Vidrala's H1 EBITDA margin reaches 29.9 percent; buyback expanded to EUR 90m, dividend up 15 percent

Vidrala reported first-half 2026 revenue of EUR 754m, down 3.8 percent organically, while EBITDA rose 4.4 percent to EUR 225.5m, lifting the margin 110 basis points to 29.9 percent. The glass packaging maker raised its 2026 dividend by 15 percent and expanded its buyback programme to up to 3 percent of share capital, a maximum of EUR 90m, with net debt at EUR 252m, 0.6 times EBITDA.

Why this mattersMargin gains despite falling volumes show glass packagers passing through cost control even as demand softens, supporting continued shareholder distributions.

• H1 2026 revenue was EUR 754m, with organic revenue down 3.8 percent at constant exchange rates and scope.
• EBITDA rose 4.4 percent to EUR 225.5m, lifting the EBITDA margin to 29.9 percent, up 110 basis points year on year.
• The share buyback programme was expanded to up to 3 percent of share capital, capped at EUR 90m.
• The 2026 dividend increased 15 percent, with total payments above EUR 62m.
• Net debt was EUR 252m at end-June 2026, a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 0.6 times.
• Earnings per share were EUR 3.36 for the first half.

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