ATI shares slide 5% on disappointing Q3 results and lowered guidance

NEW YORK - ATI Inc. (NYSE:ATI) reported third quarter earnings that missed analyst estimates and lowered its full-year outlook, sending shares down 5% in early trading on Tuesday.

The specialty materials manufacturer posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.60 for the third quarter, falling short of the $0.66 expected by analysts. Revenue came in at $1.05 billion, below the consensus estimate of $1.12 billion.

ATI also cut its full-year 2024 earnings guidance to $2.24-$2.30 per share, down from its previous outlook of $2.40-$2.60 and below Wall Street's expectation of $2.45.

The company cited uncertainty across its aerospace customer base due to slowing aircraft production ramps and a work stoppage in the supply chain. These factors, along with unplanned outages and transportation issues related to Hurricane Helene, delayed certain shipments during the quarter.

"Our third quarter results reflected year-over-year growth in sales and EBITDA, yet this rate of growth fell short of our expectations," said Kimberly A. Fields, President and CEO of ATI. "We remain confident in both long-term demand and our ability to deliver for our customers and shareholders."

Despite the challenges, ATI reported that aerospace and defense markets represented 62% of Q3 sales. The company's adjusted EBITDA margin improved 100 basis points sequentially to 17.7% of sales.

For the quarter, ATI generated revenue of $1.05 billion, up 2% year-over-year. Net income attributable to ATI was $82.7 million, or $0.57 per share, compared to $90.2 million, or $0.62 per share, in the prior year period.

The company ended the quarter with $406.6 million in cash and cash equivalents. ATI also announced a new $700 million share repurchase authorization during Q3.

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Source: Investing.com