Should I buy or sell GrafTech International stock right now?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for GrafTech International in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" EAF shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in EAF, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View EAF analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is GrafTech International's stock price target for 2024?

5 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for GrafTech International's stock. Their EAF share price targets range from $1.50 to $2.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $1.88 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 26.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for EAF or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have EAF shares performed in 2024?

GrafTech International's stock was trading at $2.19 at the beginning of the year. Since then, EAF stock has decreased by 32.2% and is now trading at $1.4850. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting GrafTech International?

GrafTech International saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 14,050,000 shares, an increase of 18.2% from the February 29th total of 11,890,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 3,800,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 3.7 days. Approximately 7.3% of the shares of the company are sold short. View GrafTech International's Short Interest .

When is GrafTech International's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, April 26th 2024. View our EAF earnings forecast .

How can I listen to GrafTech International's earnings call?

GrafTech International will be holding an earnings conference call on Friday, April 26th at 10:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link .

How were GrafTech International's earnings last quarter?

GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE:EAF) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February, 14th. The company reported ($0.27) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.14) by $0.13. The firm earned $137.10 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $141.20 million. GrafTech International had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 39.57% and a negative net margin of 41.14%. The firm's revenue was down 44.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.17 EPS.

How often does GrafTech International pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for GrafTech International?

GrafTech International declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 10th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, May 31st will be given a dividend of $0.01 per share on Friday, June 30th. This represents a $0.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.69%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, May 30th. Read our dividend analysis for EAF .

What ETFs hold GrafTech International's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of GrafTech International (NYSE:EAF) stock in their portfolio include USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund (ZSB) and WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Fund (EES) . Global X Disruptive Materials ETF (DMAT) .

What other stocks do shareholders of GrafTech International own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other GrafTech International investors own include Ballard Power Systems (BLDP) , Micron Technology (MU) , Enbridge (ENB) , Intel (INTC) , Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) , Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) , CVS Health (CVS) , Chevron (CVX) , HP (HPQ) and International Business Machines (IBM) .

When did GrafTech International IPO?

GrafTech International (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 a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Foundation Resource Management Inc. (0.70%), O Keefe Stevens Advisory Inc. (0.64%) and Welch Group LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Colonial House Capital Ltd, David J Rintoul , Gp Ltd Bcp and Jean-Marc Germain . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of GrafTech International?

Shares of EAF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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GrafTech International (EAF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$5.32

Volume: 2.23 million shs
Average Volume: 3.54 million shs
Market Capitalization: $381.88 million

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $1.88

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GrafTech International MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 26.3% Upside
$1.88 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
6.97% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 1.29
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
$4.10 M Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing
From ($0.49) to ($0.04) Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.36 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

154th out of 165 stocks

Electrical Industrial Apparatus Industry

10th out of 10 stocks

3.0

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
GrafTech International has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
GrafTech International has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

2.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
6.97% of the float of GrafTech International has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
GrafTech International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in GrafTech International has recently decreased by 4.13%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
GrafTech International does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
GrafTech International does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for EAF.

3.5

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
GrafTech International has a news sentiment score of 1.29. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.60 average news sentiment score of Industrial Products companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for GrafTech International this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 1 people have searched for EAF on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
3 people have added GrafTech International to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, GrafTech International insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $4,100,406.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.60% of the stock of GrafTech International is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
92.83% of the stock of GrafTech International is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.6

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for GrafTech International are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.49) to ($0.04) per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of GrafTech International is -1.49, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of GrafTech International is -1.49, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
GrafTech International has a P/B Ratio of 4.95. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About GrafTech International Stock (NYSE:EAF)

GrafTech International Ltd. research, develops, manufactures, and sells graphite and carbon-based solutions worldwide. The company offers graphite electrodes to produce electric arc furnace steel and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals; and petroleum needle coke, a crystalline form of carbon used in the production of graphite electrodes and synthetic graphite. It sells its products primarily through direct sales force, independent sales representatives, and distributors. GrafTech International Ltd. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio.

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EAF Stock News Headlines

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GrafTech International (EAF) Scheduled to Post Earnings on Friday

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GrafTech Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

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GrafTech’s Board of Directors Issues Open Letter to Stockholders

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2-DAY DEADLINE ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in GrafTech International Ltd. with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the Firm

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EAF DEADLINE MONDAY: ROSEN, TRUSTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages GrafTech International Ltd. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important March 25 Deadline in Securities Class Action - EAF

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Lead Plaintiff Deadline Approaching: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Announces Deadline in Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against GrafTech International Ltd.

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The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against GrafTech International Ltd. (EAF)

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The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against GrafTech International Ltd.

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4-DAY DEADLINE ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in GrafTech International Ltd. with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the Firm

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5-DAY DEADLINE ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in GrafTech International Ltd. with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the Firm

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EAF Investors Have Opportunity to Lead GrafTech International Ltd. Securities Fraud Lawsuit

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Levi & Korsinsky Reminds GrafTech International Ltd. Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of March 25, 2024 - EAF

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SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against GrafTech International Ltd. - EAF

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6-DAY DEADLINE ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in GrafTech International Ltd. with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the Firm

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Investors in GrafTech International Ltd. Should Contact The Gross Law Firm Before March 25, 2024 to Discuss Your Rights - EAF

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EAF DEADLINE NOTICE: ROSEN, A TOP RANKED LAW FIRM, Encourages GrafTech International Ltd. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important March 25 Deadline in Securities Class Action - EAF

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EAF Investors Have Opportunity to Lead GrafTech International Ltd. Securities Fraud Lawsuit

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Shareholders of GrafTech International Ltd. Should Contact Levi & Korsinsky Before March 25, 2024 to Discuss Your Rights - EAF

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Class Action Filed Against GrafTech International Ltd. (EAF) - March 25, 2024 Deadline to Join - Contact The Gross Law Firm

March 14, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

EAF GrafTech International (EAF) Faces Investor Fraud Lawsuit After Monterrey Facility Shutdown Crumbles Company Financial Results - Hagens Berman

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/14/2024
Today: 4/18/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed): 4/26/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Industrial Products
Industry: Electrical industrial apparatus
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NYSE:EAF
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 931148
Web: www.graftech.com
Phone: (216) 676-2000
Fax: 440-753-1491
Employees: 1,249
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $1.88
High Stock Price Target: $2.00
Low Stock Price Target: $1.50
Potential Upside/Downside: +26.3%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): ($1.00)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $-255,250,000.00
Net Margins: -41.14%
Pretax Margin: -44.12%
Return on Equity: -39.57%
Return on Assets: -6.89%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 11.90
Current Ratio: 3.54
Quick Ratio: 1.81

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $620.50 million
Price / Sales: 0.62
Cash Flow: N/A
Price / Cash Flow: N/A
Book Value: $0.30 per share
Price / Book: 4.95

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 257,160,000
Free Float: 255,618,000
Market Cap: $381.88 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.14

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Key Executives

Mr. Timothy K. Flanagan (Age 46)
CEO, President & Director
Comp: $605.98k
Mr. Jeremy S. Halford (Age 50)
Executive VP & COO
Comp: $1.28M
Ms. Gina K. Gunning (Age 67)
Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary
Comp: $541.6k
Mr. Inigo Perez Ortiz (Age 51)
Senior Vice President of Commercial & CTS
Comp: $703.71k
Ms. Catherine Hedoux-Delgado (Age 59)
Interim CFO & Treasurer
Michael Dillon
Vice President of Investor Relations & Communications

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EAF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell GrafTech International stock right now?: 5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for GrafTech International in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" EAF shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in EAF, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View EAF analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is GrafTech International's stock price target for 2024?: 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for GrafTech International's stock. Their EAF share price targets range from $1.50 to $2.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $1.88 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 26.3% from the stock's current price.
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How have EAF shares performed in 2024?: GrafTech International's stock was trading at $2.19 at the beginning of the year. Since then, EAF stock has decreased by 32.2% and is now trading at $1.4850.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting GrafTech International?: GrafTech International saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 14,050,000 shares, an increase of 18.2% from the February 29th total of 11,890,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 3,800,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 3.7 days. Approximately 7.3% of the shares of the company are sold short.
View GrafTech International's Short Interest.
When is GrafTech International's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, April 26th 2024.
View our EAF earnings forecast.
How can I listen to GrafTech International's earnings call?: GrafTech International will be holding an earnings conference call on Friday, April 26th at 10:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.
How were GrafTech International's earnings last quarter?: GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE:EAF) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February, 14th. The company reported ($0.27) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.14) by $0.13. The firm earned $137.10 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $141.20 million. GrafTech International had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 39.57% and a negative net margin of 41.14%. The firm's revenue was down 44.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.17 EPS.

How often does GrafTech International pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for GrafTech International?: GrafTech International declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 10th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, May 31st will be given a dividend of $0.01 per share on Friday, June 30th. This represents a $0.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.69%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, May 30th.
Read our dividend analysis for EAF.
What ETFs hold GrafTech International's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of GrafTech International (NYSE:EAF) stock in their portfolio include USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund (ZSB) and WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Fund (EES).Global X Disruptive Materials ETF (DMAT).
What other stocks do shareholders of GrafTech International own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other GrafTech International investors own include Ballard Power Systems (BLDP), Micron Technology (MU), Enbridge (ENB), Intel (INTC), Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS), CVS Health (CVS), Chevron (CVX), HP (HPQ) and International Business Machines (IBM).
When did GrafTech International IPO?: GrafTech International (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 a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Foundation Resource Management Inc. (0.70%), O Keefe Stevens Advisory Inc. (0.64%) and Welch Group LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Colonial House Capital Ltd, David J Rintoul, Gp Ltd Bcp and Jean-Marc Germain.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of GrafTech International?: Shares of EAF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSE:EAF) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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