Overview
Graphite electrode maker's Q4 revenue missed analyst expectations
Adjusted EPS for Q4 missed analyst expectations
Company ended Q4 with liquidity of $340 mln, reflecting prudent cash management
Outlook
GrafTech expects a 5-10% increase in 2026 sales volume
Company projects slight increase in global graphite electrode demand in 2026
GrafTech anticipates 2026 capital expenditures of approximately $35 mln
Result Drivers
U.S. SALES GROWTH - Sales volume in the U.S. grew 83% year-over-year for Q4 2025, reflecting a strategic shift in geographic sales mix
COST CONTROL - Achieved a 2% year-over-year reduction in cash cost of goods sold per metric ton for Q4 2025, indicating effective cost management
PRICING PRESSURES - Decrease in weighted-average realized prices contributed to a net loss for Q4 2025
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q4 Sales | Miss | $116.46 mln | $140 mln (3 Analysts) |
Q4 Adjusted EPS | Miss | -$2.45 | -$1.16 (1 Analyst) |
Q4 EPS | -$2.50 | ||
Q4 Adjusted Net Loss | Miss | -$63.89 mln | -$30 mln (1 Analyst) |
Q4 Net Loss | -$65.12 mln |
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is no "strong buy" or "buy", 4 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the electrical components & equipment peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for GrafTech International Ltd is $15.00, about 4.4% below its February 5 closing price of $15.69
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