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Ternium
🇱🇺 NYSE:TX
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Dec 31, 2024

Ternium Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Ternium reported a decline in revenue and profitability due to lower steel prices and weaker demand across key markets.

Key Takeaways

Ternium's Q4 2024 results showed a 21.4% YoY revenue decline to $3.88B, with net income at $333M, including a $404M provision reversal. Adjusted EPS was -$0.42 per ADS, reflecting a challenging steel market. The company expects a slight EBITDA improvement in Q1 2025 due to lower costs and stable shipments.

Revenue declined 21.4% YoY to $3.88B due to lower steel prices and weaker demand.

Net income was $333M, but adjusted net loss was $71M, excluding a $404M provision reversal.

Adjusted EPS was -$0.42 per ADS, reflecting margin pressures.

Ternium expects a slight sequential EBITDA improvement in Q1 2025 driven by cost reductions.

Total Revenue
$3.83B
Previous year: $4.95B
-22.5%
EPS
-$0.42
Previous year: $2.11
-119.9%
Operating Margin
1.1%
Previous year: 11.8%
-90.7%
Adjusted EBITDA
$270M
Previous year: $651M
-58.5%
Capital Expenditures
$561M
Previous year: $597M
-6.0%
Gross Profit
$445M
Previous year: $895M
-50.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$3.85B
Previous year: $3.83B
+0.5%
Free Cash Flow
-$58.8M
Previous year: $340M
-117.3%
Total Assets
$23.1B
Previous year: $24.2B
-4.6%

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Forward Guidance

Ternium expects a slight sequential increase in adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025, supported by cost reductions and stable shipments in key markets. However, uncertainty around US trade policies may impact Mexico’s steel demand.

Positive Outlook

  • Expected improvement in EBITDA due to lower input costs.
  • Stable shipments anticipated in Mexico and Argentina.
  • Volume recovery expected in Brazil.
  • Pesquería industrial center expansion progressing as planned.
  • New wind farm in Argentina fully operational, reducing electricity costs.

Challenges Ahead

  • Continued pressure from lower steel prices.
  • US trade policy uncertainty affecting Mexico’s demand outlook.
  • Seasonal fluctuations may impact shipments.
  • High-cost inventory still affecting margins.
  • Macroeconomic volatility in key Latin American markets.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income