GrafTech Q4 net loss widens on pricing pressures

GrafTech International

06/02/2026 11:48

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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