Shares of Constellium NV (NYSE: CSTM) are soaring 6.88% in Wednesday's trading session following the release of the company's impressive first-quarter 2025 financial results. The aluminum products manufacturer reported earnings that significantly exceeded analyst expectations and maintained its full-year guidance, boosting investor confidence.
Constellium reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.26 for Q1 2025, substantially beating the analyst consensus estimate of $0.07 and marking a 271.43% surprise. This represents a significant improvement from $0.14 per share in the same period last year. The company's quarterly revenue came in at $1.98 billion, slightly surpassing the analyst estimate of $1.88 billion and showing a 5.27% year-over-year increase.
A key highlight of the report was Constellium's Adjusted EBITDA, which rose to $186 million from $146 million in Q1 2024. The company maintained its full-year 2025 guidance, projecting Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $600 million to $630 million and Free Cash Flow in excess of $120 million. This outlook suggests management's confidence in the company's performance for the remainder of the year, despite ongoing challenges in some end markets. Constellium's ability to deliver strong results in challenging conditions, particularly in its Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products (P&ARP) segment, appears to have resonated well with investors, contributing to the stock's significant price increase.