SunCoke Energy Reports Significant 2025 Net Loss Amidst One-Time Charges, Projects 2026 EBITDA Rebound

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SunCoke Energy reported a substantial net loss for Q4 and full-year 2025, primarily due to one-time asset impairment and acquisition-related costs, but provided optimistic 2026 guidance projecting a rebound in Adjusted EBITDA and strong free cash flow.

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• Reports Significant 2025 Net Loss

  Full-year 2025 net loss attributable to SXC was $44.2 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, heavily impacted by $109.3 million in one-time items including a $90.1 million asset impairment charge from the Haverhill I facility closure.

• Provides Optimistic 2026 Guidance

  Projects 2026 consolidated Adjusted EBITDA between $230 million and $250 million, and operating cash flow between $230 million and $250 million, indicating a significant rebound from 2025.

• Extends Key Supply Agreements

  Secured extensions for the Granite City coke supply agreement with U.S. Steel through December 2026 and the Haverhill II agreement with Cleveland-Cliffs through December 2028, enhancing operational stability.

• Focus on Debt Reduction

  Anticipates generating $140 million to $150 million in Free Cash Flow in 2026, which will be primarily used for debt paydown and continued quarterly dividends.

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SunCoke Energy's 2025 financial performance was significantly impacted by a non-cash asset impairment charge related to the closure of its Haverhill I facility, site closure costs, and restructuring and transaction costs from the Phoenix Global acquisition. These one-time items contributed to a substantial net loss for the year. Operationally, the company faced challenges from lower Granite City contract economics and a breach of contract by Algoma, leading to reduced coke sales volumes. However, the company has extended key supply agreements with U.S. Steel and Cleveland-Cliffs, providing stability. The 2026 guidance projects a notable recovery in Adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow, driven by a full year of Phoenix Global contributions and anticipated improvements in terminals handling volumes. The company plans to use its strong projected free cash flow for debt reduction and continued quarterly dividends, signaling a focus on balance sheet health and shareholder returns despite the challenging 2025 results.