GrafTech International Ltd. researches, develops, manufactures, and sells synthetic and natural graphite and carbon based products worldwide. It offers graphite electrodes, which are components of the conductive power systems used to produce steel and non-ferrous metals; and petroleum needle coke, a crystalline form of carbon used in the production of graphite electrodes. The company sells its products primarily through direct sales force, independent sales representatives, and distributors. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Independence, Ohio. GrafTech International Ltd. is a subsidiary of BCP IV GrafTech Holdings LP.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Electrical industrial apparatus
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorIndustrial Products
Phone216-676-2000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.90 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees1,310
OptionableOptionable
GrafTech International (NYSE:EAF) Frequently Asked Questions
What is GrafTech International's stock symbol?
GrafTech International trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "EAF."
How often does GrafTech International pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for GrafTech International?
GrafTech International declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, February 11th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 28th will be given a dividend of $0.085 per share on Friday, March 29th. This represents a $0.34 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.39%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, February 27th. View GrafTech International's Dividend History.
How were GrafTech International's earnings last quarter?
GrafTech International Ltd (NYSE:EAF) issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, February, 8th. The company reported $0.79 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.71 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $532.80 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $487.67 million. GrafTech International had a net margin of 45.06% and a negative return on equity of 111.10%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 176.8% compared to the same quarter last year. View GrafTech International's Earnings History.
When is GrafTech International's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for EAF?
7 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for GrafTech International's stock. Their forecasts range from $24.00 to $29.00. On average, they expect GrafTech International's stock price to reach $26.40 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 85.5% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for GrafTech International.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for GrafTech International?
7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for GrafTech International in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating and 6 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for GrafTech International.
Has GrafTech International been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about EAF stock have been trending positive this week, InfoTrie Sentiment reports. InfoTrie identifies positive and negative media coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. GrafTech International earned a media sentiment score of 2.3 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media headlines about the company a news buzz of 6.0 out of 10, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of GrafTech International's key competitors?
Who are GrafTech International's key executives?
GrafTech International's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Denis Andre Turcotte P.Eng., MBA, Exec. Chairman (Age 57)
- Mr. Quinn J. Coburn, VP, CFO & Treasurer (Age 55)
- Mr. David J. Rintoul, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 61)
- Ms. Meredith H. Bandy CFA, VP of Investor Relations and Corp. Communications
When did GrafTech International IPO?
(EAF) raised $850 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, April 19th 2018. The company issued 37,800,000 shares at a price of $21.00-$24.00 per share. J.P. Morgan and Credit Suisse served as the underwriters for the IPO and Citigroup, RBC Capital Markets, HSBC, BMO Capital MarketsBNP PARIBAS, CIBC Capital Markets and National Bank Financial were co-managers.
Who are GrafTech International's major shareholders?
GrafTech International's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Boston Partners (2.09%), Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. (1.07%), BlackRock Inc. (0.83%), Jennison Associates LLC (0.65%), Peregrine Capital Management LLC (0.50%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.44%). Company insiders that own GrafTech International stock include Anthony R Taccone and Gp Ltd Bcp. View Institutional Ownership Trends for GrafTech International.
Which major investors are selling GrafTech International stock?
EAF stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Boston Partners, D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc., Macquarie Group Ltd., UBS Oconnor LLC, Bank of America Corp DE, GSA Capital Partners LLP, Legal & General Group Plc and Investec Asset Management LTD. View Insider Buying and Selling for GrafTech International.
Which major investors are buying GrafTech International stock?
EAF stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Lancaster Investment Management LLP, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Jennison Associates LLC, First Manhattan Co., South Dakota Investment Council and Game Creek Capital LP. View Insider Buying and Selling for GrafTech International.
How do I buy shares of GrafTech International?
Shares of EAF can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is GrafTech International's stock price today?
One share of EAF stock can currently be purchased for approximately $14.23.
How big of a company is GrafTech International?
GrafTech International has a market capitalization of $4.13 billion and generates $1.90 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $854.22 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.87 on an earnings per share basis. GrafTech International employs 1,310 workers across the globe.
What is GrafTech International's official website?
How can I contact GrafTech International?
GrafTech International's mailing address is 982 KEYNOTE CIRCLE, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS OH, 44131. The company can be reached via phone at 216-676-2000 or via email at [email protected]
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