Tenaris Announces 2024 Fourth Quarter and Annual Results
February 19, 2025
The financial and operational information contained in this press release is based on audited consolidated 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, Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tenaris S.A. (NYSE and Mexico: TS and EXM Italy: TEN) (“Tenaris”) today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024 in comparison with its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.
Summary of 2024 Fourth Quarter Results
(Comparison with third quarter of 2024 and fourth quarter of 2023)
| 4Q 2024 | 3Q 2024 | 4Q 2023 | |||
| Net sales ($ million) | 2,845 | 2,915 | (2%) | 3,415 | (17%) |
| Operating income ($ million) | 558 | 537 | 4% | 819 | (32%) |
| Net income ($ million) | 519 | 459 | 13% | 1,146 | (55%) |
| Shareholders’ net income ($ million) | 516 | 448 | 15% | 1,129 | (54%) |
| Earnings per ADS ($) | 0.94 | 0.81 | 16% | 1.92 | (51%) |
| Earnings per share ($) | 0.47 | 0.40 | 16% | 0.96 | (51%) |
| EBITDA* ($ million) | 726 | 688 | 6% | 975 | (26%) |
| EBITDA margin (% of net sales) | 25.5% | 23.6% | 28.6% | ||
*EBITDA in fourth quarter of 2024 includes 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
Net sales in the fourth quarter were more resilient than expected as we were able to reduce inventories and advance some shipments in the Middle East and Turkey, despite lower demand in Mexico, Argentina and Saudi Arabia. Our EBITDA declined 4% on a comparable basis with the margin supported by a favorable product mix which offset the effect of residual price declines in North America. Net income increased due to the partial reversal of the provision made in the second quarter for the ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas jointly with our associate company, Ternium.
During the quarter, our free cash flow amounted to $310 million and, after spending $299 million on dividends and $454 million on share buybacks, our net cash position declined to $3.6 billion at December 31, 2024.
Summary of 2024 Annual Results
| 12M 2024 | 12M 2023 | Increase/(Decrease) | |
| Net sales ($ million) | 12,524 | 14,869 | (16%) |
| Operating income ($ million) | 2,419 | 4,316 | (44%) |
| Net income ($ million) | 2,077 | 3,958 | (48%) |
| Shareholders’ net income ($ million) | 2,036 | 3,918 | (48%) |
| Earnings per ADS ($) | 3.61 | 6.65 | (46%) |
| Earnings per share ($) | 1.81 | 3.32 | (45%) |
| EBITDA* ($ million) | 3,052 | 4,865 | (37%) |
| EBITDA margin (% of net sales) | 24.4% | 32.7% | |
*EBITDA in 12M 2024 includes a $107 million loss from the 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 $3,159 million, or 25.2% of sales.
Our sales in 2024 amounted to $12.5 billion with a decrease of 16% compared to 2023, primarily reflecting a decline in market prices for our tubular products used in onshore drilling applications in the Americas, lower drilling activity in Mexico and Colombia, lower shipments for pipeline projects in Argentina and lower sales of mechanical pipes in Europe. On the other hand, sales in the Middle East reached a record level as Saudi Aramco replenished OCTG stocks and increased gas drilling activity. EBITDA and margins also declined to $3.1 billion, being further affected by a $107 million loss from a provision for the ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas. Net income amounted to $2.1 billion, or 17% of net sales, and was affected by a reduction of $43 million from our participation in Ternium related to the same case.
Cash flow provided by operating activities amounted to $2.9 billion during 2024. This was used to fund capital expenditures of $694 million, with the remainder distributed to shareholders through dividend payments of $758 million and share buybacks for $1,440 million in the year. We maintained a net cash position of $3.6 billion at the end of December 2024.
Change of Chief Financial Officer
Effective as of May 2, 2025, Mr. Carlos Gomez Alzaga will assume the position of Chief Financial Officer, replacing Ms. Alicia Mondolo, who will retire from this role.
Mr. Gomez Alzaga, who has more than 20 years of experience in Administration and Finance at Tenaris, previously served as Regional CFO for Mexico and Central America, and Economic and Financial Planning Director, among other positions, and currently holds the position of Regional CFO for Argentina and South America.
Ms. Mondolo will continue to serve as senior advisor to our Chairman and CEO.
Paolo Rocca and the Board of Tenaris would like to express their gratitude and appreciation for Alicia´s contribution as CFO of Tenaris and her 41 years of service within the Techint Group.
Market Background and Outlook
Oil prices remain relatively stable (as they have done over the past two years) with OPEC+ maintaining their voluntary production cuts in the face of limited global demand growth. European and US natural gas prices have, however, risen as relatively cold winter weather and the cutoff of Russian supply have led to a rapid drawdown in inventories.
These prices and the continuing balance between oil and gas demand and supply should continue to support overall investment in oil and gas drilling activity, as well as OCTG demand, at current levels, albeit with some regional nuances.
In North America, consolidation among major operators and drilling efficiencies led to a drop in US drilling activity last year, which has now stabilized, while OCTG consumption per rig has been increasing. In Latin America, drilling activity is increasing in Argentina, as investment in pipeline and LNG infrastructure investment for the Vaca Muerta shale moves forward, while, in Mexico, it has been affected by financial constraints on Pemex. In the Middle East, some reduction in oil drilling has taken place in Saudi Arabia while gas drilling has risen, and, in Abu Dhabi, oil drilling is increasing.
OCTG reference prices in North America, which fell steadily for two years until the second half of 2024, have so far recovered by 9% from their August low and could rise further following the US government’s announced reset of Section 232 tariffs on all imports of steel products without exception.
In this environment, we expect our sales and EBITDA (excluding extraordinary effects) in the first quarter to be in line with the previous one before rising moderately in the second quarter. Beyond that, likely changes in US tariffs and their possible ramifications on trade flows will introduce a new dynamic with a high level of uncertainty for costs and prices to our results.
Annual Dividend Proposal
Upon approval of the Company´s annual accounts in April 2025, the board of directors intends to propose, for approval of the annual general shareholders’ meeting to be held on May 6, 2025, the payment of a dividend per share of $0.83 (in an aggregate amount of approximately $0.9 billion), which would include the interim dividend per share of $0.27 (approximately $0.3 billion) paid in November 2024. If the annual dividend is approved by the shareholders, a dividend of $0.56 per share ($1.12 per ADS), or approximately $0.6 billion, will be paid according to the following timetable:
- Payment date: May 21, 2025
- Record date: May 20, 2025
- Ex-dividend for securities listed in Europe and Mexico: May 19, 2025
- Ex-dividend for securities listed in the United States: May 20, 2025
Analysis of 2024 Fourth 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) | 4Q 2024 | 3Q 2024 | 4Q 2023 | |||
| Seamless | 748 | 746 | 0% | 760 | (2%) | |
| Welded | 164 | 191 | (14%) | 246 | (33%) | |
| Total | 913 | 937 | (3%) | 1,006 | (9%) | |
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 | 4Q 2024 | 3Q 2024 | 4Q 2023 | ||
| (Net sales - $ million) | |||||
| North America | 1,131 | 1,273 | (11%) | 1,501 | (25%) |
| South America | 595 | 484 | 23% | 590 | 1% |
| Europe | 341 | 280 | 22% | 302 | 13% |
| Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa | 629 | 754 | (17%) | 805 | (22%) |
| Total net sales ($ million) | 2,695 | 2,790 | (3%) | 3,198 | (16%) |
| Services performed on third party tubes ($ million) | 93 | 97 | (4%) | 34 | 176% |
| Operating income ($ million) | 533 | 527 | 1% | 780 | (32%) |
| Operating margin (% of sales) | 19.8% | 18.9% | 24.4% | ||
Net sales of tubular products and services decreased 3% sequentially and 16% year on year. Sequentially volumes sold decreased 3% while average selling prices decreased less than 1% as a favorable product mix offset price declines in North America. Sequentially, in North America sales declined due to lower prices throughout the region and lower activity in Mexico. In South America sales increased as higher sales in Brazil with shipments to the Raia pipeline and a recovery of OCTG offset lower sales for pipelines and the industrial market in Argentina. In Europe sales increased due to shipments to the Sakarya offshore line pipe project and higher sales of OCTG in Turkey. In Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa sales declined due to lower sales in Saudi Arabia upon completion of inventory replenishment program and lower activity, partially offset by an increase in sales to the UAE.
Operating results from tubular products and services amounted to a gain of $533 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to a gain of $527 million in the previous quarter and a gain of $780 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. This quarter’s operating income includes 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 $467 million (17.3% of sales) in the fourth quarter, a 12% sequential reduction following the decline in sales and margins. Margins declined due to the decline in prices and a more costly product mix.
Others
The following table indicates, for our Others business segment, net sales, operating income and operating income as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated below:
| Others | 4Q 2024 | 3Q 2024 | 4Q 2023 | ||
| Net sales ($ million) | 150 | 125 | 20% | 217 | (31%) |
| Operating income ($ million) | 25 | 10 | 156% | 39 | (36%) |
| Operating margin (% of sales) | 16.8% | 7.9% | 18.1% | ||
Net sales of other products and services increased 20% sequentially and decreased 31% year on year. Sequentially, sales increased mainly due to higher sales of oil services in Argentina and coiled tubing.
Selling, general and administrative expenses, or SG&A, amounted to $446 million, or 15.7% of net sales, in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $454 million, 15.6% in the previous quarter and $471 million, 13.8% in the fourth quarter of 2023. Sequentially, the decline in SG&A is mainly due to lower shipment costs due to a reduction in volumes shipped.
Other operating results amounted to a net gain of $81 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to a gain of $11 million in the previous quarter and a $5 million loss in the fourth quarter of 2023. The fourth quarter of 2024 includes 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 $48 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to a gain of $48 million in the previous quarter and a gain of $93 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Financial result of the quarter is mainly attributable to a $42 million net finance income from the net return of our portfolio investments.
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies generated a gain of $35 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to a gain of $8 million in the previous quarter and a gain of $57 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. These results are mainly derived from our participation in Ternium (NYSE:TX). During the fourth quarter of 2024 the result from Ternium´s investment includes a $43 million gain from the partial reversal of a provision for the ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas.
Income tax charge amounted to $123 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $134 million in the previous quarter and $177 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Cash Flow and Liquidity of 2024 Fourth Quarter
Net cash generated by operating activities during the fourth quarter of 2024 was $492 million, compared to $552 million in the previous quarter and $0.8 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023. During the fourth quarter of 2024 cash generated by operating activities includes a net working capital increase of $37 million.
With capital expenditures of $182 million, our free cash flow amounted to $310 million during the quarter. Following a dividend payment of $299 million and share buybacks of $454 million in the quarter, our net cash position amounted to $3.6 billion at December 31, 2024.
Analysis of 2024 Annual Results
The following table shows our net sales by business segment for the periods indicated below:
| Net sales ($ million) | 12M 2024 | 12M 2023 | Increase/(Decrease) | ||
| Tubes | 11,907 | 95% | 14,185 | 95% | (16%) |
| Others | 617 | 5% | 684 | 5% | (10%) |
| Total | 12,524 | 14,869 | (16%) | ||
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) | 12M 2024 | 12M 2023 | Increase/(Decrease) |
| Seamless | 3,077 | 3,189 | (4%) |
| Welded | 852 | 953 | (11%) |
| Total | 3,928 | 4,141 | (5%) |
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 | 12M 2024 | 12M 2023 | Increase/(Decrease) |
| (Net sales - $ million) | |||
| North America | 5,432 | 7,572 | (28%) |
| South America | 2,294 | 3,067 | (25%) |
| Europe | 1,143 | 1,055 | 8% |
| Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa | 3,038 | 2,491 | 22% |
| Total net sales ($ million) | 11,907 | 14,185 | (16%) |
| Services performed on third party tubes ($ million) | 484 | 165 | 193% |
| Operating income ($ million) | 2,305 | 4,183 | (45%) |
| Operating margin (% of sales) | 19.4% | 29.5% | |
Net sales of tubular products and services decreased 16% to $11,907 million in 2024, compared to $14,185 million in 2023 due to a 5% decrease in volumes and a 12% decrease in average selling prices, primarily reflecting a decline in market prices for our tubular products used in onshore drilling applications in the Americas, lower drilling activity in Mexico and Colombia, lower shipments for pipeline projects in Argentina and lower sales of mechanical pipes in Europe. On the other hand, sales in the Middle East reached a record level as Saudi Aramco replenished OCTG stocks and increased gas drilling activity.
Operating results from tubular products and services amounted to a gain of $2,305 million in 2024 compared to a gain of $4,183 million in 2023. The decline in operating results is mainly due to the decline in average selling prices and the corresponding impact on sales and margins. Additionally, in 2024 our Tubes operating income includes a charge of $107 million from the provision for the ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas, included in other operating expenses.
Others
The following table indicates, for our Others business segment, net sales, operating income and operating income as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated below:
| Others | 12M 2024 | 12M 2023 | Increase/(Decrease) |
| Net sales ($ million) | 617 | 684 | (10%) |
| Operating income ($ million) | 113 | 133 | (15%) |
| Operating margin (% of sales) | 18.4% | 19.5% | |
Net sales of other products and services decreased 10% to $617 million in 2024, compared to $684 million in 2023.
Operating results from other products and services amounted to a gain of $113 million in 2024, compared to a gain of $133 million in 2023.
Selling, general and administrative expenses, or SG&A, amounted to $1,905 million in 2024, representing 15.2% of sales, and $1,919 million in 2023, representing 12.9% of sales. SG&A expenses increased as a percentage of sales due to the 16% decline in revenues, mainly due to lower Tubes average selling prices and an increase of fixed costs.
Other operating results amounted to a loss of $65 million in 2024, compared to a gain of $36 million in 2023. In 2024 we recorded a $107 million loss from provision for the ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas. In 2023 other operating income includes a non-recurring gain of $33 million corresponding to the transfer of the awards related to the Company’s Venezuelan nationalized assets.
Financial results amounted to a gain of $129 million in 2024, compared to a gain of $221 million in 2023. While net finance income increased due to a higher net financial position, net foreign exchange results decreased significantly in respect to the previous year.
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies generated a gain of $9 million in 2024, compared to a gain of $95 million in 2023. These results were mainly derived from our equity investment in Ternium (NYSE:TX) and in 2024 were negatively affected by a $43 million loss from the provision for the ongoing litigation related to the acquisition of a participation in Usiminas on our Ternium investment.
Income tax amounted to a charge of $480 million in 2024, compared to $675 million in 2023. The lower income tax charge mainly reflects the reduction in results at several subsidiaries.
Cash Flow and Liquidity of 2024
Net cash provided by operating activities in 2024 amounted to $2.9 billion (including a reduction in working capital of $287 million), compared to cash provided by operations of $4.4 billion (including a reduction in working capital of $182 million) in 2023.
Capital expenditures amounted to $694 million in 2024, compared to $619 million in 2023. Free cash flow amounted to $2.2 billion in 2024, compared to $3.8 billion in 2023.
Following dividend payments of $758 million and share buybacks of $1.4 billion during 2024, our net cash position amounted to $3.6 billion at December 31, 2024.
Conference call
Tenaris will hold a conference call to discuss the above reported results, on February 20, 2025, at 08:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). Following a brief summary, the conference call will be opened to questions.
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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.
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