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GrafTech International Ltd. reports developments tied to its graphite electrode business for electric arc furnace steelmaking and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals markets. Its materials business centers on graphite electrodes and petroleum needle coke, the key raw material used in graphite electrode manufacturing.
Recurring news themes include quarterly operating results, sales volumes, production costs, capacity utilization, liquidity, pricing actions on uncommitted volume, and demand conditions in steel markets outside China. Company updates also cover trade petitions and investigations involving graphite electrode imports, regional market conditions, and strategic initiatives intended to address industry pricing pressure and input-cost volatility.
GrafTech International (NYSE:EAF) reported Q2 2026 net sales of $127 million, down 3% year-over-year, on graphite electrode sales volume of 30.8 thousand MT, up 8% year-over-year and 10% sequentially. Weighted-average realized price was about $3,900 per MT, 7% lower year-over-year and flat sequentially.
The company posted a net loss of $40 million ($1.54 per share) versus a $87 million loss a year earlier, and adjusted EBITDA of $2 million. Operating cash outflow was $69 million and adjusted free cash flow was negative $75 million, reflecting semi-annual interest payments and a planned inventory build. Capacity utilization rose to 74% from 65% a year ago. Liquidity totaled $253 million, including $145 million of cash, after drawing the remaining $100 million under a delayed draw term loan; gross debt stood at $1,225 million with negligible maturities until December 2029. GrafTech reaffirmed expectations for 2026 sales volume growth of 5–10% and a low single-digit percentage decline in cash cost of goods sold per MT, and reported that new customer commitments on uncommitted volume are priced more than 15% above comparable Q1 2026 commitments.
GrafTech International (NYSE:EAF) announced a correction to the previously communicated dial-in information for its Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast. The event will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (EDT).
The correct conference call dial-in numbers are +1 (833) 461-5787 (toll-free) or +1 (626) 884-3620, using conference ID 924538458. According to GrafTech, the previously announced webcast details remain unchanged.
GrafTech (NYSE:EAF) will hold its Second Quarter 2026 earnings conference call and webcast on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. Senior management will discuss financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 and current business initiatives.
Results will be released before market open and available on the investor relations website.
GrafTech (NYSE:EAF) announced the publication of its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining sustainability and governance efforts and initiatives. The report describes continued momentum in these areas and emphasizes GrafTech’s role in supporting decarbonization of the global steel industry through its graphite electrode products. The digital report is available on the company’s sustainability webpage.
GrafTech (NYSE: EAF) reported Q1 2026 results: sales volume 28.1k MT (+14% YoY), net sales $125.1M (+12% YoY) and a net loss $43.3M (loss per share $1.66). Adjusted EBITDA was negative $13.6M and adjusted free cash flow was negative $27.1M.
The company ended the quarter with $328.7M total liquidity, gross debt of $1,125M and net debt of ~$1,005M. GrafTech reiterated 2026 sales volume guidance of +5–10% with >85% of anticipated volume committed and announced price increases of $600–$1,200/MT on uncommitted volume.
GrafTech (NYSE:EAF) will hold its First Quarter 2026 earnings conference call and webcast on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT to discuss results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Financial results will be released before market open on May 1, 2026 and posted on the company investor relations website. Dial-in numbers, webcast link, conference ID, and replay details are provided for investors.
GrafTech (NYSE: EAF) announced an immediate price increase for graphite electrodes of $600 to $1,200 per metric ton on uncommitted volume, effective March 26, 2026. The company cited multi‑year market price declines and rising input costs (oil‑based raw materials, energy, logistics).
GrafTech said the increase is needed to restore sustainable pricing, protect regional production, and preserve continuity of supply while its strategic cost initiatives continue to take effect.
GrafTech (NYSE:BN) filed a trade petition with Brazil's DECOM on March 13, 2026, seeking an investigation into whether graphite electrodes from China and India are being exported to Brazil at unfair prices.
DECOM initiated an investigation on March 11, 2026, preliminarily finding dumping margins of 54.9% (China) and 57.3% (India) for electrodes ≥350 mm. GrafTech Brasil, based in Candeias, Bahia, has operated in Brazil for over 50 years. Brazil produced ~33.3 million tons of crude steel in 2025, highlighting market importance.
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GrafTech (NYSE: EAF) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on February 6, 2026. Full-year sales volume rose 6% to 109.2k MT while Q4 sales volume was flat at 27.1k MT. Net loss for 2025 was $220M ($8.45/share) and adjusted EBITDA was negative $9M. The company ended 2025 with $340M liquidity and expects 2026 sales volume growth of 5–10%.
The company cited a $43M non-cash tax expense from a full valuation allowance, an 11% reduction in cash cost per MT for 2025, continued pricing pressure, and plans for ~$35M of 2026 capital expenditures.