Bekaert NV: Share Buyback Progress and Industry Recognition
Ticker: BEKB.BR (NYSE Euronext Brussels)Last 24‑hour trading period: Friday, 23 October 2026, 02:16 PM CETPrice: €40.15 (flat, 0 %)Shares traded: 984 700 eurosMarket capitalization: €2.2 billionShares outstanding: 50.7 million
Share Buyback Initiative
Bekaert NV confirmed that it completed a series of repurchases over the week ending 23 October 2026. The transactions were conducted across multiple trading venues. The company reported that the repurchased shares are being cancelled in accordance with its program objectives. In addition, Bekaert exercised its liquidity agreement during the same period, purchasing and selling shares while maintaining a balanced position at the end of the week.
OMP Supply Chain Innovation & Excellence Award
Bekaert was selected as a recipient of the OMP Supply Chain Innovation & Excellence Award. The award, jointly presented with Nestlé, recognizes the integration of advanced planning technologies and scenario modelling into the company’s supply‑chain processes. The accolade highlights Bekaert’s commitment to operational modernisation and data‑driven decision making.
Market Performance Overview
| Stock | 24‑hour change | Current price | Market cap | PE (where applicable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bekaert | 0 % | €40.15 | €2.2 bn | – |
| Tessenderlo | +0.89 % | €17.54 | €1.2 bn | – |
| Proximus | –2.3 % | €5.51 | €2.0 bn | – |
| Titan America | +0.37 % | USD 13.77 | USD 2.5 bn | 17.65 |
| Sipef | +0.54 % | €110.2 | €1.1 bn | 10.1 |
| Fagron | +1.29 % | €23.45 | €1.9 bn | 18.8 |
Technical Indicators
- Simple Moving Average (200 days): €40.48
- 52‑week high: €45.00 (12 February 2026)
- 52‑week low: €33.70 (21 November 2025)
Company Profile
Bekaert SA is a global leader in the transformation and coating of steel wires. Its product portfolio includes, but is not limited to, filter and fiber media, heating cables, control cables, springs, stainless‑steel fiber products, reinforcing canvas, coatings, and off‑road tire and rubber track reinforcement. The company also supplies industrial and civil construction materials such as steel fibers for concrete reinforcement, welding mesh products, and anti‑static conductive fibers.
Headquartered in Zwevegem, Belgium, Bekaert serves automotive, construction, energy, agriculture, consumer goods, basic materials, and equipment sectors. The firm has been operating since 1880 and maintains a strong focus on innovation and operational excellence.
For further information, visit the company’s website at www.bekaert.com .