Ternium Reports 2025 Profit Decline Amid High Capex, Strategic Usiminas Stake Increase, and $530M Dividend Proposal

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Ternium S.A. filed its 2025 Annual Report, revealing a decline in net sales, operating income, and Adjusted EBITDA, alongside negative free cash flow due to substantial capital expenditures. The company proposed a $530 million annual dividend and announced a post-year-end acquisition to increase its stake in Usiminas.

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• 2025 Financial Performance

  Net sales decreased 12% to $15.6 billion, operating income fell 44% to $705 million, and Adjusted EBITDA declined 24% to $1.54 billion compared to 2024.

• Capital Allocation & Free Cash Flow

  Capital expenditures peaked at $2.5 billion, resulting in negative free cash flow of $(187) million for the year.

• Strategic Usiminas Acquisition

  Post-year-end, Ternium Investments acquired the remaining Nippon Steel Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation stakes in Usiminas' control group for $315.2 million, increasing its participation from 51.5% to 83.1%.

• Annual Dividend Proposal

  The Board proposed an annual dividend of $2.70 per ADS ($530 million total) for approval at the May 12, 2026, shareholders' meeting, including an interim dividend of $0.90 per ADS already paid.

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Ternium's 2025 Annual Report highlights a challenging year with notable declines in key profitability metrics like net sales, operating income, and Adjusted EBITDA. The company's aggressive capital expenditure program, primarily focused on the Pesquería industrial center expansion, led to negative free cash flow despite strong cash generation from operations. This investment is crucial for future growth and decarbonization efforts. A significant strategic development post-year-end is the acquisition of a controlling stake in Usiminas, solidifying Ternium's position in the Brazilian steel market and offering long-term integration benefits. The proposed $530 million annual dividend, consistent with the prior year, signals management's confidence in future cash generation despite current investment cycles. Investors should monitor the execution of the Pesquería expansion, the integration of Usiminas, and the impact of ongoing trade challenges and geopolitical uncertainties on future performance. The substantial write-downs related to Usiminas deferred tax assets and litigation also warrant attention.