Core Insights - Constellium SE reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, exceeding expectations despite macroeconomic uncertainties [10][35] - The company achieved a record adjusted EBITDA of $280 million in Q4 2025, a 124% increase year-over-year, and a full-year adjusted EBITDA of $846 million, up 36% from 2024 [6][7] - The company is optimistic about its future performance, targeting adjusted EBITDA of $780 million to $820 million for 2026 and free cash flow exceeding $200 million [35][36] Financial Performance - Q4 2025 shipments reached 365,000 tonnes, an 11% increase from 2024, with revenue of $2.2 billion, up 28% year-over-year [5][6] - Full-year shipments totaled 1,500,000 tonnes, a 4% increase compared to 2024, with revenue of $8.4 billion, a 15% increase [7][9] - Net income for Q4 2025 was $113 million, compared to a net loss of $47 million in Q4 2024, driven by higher gross profit [5][6] Segment Performance - The A&T segment's adjusted EBITDA increased 43% to $83 million in Q4 2025, driven by higher TID shipments [10][12] - The PARP segment achieved a record adjusted EBITDA of $136 million in Q4 2025, a 143% increase year-over-year, with packaging shipments up 15% [12][13] - The AS&I segment's adjusted EBITDA was $5 million, a slight increase from the previous year, with automotive shipments down 10% [15][17] Market Outlook - The aerospace market shows strong demand, with commercial aircraft backlogs at record levels and expectations for increased build rates [25][26] - Packaging demand remains healthy, with a favorable long-term outlook driven by consumer preferences for sustainable aluminum products [28][29] - The automotive market presents mixed signals, with stable demand in North America but weakness in Europe, particularly in the premium vehicle segment [30][31] Cost Management and Efficiency Programs - The company operates a pass-through business model, minimizing exposure to metal price fluctuations, and has implemented a new excellence program called Vision 2028 to enhance operational efficiencies [19][21][62] - Free cash flow for 2025 was $178 million, with expectations to exceed $200 million in 2026, supported by lower capital expenditures and strong segment performance [22][35] - The company aims to maintain a leverage ratio of 1.5x to 2.5x, with net debt at $1.8 billion at the end of 2025 [24][36]