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Investing.com -- Ternium S.A. (NYSE:TX) reported second-quarter adjusted earnings that nearly doubled analyst expectations, sending shares up 3% despite a slight revenue miss amid challenging market conditions.
The Luxembourg-based steel producer posted adjusted earnings per ADS of $1.28 for the second quarter of 2025, significantly exceeding the analyst estimate of $0.65. Revenue came in at $3.95 billion, slightly below the consensus estimate of $4 billion and down 13% from $4.51 billion in the same quarter last year. The company’s Adjusted EBITDA margin improved sequentially to 10% from 8% in the first quarter.
"Our comprehensive cost management initiatives and operational enhancements are beginning to yield positive results despite persistent challenging market conditions," said a company executive. "We expect these improvements to continue driving better performance in the coming quarters."
Steel shipments declined 4% sequentially to 3.72 million tons, primarily due to lower volumes in Mexico and the US. The uncertain business climate in Mexico related to ongoing trade discussions with the US weighed on local steel demand, while sales volumes were further impacted by an increase in US import tariffs on steel products to 50% under Section 232.
Cash from operations totaled $1 billion in the quarter, driven by a significant $787 million decrease in working capital. Capital expenditures amounted to $810 million, mainly for the ongoing expansion at the company’s industrial center in Pesquería, Mexico.
Looking ahead, Ternium expects Adjusted EBITDA to continue improving in the third quarter of 2025, supported by ongoing cost reduction initiatives. The company anticipates some increase in shipments in Mexico compared to the second quarter, as the Mexican government has begun implementing trade measures to defend local producers against unfair trade practices.
Ternium maintained a net cash position of $1 billion as of June 30, 2025, after paying a dividend of $353 million during the quarter.
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