (6 | ) | (27 | ) | (6 | ) | ||||||||||
| Changes in provisions | 4 | (10 | ) | 1 | (5 | ) | 5 | |||||||||||||
| Changes in working capital | (148 | ) | (418 | ) | 174 | (798 | ) | 901 | ||||||||||||
| Net foreign exchange results and others | 38 | 24 | 38 | 62 | (17 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 613 | 256 | 535 | 1,086 | 1,786 | |||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures and advances to suppliers for PP&E | (398 | ) | (431 | ) | (711 | ) | (1,235 | ) | (2,038 | ) | ||||||||||
| (Increase) decrease in other investments | (529 | ) | 288 | (24 | ) | (153 | ) | 538 | ||||||||||||
| Proceeds from the sale of property, plant & equipment | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | |||||||||||||||
| Dividends received from non-consolidated companies | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||||||||||||||
| Recovery of loans from non-consolidated companies | - | - | - | 150 | - | |||||||||||||||
| Acquisition of additional participation in Usiminas | - | - | - | (315 | ) | - | ||||||||||||||
| Acquisition of business - purchase consideration | - | - | - | (24 | ) | - | ||||||||||||||
| Acquisition of business - cash acquired | - | - | - | 4 | - | |||||||||||||||
| Repayment of additional paid in capital | - | - | - | - | (5 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (925 | ) | (142 | ) | (729 | ) | (1,568 | ) | (1,497 | ) | ||||||||||
| Dividends paid in cash to company's shareholders | - | (255 | ) | - | (255 | ) | (353 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Dividends paid in cash to non-controlling interest | - | (36 | ) | - | (43 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Finance lease payments | (15 | ) | (18 | ) | (15 | ) | (48 | ) | (50 | ) | ||||||||||
| Proceeds from borrowings | 334 | 29 | 71 | 768 | 653 | |||||||||||||||
| Repayments of borrowings | (77 | ) | (19 | ) | (387 | ) | (135 | ) | (934 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 242 | (300 | ) | (330 | ) | 288 | (686 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (70 | ) | (186 | ) | (524 | ) | (195 | ) | (397 | ) | ||||||||||
Exhibit I - Alternative Performance Measures
These non-IFRS measures should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. These non-IFRS measures do not have a standardized meaning under IFRS and, therefore, may not correspond to similar non-IFRS financial measures reported by other companies.
Adjusted EBITDA
| $ MILLION | 3Q26 | 2Q26 | 3Q25 | 9M26 | 9M25 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income | 368 | 465 | (270 | ) | 1,205 | 132 | ||||||||||||||
| Adjusted to exclude: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 198 | 194 | 197 | 572 | 578 | |||||||||||||||
Income tax results | 215 | 23 | 444 | 145 | 362 | |||||||||||||||
Net financial results | (6 | ) | 39 | 35 | 11 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies | (19 | ) | (22 | ) | (25 | ) | (56 | ) | (65 | ) | ||||||||||
Provision for ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas | 20 | 24 | 32 | 92 | 117 | |||||||||||||||
Reversal of contingencies (Usiminas) | - | (12 | ) | - | (12 | ) | - | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted to include: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Proportional EBITDA in Unigal (70% participation) | 9 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 21 | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 785 | 717 | 420 | 1,981 | 1,146 | |||||||||||||||
| Divided by: net sales | 4,644 | 4,340 | 3,955 | 12,919 | 11,834 | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin (%) | 17 | % | 17 | % | 11 | % | 15 | % | 10 | % | ||||||||||
Exhibit I - Alternative Performance Measures (cont.)
Cash Operating Income - Steel Segment
| $ MILLION | 3Q26 | 2Q26 | 3Q25 | 9M26 | 9M25 | |||||||||||||||
| Operating Income - Management View (Note "Segment Information" to Ternium's Financial Statements as of the corresponding dates) | 504 | 410 | 333 | 1,185 | 766 | |||||||||||||||
| Plus/minus differences in cost of sales (IFRS) | 77 | 88 | (96 | ) | 148 | (202 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Excluding depreciation and amortization | 163 | 158 | 146 | 469 | 432 | |||||||||||||||
| Excluding reversal of contingencies (Usiminas) | - | (12 | ) | - | (12 | ) | - | |||||||||||||
| Including proportional EBITDA in Unigal (70% participation) | 9 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 21 | |||||||||||||||
| Cash Operating Income | 754 | 650 | 391 | 1,814 | 1,018 | |||||||||||||||
| Divided by: steel shipments (thousand tons) | 4,044 | 3,858 | 3,757 | 11,610 | 11,333 | |||||||||||||||
| Cash Operating Income per Ton - Steel | 186 | 169 | 104 | 156 | 90 | |||||||||||||||
| Divided by: steel net sales | 4,529 | 4,192 | 3,804 | 12,535 | 11,417 | |||||||||||||||
| Cash Operating Income Margin - Steel (%) | 17 | % | 16 | % | 10 | % | 14 | % | 9 | % | ||||||||||
Cash Operating Income - Mining Segment
| $ MILLION | 3Q26 | 2Q26 | 3Q25 | 9M26 | 9M25 | |||||||||||||||
| Operating Result - Management View (Note "Segment Information" to Ternium's Financial Statements as of the corresponding dates) | (54 | ) | (33 | ) | (35 | ) | (112 | ) | (75 | ) | ||||||||||
| Plus/minus differences in cost of sales (IFRS) | 59 | 55 | 23 | 168 | 77 | |||||||||||||||
| Excluding depreciation and amortization | 35 | 36 | 51 | 104 | 146 | |||||||||||||||
| Cash Operating Income | 40 | 58 | 38 | 160 | 148 | |||||||||||||||
| Divided by: mining shipments (thousand tons) | 2,832 | 3,347 | 3,207 | 9,005 | 9,589 | |||||||||||||||
| Cash Operating Income per Ton - Mining | 14 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 15 | |||||||||||||||
| Divided by: mining net sales | 259 | 316 | 268 | 859 | 829 | |||||||||||||||
| Cash Operating Income Margin - Mining (%) | 16 | % | 18 | % | 14 | % | 19 | % | 18 | % | ||||||||||
Exhibit I - Alternative Performance Measures (cont.)
Free Cash Flow
| $ MILLION | 3Q26 | 2Q26 | 3Q25 | 9M26 | 9M25 | |||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 613 | 256 | 535 | 1,086 | 1,786 | |||||||||||||||
| Less: capital expenditures and advances to suppliers for PP&E | (398 | ) | (431 | ) | (711 | ) | (1,235 | ) | (2,038 | ) | ||||||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 215 | (175 | ) | (175 | ) | (149 | ) | (252 | ) | |||||||||||
Net (Cash) Debt
| $ MILLION | SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 | JUNE 30, 2026 | SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 | |||||||||
| Borrowings (current and non-current) | 3,094 | 2,844 | 2,046 | |||||||||
| Less: Cash and cash equivalents | (1,355 | ) | (1,431 | ) | (1,323 | ) | ||||||
| Less: Other investments (current and non-current) | (1,760 | ) | (1,301 | ) | (1,438 | ) | ||||||
| Net (Cash) Debt | (22 | ) | 112 | (715 | ) | |||||||
Note: Ternium Argentina's consolidated position of cash and cash equivalents and other investments amounted to $0.7 billion as of September 30 and June 30, 2026, and $0.9 billion as of September 30, 2025.
Sebastián Martí
Ternium -Investor Relations
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SOURCE: Ternium S.A.
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