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On Monday, BMO Capital Markets revised its stance on Algoma Steel Group Inc (NASDAQ:ASTL:CN), downgrading the company’s stock rating to ’Market Perform’ from ’Outperform’. The firm also reduced its price target for Algoma Steel’s shares from Cdn$12.00 to Cdn$8.00. The downgrade follows the recent announcement that Section 232 steel tariffs will be increased to 50%, doubling the previous rate.
The BMO Capital analyst pointed out that the heightened tariffs are likely to exacerbate the challenges faced by Algoma Steel, particularly given the company’s significant exposure to the U.S. market. The analyst also noted that Algoma Steel is in the initial phases of transitioning to Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) production, a process that is still underway.
Despite the downgrade, the analyst acknowledged that Algoma Steel appears to have adequate liquidity to achieve its EAF transformation. The Canadian government has also indicated a readiness to support companies that are adversely affected by the tariffs.
In light of these developments, BMO Capital has adjusted its estimates for Algoma Steel, aligning them with the new price target of C$8.00. The revised outlook reflects the potential impact of the tariff increase on Algoma Steel’s near-term performance in the U.S. market.
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