GRAFTECH INTL. LTD DL-,01

GrafTech announced a price increase for graphite electrodes of at least 30%, effective immediately for all open negotiations. The company cites sharply lower market prices over the past three years alongside higher raw material, energy and logistics costs and the need for investments in production capacity. The measure complements earlier price adjustments and cost cuts, including headcount reductions and the planned closure of the Monterrey plant, and is part of a broader strategy to address structural challenges. » Altro su de.investing.com

GrafTech will permanently halt production at its Monterrey, Mexico, plant, expected in early Q2 2027, and will reduce annual graphite electrode capacity by about 51,000 tonnes to 127,000 tonnes. In addition, 16,000 tonnes will be removed at the Pamplona site through a change in the production mix. The company expects annual cost savings of US$20–25 million (full effect from 2028), a one‑time cash release of US$20–25 million, and one‑time restructuring costs of US$20–25 million. Customers served from Monterrey will in future be supplied from Calais and Pamplona; the North American sites in Seadrift and St. Marys will remain in operation. GrafTech cites structural overcapacity in the industry from expansion in China and India, which has led to intensified competition and margin pressure. » Altro su de.investing.com

GrafTech International is expected to open the books for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, on July 24, 2026. Three analysts on average see a loss per share of -1.460 USD versus -3.400 USD in the year‑ago quarter and revenue of 125.0 million USD (down 5.19% from 131.8 million USD). For the fiscal year analysts expect an average loss per share of -5.727 USD (prior year -8.450 USD) and revenue of 505.3 million USD (prior year 504.1 million USD). » Altro su finanzen.net