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GrafTech: Green Shoots Talk Not Yet Seen In The Results
Seeking Alpha· 2025-07-27 09:39
Core Viewpoint - The situation surrounding GrafTech (NYSE: EAF) is highly uncertain due to depressed graphite electrode prices, reported losses, poor governance, and an elevated debt load, despite debt extension providing some time for the company [1]. Group 1 - GrafTech is facing challenges with its graphite electrode prices, which are currently depressed [1]. - The company has reported losses, indicating financial difficulties [1]. - Governance issues have been highlighted as a concern for GrafTech [1]. - The company's debt load is elevated, adding to the uncertainty of its situation [1].
GrafTech International(EAF) - 2025 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2025-07-25 18:56
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from______ to ______ Commission file number: 1-13888 GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 27-2496053 (State o ...
GrafTech International(EAF) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-07-25 15:00
GrafTech International (EAF) Q2 2025 Earnings Call July 25, 2025 10:00 AM ET Speaker0Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to GrafTech's Second Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call and Webcast. At this time, all lines are in a listen only mode. Following the presentation, we will conduct a question and answer session. I would now like to turn the conference call over to Mike Dillon, Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer. Please go ahead.Speaker1Thank you, Jenny. Good morn ...
GrafTech International(EAF) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-07-25 14:00
Q2 2025 Results July 25, 2025 www.graftech.com NYSE: EAF Today's Presenters Tim Flanagan Chief Executive Officer and President Jeremy Halford Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer Rory O'Donnell Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President Forward-Looking Statements CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This presentation and related discussions may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Re ...
GrafTech International (EAF) Reports Q2 Loss, Beats Revenue Estimates
ZACKS· 2025-07-25 12:51
GrafTech International (EAF) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.16 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.12. This compares to a loss of $0.05 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -33.33%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of graphite products would post a loss of $0.15 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.13, delivering a surprise of +13.33%.Over the last four quart ...
GrafTech International(EAF) - 2025 Q2 - Quarterly Results
2025-07-25 10:52
EXHIBIT 99.1 GrafTech Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results Continuing to Deliver on Key Commercial, Operational and Financial Objectives BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, Ohio - July 25, 2025 - GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE: EAF) ("GrafTech," the "Company," "we," or "our") today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025. Highlights Second Quarter 2025 Summary 1 • Grew sales volume 12% year-over-year for the second quarter of 2025, resulting in GrafTech's highest sales v ...
GRAFTECH ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating GrafTech International Ltd.
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-06-11 01:00
NEW YORK, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE: EAF) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class action complaint that was filed against GrafTech on January 25, 2024 with a Class Period from February 8, 2019 through August 3, 2023. Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of GrafTech have breached their fiduciary duties to the ...
GrafTech International(EAF) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2025-04-25 16:56
Financial Performance - Net sales decreased by $24.7 million, or 18%, to $111.8 million for the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024[113] - Operating loss improved by $3.2 million, or 15%, to $18.2 million in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter of 2024[113] - Net loss increased by $8.5 million, or 27%, to $39.4 million for the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024[113] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $(3,672) thousand, a decrease from $194 thousand in Q1 2024[191] - Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $(39,351) thousand, compared to $(30,869) thousand in Q1 2024[191] - Free cash flow for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $(42,467) thousand, compared to $(11,041) thousand in Q1 2024[195] Cost of Goods Sold - Cost of goods sold also decreased by $24.4 million, or 18%, to $110.8 million, with a favorable impact of $7.2 million from prior inventory write-downs[114] - Cost of goods sold decreased from $135,204 thousand in Q1 2024 to $110,765 thousand in Q1 2025, representing a reduction of approximately 18.1%[196] - Cash cost of goods sold per metric ton (MT) improved from $4,595 in Q1 2024 to $3,652 in Q1 2025, a decrease of about 20.6%[196] - Cash cost of goods sold totaled $90,206 thousand in Q1 2025, down from $110,742 thousand in Q1 2024, indicating a reduction in production costs[196] Debt and Liquidity - As of March 31, 2025, the company had liquidity of $420.9 million, consisting of cash and cash equivalents of $214.3 million[126] - Long-term debt remained stable at $1.1 billion as of March 31, 2025, consistent with the previous quarter[126] - The company was in compliance with all debt covenants as of March 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024[143][148] - The 2018 Revolving Credit Facility has a financial covenant requiring a Senior Secured First Lien Net Leverage Ratio of no more than 4.00 to 1.00[162] - The company may incur additional debt or issue equity securities to provide liquidity, but there is no guarantee of access to credit or capital markets on satisfactory terms[168] Capital Expenditures - Capital expenditures totaled $10.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, with an expectation of approximately $40.0 million for the full year 2025[167] - Capital expenditures for Q1 2025 were $10,281 thousand, slightly down from $10,511 thousand in Q1 2024, showing a stable investment approach[195] Interest and Tax Expenses - Interest expense surged by $14.2 million, or 91%, to $29.8 million due to new debt facilities and associated costs[117] - The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2025 was 15.5%, compared to 12.0% in the first quarter of 2024[118] Stock and Dividends - The company suspended its quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share, with no assurance of future resumption[164] - The company has $99 million remaining under its stock repurchase authorization as of March 31, 2025, with no shares repurchased in Q1 2025[163] Strategic Outlook - The company expects to evaluate strategic transactions, including acquisitions and joint ventures, to enhance growth opportunities[123] - The company believes it has adequate liquidity to meet its needs for at least the next twelve months[126] - The cash flow is expected to fluctuate significantly between quarters due to various factors, including customer order patterns and working capital requirements[128]
GrafTech International(EAF) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-04-25 16:40
Q1 2025 Results April 25, 2025 NYSE: EAF www.graftech.com Forward-Looking Statements If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from what we may have expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. We caution that you should not place undue reliance on any of our forward-looking statements. You should specifically consider the factors identified in this presentation and in our A ...
GrafTech International(EAF) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-04-25 15:02
GrafTech International (EAF) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 25, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Michael Dillon - Vice President of Investor Relations & CommunicationsTimothy Flanagan - CEO, President & DirectorJeremy Halford - EVP, COORory O’Donnell - SVP & CFOBennett Moore - Vice President, Equity ResearchKirk Ludtke - Managing DirectorAbraham Landa - Director Conference Call Participants Alex Hacking - Equity Research Analyst - Metals & MiningArun Viswanathan - Senior Equity Analyst Operator Good morni ...