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The company generated substantial free cash flow ($396m in Q2; $0.9b FCF for 6M) and ended June with $3.6b net cash, enabling dividend stability and potential buybacks. A $0.59/ADS interim dividend provides immediate shareholder yield. While Hormuz disruption weighs near-term volumes, the strong cash profile and disciplined capital allocation could support modest upside in TS shares as investors price in predictable cash returns and deleveraging potential.
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Tenaris posted 2Q26 net sales of $2.967B, down 4% sequentially amid Hormuz-related shipping disruptions. EBITDA margin stood around 21.9%, and free cash flow reached $396M, leaving net cash at $3.6B after a $606M dividend. The board also announced changes; management expects H2 to be in line with H1 with potential upside if Hormuz disruptions ease.
2Q26 net sales $2,967m, down 4% sequentially.
Interim dividend approved: $0.59 per share (~$600m).
Net cash at 6/30/2026 $3.6b; Q2 free cash flow $396m.
Hormuz disruption weighs Middle East shipments; upside if resolved.
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