Significant Sales Volume Growth
GrafTech reported a 9% year-over-year increase in sales volume for Q3 2025, reaching nearly 29,000 metric tons. The company is on track to achieve cumulative sales volume growth of over 20% since the end of 2023.
U.S. Market Expansion
Sales volume in the United States grew by 53% year-over-year in the third quarter, with a year-to-date growth of 39% compared to last year.
Cost Reduction Achievements
A 10% year-over-year reduction in cash cost per metric ton was achieved for Q3 2025. The company is on track for more than a 30% cumulative reduction in cash cost per metric ton since the end of 2023.
Positive Cash Flow and Liquidity Position
GrafTech generated $25 million in net cash from operating activities and $18 million in adjusted free cash flow, with a liquidity position of $384 million as of the end of September 2025.
Steel Industry Outlook
Early indications of a rebound in the steel markets have started to appear, with projected steel demand growth in the U.S. and Europe for 2026.