GrafTech International Ltd. (EAF) Stock Price & Analysis
GrafTech International Ltd. (EAF) is trading at USD 8.78, up 17.85% today, as of October 23, 2026 at 16:16 UTC (US market open; quotes may be delayed), according to Nexqual market data.
EAF last closed at USD 7.45; today's session has ranged USD 7.65–8.99 on volume of 421,889 shares. Market capitalization is $229.09M, with a 52-week range of USD 4.92–19.72 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 16:18 UTC.
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Key facts (EAF)
- Last four reported quarters (through Sep 30, 2026): revenue $509M, net income -$196M (-38.4% margin), free cash flow -$158M (SEC filings).
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold EAF (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.25 on a 1–5 scale) (4 analysts), mean target USD 8.5 (range 8–9).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -49.5% vs S&P 500 +14.7%; 5Y -91.7% vs S&P 500 +77.5%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-23, EPS estimate USD -1.48, revenue estimate $127M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (EAF)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.35B | $1.28B | $621M | $539M | $504M | $509M |
| Gross profit | $644M | $555M | $36.2M | -$19.9M | -$15.7M | — |
| Operating income | $508M | $474M | -$214M | -$75.2M | -$77.1M | -$107M |
| Net income | $388M | $383M | -$255M | -$131M | -$220M | -$196M |
| EPS (diluted) | $14.60 | $14.80 | -$9.93 | -$5.09 | -$8.45 | — |
| Free cash flow | $385M | $252M | $22.5M | -$74.4M | -$121M | -$158M |
| Gross margin | 47.9% | 43.3% | 5.8% | -3.7% | -3.1% | — |
| Operating margin | 37.8% | 37.0% | -34.6% | -14.0% | -15.3% | -21.0% |
| Net margin | 28.9% | 29.9% | -41.1% | -24.3% | -43.6% | -38.4% |
| Revenue growth | +9.9% | -4.8% | -51.6% | -13.2% | -6.4% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $57.5M | $135M | $177M | $256M | $138M | — |
| Total debt | $1.03B | $922M | $926M | $1.09B | $1.09B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Sep 30, 2026) (EAF)
P/S 0.5x · EV/Sales 2.5x · FCF yield -69.02% · Earnings yield -85.40% · Net debt $1.07B · EV $1.30B
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (EAF)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold EAF. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yacktman Asset Management | 0.08% | $6.8M | Added +7.7% |
Analysts (EAF)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.25 on a 1–5 scale), 4 analysts; mean target USD 8.5 (low 8, high 9).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Sector Perform | $7 → $8 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (EAF)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -49.5% | -91.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.7% | +77.5% |
| Per year | -49.5% | -39.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 111.3% | 85.3% |
| Max drawdown | -71.0% (Jan 2026→Mar 2026) | -95.8% (Nov 2021→Aug 2024) |
EAF revenue by product line (quarter ended Sep 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphite Electrodes | $120.4M | 85.9% | -9.4% |
| By-products and other | $19.8M | 14.1% | +78.1% |
| Total revenue | $140.2M | 100% | — |
EAF revenue by region (fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES | $206.2M | 40.9% | +20.4% |
| Europe Middle East Africa | $198.9M | 39.5% | -7.3% |
| Americas | $67.1M | 13.3% | -29.7% |
| Asia Pacific | $31.9M | 6.3% | -44.6% |
| Total revenue | $504.1M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
EAF company outlook (results filed Oct 23, 2026)
- “Global steel demand, outside of China, is projected to grow modestly in 2026, with anticipated growth in many of our key commercial regions.”
- “Based on current steel market conditions, we continue to expect modest growth in graphite electrode demand for the full year of 2026.”
- “For GrafTech, we are maintaining our expectation for a 5–10% year-over-year increase in graphite electrode sales volume as we continue to gain market share.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
EAF analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $-1.48 | $-1.49 | -0.7% | $126.7M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $-1.60 | $-1.41 | +13.5% | $120.0M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $-6.60 | $-5.23 | +26.2% | $503.2M | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $-4.30 | $-4.30 | +0.0% | $578.9M | 1 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 16:18 UTC)
| Price | USD 8.78 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 17.85% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 7.45 |
| Open | USD 7.9 |
| Day Range | USD 7.65 – 8.99 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 4.92 – 19.72 |
| Volume | 421,889 shares |
| Market Cap | $229.09M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (EAF)
Nexqual's technical model rates EAF "BUY" based on 4 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 128 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 16:18 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 58 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 7.89) |
| MACD | -0.18 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (EAF)
Wall Street analysts rate EAF "Hold" based on 4 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 8.5 (range USD 8–9), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 16:18 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 4 |
| Mean Target | USD 8.5 |
| High Target | USD 9 |
| Low Target | USD 8 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 2 / 1 |
Earnings (EAF)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-23 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -1.48 |
| Revenue Estimate | $126.67M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -1.47 vs est -1.65 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -2.05 vs est -1.08 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -2.45 vs est -1.16 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -1.03 vs est -1.2 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:18 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (EAF)
| Total Revenue | $512.92M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -3.40% |
| Gross Margin | -5.74% |
| Operating Margin | -11.45% |
| Profit Margin | -34.58% |
| Current Ratio | 4.13 |
| Total Cash | $145.36M |
| Total Debt | $1.20B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Sep 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | -$158.11M (-31.1% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:18 UTC.
Financial Health Score (EAF)
Nexqual rates GrafTech International Ltd.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 16:18 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -6% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Critical — Gross margin -6%, operating -11% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $134M cash and investments vs $1.20B debt (Sep 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$158M (last 4 quarters to Sep 2026, SEC), burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (EAF)
| Insider Ownership | +41.49% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +41.50% |
| Shares Outstanding | 26.09M |
| Float | 18.43M |
| Short % of Float | +6.93% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:18 UTC.
Leadership (EAF)
GrafTech International Ltd. is led by Timothy K. Flanagan, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 16:18 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Timothy K. Flanagan |
|---|---|
| CFO & Senior VP | Rory F. O'Donnell |
| Vice President of Operations | Jeremy J. Clemens |
| Senior Vice President of Commercial & CTS | Inigo Perez Ortiz |
| Vice President of Investor Relations & Communications | Michael Dillon |
Major Backers & Investors (EAF)
Notable institutional backers of GrafTech International Ltd. include Yacktman Asset Management Lp, Marathon Asset Management, LP, Charles Schwab, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 16:18 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Yacktman Asset Management Lp | 4.4% |
| Marathon Asset Management, LP | 3.69% |
| Charles Schwab | 2.85% |
| Benefit Street Partners LLC | 2.82% |
| Franklin Resources, Inc. | 2.82% |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 2.76% |
| AMG Funds-AMG Yacktman Fund | 2.68% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 2.16% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 4.92% |
| Vanguard Group | 3.13% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:18 UTC.
From GrafTech International Ltd.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-13)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- We believe we have a competitive advantage in offering customers our proprietary ArchiTech® Furnace Productivity System 6.0 ("ArchiTech"), which is an advanced support and technical service advisory system that provides our customers with insights and analysis not available in standard furnace regulation systems.
- We are the only large-scale graphite electrode producer that is substantially vertically integrated into petroleum needle coke, our key raw material for graphite electrode manufacturing.
- We are substantially vertically integrated into petroleum needle coke through our Seadrift facility ("Seadrift"), located in Port Lavaca, Texas, which provides the majority of our petroleum needle coke requirements used to produce our graphite electrodes and insulates us from rapid changes in the petroleum needle coke market.
- The charts below show our revenue by region for 2025 and 2024: We differentiate and sell the value of our graphite electrodes primarily based on product quality and performance, delivery reliability and customer technical service.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- The cost of ongoing compliance with global data protection and privacy laws and the potential fines and penalties levied in the event of a breach of such laws may have an adverse effect on our business and operations.
- We cannot guarantee that our stock repurchase program will be fully consummated or that it will enhance long-term stockholder value. Stock repurchases could also increase the volatility of the trading price of our stock and will diminish our cash reserves.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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