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Glencore PLC released its 2025 Preliminary Results on 18 February 2026, reporting an Adjusted EBITDA of $13.5 billion, a 6% decrease from 2024, and net income attributable to equity holders of $363 million. The company announced an aggregate cash distribution of $17c/share, totaling approximately $2 billion, intended to be paid in two equal instalments in June and September. Glencore's net debt was $11.2 billion at 31 December 2025, unchanged from 2024, and H2 2025 copper production was over 500kt, nearly 50% above H1 2025.
| Date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Time | 07:00:06 |
| Category | Results |
| ID | 4024T |
NEWS RELEASE
Baar, 18 February 2026
Preliminary Results 2025
Highlights
Glencore's Chief Executive Officer, Gary Nagle, commented:
"2025 was a year of significant progress, marked by a strong operational performance, continued portfolio optimisation and clear momentum for our copper-led growth strategy.
"At our recent Capital Markets Day, we highlighted our exceptional portfolio of copper assets and projects, outlining our pathway, from an already significant copper producer, to become one of the world's largest producers over the next decade. We expect to be producing over 1 million tonnes annualised by the end of 2028, with Glencore now targeting c.1.6 million tonnes of copper production by 2035, supported by our enviable portfolio of highly capital-efficient copper growth options. Today we also announced the finalisation of the KCC land access package with Gécamines, unlocking LOM extension, productivity and cost improvements and the pathway to c.300ktpa of copper production.
"For the second consecutive year, we met our guidance for full year production volumes for our key commodities, reflecting the ongoing benefits of our recently optimised and simplified operating structures promoting greater accountability and delivery. Notably, H2 2025 copper production of over 500kt was almost 50% above H1 2025, primarily due to higher copper grades and recoveries at KCC, Mutanda, Antapaccay and Antamina.
"We continued to shape and optimise our portfolio, including the acquisition of the Quechua copper project in Peru (part of the Antapaccay district) and simplification of our asset base through the disposals of our Pasar copper smelter in the Philippines and the Puerto Nuevo coal export terminal in Colombia. We also signed a non-binding MoU to potentially sell 40% of our interests in our DRC copper and cobalt assets to the US government-backed Orion Critical Mineral Consortium.
"Despite a modestly lower year-on-year Adjusted EBITDA outcome, the underlying momentum in H2 was clear. Industrial Adjusted EBITDA of $6.2 billion was 65% higher than H1, while Marketing Adjusted EBIT was 15% higher. Overall H2 2025 Adjusted EBITDA of $8.1 billion was 49% higher than H1, reflecting higher metals prices and improved production volumes, especially copper, noted above.
"In line with our shareholder returns framework, a 2026 base distribution of $10c/share (c.$1.2 billion) is calculated basis 2025 cash flows.
"As described last year, we recognise our Bunge NYSE-listed shares as surplus capital, being warehoused for appropriate monetisation for Glencore shareholders at some point in the future. Underpinned by the value of these shares ($4.0 billion on 13 February, reflecting an increase of $1.4 billion since close of the Viterra transaction in July 25), we are recommending a top-up cash distribution of $7c/share (c.$0.8 billion). The aggregate cash distribution of $17c/share (c.$2 billion) is intended to be paid in two equal instalments, in June and September.
"Glencore's standalone investment case is strong. Our regularly updated, illustrative annualised free cash flow generation at spot commodity prices, is currently a very healthy c.$7 billion. We have a well-diversified business across a range of commodities, supported by one of the best marketing franchises in the industry. We are uniquely positioned to support the energy needs of today whilst providing many of the transition-enabling commodities the world needs as demand changes.
"We remain focused on delivering on our 2026 priorities, achieving our operational targets and derisking and successfully progressing our organic production growth options, all with the objective of supporting long-term value creation for shareholders.
"As always, we remain focused on operating safely, responsibly and ethically."
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US$ million |
2025 |
2024 |
Change % |
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Key statement of income and cash flows highlights1: |
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Revenue |
247,535 |
230,944 |
7 |
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Adjusted EBITDA◊ |
13,511 |
14,358 |
(6) |
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Adjusted EBIT◊ |
5,978 |
6,938 |
(14) |
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Net income/(loss) for the year attributable to equity holders |
363 |
(1,634) |
(122) |
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Earnings/(loss) per share (Basic) (US$) |
0.03 |
(0.13) |
(123) |
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Cash generated by operating activities before working capital changes, interest and tax |
10,591 |
11,180 |
(5) |
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Funds from operations (FFO)◊ |
8,714 |
10,529 |
(17) |
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Distributions to equity holders and purchase of own shares |
3,466 |
1,894 |
83 |
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US$ million |
31.12.2025 |
31.12.2024 |
Change % |
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Key financial position highlights: |
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Total assets |
142,199 |
130,460 |
9 |
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Total equity |
33,606 |
35,660 |
(6) |
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Net funding2◊ |
39,405 |
36,405 |
8 |
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Net debt2◊ |
11,171 |
11,167 |
0 |
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Ratios: |
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Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA◊ |
0.83 |
0.78 |
6 |
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1 Refer to basis of presentation on page 6.
2 Includes $1,010 million (2024: $1,072 million) of Marketing-related lease liabilities.
◊ Adjusted measures referred to as Alternative performance measures (APMs) which are not defined or specified under the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards; refer to APMs section on page 117 for definitions and reconciliations and to note 2 of the financial statements for reconciliation of Adjusted EBIT/EBITDA.
2025 FINANCIAL SCORECARD
- $13.5 billion Adjusted EBITDA, down 6% (H2 up 49% vs H1) and Industrial Adjusted EBITDA of $9.9 billion, down 6% (H2 up 65% vs H1), both primarily reflecting lower energy and steelmaking coal prices, partially offset by stronger metals pricing, particularly in the second half, and a full year contribution from EVR
- Marketing Adjusted EBIT of $2.9 billion, down 8% (H2 up 15% vs H1). Overall solid result, around the mid-point of our recently upgraded long-term, 'through the cycle', guidance range of $2.3 to $3.5bn p.a.
- Cash generated by operating activities before working capital, interest and tax of $10.6 billion, down 5%, reflecting the lower Adjusted EBITDA noted above
- Net cash purchase and sale of PP&E: $6.9 billion compared to $6.7 billion in 2024. Excluding EVR, and a $249 million lease capitalisation upon renewal of a power station facility at Kazzinc, 2025 industrial capex was $668 million (10%) below 2024
- Net income attributable to equity holders pre-significant items: $2.3 billion; Net income attributable to equity holders: $0.4 billion
- Adjusted EBITDA mining margins were 30% in our metals operations, 36% in steelmaking coal and 19% in energy coal
BALANCE SHEET
- After funding $6.9 billion of net capex, $3.5 billion of shareholder returns, and benefitting from a $1.6 billion reduction in non-RMI working capital and $1.0 billion of net investment inflows (primarily Viterra cash disposal proceeds of $940 million), Net debt, including $1.0 billion of marketing lease liabilities, finished the year unchanged at $11.2 billion
- Net funding increased to $39.4 billion (vs $36.4 billion at the end of 2024), due to higher readily marketable inventories (RMI), up 12%, primarily driven by stronger metals prices, particularly copper, increasing 44% over the year from $8,653/t to $12,452/t
- Available committed liquidity of $12.9 billion; bond maturities maintained around a cap of c.$3 billion in any given year
- Net debt/Adjusted EBITDA of 0.83x
- Spot illustrative annualised free cash flow generation of c.$7.0 billion from Adjusted EBITDA of c.$18.1 billion
To view the full report please click here: https://www.glencore.com/.rest/api/v1/documents/static/d1a49c6b-9771-4bf1-9090-7c136aac8112/GLEN-2025-Preliminary-Results.pdf
To view the 2025 Preliminary Results Presentation please click here: https://www.glencore.com/.rest/api/v1/documents/static/8c149e90-3801-4ac0-90dd-921191687af9/20260218-GLEN-2025-Preliminary-Results-Presentation.pdf
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