Uzin Utz reports a strong first half of 2026 – sales growth within the ‘Grow Bigger’ target range and stable earnings as a result of consistent cost-cutting measures.

• Consolidated Sales: EUR 274.0 million (EUR 251.8 million in the previous year)
• EBIT: EUR 20.7 million (EUR 20.4 million in the previous year)
• EBIT margin: 7.5% (8.1% in the previous year)
• Despite challenging operating conditions, the long-term strategic direction remains unchanged

Ulm, August 14, 2026 - Uzin Utz SE, an internationally active manufacturer of products and systems for floor installation, recorded strong sales growth in the first half of 2026. With consolidated sales of €274.0 million, the company achieved organic growth of 8.8% compared with the previous year (first half of 2025: €251.8 million), thereby performing in line with its strategic ‘Grow Bigger’ target range. At €20.7 million (first half of 2025: €20.4 million), earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) for the first half of 2026 were on a par with the previous year. The EBIT margin, at 7.5 per cent (first half of 2025: 8.1 per cent), was slightly below the previous year’s figure.

A challenging economic environment

Uzin Utz is addressing the challenging operating environment with targeted strategic management measures and consistent cost optimisation. As a result, the Group is expected to be able to cushion the impact of geopolitical developments – including rising energy prices, volatile raw material prices, supply chain constraints and increasing inflationary risks – on its earnings performance in 2026 to a greater extent than was anticipated at the end of the first quarter. Among other things, the measures aim to further improve operational efficiency, adapt cost structures to the changed operating environment and strengthen the Group’s resilience in the long term. At the same time, Uzin Utz is consistently pursuing its strategic focus on innovation, internationalisation and the development of holistic flooring solutions.

Forecast for the 2026 financial year

Despite the ongoing uncertainties, the Board of Uzin Utz SE has confirmed its forecast for sales development in the 2026 financial year, against the backdrop of the dynamic year-on-year increase in sales in the first half of the year (Q1 2026: +6.6 per cent, Q2 2026: +11.0 per cent). The Group continues to expect a slight year-on-year increase in sales revenue. In light of current geopolitical developments, the earnings forecast is being refined. As things stand, the negative impacts – in particular those arising from the war in the Middle East and supply chain disruptions caused by low water levels on numerous supply routes used by key suppliers – are expected to have a less significant effect on earnings than was previously anticipated in the first quarter, thanks to the strategic management measures and cost optimisations implemented across the Group. The Board therefore expects a slight to moderate decline in EBIT for the 2026 financial year compared with the previous year’s level.

Uzin Utz will closely monitor further developments in the geopolitical and economic environment and, where necessary, take targeted measures to counteract any adverse effects. The Group’s long-term strategic direction remains unaffected by this.

(Note: According to the currently applicable forecast intervals, deviations from the previous year of up to 2 per cent are classified as ‘unchanged’, those between 2 per cent and 10 per cent as ‘slight’, those between 10 per cent and 20 per cent as ‘moderate’, those between 20 per cent and 30 per cent as ‘significant’, and those above 30 per cent as ‘substantial’.)

Comments from the Board on the first half of 2026

Christian Richter, CFO:

“Geopolitical developments and their associated impact on energy prices, commodity markets and supply chains continue to pose an enormous challenge. At the same time, it is clear that the measures we have taken to actively manage our business and optimise our cost structures are having an effect, enabling us to continue working with focus on our ‘Grow Bigger’ strategy.”

Julian Utz, COO:

“We have delivered a successful half-year, despite the continuing very challenging geopolitical environment. With its efficient production facilities and forward-looking procurement, Uzin Utz ensures the necessary stability and flexibility. At the same time, our innovative strength secures our strong positioning in key markets and our profitable growth trajectory.”

Philipp Utz, CSO:

“Alongside the structural transformation of the Group, we are consistently driving forward our ‘Grow Bigger’ growth strategy. A systematic expansion of our product range and entry into new markets are enabling us to pursue a sales policy geared towards long-term growth. As part of our strategy, we have also defined further comprehensive initiatives to strengthen our competitiveness.”

The interim report for the first half of 2026 is available on the Uzin Utz SE Investor Relations website at https://int.uzin-utz.com/investors/financial-reports . The results for the first nine months of 2026 are expected to be published on November 13, 2026. 

UZIN UTZ. YOUR FLOOR. OUR PASSION.
UZIN UTZ, a full service provider of flooring systems based in Ulm, is a leader in the development and manufacture of products and machinery for screed, flooring, tiles, and parquet, with approximately 1,500 employees and consolidated revenue of €505.1 million (2025). The construction chemical product systems for substrate preparation, floor installation, and surface finishing, as well as machines and tools for floor and wall finishing, are almost entirely developed and manufactured in-house by the group companies and distributed worldwide under the internationally successful brands UZIN, WOLFF, PALLMANN, Arturo, codex, and Pajarito. For over 115 years, as a family-owned business, we have dedicated ourselves to the world of flooring and have supported tradespeople, planners, architects, and builders. For more information, visit www.uzin-utz.com

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