Algoma Steel misses Q2 estimates as revenue falls short of consensus

Algoma Steel Group reported fiscal second-quarter revenue of $271.3 million, missing the $285.2 million consensus estimate by 4.9%, while the per-share loss widened to 90 cents from the 85-cent loss analysts expected.

"The results reflect challenging market conditions in the steel sector during the quarter," Chief Executive Officer Michael Garcia said in the statement.

The Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario-based steelmaker posted a net loss of $0.90 per share for the quarter ended June 30, compared with the consensus estimate of a $0.85 loss. Revenue of $271.3 million declined from the $285.2 million analysts had projected, with the company citing softer demand across its end markets.

The miss comes as North American steel producers face headwinds from elevated import levels and uneven demand from the construction and automotive sectors. Algoma, which produces sheet and plate steel products, has been investing in its electric arc furnace transformation project aimed at reducing costs and emissions, though the capital spending has weighed on near-term profitability.

The wider-than-expected loss signals that cost pressures and market softness persisted through the quarter. Investors will watch for updates on the company's EAF project timeline and any improvement in steel pricing dynamics in the second half of the fiscal year.

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