Tenaris Announces 2025 Fourth Quarter and Annual Results

Core Insights - Tenaris S.A. reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025, showing resilience in sales despite challenging market conditions [2][3]. Financial Performance - In Q4 2025, net sales reached $2,995 million, a 1% increase from Q3 2025 and a 5% increase from Q4 2024 [3]. - Operating income for Q4 2025 was $554 million, down 7% from Q3 2025 and down 1% from Q4 2024 [3]. - Net income for Q4 2025 was $461 million, a 2% increase from Q3 2025 but an 11% decrease from Q4 2024 [3]. - The company reported EBITDA of $717 million in Q4 2025, reflecting a 5% decrease from Q3 2025 and a 1% decrease from Q4 2024 [3]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Free cash flow for Q4 2025 was $665 million, with a net cash position of $3.3 billion as of December 31, 2025 [4][19]. - Cash generated from operating activities in Q4 2025 was $787 million, significantly higher than $318 million in Q3 2025 [18]. Market Background and Outlook - The oil and gas sector is experiencing volatility, but companies are optimistic about long-term demand and investment plans [5]. - Drilling activity in the U.S. and Canada is expected to remain stable, while no major changes are anticipated in other regions [5][6]. Dividend Proposal - The board of directors plans to propose a dividend of $0.89 per share, totaling approximately $900 million, subject to shareholder approval [7]. Segment Performance - In the Tubes segment, net sales for Q4 2025 were $2,839 million, a 1% decrease from Q3 2025 but a 5% increase year-on-year [8]. - Seamless pipe sales volume in Q4 2025 was 776 thousand metric tons, a 1% decrease from Q3 2025 but a 4% increase from Q4 2024 [8]. - The Others segment saw a 51% increase in net sales sequentially, driven by resumed fracking and coiled tubing services in Argentina [12]. Annual Results - For the full year 2025, net sales totaled $11,981 million, a 4% decrease from 2024 [20]. - Operating income for 2025 was $2,283 million, down 6% from 2024 [20]. - The Tubes segment reported net sales of $11,400 million for 2025, a 4% decrease from 2024 [22].