Umicore SA (Umicore), also known as Umicore NV, operates in catalysis, energy and surface technologies, and recycling. The company also develops, manufactures, and recycles a range of materials. Umicore reports its activities across four segments: Recycling, Catalysis, Energy & Surface Technologies, and Corporate. In FY2025, the company reported capital expenditure of EUR309.7 million which was 1.6% of the company’s total revenue and declined 44.2% YoY. Geographically, the company classified its operations into five regions: Europe, Asia Pacific, North America, South America and Africa.

Umicore is engaged in various R&D initiatives focused on clean mobility, advanced metal-based materials, and recycling. The company is a global leader in developing high-performance materials for lithium-ion and solid-state batteries, with a technology roadmap that includes short-, mid-, and long-term research horizons. Umicore is also innovating in catalysis to improve air quality and contribute to cleaner mobility. The company has launched the Catalysis 2.0 incubator for research in hydrogen generation, storage, and carbon capture. In recycling, Umicore is pioneering eco-efficient processes to recover critical metals and support a circular economy. Additionally, the company is transforming non-ferrous metals into high-end technology materials for applications such as satellites and autonomous vehicles. As of December 2025, the company operated over 14 research and development centers. In FY2025, the company incurred an R&D expenditure of US$205.7 million which was 1.1% of the company total revenue and declined 20.1% YoY.