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Ternium S.A. (TX)

6-K 2026-05-05 For: 2026-03-31
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Press Release

Sebastián Martí

Ternium - Investor Relations

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Ternium Announces First Quarter of 2026 Results

Luxembourg, May 5, 2026 – Ternium S.A. (NYSE: TX) today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 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 and Net Cash. The reconciliation of these figures to the most directly comparable IFRS measures is included in Exhibit I.

First Quarter of 2026 Highlights

SHIPMENTS - STEEL PRODUCTS ADJUSTED EBITDA NET INCOME
3.7 MILLION TONS $479 MILLION $372 MILLION
SHIPMENTS - MINING SEGMENT ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGIN EARNINGS PER ADS
2.8 MILLION TONS 12% $1.09
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES CAPEX NET CASH POSITION
$217 MILLION $406 MILLION $327 MILLION

Note: Figures compared to fourth quarter of 2025.

Summary of First Quarter of 2026

CONSOLIDATED 1Q26 4Q25 DIF 1Q25 DIF
Steel Products Shipments (thousand tons) 3,709 3,727 0 % 3,857 -4 %
Mining Segment Shipments (thousand tons) 2,826 3,361 -16 % 3,059 -8 %
Net Sales ($ million) 3,934 3,775 4 % 3,933 0 %
Operating Income ($ million) 290 159 82 % 132 120 %
Adjusted EBITDA ($ million) 479 395 21 % 322 48 %
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (% of net sales) 12 % 10 % 8 %
Net Income ($ million) 372 171 142
Equity Holders’ Net Income ($ million) 213 122 67
Earnings per ADS ($) 1.09 0.62 0.34

Note:    Each American Depositary Share, or ADS, represents 10 shares of Ternium’s common stock. Results are based on a weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding (net of treasury shares) of 1,963,076,776.

First Quarter of 2026 Highlights

Ternium’s Adjusted EBITDA increased sequentially by 21% in the first quarter of 2026, to $479 million. This improvement was primarily driven by higher realized steel prices across the company’s main steel markets, partially offset by higher raw material and purchased slab costs. Sales volumes in Mexico gathered pace, supported by better fundamentals in the commercial market. In Brazil, the steel business climate has improved, following the trade measures introduced by the government to promote a balanced competitive environment. Meanwhile, demand in the Southern Region eased, reflecting both a slowdown in Argentina’s economic activity and seasonal consumption patterns.

Ternium’s net income in the first quarter of 2026 reached $372 million. This result includes deferred tax gains amounting to $132 million and a $48 million loss stemming from the quarterly update of the value of a provision for ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas in 2012.

Ternium invested $406 million in the first quarter of 2026, primarily for the expansion of its industrial center in Pesquería, Mexico. The company completed the downstream expansion of the facility and advanced as planned with the ramp-up of a new cold-rolling mill and a new galvanizing line, while also progressing with its upstream expansion program. In this regard, Ternium expects to commence operations in the new steel shop by the end of the year. In addition, the company finalized the previously announced acquisition of 153.1 million ordinary shares of Usiminas from Nippon Steel Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation for a total consideration of $315 million.

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to $217 million after a $233 million increase in working capital, mostly related to higher trade receivables. Furthermore, Ternium received $150 million from Techgen, a power producer in which it holds a non‑controlling interest, following the full repayment and cancellation of its loan.

The company’s net cash position stood at $327 million at the end of March 2026, compared to $712 million at the end of December 2025.

Outlook

Ternium expects Adjusted EBITDA to increase in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter, driven by higher shipments and improved margins. Shipments are expected to rise primarily in Mexico and Argentina. Higher revenue per ton, especially in Mexico and Brazil, is anticipated to support the increase in Adjusted EBITDA margin, while higher costs per ton across Ternium’s markets should partially offset these gains.

In Mexico, the company expects continued growth in commercial market shipments during the second quarter of 2026, as a significant destocking in the value chain throughout 2025 is giving way to a normalization of apparent demand. In addition, several infrastructure projects are beginning to progress and could contribute additional demand in the coming quarters.

In Brazil, steel consumption remains broadly stable, with resilience in the automotive sector offset by weaker demand in agribusiness-related industries. The government has taken initial measures to defend the local industry against unfair trade, including antidumping duties on cold-rolled and coated products. As these measures gain traction and currently elevated inventory levels of imported material normalize, Usiminas’ shipments should begin to improve.

In Argentina, after an initial recovery in 2025, demand in 2026 is growing unevenly. Mining, energy, and agriculture continue to perform well, while construction is improving slightly but remains soft. Metal-mechanical and home appliance sectors are lagging, affected by weak domestic consumption and increased competition from imports.

Analysis of First Quarter of 2026 Results

Consolidated Net Sales

$ MILLION 1Q26 4Q25 DIF 1Q25 DIF
Steel segment 3,814 3,624 5 % 3,801 0 %
Mining segment - third parties 120 150 -20 % 132 -9 %
Total net sales 3,934 3,775 4 % 3,933 0 %

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA in the first 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”.

ADJUSTED EBITDA<br><br>$ MILLION

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Steel Segment First Quarter of 2026 Results

The Steel Segment’s net sales increased sequentially in the period mainly as a result of better realized steel prices across Ternium’s main steel markets.

SHIPMENTS - STEEL PRODUCTS<br><br>MILLION TONS

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On a year-over-year basis, net sales were almost unchanged, as higher realized steel prices were offset by a decline in shipments.

NET SALES - STEEL SEGMENT<br><br>$ BILLION

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In Mexico, steel shipments increased, with a significant level of activity in the commercial market as a result of more effective defenses against unfairly traded imports, balanced inventories in the value chain and a seasonal rebound in activity.

In Brazil, Usiminas has prioritized profitability over shipment volumes, amid a more volatile scenario for energy and transportation costs. Consequently, steel shipments in the first quarter of 2026 recorded a modest sequential decline.

In the Southern Region, demand for steel products has moderated, reflecting slower activity in Argentina’s industrial sector. Additionally, steel shipments fell sequentially in the first quarter of 2026 consistent with seasonally weaker activity.

In Other Markets, shipments in the first quarter of 2026 remained relatively unchanged sequentially, while they declined year-over-year mainly reflecting lower sales in the US market.

SHIPMENTS BY REGION - STEEL PRODUCTS<br><br>MILLION TONS

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STEEL SEGMENT NET SALES ( MILLION) SHIPMENTS (THOUSAND TONS) REVENUE/TON (/TON)
1Q26 DIF 1Q25 DIF 1Q26 4Q25 DIF 1Q25 DIF 1Q26 DIF 1Q25 DIF
Mexico 1,985 12 % 1,767 12 % 1,983 1,887 5 % 1,911 4 % 1,001 6 % 924 8 %
Brazil 919 5 % 940 -2 % 945 965 -2 % 1,005 -6 % 972 7 % 936 4 %
Southern Region 481 -17 % 544 -12 % 460 567 -19 % 489 -6 % 1,044 2 % 1,112 -6 %
Other Markets 355 10 % 468 -24 % 320 307 4 % 452 -29 % 1,109 5 % 1,037 7 %
Total Steel Products 3,739 5 % 3,719 1 % 3,709 3,727 0 % 3,857 -4 % 1,008 6 % 964 5 %
Other Products 75 9 % 82 -8 %
Total Steel Segment 3,814 5 % 3,801 0 %

All values are in US Dollars.

The Steel Segment’s Cash Operating Income increased by $68 million sequentially in the first quarter of 2026, mainly reflecting an increase in realized steel prices that was partially offset by higher raw material and purchased slab costs.

Year-over-year, the Steel Segment’s Cash Operating Income increased by $134 million in the quarter, as

higher margins were partially offset by lower shipments. The margin expansion was supported by higher realized steel prices and lower unit costs. The year‑over‑year cost reduction reflected both lower raw material and purchased slab prices, as well as the positive impact of the company’s continuous efforts to improve efficiency.

CASH OPERATING INCOME - STEEL SEGMENT<br><br>$ MILLION

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CASH OPERATING INCOME PER TON AND MARGIN - STEEL SEGMENT $/TON, %

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Note: For a reconciliation of the Steel Segment’s Cash Operating Income and Cash Operating Income per Ton and Margin to the most directly comparable IFRS measures, see Exhibit I - Alternative performance measures - “Cash Operating Income - Steel Segment”.

Mining Segment First Quarter of 2026 Results

Net sales in the Mining Segment declined sequentially in the first quarter of 2026 driven by lower sales volumes, amid unusually intense rains affecting operations in Brazil, partially offset by higher revenue per ton.

On a year-over-year basis, net sales posted a slight increase, as higher revenue per ton was largely offset by reduced shipment volumes.

SHIPMENTS - MINING SEGMENT MILLION TONS

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NET SALES - MINING SEGMENT $ MILLION

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MINING SEGMENT NET SALES ( MILLION) SHIPMENTS (THOUSAND TONS) REVENUE/TON (/TON)
1Q26 DIF 1Q25 DIF 1Q26 4Q25 DIF 1Q25 DIF 1Q26 DIF 1Q25 DIF
Third parties 120 -20 % 132 -9 % 1,463 1,870 -22 % 1,791 -18 % 82 2 % 74 11 %
Intercompany 164 3 % 148 10 % 1,364 1,491 -9 % 1,268 8 % 120 13 % 117 3 %
Total 284 -8 % 280 1 % 2,826 3,361 -16 % 3,059 -8 % 100 9 % 92 10 %

All values are in US Dollars.

The Mining Segment’s Cash Operating Income increased sequentially and year-over-year in the first quarter of 2026, supported by higher realized iron ore

prices. This was partially offset by lower sales volumes and higher unit costs.

CASH OPERATING INCOME - MINING SEGMENT $ MILLION

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CASH OPERATING INCOME PER TON AND MARGIN - MINING SEGMENT $/TON, %

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Note:    For a reconciliation of the Mining Segment’s Cash Operating Income and Cash Operating Income per Ton and Margin to the most directly comparable IFRS measures, see Exhibit I - Alternative performance measures - “Cash Operating Income - Mining Segment”.

Net Financial Results

Net financial results were a gain of $22 million for the first quarter of 2026, primarily driven by the positive performance of Ternium’s financial investments and foreign exchange results. Foreign exchange gains were

mainly related to the positive effect of the appreciation of the Brazilian Real and the Mexican Peso against the US Dollar on net long local currency positions at Ternium Brasil and Ternium Mexico, respectively.

$ MILLION 1Q26 4Q25 1Q25
Net interest result 14 5 14
Net foreign exchange result 15 (19) 31
Change in fair value of financial assets 11 14 29
Other financial expense, net (17) (25) (11)
Net financial results 22 (24) 63

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.

The company recorded a deferred tax gain of $132 million in the first quarter of 2026. This was mainly driven by a reduction in the deferred tax position of

Ternium Argentina, reflecting the impact of high local inflation and the appreciation of the Argentine Peso against the US Dollar, as well as a decrease in the deferred tax position of Usiminas, primarily due to the appreciation of the Brazilian Real against the US Dollar.

$ MILLION 1Q26 4Q25 1Q25
Current income tax expense (39) (54) (25)
Deferred tax gain 132 94 3
Write-down of deferred tax assets at Las Encinas (23)
Income tax 93 17 (23)

Net Result

In the first quarter of 2026, Ternium’s net income amounted to $372 million, including a deferred tax gain of $132 million and a loss of $48 million in connection with the provision for ongoing litigation concerning the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas, on account of interest accruals and the

appreciation of the Brazilian Real.

Equity Holder’s Net Income was $213 million in the period, or $1.09 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

NET INCOME (LOSS)<br><br>$ MILLION

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$ MILLION 1Q26 4Q25 1Q25
Net income 372 171 142
Excluding non-controlling interest (159) (49) (75)
Owners of the parent 213 122 67
$ per ADS 1Q26 4Q25 1Q25
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Earnings per ADS 1.09 0.62 0.34

Cash Flow and Liquidity

In the first quarter of 2026, cash from operations amounted to $217 million. Working capital increased by $233 million reflecting a $174 million net increase in trade and other receivables and a $70 million increase in inventories, partially offset by a $11 million net increase in trade payables and other liabilities.

CASH FROM OPERATIONS, CHANGES IN WORKING CAPITAL $ BILLION

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n Cash from operations n Decrease (Increase) in working capital

Capital expenditures totaled $406 million, primarily reflecting the progress made in the construction of the new facilities at Ternium’s industrial center in Pesquería, Mexico. The company completed the facilities’ downstream expansion, with start-up of a new cold rolling mill and a new galvanizing facility, and advanced the construction of a new steel shop.

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES<br><br>$ MILLION

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Alongside the development of its capital expenditure program, in the first quarter of 2026 Ternium acquired 153.1 million ordinary shares of Usiminas for a total consideration of $315 million. In addition, the company received $150 million from Techgen in connection with the full repayment and cancellation of its loan. Techgen is a joint venture company in which Ternium participates together with its affiliates Tenaris and Tecpetrol. It supplies electricity to the company’s facilities through a 900-megawatt power plant located in Pesquería, Mexico.

The company’s Net Cash position decreased to $327 million at the end of March 2026, compared to Net Cash position of $712 million as of the end of December 2025.

NET CASH POSITION<br><br>$ BILLION

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Conference Call and Webcast

Ternium will host a conference call on May 6, 2026, at 8:00am ET in which management will discuss first 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 1Q26 4Q25 1Q25
Net sales 3,934 3,775 3,933
Cost of sales (3,247) (3,171) (3,402)
Gross profit 687 604 531
Selling, general and administrative expenses (390) (406) (396)
Other operating expense, net (7) (39) (3)
Operating income 290 159 132
Financial expense (50) (50) (54)
Financial income 64 56 68
Other financial income (expense), net 9 (29) 49
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies 14 20 16
Provision for ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas (48) (1) (45)
Profit before income tax results 279 155 165
Income tax 93 17 (23)
Profit for the period 372 171 142
Attributable to:
Owners of the parent 213 122 67
Non-controlling interest 159 49 75
Profit for the period 372 171 142

Statement of Financial Position

$ MILLION MARCH 31, 2026 DECEMBER 31, 2025
Property, plant and equipment, net 10,709 10,406
Intangible assets, net 1,007 1,002
Investments in non-consolidated companies 590 563
Other investments 0 0
Deferred tax assets 1,216 1,039
Receivables, net 778 804
Trade receivables, net 5 4
Total non-current assets 14,306 13,819
Receivables, net 784 985
Derivative financial instruments 25 43
Inventories, net 4,173 4,094
Trade receivables, net 1,804 1,536
Other investments 1,525 1,600
Cash and cash equivalents 1,617 1,531
Total current assets 9,928 9,788
Non-current assets classified as held for sale 8 8
Total assets 24,242 23,615

Statement of Financial Position (cont.)

$ MILLION MARCH 31, 2026 DECEMBER 31, 2025
Capital and reserves attributable to the owners of the parent 12,197 11,944
Non-controlling interest 4,309 4,203
Total equity 16,506 16,148
Provisions 615 586
Deferred tax liabilities 25 24
Non current tax liabilities 15 13
Other liabilities 961 956
Trade payables 1 1
Lease liabilities 146 138
Borrowings 2,199 1,815
Total non-current liabilities 3,963 3,533
Provision for ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas 575 528
Current income tax liabilities 48 39
Other liabilities 403 640
Trade payables 2,078 2,073
Derivative financial instruments 3 1
Lease liabilities 50 49
Borrowings 615 604
Total current liabilities 3,773 3,934
Total liabilities 7,736 7,467
Total equity and liabilities 24,242 23,615

Statement of Cash Flows

$ MILLION 1Q26 4Q25 1Q25
Result for the period 372 171 142
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortization 181 210 184
Income tax accruals less payments (130) (42) (50)
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies (14) (20) (16)
Provision for ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas 48 1 45
Interest accruals less payments / receipts, net (7) (8) 9
Changes in provisions 1 (6) 3
Changes in working capital (233) 135 (55)
Net foreign exchange results and others 0 68 (56)
Impairment of Las Encinas’ mining assets 19
Net cash provided by operating activities 217 528 207
Capital expenditures and advances to suppliers for PP&E (406) (463) (518)
Decrease (increase) in other investments 88 (48) 243
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant & equipment 1 0 1
Dividends received from non-consolidated companies 1 28 1
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 (502) (488) (273)
Dividends paid in cash to company’s shareholders (177)
Dividends paid in cash to non-controlling interest (6) (7)
Finance lease payments (14) (14) (20)
Proceeds from borrowings 406 461 573
Repayments of borrowings (39) (78) (385)
Net cash provided by financing activities 346 186 167
Increase in cash and cash equivalents 61 226 101

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 1Q26 4Q25 1Q25
Net income 372 171 142
Adjusted to exclude:
Depreciation and amortization 181 210 184
Income tax (93) (17) 23
Net financial results (22) 24 (63)
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies (14) (20) (16)
Provision for ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas 48 1 45
Impairment of Las Encinas’ mining assets 19
Adjusted to include:
Proportional EBITDA in Unigal (70% participation) 8 7 6
Adjusted EBITDA 479 395 322
Divided by: net sales 3,934 3,775 3,933
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (%) 12 % 10 % 8 %

Exhibit I - Alternative Performance Measures (cont.)

Cash Operating Income - Steel Segment

$ MILLION 1Q26 4Q25 1Q25
Operating Income - Management View (Note “Segment Information” to Ternium’s Financial Statements as of the corresponding dates) 272 202 244
Plus/minus differences in cost of sales (IFRS) (18) (18) (116)
Excluding depreciation and amortization 148 150 142
Including proportional EBITDA in Unigal (70% participation) 8 7 6
Cash Operating Income 410 342 276
Divided by: steel shipments (thousand tons) 3,709 3,727 3,857
Cash Operating Income per Ton - Steel 111 92 72
Divided by: steel net sales 3,814 3,624 3,801
Cash Operating Income Margin - Steel (%) 11 % 9 % 7 %

Cash Operating Income - Mining Segment

$ MILLION 1Q26 4Q25 1Q25
Operating Result - Management View (Note “Segment Information” to Ternium’s Financial Statements as of the corresponding dates) (25) (66) (2)
Plus/minus differences in cost of sales (IFRS) 53 35 17
Excluding depreciation and amortization 33 60 42
Impairment of Las Encinas’ mining assets 19
Cash Operating Income 61 48 57
Divided by: mining shipments (thousand tons) 2,826 3,361 3,059
Cash Operating Income per Ton - Mining 22 14 18
Divided by: mining net sales 284 309 280
Cash Operating Income Margin - Mining (%) 22 % 16 % 20 %

Exhibit I - Alternative Performance Measures (cont.)

Free Cash Flow

$ MILLION 1Q26 4Q25 1Q25
Net cash provided by operating activities 217 528 207
Less: capital expenditures and advances to suppliers for PP&E (406) (463) (518)
Free Cash Flow (189) 65 (311)

Net Cash

$ BILLION MARCH 31, 2026 DECEMBER 31, 2025 MARCH 31, 2025
Cash and cash equivalents 1.6 1.5 1.8
Plus: other investments (current and non-current) 1.5 1.6 1.9
Less: borrowings (current and non-current) (2.8) (2.4) (2.5)
Net Cash 0.3 0.7 1.3

Note:    Ternium Argentina’s consolidated position of cash and cash equivalents and other investments amounted to $0.8 billion as of March 31, 2026, $0.8 billion as of December 31, 2025, and $1.1 billion as of March 31, 2025.

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