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 +4.33% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.41% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.87%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Safety Commitment and Goals: Constellium reported a strong commitment to safety, achieving a recordable case rate of 2.0 per million hours worked, with a target to reduce it to 1.5.
Stable Revenue Generation: Despite a decrease in shipments and revenue, Constellium's business model effectively minimizes exposure to metal price risk, allowing for stable revenue generation.
Shareholder Value Commitment: The company successfully returned $79 million to shareholders through share repurchases during the year, demonstrating a commitment to shareholder value.
Operational Efficiency Achieved: The new recycling and casting center in Neuf-Brisach was started up ahead of schedule and below budget, indicating operational efficiency and strategic investment.
Adjusted EBITDA Performance: Constellium's adjusted EBITDA for 2024, excluding the impact of the Valais flood and metal price lag, reflects a solid economic performance of $601 million, showcasing resilience in challenging market conditions.
Adjusted EBITDA Target 2025: The company is targeting adjusted EBITDA of $600 to $630 million for 2025, indicating a positive outlook for recovery and growth.
Future Financial Targets: Long-term targets have been established, aiming for adjusted EBITDA of $900 million and free cash flow of $300 million by 2028, reflecting confidence in future performance and market recovery.
Negative
Net Loss Decline: Constellium SE reported a net loss of $47 million in Q4 2024, a significant decline from a net income of $5 million in Q4 2023, indicating a substantial deterioration in financial performance.
Earnings Missed Expectations: The company missed earnings expectations with an EPS of $-0.31878, while analysts had anticipated $0.12, reflecting a significant shortfall in profitability.
Shipment Decline Analysis: Shipments decreased by 2% in Q4 2024 compared to Q4 2023, primarily due to lower shipments in the A&T and AS&I segments, which could indicate weakening demand in key markets.
Q4 2024 Revenue Decline: Revenue for Q4 2024 was $1.7 billion, down 1% from the previous year, driven by lower shipments and unfavorable price and mix, suggesting challenges in maintaining sales levels.
Decline in Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was $125 million, down from $178 million in Q4 2023, highlighting a decline in operational efficiency and profitability.
Cash Flow Challenges: Free cash flow was negative $100 million for the year 2024, indicating cash flow challenges, despite a potential positive cash flow of $30 million when excluding the flood impact.
Operational Disruptions Impact: The company faced significant operational disruptions due to extreme weather conditions and flooding, which negatively impacted production and financial results, particularly at the Valais facility.
A&T Segment EBITDA Decline: The A&T segment's adjusted EBITDA decreased by 33% in Q4 2024 compared to the previous year, reflecting ongoing weakness in commercial transportation and general industrial markets.
P&K Segment EBITDA Decline: The P&K segment also saw a 34% decrease in adjusted EBITDA in Q4 2024, driven by lower shipments in automotive and unfavorable metal costs, indicating broader market challenges.
AS&I Segment Decline: The AS&I segment's adjusted EBITDA plummeted by 83% in Q4 2024, with automotive shipments down 12%, suggesting severe demand weakness in this critical area.
Constellium SE (NYSE:CSTM) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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