Tenaris Announces 2025 First Quarter Results

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Tenaris reported its Q1 2025 financial results with net sales of $2.92 billion, showing a 3% increase from Q4 2024 but a 15% decrease year-over-year. The company's operating income reached $550 million, while net income stood at $518 million.

Key performance highlights include:

• EBITDA of $696 million with a 23.8% margin
• Strong free cash flow of $647 million
• Net cash position increased to $4.0 billion
• Tubes segment sales volume reached 987,000 metric tons

The company maintained stability despite market challenges, with seasonal volume increases in Canada and higher onshore sales in the USA offsetting lower OCTG premium product sales in Mexico, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. Looking ahead, Tenaris expects Q2 sales to show a small increase as average selling prices recover, with EBITDA margins projected to remain in line with Q1 levels.

Positive

• Free cash flow of $647M in Q1 2025, with working capital reduction of $224M
• Strong net cash position increased to $4.0B as of March 31, 2025
• Operating margin remained healthy at 18.6% for Tubes segment
• US OCTG reference prices continue to increase, expected to offset tariff impacts
• Q2 2025 outlook projects sales increase and stable EBITDA margin

Negative

• Net sales declined 15% YoY to $2.92B in Q1 2025
• Operating income dropped 32% YoY to $550M
• Net income decreased 31% YoY to $518M
• EBITDA margin contracted to 23.8% from 28.7% YoY
• Lower sales of OCTG premium products in Mexico, Turkey and Saudi Arabia
• Reduced seamless line pipe sales for offshore projects
• Oil demand outlook weakened due to lower global economic growth expectations

Insights

Financial Analyst

Tenaris shows YoY declines but maintains strong margins and cash generation; outlook cautiously optimistic despite oil market headwinds.

Tenaris's Q1 2025 results reveal a mixed financial picture with significant year-over-year declines across key metrics: $2.92 billion in net sales (down 15%), operating income of $550 million (down 32%), and net income of $518 million (down 31%). However, sequential performance appears more stable with sales increasing 3% quarter-over-quarter.

Despite these declines, Tenaris maintained a robust EBITDA margin of 23.8%, which while lower than the 28.7% from Q1 2024, demonstrates continued operational efficiency. The company's cash generation remains exceptionally strong, with free cash flow of $647 million representing about 22% of quarterly revenue. This robust cash generation strengthened the company's net cash position to $4.0 billion after $237 million in share buybacks.

Regional performance shows important diversity effects: North America sales increased 10% sequentially despite being down 22% year-over-year, while Europe saw a sharp 39% sequential decline. By contrast, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa grew 21% from the previous quarter.

The outlook contains both opportunities and challenges. For Q2, Tenaris expects a modest sales increase as average selling prices recover while volumes remain stable. However, the company notes changing market dynamics with OPEC+ production increases and declining global economic growth expectations potentially affecting customer investment plans. US OCTG reference price increases should offset much of the impact from steel tariff extensions, mitigating cost pressures on US operations.

The financial and operational information contained in this press release is based on unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial statements presented in U.S. dollars and prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standard Board and adopted by the European Union, or IFRS. Additionally, this press release includes non-IFRS alternative performance measures i.e., EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Net cash / debt and Operating working capital days. See exhibit I for more details on these alternative performance measures.

LUXEMBOURG, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tenaris S.A. (NYSE and Mexico: TS and EXM Italy: TEN) (“Tenaris”) today announced its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 in comparison with its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Summary of 2025 First Quarter Results

(Comparison with fourth and first quarter of 2024)

	1Q 2025	4Q 2024		1Q 2024
Net sales ($ million)	2,922	2,845	3%	3,442	(15%)
Operating income ($ million)	550	558	(2%)	812	(32%)
Net income ($ million)	518	519	0%	750	(31%)
Shareholders’ net income ($ million)	507	516	(2%)	737	(31%)
Earnings per ADS ($)	0.94	0.94	0%	1.27	(26%)
Earnings per share ($)	0.47	0.47	0%	0.64	(26%)
EBITDA* ($ million)	696	726	(4%)	987	(29%)
EBITDA margin (% of net sales)	23.8%	25.5%		28.7%
*EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2024 included a $67 million gain from the partial reversal of a provision for the ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas. If this charge was not included EBITDA would have amounted to $659 million, or 23.2% of sales.

In the first quarter, our sales were buoyed by seasonal volumes in Canada and higher onshore sales in the USA while our average selling price declined. This was due to market and product mix effects with lower sales of OCTG premium products in Mexico, Turkey and Saudi Arabia and lower sales of seamless line pipe for offshore projects. On a comparable basis our EBITDA rose 6% and net income remained in line with the results of the previous quarter.

During the quarter, free cash flow amounted to $647 million following a reduction in working capital of $224 million. After spending $237 million on share buybacks, our net cash position increased to $4.0 billion at March 31, 2025.

Market Background and Outlook

Oil and gas drilling activity has been stable in most parts of the world so far this year. Over the last month, however, the outlook for oil demand and prices has changed with a decline in expectations for global economic growth and the announcement by OPEC+ that it would increase production. Oil and gas companies are likely to adjust their investment plans over the short term in response to a lower oil and gas price environment while maintaining their medium and long term plans for development of major projects.

US OCTG reference prices have continued to increase following the extension of tariffs to imports of all steel products. These and further increases should offset much of the impact of the tariffs and higher steel and scrap purchase costs on our US operations.

For the second quarter, we expect our sales to show a small increase as our average selling price recovers and volumes remain close to the level of the first quarter and our EBITDA margin should be in line with the first quarter.

Analysis of 2025 First Quarter Results

Tubes

The following table indicates, for our Tubes business segment, sales volumes of seamless and welded pipes for the periods indicated below:

Tubes Sales volume (thousand metric tons)	1Q 2025	4Q 2024		1Q 2024
Seamless	775	748	4%	777		0%
Welded	212	164	29%	269		(21%)
Total	987	913	8%	1,046		(6%)

The following table indicates, for our Tubes business segment, net sales by geographic region, operating income and operating income as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated below:

Tubes	1Q 2025	4Q 2024		1Q 2024
Net sales ($ million)
North America	1,244	1,131	10%	1,590		(22%)
South America	552	595	(7%)	617		(11%)
Europe	208	341	(39%)	253		(17%)
Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa	761	629	21%	833		(9%)
Total net sales ($ million)	2,765	2,695	3%	3,292		(16%)
Services performed on third party tubes ($ million)	101	93	9%	192		(47%)
Operating income ($ million)	514	533	(4%)	785		(35%)
Operating margin (% of sales)	18.6%	19.8%		23.9%

Net sales of tubular products and services increased 3% sequentially and decreased 16% year on year. Volumes sold increased 8% sequentially while average selling prices decreased 5% due principally to product and market mix effects. In North America sales increased as higher seasonal sales in Canada and higher sales to US Rig Direct^® customers more than outweighed a further steep decline in sales in Mexico. In South America sales declined due to lower shipments to the Raia offshore project and lower prices in Argentina. In Europe, following a quarter with an exceptionally high level of sales, sales declined to a more stable level. In Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa sales increased due to higher sales in the UAE, shipments of welded pipes for a pipeline in Saudi Arabia, and sales of line pipe for a gas processing plant in Africa.

Operating results from tubular products and services amounted to a gain of $514 million in the first quarter of 2025 compared to a gain of $533 million in the previous quarter and a gain of $785 million in the first quarter of 2024. Operating income in the fourth quarter of 2024 included a $67 million gain from the partial reversal of a provision for the ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas. Excluding this gain Tubes operating income would have amounted to $467 million (17.3% of sales) in the fourth quarter of 2024. On a comparable basis, margins improved as the decline in average selling prices was offset by lower costs due to higher utilization of production capacity and lower raw materials and variable costs.

Others

The following table indicates, for our Others business segment, net sales, operating income and operating income as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated below:

Others	1Q 2025	4Q 2024		1Q 2024
Net sales ($ million)	157	150	5%	150	4%
Operating income ($ million)	36	25	44%	26	38%
Operating margin (% of sales)	23.1%	16.8%		17.5%

Net sales of other products and services increased 5% sequentially and increased 4% year on year. Sequentially, sales increased mainly due to higher sales of sucker rods and oil services in Argentina.

Selling, general and administrative expenses, or SG&A, amounted to $457 million, or 15.6% of net sales, in the first quarter of 2025, compared to $446 million, or 15.7% in the previous quarter and $508 million, or 14.8% in the first quarter of 2024. Sequentially, the increase in SG&A is mainly due to higher shipment costs partially offset by a decrease in taxes, provisions and others.

Other operating results amounted to a gain of $6 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared to a gain of $81 million in the previous quarter and a $12 million gain in the first quarter of 2024. The fourth quarter of 2024 included a $67 million gain from the partial reversal of a provision for the ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas.

Financial results amounted to a gain of $35 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared to a gain of $48 million in the previous quarter and a loss of $25 million in the first quarter of 2024. Financial result of the quarter is mainly attributable to a $67 million net finance income from the net return of our portfolio investments offset by net foreign exchange losses of $15 million and $16 million in fees paid in connection with the collection of $242 million from Pemex.

Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies generated a gain of $14 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared to a gain of $35 million in the previous quarter and a gain of $48 million in the first quarter of 2024. These results are mainly derived from our participation in Ternium (NYSE:TX). During the fourth quarter of 2024 the result from Ternium´s investment included a $43 million gain from the partial reversal of a provision for the ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas, while in the first quarter of 2025 it includes a $5 million loss related to the same ongoing litigation.

Income tax charge amounted to $81 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared to $123 million in the previous quarter and $85 million in the first quarter of 2024. The quarter income tax charge reflects the positive net effect from foreign exchange rate movements and inflation adjustments on deferred tax assets and liabilities, mainly in Argentina, and the recognition of other deferred tax assets.

Cash Flow and Liquidity of 2025 First Quarter

Net cash generated by operating activities during the first quarter of 2025 was $821 million, compared to $492 million in the previous quarter and $887 million in the first quarter of 2024. During the first quarter of 2025 cash generated by operating activities includes a net working capital reduction of $224 million.

With capital expenditures of $174 million, our free cash flow amounted to $647 million during the quarter. Following share buybacks of $237 million in the quarter, our net cash position increased to $4.0 billion at March 31, 2025.

Conference call

Tenaris will hold a conference call to discuss the above reported results, on May 1, 2025, at 08:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). Following a brief summary, the conference call will be opened to questions.

To listen to the conference please join through one of the following options:
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If you wish to participate in the Q&A session please register at the following link:
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Please connect 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

A replay of the conference call will also be available on our webpage at: ir.tenaris.com/events-and-presentations

Some of the statements contained in this press release are “forward-looking statements”. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by those statements. These risks include but are not limited to risks arising from uncertainties as to future oil and gas prices and their impact on investment programs by oil and gas companies.

Consolidated Condensed Interim Income Statement
(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)	Three-month period ended March 31,
	2025	2024
	Unaudited
Net sales	2,922,212	3,441,544
Cost of sales	(1,920,855)	(2,134,052)
Gross profit	1,001,357	1,307,492
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(457,065)	(508,132)
Other operating income	11,788	16,024
Other operating expenses	(6,167)	(3,720)
Operating income	549,913	811,664
Finance Income	78,444	56,289
Finance Cost	(11,745)	(20,583)
Other financial results, net	(31,441)	(60,468)
Income before equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies and income tax	585,171	786,902
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies	14,035	48,179
Income before income tax	599,206	835,081
Income tax	(81,342)	(84,856)
Income for the period	517,864	750,225
Attributable to:
Shareholders' equity	506,931	736,980
Non-controlling interests	10,933	13,245
	517,864	750,225

Consolidated Condensed Interim Statement of Financial Position
(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)	At March 31, 2025			At December 31, 2024
	Unaudited
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment, net	6,183,251			6,121,471
Intangible assets, net	1,359,463			1,357,749
Right-of-use assets, net	147,606			148,868
Investments in non-consolidated companies	1,574,156			1,543,657
Other investments	1,014,502			1,005,300
Deferred tax assets	838,912			831,298
Receivables, net	197,411	11,315,301		205,602	11,213,945
Current assets
Inventories, net	3,519,237			3,709,942
Receivables and prepayments, net	174,294			179,614
Current tax assets	360,416			332,621
Contract assets	51,736			50,757
Trade receivables, net	1,842,313			1,907,507
Derivative financial instruments	4,083			7,484
Other investments	2,581,761			2,372,999
Cash and cash equivalents	770,208	9,304,048		675,256	9,236,180
Total assets		20,619,349			20,450,125
EQUITY
Shareholders' equity		17,164,683			16,593,257
Non-controlling interests		231,994			220,578
Total equity		17,396,677			16,813,835
LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings	7,437			11,399
Lease liabilities	91,148			100,436
Deferred tax liabilities	472,789			503,941
Other liabilities	300,116			301,751
Provisions	68,969	940,459		82,106	999,633
Current liabilities
Borrowings	345,183			425,999
Lease liabilities	54,061			44,490
Derivative financial instruments	1,945			8,300
Current tax liabilities	304,019			366,292
Other liabilities	377,238			585,775
Provisions	139,965			119,344
Customer advances	228,086			206,196
Trade payables	831,716	2,282,213		880,261	2,636,657
Total liabilities		3,222,672			3,636,290
Total equity and liabilities		20,619,349			20,450,125

Consolidated Condensed Interim Statement of Cash Flows
(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)	Three-month period ended March 31,
	2025	2024
	(Unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities
Income for the period	517,864	750,225
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortization	146,406	175,442
Provision for the ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of participation in Usiminas	9,877	-
Income tax accruals less payments	(54,133)	(29,222)
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies	(14,035)	(48,179)
Interest accruals less payments, net	(8,423)	11,938
Changes in provisions	(2,393)	1,545
Changes in working capital	223,817	(9,548)
Others, including net foreign exchange	2,020	34,776
Net cash provided by operating activities	821,000	886,977
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures	(173,838)	(172,097)
Changes in advances to suppliers of property, plant and equipment	12,916	2,952
Loan to joint ventures	(1,359)	(1,354)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets	900	5,412
Changes in investments in securities	(225,636)	(759,667)
Net cash used in investing activities	(387,017)	(924,754)
Cash flows from financing activities
Changes in non-controlling interests	-	1,120
Acquisition of treasury shares	(237,188)	(311,064)
Payments of lease liabilities	(14,655)	(16,768)
Proceeds from borrowings	347,570	829,947
Repayments of borrowings	(429,126)	(754,078)
Net cash used in financing activities	(333,399)	(250,843)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	100,584	(288,620)
Movement in cash and cash equivalents
At the beginning of the period	660,798	1,616,597
Effect of exchange rate changes	(2,430)	(4,921)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	100,584	(288,620)
At March 31,	758,952	1,323,056

Exhibit I – Alternative performance measures

Alternative performance measures should be considered in addition to, not as substitute for or superior to, other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with IFRS.

EBITDA, Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization.

EBITDA provides an analysis of the operating results excluding depreciation and amortization and impairments, as they are recurring non-cash variables which can vary substantially from company to company depending on accounting policies and the accounting value of the assets. EBITDA is an approximation to pre-tax operating cash flow and reflects cash generation before working capital variation. EBITDA is widely used by investors when evaluating businesses (multiples valuation), as well as by rating agencies and creditors to evaluate the level of debt, comparing EBITDA with net debt.

EBITDA is calculated in the following manner:

EBITDA = Net income for the period + Income tax charges +/- Equity in Earnings (losses) of non-consolidated companies +/- Financial results + Depreciation and amortization +/- Impairment charges/(reversals).

EBITDA is a non-IFRS alternative performance measure.

(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)	Three-month period ended March 31,
	2025	2024
Income for the period	517,864	750,225
Income tax charge	81,342	84,856
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies	(14,035)	(48,179)
Financial Results	(35,258)	24,762
Depreciation and amortization	146,406	175,442
EBITDA	696,319	987,106

Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is a measure of financial performance, calculated as operating cash flow less capital expenditures. FCF represents the cash that a company is able to generate after spending the money required to maintain or expand its asset base.

Free cash flow is calculated in the following manner:

Free cash flow = Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities - Capital expenditures.

Free cash flow is a non-IFRS alternative performance measure.

(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)	Three-month period ended March 31,
	2025	2024
Net cash provided by operating activities	821,000	886,977
Capital expenditures	(173,838)	(172,097)
Free cash flow	647,162	714,880

Net Cash / (Debt)

This is the net balance of cash and cash equivalents, other current investments and fixed income investments held to maturity less total borrowings. It provides a summary of the financial solvency and liquidity of the company. Net cash / (debt) is widely used by investors and rating agencies and creditors to assess the company’s leverage, financial strength, flexibility and risks.

Net cash/ debt is calculated in the following manner:

Net cash = Cash and cash equivalents + Other investments (Current and Non-Current)+/- Derivatives hedging borrowings and investments - Borrowings (Current and Non-Current).

Net cash/debt is a non-IFRS alternative performance measure.

(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)	At March 31,
	2025	2024
Cash and cash equivalents	770,208	1,323,350
Other current investments	2,581,761	2,248,863
Non-current investments	1,007,444	976,206
Current borrowings	(345,183)	(608,278)
Non-current borrowings	(7,437)	(28,122)
Net cash / (debt)	4,006,793	3,912,019

Operating working capital days

Operating working capital is the difference between the main operating components of current assets and current liabilities. Operating working capital is a measure of a company’s operational efficiency, and short-term financial health.

Operating working capital days is calculated in the following manner:

Operating working capital days = [(Inventories + Trade receivables – Trade payables – Customer advances) / Annualized quarterly sales ] x 365.

Operating working capital days is a non-IFRS alternative performance measure.

(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)	At March 31,
	2025	2024
Inventories	3,519,237	3,911,719
Trade receivables	1,842,313	2,303,293
Customer advances	(228,086)	(239,342)
Trade payables	(831,716)	(1,041,434)
Operating working capital	4,301,748	4,934,236
Annualized quarterly sales	11,688,848	13,766,176
Operating working capital days	134	131

Giovanni Sardagna
Tenaris
1-888-300-5432
www.tenaris.com

FAQ

What were Tenaris (TS) Q1 2025 earnings per share?

Tenaris reported earnings of $0.94 per ADS in Q1 2025, unchanged from Q4 2024 but down 26% from $1.27 in Q1 2024.

How much cash did Tenaris (TS) spend on share buybacks in Q1 2025?

Tenaris spent $237 million on share buybacks during Q1 2025, contributing to a net cash position of $4.0 billion as of March 31, 2025.

What was Tenaris (TS) net sales performance in Q1 2025?

Tenaris reported Q1 2025 net sales of $2,922 million, up 3% from Q4 2024 ($2,845 million) but down 15% from Q1 2024 ($3,442 million).

What is Tenaris (TS) outlook for Q2 2025?

Tenaris expects a small increase in Q2 2025 sales as average selling prices recover and volumes remain near Q1 levels, with EBITDA margin projected to stay in line with Q1 2025.

How much free cash flow did Tenaris (TS) generate in Q1 2025?

Tenaris generated $647 million in free cash flow during Q1 2025, supported by a $224 million reduction in working capital.

What was Tenaris (TS) EBITDA margin in Q1 2025?

Tenaris achieved an EBITDA margin of 23.8% of net sales in Q1 2025, compared to 25.5% in Q4 2024 and 28.7% in Q1 2024.