Schnitzer Steel's Adjusted Loss Widens, But Still Outperforms Analyst Expectations
Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:RDUS) reported a 12.4% Y/Y increase in Q1 FY24 revenue to $672.89 million, surpassing the $643.35 million consensus. The adjusted loss per share widened to 64 cents, beating the 70 cents consensus. Gross margin fell to $39 million, and operating loss grew to $22.98 million. The company cited challenges such as tighter recycled metal supplies, lower selling prices, and reduced demand from U.S. manufacturing and Asia. Adjusted EBITDA was $1 million, down from $8 million. Ferrous sales volumes rose by 35.4%, but EBITDA per ferrous ton sold dropped to $1. Nonferrous sales increased by 12% due to advanced technologies and an acquisition, while steel sales grew by 10% driven by strong demand in the western U.S. RDUS shares fell by 2.86% to $29.50.

January 04, 2024 | 4:15 pm
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Schnitzer Steel's Q1 FY24 revenue exceeded expectations, but adjusted loss per share widened and gross margin declined. The company faced market challenges, yet saw increased sales volumes in ferrous and nonferrous metals.
While RDUS beat revenue estimates and reported a narrower-than-expected loss per share, the widened loss and declining gross margin, along with the market challenges, could create mixed sentiment among investors. The increase in sales volumes is positive, but the overall financial performance and the stock's recent price drop suggest a neutral short-term impact.
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