Earnings And Financial PerformanceEarnings estimates are lowered due to a worse demand outlook and higher feedstock costs.
Market Demand And ValuationDemand softness is expected to persist in durables, electronics, transportation, construction, and agriculture markets, delaying recovery.
Operational ChallengesKingsport had to resolve issues with feedstock preparation, resulting in a planned shutdown and higher costs, reducing the incremental EBITDA contribution from $50MM in 2024 to $20-30MM.