Caesarstone Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

- Fourth Quarter Revenue of $94.4 Million and Full Year Revenue of $397.2 Million - - Implementation of Strategic Measures Expected to Bring Total Annualized Savings to Approximately $100 Million Since 2023 - - Reiterates Expectation to Deliver Positive Adjusted EBITDA in the Third Quarter of 2026 -MP MENASHE, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Caesarstone Ltd. (NASDAQ: CSTE), a leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality engineered surfaces, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. Yos Shiran, Caesarstone’s Chief Executive Officer commented, “In 2025, we continued to reshape our business model and positioned Caesarstone for sustainable, profitable growth. We made decisive progress executing our multi-year strategic plan, most notably through the closure of our Bar-Lev manufacturing facility and the completion of our full transition of quartz production to our global network of third party production partners. This transformation represents a significant structural improvement that strengthens our competitive position and provides a foundation for long-term value creation.” Nahum Trost, Caesarstone Chief Financial Officer added, “While we faced persistent market headwinds throughout the year, including global economic uncertainty and competitive pressures, we remained focused on the strategic initiatives that will drive long-term growth. We successfully launched our zero crystalline silica collection in Australia, ensuring regulatory compliance while maintaining market leadership. We expanded our porcelain capabilities in this growing product category and we continued to invest in brand strength, product innovation, and customer service excellence. With the Bar-Lev closure behind us and our transition to third party production partners progressing as planned, we enter 2026 with a significantly more flexible and efficient operating structure. This step change in our transformation, combined with other recent cost mitigation efforts, is expected to deliver over $25 million in annual cost savings, which brings our total annualized savings to approximately $100 million since 2023.” Manufacturing Facility Network and Cost Optimization Update As previously announced, on November 11, 2025, the Company approved additional steps under its strategic restructuring plan across the Company’s operations, commencing with the closure of its manufacturing facility in Bar-Lev, Israel, and a reduction in headcount of approximately 200 employees mostly associated with that facility. Production at the Bar-Lev facility ceased in December 2025. Existing inventory from prior Bar-Lev production will continue to be sold down into 2026, primarily during the first half of the year. This part of the restructuring plan is intended to increase competitiveness, help improve the Company’s profitability and cash flows, improve service and drive additional cost efficiencies through an optimized manufacturing footprint. In connection with the facility closure, the Company incurred non-cash impairment expenses of $45.7 million and restructuring expenses of $3.1 million primarily related to the facility closure. These impairment expenses include a non-cash write-down on the long-term non-cancellable facility lease agreement, valid through 2032, which the Company aims to sublease in whole or in part through the remaining term of the lease. The Company incurred cash costs of $0.8 million during the fourth quarter and expects to incur additional cash costs in the amount of $3.0 million to $5.0 million related to operations through the next 12 months. Once fully implemented the Company expects to realize annualized cash savings of approximately $20.0 to $22.0 million, with the potential for additional cash savings if subleases are executed on the non-cancellable long-term facility lease agreement. Upon closure of the Bar-Lev facility, the Company will continue to maintain its high level of service to customers through its third party production partners. The Company also continues to make progress in its efforts to monetize its previously closed Richmond Hill, GA facility. Beyond the facility closures, the Company’s restructuring plan continues to focus on additional actions that can be taken to improve future profitability and cash flow and help the Company to invest in its brand, innovation and porcelain. In addition, the Company believes these actions will help to achieve its goal to return to profitability during the third quarter of 2026. Fourth Quarter 2025 Results Revenue in the fourth quarter of 2025 was $94.4 million compared to $97.9 million in the prior year quarter. On a constant currency basis, fourth quarter revenue was off by 5.0% year-over-year, reflecting continued softness in global demand and competitive pressures, particularly in North America, partially offset by strength in Australia following the launch of the Company’s full collection of zero crystalline silica products and a more favorable operating environment in Israel. Gross margin in the fourth quarter of 2025 was 15.5% compared to 19.4% in the prior year quarter. Excluding one-time expenses mainly related to the closure of the Bar-Lev facility, adjusted gross margin for the quarter was 18.0% compared to 19.7% in the prior year quarter. The difference in adjusted gross margin was primarily due to lower fixed cost absorption resulting from reduced production and sales volumes and the impact of recent tariffs which were not covered in full by the Company’s pricing actions implemented in the beginning of the quarter, partially offset by benefits from an improved production footprint. Operating expenses in the fourth quarter of 2025 were $96.9 million, or 102.6% of revenue, compared to $41.9 million, or 42.9% of revenue in the prior year quarter. Excluding legal settlements and loss contingencies, restructuring and impairment expenses, operating expenses were $32.0 million or 33.9% of revenue compared to $32.6 million or 33.3% in the prior year quarter. Operating loss in the fourth quarter of 2025 was $82.3 million compared to an operating loss of $23.0 million in the prior year quarter. The increased operating loss primarily reflects non-cash impairment expenses of $45.7 million mainly related to the Bar-Lev facility closure, along with $3.1 million in restructuring expenses. Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2025, which excludes expenses for non-cash share-based compensation, legal settlements and loss contingencies, restructuring charges, impairment expenses and other non-recurring items, was a loss of $11.1 million compared to a loss of $8.0 million in the prior year quarter. Finance expenses in the fourth quarter of 2025 were $2.7 million compared to finance expenses of $2.9 million in the prior year quarter. Finance expenses result mainly from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Net loss attributable to controlling interest for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $87.9 million compared to a net loss of $24.3 million in the prior year quarter. Net loss per share for the fourth quarter 2025 was $2.55 compared to a net loss per share of $0.60 in the prior year quarter. Adjusted diluted net loss per share for the fourth quarter was $0.48 on 34.6 million shares, compared to adjusted diluted net loss per share of $0.35 in the prior year quarter on 34.7 million shares. Full Year 2025 Results Revenue in 2025 was $397.2 million compared to $443.2 million in 2024. On a constant currency basis, full year revenue was off by 10.5% year-over-year, primarily due to lower volumes resulting from global economic headwinds and competitive pressures across the Company's main regions. Gross margin in 2025 was 18.4% compared to 21.8% in 2024. Excluding one time expenses mainly related to the closure of the Bar-Lev plant, adjusted gross margin for the year was 19.0% compared to 22.1% in the prior year. The difference in gross margin was primarily due to lower volumes and production, which resulted in lower fixed cost absorption, partially offset by benefits from an improved production footprint. Operating expenses in 2025 were $199.0 million, or 50.1% of revenue, compared to $138.6 million, or 31.3% of revenue in 2024. Excluding legal settlements and loss contingencies, restructuring and impairment expenses, operating expenses were $124.7 million or 31.4% of revenue compared to $130.3 million or 29.4% in 2024. The improvement in absolute dollars reflects the benefits of cost reduction initiatives. Operating loss in 2025 was $125.7 million compared to an operating loss of $41.9 million in 2024. The increased loss primarily reflects non-cash impairment expenses of $45.7 million related to the Bar-Lev facility closure. Adjusted EBITDA in 2025, which excludes non-cash impairment and restructuring charges, expenses for share-based compensation, legal settlements and loss contingencies and restructuring and impairment expenses and non-recurring items, was a loss of $32.6 million compared to a loss of $11.5 million in 2024. Finance expenses in 2025 were $7.8 million compared to breakeven in 2024. The difference primarily reflects foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Net loss attributable to controlling interest in 2025 was $137.5 million compared to a net loss of $42.8 million in 2024. Net loss per share for the full year 2025 was $3.98 compared to a net loss per share of $1.13 in 2024. Adjusted diluted net loss per share for the full year was $1.50 on 34.7 million shares, compared to adjusted diluted net loss per share of $0.86 in 2024 on 34.7 million shares. Balance Sheet & Liquidity As of December 31, 2025, the Company's balance sheet included cash, cash equivalents and short-term bank deposits of $59.9 million and total debt to financial institutions of $2.4 million. The Company's net cash position was $57.5 million as of December 31, 2025, compared to a net cash position of $101.4 million as of December 31, 2024. U.S. Tariffs Update The Company continues to monitor the impact of existing and proposed U.S. tariffs affecting various countries and product categories, that are currently in a wide range on the majority of imported products. Approximately 47.0% of the Company's revenues during the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2025 were generated in the U.S. market, served by the Company's global production network. The Company is in continuous dialogue with its manufacturing partners to optimize its supply chain and has taken the appropriate pricing actions in the U.S. market to mitigate the increased cost of goods imported to the U.S. In addition to these tariffs, on September 15, 2025, a petition was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission by a U.S. quartz manufacturer alleging serious financial damages caused to the entire U.S. domestic industry by imports of quartz surface products, seeking hard quotas on the quantity of quartz surface products that can be imported into the U.S. and/or tariffs of up to 50% on all quartz surface products that are imported into the U.S. from any foreign country. In response to this petition, a multitude of objections were submitted by U.S. domestic businesses, including fabricators. This process is expected to be completed during 2026. Legal Proceedings Update As of December 31, 2025, the Company was subject to lawsuits involving 618 individuals alleging injuries related to exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust. These included 40 claims in Israel, 151 in Australia, and 427 in the United States. As of the same date, the Company recorded a provision of $47.2 million, representing its best estimate of probable and reasonably estimable losses associated with pending claims. The Company’s insurance receivables related to these silicosis claims totaled $11.0 million. In the U.S. during 2025, a jury in California ruled in favor of the Company, assigning no liability to the Company in one trial. This case remains under appeal. The Company settled another claim during 2025 and four additional claims in February 2026. The Company also received one adverse jury verdict in 2024, which is currently under appeal. The remaining U.S. claims are either at an early stage or are considered only reasonably possible losses, and therefore no additional provision has been recorded. In July 2025, both the Company and certain U.S. insurance carriers initiated proceedings for declaratory relief to determine the proper interpretation and application of the Company’s U.S. product liability insurance policies and available limits. These proceedings are in an early stage. If there is a change in the assessment for the outcome of the claims or the insurance coverage limits through the course of the trial processes, such changes could have a material and adverse impact on our business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Additional information related to legal proceedings can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025. Closing Comment "We enter 2026 with a significantly more flexible and efficient operational structure. We expect our improvements to support our return to positive adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter of 2026, positioning Caesarstone to better capitalize on a market recovery and deliver consistent value for our shareholders,” concluded Mr. Trost. About Caesarstone Caesarstone is a global leader of premium surfaces, specializing in countertops that create dynamic spaces of inspiration in the heart of the home. Established in 1987, its multi-material portfolio of over 100 colors combines the company’s innovative technology with its powerful design passion. Spearheading high-quality, sustainable surfaces, Caesarstone delivers functional resilience with timeless beauty, for a vast range of applications, including kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, and more, for indoor and outdoor spaces. Since it pioneered quartz countertops over thirty years ago, the brand has expanded into porcelain and natural stone and is on the ground in more than 50 countries worldwide while enhancing customer experience through the expansion of groundbreaking digital platforms & services. More information on Caesarstone: caesarstoneus.com, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram The Company has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 with the U.S. securities and exchange commission (“SEC”) and can be accessed on its website. Non-GAAP Financial Measures The non-GAAP measures presented by the Company should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, comparable GAAP measures. Reconciliations of GAAP gross profit to Adjusted gross profit, GAAP net income (loss) to Adjusted net income (loss) and net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA are provided in the schedules to this release. To calculate revenues growth rates that exclude the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, the Company converts actual reported results from local currency to U.S. dollars using constant foreign currency exchange rates in the current and comparable period. The Company provides these non-GAAP financial measures because it believes that they present a better measure of the Company's core business and management uses the non-GAAP measures internally to evaluate the Company's ongoing performance. Accordingly, the Company believes that they are useful to investors in enhancing an understanding of the Company's operating performance. Forward-Looking StatementsRead the full story here

Caesarstone Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

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