Aperam (OTCMKTS:APEMY) Shares Gap Up on Better-Than-Expected Earnings

Aperam (OTCMKTS:APEMY) gapped up before the market opened on Friday after the company announced better than expected quarterly earnings. The stock had previously closed at $43.00, but opened at $47.07. Aperam shares last traded at $47.07, with a volume of 225 shares.

The company reported $0.46 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.33 by $0.13. Aperam had a positive return on equity of 0.47% and a negative net margin of 0.13%.The firm had revenue of $1.58 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.69 billion.

Key Headlines Impacting Aperam

Here are the key news stories impacting Aperam this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company kept its dividend at €2 despite the tough quarter, reassuring income-focused investors and supporting valuation expectations. Aperam profit crashes 96% on weak demand; maintains €2 dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Management signalled a recovery in 2026 and pointed to EU steel measures as a tailwind, which has boosted near‑term investor sentiment around revenue and pricing normalization next year. Aperam sees recovery in 2026 as EU steel measures spark optimism
• Positive Sentiment: Company management highlighted the resilience of Aperam’s differentiated value chain and cost discipline in the Q4 prepared remarks and earnings call, giving investors confidence in margin recovery potential. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported Q4 EPS of $0.46 with a very small negative net margin and a marginally positive ROE — results show the business is operating but profitability is compressed; analysts still expect ~2.84 EPS for the year. MarketBeat summary of results
• Negative Sentiment: Full‑year profit plunged ~96% year‑over‑year due to weak European demand, underscoring near‑term revenue and margin risk. This is a substantive hit to fundamentals even if management expects improvement next year. Lucro da Aperam cai 96% devido à fraca demanda; mantém dividendo de €2
• Negative Sentiment: Some coverage notes Aperam missed profit forecasts and continues to face weak demand in Europe—this keeps downside risk if the macro/industry recovery is delayed. Steelmaker Aperam lags profit forecast as low demand persists in Europe

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on APEMY shares. Morgan Stanley upgraded shares of Aperam from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, December 15th. Oddo Bhf cut shares of Aperam to a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Aperam from a “strong sell” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Finally, Citigroup reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Aperam in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has given a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Aperam Stock Performance

The firm has a market capitalization of $3.56 billion, a PE ratio of 304.33 and a beta of 1.10. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a current ratio of 1.40. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $41.31 and its 200-day simple moving average is $36.42.

About Aperam

Aperam is a global stainless, electrical and specialty steel producer with headquarters in Luxembourg. The company designs, manufactures and distributes a wide range of stainless and electrical steel products that serve markets such as automotive, household appliances, construction, energy and mechanical industries. Aperam operates an integrated value chain that spans mining, steelmaking, finishing and distribution, enabling it to control quality and deliver tailored solutions to its customers.

The company was established in 2011 following a carve-out from ArcelorMittal and has since developed a distinct identity focused on sustainable stainless steel production.