“Strong start” for 2026, METLEN announced.

As noted, it is making steady progress in implementing its strategic investment programme and remains on track to achieve its medium-term targets as presented in April 2025.

The company’s executive chairman Evangelos Mytilineos said: “METLEN started 2026 with strong momentum in all its business areas. Our steady investments in energy transition, critical raw materials and defense, combined with the disciplined execution of our strategy, put the Company in a strong position to respond effectively in a complex geopolitical environment while ensuring sustainable growth.”

Over the first quarter of the year, the Company recorded an overall revenue increase of 37% year-on-year to Euro 2.05 billion. energy increased to €1.6 billion (+39%), metals to €234 million (+3%) and Infrastructure – Concessions to €177 million (+92%).

In terms of the outlook for the year, it is noted:

“Q1 2026 confirms METLEN’s strong position within its diversified business model, with all Sectors contributing to growth.

The Company operates in an environment of heightened geopolitical tensions and ongoing conflicts, affecting energy markets, supply chains and defence demand. At the same time, these conditions highlight the strategic importance of METLEN’s collaborative business model, further enhanced by its activities in energy security, critical raw materials and defence solutions.

For 2026, management remains cautiously optimistic, with the outlook supported by a strong project portfolio, growing demand and prices in key sectors, as well as the continued execution of the investment programme.”

The general meeting of shareholders will be held on 21 May.