The chart below shows how TROX performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, TROX sees a +2.81% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.60% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.31%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Revenue Increase Driven by Sales: Revenue increased by 21% year-over-year to $804 million, driven primarily by higher TiO2, zircon, and other product sales volumes.
Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA Growth: Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $143 million, representing a 23% improvement year-over-year, driven by higher TiO2, zircon, and other product volumes and lower production costs.
TiO2 Revenue Increase: TiO2 revenues increased by 10% compared to the prior year quarter, with sales improving by 12%, partially offset by a 2% decline due to price and product mix.
Zircon Revenue Surge: Zircon revenues increased by 124% over the trough levels of Q3 2023, with sales volumes increasing by 134%.
Shareholder Dividend Distribution: The company returned $21 million to shareholders in the form of dividends during the quarter.
Negative
Demand Recovery Shortfall: Ongoing demand recovery fell below expectations due to softer-than-anticipated market conditions, resulting in a decline in TiO2 volumes by 7% sequentially compared to Q2, which was outside the guidance of a 2% to 4% decrease.
Zircon Volume Decline: Zircon volumes decreased by 12% sequentially, below the guidance of relatively flat volume versus the second quarter due to orders rolling into Q4 and weaker-than-expected demand in China.
Adjusted EBITDA Performance: Adjusted EBITDA was $143 million, slightly below the previously guided range of $145 million to $165 million, reflecting an 18% margin.
Net Loss Challenges: The company reported a net loss attributable to Tronox of $25 million, indicating ongoing financial challenges amid lower demand and higher costs.
Production Cost Increase: The lower demand environment resulted in a significant increase in production costs, with production costs being $32 million higher quarter-over-quarter, driven by higher cost pigmented tons manufactured.
Tronox Holdings plc (TROX) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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