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Brazil’s CSN reports Q4 net loss of $15 million

by admin March 14, 2025
March 14, 2025
Brazil’s CSN reports Q4 net loss of $15 million

Brazilian steelmaker Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN) recently posted a net loss of 85 million reais ($14.66 million) in the fourth quarter after substantial financial expenses.

According to a Reuters report, core earnings and revenues in the Brazilian steel and mining company exceeded market expectations.

Fourth quarter financial performance: a mixed picture

CSN recorded a net loss of 85 million reais ($14.66 million) in the October-December quarter, down from an 851 million reais profit a year earlier.

“The steelmaking operation took another step in the process of normalizing operations and recovering profitability,” CSN said

Overall, CSN still posted a net loss but showed resilience in its operational performance.

Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) came in at 3.33 billion reais for the quarter, an 8% year-on-year drop, but well above the 2.87 billion reais expected by analysts in an LSEG poll.

Additionally, quarterly net revenue was 12.03 billion reais, above the 11.8 billion reais estimated by analysts, a sign of sales strength in the face of higher costs.

Sales by product: steel and iron ore

The company’s product sales were mixed, which is common for its steel and iron ore divisions due to different market patterns.

Steel sales were up 10.4% year-on-year as demand remained strong, driven primarily by the domestic market.

In contrast, iron ore was down 3.7%, as seasonal influences came into play.

CSN stated that its steelmaking operations continued progressing toward normalised operations and profitability recovery, supported by stronger volumes and higher prices in the domestic market despite seasonal weakness.

Meanwhile, its mining segment faced volume constraints due to the onset of the rainy season but maintained a solid production pace and benefited from rising iron ore prices.

Reactions in the market and analysts

Reuters’ report shows that market experts have reacted favourably to CSN’s results, considering the company’s performance as evidence of its ability to negotiate a challenging market environment.

JPMorgan analysts remarked that CSN and its publicly traded mining branch, CSN Mineracao, outperformed expectations due to improved cost control and performance across key business divisions such as steel, mining, and cement.

This performance was driven by strength across its key business units,” JPMorgan said, adding that consensus estimates were expected to be raised following the quarterly results.

These views show a degree of optimism about CSN’s strategy and improvements to its operations.

After the results, the stock has surged. It is trading at $5.87, up $0.59 or 11.20% from its previous close.

The stock began the day at roughly $5.28 and moved steadily upward during the early hours of trade.

Chart by Yahoo Finance

What to expect?

The demand for steel in Brazil, combined with rising iron ore prices, may contribute to CSN’s recovery.

To achieve its goal of becoming profitable, the company must cut costs and improve efficiency.

Overall, CSN might have seen a stumble in Q4, but its beating earnings estimates show strength in challenging situations.

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