SGL Carbon reports €1.26 billion revenue, down 5.8%

SGL Carbon SE held its Q4 2024 earnings call on March 20, 2025. Company representatives discussed performance and expectations for the future. Claudia Kellert, the Head of Investor Relations, welcomed attendees. New CEO Andreas Klein took over leadership in January 2025. He has been with SGL since October 2023, leading the Graphite Solutions unit. CFO Thomas Dippold then shared the financial details for 2024. Dippold reported that the company met its sales guidance, although results saw a decline. Sales dropped by 5.8% compared to the previous year, totaling €1.26 billion. Factors contributing to the decrease included currency fluctuations and portfolio changes after selling parts of the business, such as Gardena and Pune. The company remains focused on stabilizing performance and developing its market strategies for 2025. Management emphasized ongoing efforts to navigate challenges while aiming for better results in the upcoming year.