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
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Electrical industrial apparatus
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorIndustrial Products
Current SymbolNYSE:EAF
Previous Symbol
CUSIPN/A
Phone216-676-2000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio2.23
Quick Ratio1.30
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E RatioN/A
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$550.77 million
Price / Sales6.67
Cash FlowN/A
Price / Cash FlowN/A
Book ValueN/A
Price / BookN/A
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net Income$7.98 million
Net Margins43.72%
Return on Equity-160.94%
Return on Assets47.49%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,310
Outstanding Shares290,540,000
Market Cap$3.68 billion
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 announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, November 5th. Investors of record on Friday, November 30th will be given a dividend of $0.085 per share on Monday, December 31st. This represents a $0.34 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.69%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 29th. View GrafTech International's Dividend History.
How were GrafTech International's earnings last quarter?
GrafTech International Ltd (NYSE:EAF) issued its earnings results on Friday, November, 2nd. The company reported $0.68 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.57 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $454.90 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $426.50 million. GrafTech International had a net margin of 43.72% and a negative return on equity of 160.94%. The firm's revenue was up 231.3% 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 target prices for GrafTech International's stock. Their forecasts range from $24.00 to $29.00. On average, they anticipate GrafTech International's stock price to reach $26.40 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 108.9% 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?
Media coverage about EAF stock has trended very positive recently, according to InfoTrie. The research group rates the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. GrafTech International earned a coverage optimism score of 3.9 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news articles about the company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near term.
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 56)
- Mr. Quinn J. Coburn, VP, CFO & Treasurer (Age 54)
- Mr. David J. Rintoul, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 60)
- 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 on Thursday, April 19th 2018. The company issued 37,800,000 shares at $21.00-$24.00 per share. J.P. Morgan and Credit Suisse acted 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.
When did GrafTech International's lock-up period expire?
GrafTech International's lock-up period expired on Tuesday, October 16th. GrafTech International had issued 35,000,000 shares in its IPO on April 19th. The total size of the offering was $525,000,000 based on an initial share price of $15.00. Shares of the company owned by company insiders and major shareholders are now eligible to be traded as a result of the end of the lock-up period.
Who are GrafTech International's major shareholders?
GrafTech International's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (78.97%), Vanguard Group Inc. (1.65%), Schroder Investment Management Group (1.19%), Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. (0.86%), BlackRock Inc. (0.83%) and Jennison Associates LLC (0.56%). 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 Jennison Associates LLC, Alliancebernstein L.P., Schroder Investment Management Group, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and William Blair Investment Management LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for GrafTech International.
Which major investors are buying GrafTech International stock?
EAF stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Vanguard Group Inc., Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P., Artemis Investment Management LLP, Marshall Wace LLP, BlackRock Inc., Point72 Asset Management L.P. and Man Group plc. 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 $12.64.
How big of a company is GrafTech International?
GrafTech International has a market capitalization of $3.68 billion and generates $550.77 million in revenue each year. 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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