The chart below shows how MT performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, MT sees a -1.10% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +2.02% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.73%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Investable Cash Flow Resilience: $2 billion of investable cash flow generation in 2024, demonstrating resilience in challenging market conditions.
Strategic Projects EBITDA Impact: Expected structural EBITDA impact from strategic projects is $1.9 billion, with $400 million to be captured in 2025 and $600 million in 2026.
Project Performance and EBITDA Growth: Recent projects, including the Vega coal mill complex and the new hot strip mill, are performing well and delivering new incremental EBITDA as anticipated.
Dividend Growth Rate: Dividends have grown at a compound rate of 16% over the past four years, reflecting confidence in the company's outlook.
Share Buyback Impact: Share buybacks have reduced the share count by 37% over the last four years, showcasing a strong commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
Negative
Earnings Per Share Shortfall: ArcelorMittal reported an EPS of $0.52, missing expectations of $0.61, indicating a shortfall of 14.8%.
Market Challenges Impact Performance: The company faced headwinds in the market cycle, which negatively impacted overall performance despite generating $2 billion in investable cash flow.
EBITDA Impact Assessment: The expected structural EBITDA impact from strategic projects is $1.9 billion, but this is lower than previous projections, indicating potential underperformance in growth initiatives.
Dividend Growth vs. Earnings Concerns: Despite a 16% compound growth in dividends over four years, the overall financial results suggest a lack of robust earnings growth, raising concerns about sustainability.
Share Count Reduction: The company reduced its share count by 37% over the last four years, which, while positive for shareholders, may indicate a lack of organic growth opportunities.
ArcelorMittal S.A. (NYSE:MT) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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