The chart below shows how CSTM performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, CSTM sees a +3.97% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.36% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -3.09%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Caserate Performance Decline: Our recordable caserate was lower in the third quarter, leading to a rate of 1.9 per million hours worked for the first nine months of the year.
Share Buyback Activities: We continued our share buyback activities in the quarter. During the quarter, we repurchased 1.2 million shares for US $21 million.
Recycling Center Launch Success: Our new recycling center and casting center in Neuf-Brisach started up in September, slightly ahead of schedule and below budget.
Leverage Ratio Update: Our leverage at the end of the third quarter was 2.8x, which is slightly above our target leverage range.
Cost Structure Optimization: We have demonstrated strong cost performance in the past and we're confident in our ability to right size our cost structure for the current demand environment.
Negative
Shipment Decline Analysis: Shipments were 352,000 tons, down 5% compared to the third quarter of 2023, mainly due to lower shipments in A&T and AS&I.
Revenue Decline Analysis: Revenue of EUR 1.6 billion decreased 5% compared to last year, primarily due to lower shipments, partially offset by higher metal prices.
Net Income Decline: Our net income of EUR 3 million in the quarter compares to net income of EUR 64 million in the third quarter last year.
Adjusted EBITDA Impact: Adjusted EBITDA was EUR 110 million in the quarter, though this includes a negative impact at Valais, Switzerland of EUR 17 million as a result of the flood.
Negative Free Cash Flow: Our free cash flow in the quarter was negative EUR 10 million which includes a negative impact at Valais of EUR 6 million as a result of the flood.
Constellium SE (CSTM) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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