Caesarstone (NASDAQ:CSTE) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.11 EPS

Caesarstone (NASDAQ:CSTE) announced its earnings results on Wednesday. The construction company reported ($0.05) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.16) by $0.11, FiscalAI reports. The company had revenue of $96.27 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $105.20 million. Caesarstone had a negative net margin of 37.37% and a negative return on equity of 32.36%.

Here are the key takeaways from Caesarstone’s conference call:

• Profitability improved substantially, with adjusted EBITDA near break-even at a $0.1 million loss, versus a $7.9 million loss a year earlier. Gross margin rose 810 basis points to 25.4%, reflecting lower production costs and restructuring savings.
• Revenue fell 7.2% year over year on a constant-currency basis to $96.3 million, as soft demand and competitive pressure—especially in the U.S.—weighed on results. U.S. revenue declined 16.9%, partly offset by growth in Australia and the big-box channel.
• A California jury verdict assigned Caesarstone 69% of the fault in a silica-related case, potentially representing about $46.8 million before any modification. The company disputes the verdict and says it creates significant uncertainty about its financial condition.
• New U.S. quartz tariffs are expected to add an estimated $10 million to $15 million in annual costs, on top of existing import tariffs. September price increases and potential sourcing changes are intended to mitigate the impact.

Caesarstone Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:CSTE opened at $1.28 on Thursday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $2.53 and its 200 day simple moving average is $2.06. The stock has a market capitalization of $44.27 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -0.31 and a beta of 0.48. Caesarstone has a 1 year low of $0.56 and a 1 year high of $3.84.

Analyst Ratings Changes

CSTE has been the subject of several recent research reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded Caesarstone from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 8th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Caesarstone in a research note on Tuesday, November 3rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Sell”.

Caesarstone Company Profile

Caesarstone Ltd. (NASDAQ: CSTE) is a manufacturer and distributor of engineered surfaces used primarily in residential and commercial construction and remodeling. The company is best known for quartz surfaces designed for kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities and other interior applications. Its product portfolio also includes porcelain and natural stone surfaces, along with related designs for wall cladding, flooring, tables and outdoor areas. Caesarstone markets its products through distributors, fabricators, retailers, kitchen and bath specialists, and other building-materials channels.