Aperam (OTCMKTS:APEMY) Announces Earnings Results

Aperam (OTCMKTS:APEMY) posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday. The company reported $0.46 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.33 by $0.13, Zacks reports. Aperam had a negative net margin of 0.13% and a positive return on equity of 0.47%.

Aperam Trading Up 11.9%

Shares of Aperam stock opened at $48.69 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $41.31 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $36.39. The company has a current ratio of 1.40, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -405.72 and a beta of 1.10. Aperam has a 12-month low of $25.97 and a 12-month high of $48.70.

Key Stories Impacting Aperam

Here are the key news stories impacting Aperam this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company kept its dividend at €2 despite the tough quarter, reassuring income-focused investors and supporting valuation expectations. Aperam profit crashes 96% on weak demand; maintains €2 dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Management signalled a recovery in 2026 and pointed to EU steel measures as a tailwind, which has boosted near‑term investor sentiment around revenue and pricing normalization next year. Aperam sees recovery in 2026 as EU steel measures spark optimism
• Positive Sentiment: Company management highlighted the resilience of Aperam’s differentiated value chain and cost discipline in the Q4 prepared remarks and earnings call, giving investors confidence in margin recovery potential. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported Q4 EPS of $0.46 with a very small negative net margin and a marginally positive ROE — results show the business is operating but profitability is compressed; analysts still expect ~2.84 EPS for the year. MarketBeat summary of results
• Negative Sentiment: Full‑year profit plunged ~96% year‑over‑year due to weak European demand, underscoring near‑term revenue and margin risk. This is a substantive hit to fundamentals even if management expects improvement next year. Lucro da Aperam cai 96% devido à fraca demanda; mantém dividendo de €2
• Negative Sentiment: Some coverage notes Aperam missed profit forecasts and continues to face weak demand in Europe—this keeps downside risk if the macro/industry recovery is delayed. Steelmaker Aperam lags profit forecast as low demand persists in Europe

Analysts Set New Price Targets

APEMY has been the subject of several analyst reports. Morgan Stanley raised shares of Aperam from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, December 15th. Oddo Bhf cut Aperam to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Aperam from a “strong sell” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Finally, Citigroup reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Aperam in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has assigned a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Aperam has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Aperam Company Profile

Aperam is a global stainless, electrical and specialty steel producer with headquarters in Luxembourg. The company designs, manufactures and distributes a wide range of stainless and electrical steel products that serve markets such as automotive, household appliances, construction, energy and mechanical industries. Aperam operates an integrated value chain that spans mining, steelmaking, finishing and distribution, enabling it to control quality and deliver tailored solutions to its customers.

The company was established in 2011 following a carve-out from ArcelorMittal and has since developed a distinct identity focused on sustainable stainless steel production.