Ferroglobe (NASDAQ:GSM) Shares Gap Up on Earnings Beat

Ferroglobe PLC (NASDAQ:GSM)’s share price gapped up prior to trading on Wednesday following a better than expected earnings announcement. The stock had previously closed at $4.82, but opened at $5.12. Ferroglobe shares last traded at $4.9590, with a volume of 961,870 shares.

The basic materials company reported ($0.06) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.07) by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $329.38 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $293.60 million. Ferroglobe had a negative return on equity of 6.13% and a negative net margin of 9.92%.

Ferroglobe Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.015 per share. This is a boost from Ferroglobe’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.01. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 23rd. This represents a $0.06 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.2%. Ferroglobe’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -8.11%.

Ferroglobe News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Ferroglobe this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Raised dividend and buyback-capable balance sheet — management increased the quarterly dividend to $0.015/share (7% raise, ~1.2% yield) and reported $123M cash with modest net debt, a signal of cash flexibility that supports the stock. GlobeNewswire Release
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue beat and improving segment trends — Q4 sales $329.4M topped estimates and the alloys businesses (silicon‑based and manganese‑based) showed sequential volume and EBITDA improvement, supporting expectations for better 2026 performance. Quiver Quant Earnings Summary
• Positive Sentiment: Favorable trade measures and contracts — EU safeguard measures and positive U.S. silicon-metal trade developments plus a 10‑year French energy agreement reduce import pressure and energy cost volatility, improving the industry outlook. GlobeNewswire Release
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual bullish options activity — a large uptick in call buying (3,346 calls, ~194% above average daily call volume) suggests short‑term bullish positioning by some traders (can amplify intraday moves).
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed institutional flows — recent filings show both sizable additions and large trims by different funds; this indicates divergent views among institutions rather than a clear directional endorsement. Quiver Quant Institutional Activity
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP losses, energy‑related charges and cash flow weakness — Q4 net loss attributable to the parent was $81M (diluted EPS -$0.43), a $40.2M fair‑value loss on French energy contracts, reduced operating cash flow (Q4 outflow), and weaker full‑year results remain key risks for valuation and near‑term earnings recovery. GlobeNewswire Release

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have weighed in on the company. Zacks Research raised Ferroglobe from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Ferroglobe in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Ferroglobe from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Sunday, November 16th. Finally, B. Riley Financial decreased their price objective on shares of Ferroglobe from $8.00 to $6.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, November 11th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $6.00.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Ferroglobe

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. grew its position in Ferroglobe by 87.8% in the 4th quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 4,871,942 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $22,606,000 after purchasing an additional 2,277,344 shares during the last quarter. Ardsley Advisory Partners LP acquired a new position in shares of Ferroglobe during the fourth quarter valued at about $9,837,000. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Ferroglobe by 1,068.3% in the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 1,558,383 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $5,719,000 after buying an additional 1,424,998 shares during the period. Man Investment Partners US LP acquired a new stake in Ferroglobe during the fourth quarter worth about $6,021,000. Finally, Bridgeway Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Ferroglobe during the third quarter worth about $5,872,000. 89.64% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Ferroglobe Stock Up 3.0%

The firm has a 50 day moving average of $4.90 and a 200-day moving average of $4.59. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07, a current ratio of 1.66 and a quick ratio of 0.91. The stock has a market capitalization of $926.43 million, a P/E ratio of -6.70 and a beta of 1.09.

About Ferroglobe

Ferroglobe PLC is a leading producer of specialty metals and alloys, serving a diverse range of industrial customers worldwide. The company’s core operations focus on the manufacture of silicon metal, silicon-based alloys, manganese-based alloys and rare earth alloys, which are essential inputs for the aluminum, steel, chemical and electronics industries. Ferroglobe’s product portfolio includes high-purity silicon, ferrosilicon, silicon manganese, manganese alloys and various recarburizers used to enhance metal strength, durability and conductivity.

With production facilities located across North America, Europe, South America and Africa, Ferroglobe maintains a global footprint that allows it to supply customers on multiple continents.