Strong growth for EPC Group in Q3 2026

EPC Groupe, a French company specializing in explosives and chemical products, listed on Euronext under the symbol EXPL, announced a significant acceleration in its growth for the third quarter of 2026. Consolidated revenue increased by 17.8% for the quarter and by 14.4% for the first nine months, reaching €498 million. The Explosives & Drilling & Mining segments, in particular, saw a 14.3% increase over nine months.

The new Energetics & Defence activities contributed significantly to this growth, generating €12.2 million in revenue, a 7.5-fold increase compared to the previous year. The Africa-Asia Pacific region posted notable growth of 18.3%, driven by successes in Senegal and increased volumes in Australia.

Despite challenges in France, this momentum reflects a global economy seeking new strategic materials. EPC Groupe remains confident for the remainder of 2026.