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Dec 31, 2022
Metallus Q4 2022 Earnings Report
TimkenSteel reported a net loss in Q4 2022 due to lower shipments and reduced surcharge revenue, partially offset by favorable product mix and higher base sales prices.
Key Takeaways
TimkenSteel reported Q4 2022 net sales of $245.4 million and a net loss of $33.2 million, or a loss of $0.75 per diluted share. On an adjusted basis, the fourth-quarter 2022 net loss was $4.6 million, or a loss of $0.10 per diluted share, and adjusted EBITDA was $11.9 million.
Net sales decreased 23% compared to Q3 2022, primarily due to lower surcharge revenue and shipments.
Ship tons decreased 19% sequentially, driven by lower shipments across all end markets.
Manufacturing costs increased slightly sequentially, with melt utilization improving to 47% from 40% in Q3.
Other income included an insurance recovery of $33.0 million related to unplanned downtime in the second half of 2022.
Forward Guidance
The company expects to report a sequential increase in adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter 2023.
Positive Outlook
- Customer demand remains solid with opportunities for further profitability enhancement through our commercial excellence initiatives.
- Our order book is expected to remain full in the first half of 2023.
- Ship tons are expected to sequentially increase in the first quarter by 25 percent or greater.
- Annual price agreement negotiations are complete with a meaningful increase in base prices, compared with 2022 average base prices, for customers on approximately 70 percent of the 2023 order book.
- The company expects continued improvement in its melt utilization rate throughout the first quarter with an average melt utilization rate of approximately 70 percent for the quarter.
Challenges Ahead
- Inflationary pressure is anticipated to remain on certain commodities and consumables.
- Planned capital expenditures are approximately $45 million in 2023.
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