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Caesarstone Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Caesarstone Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial
About this update from Caesarstone Ltd.
Caesarstone Ltd. (NASDAQ: CSTE), a leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality engineered surfaces, today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Yos Shiran, Caesarstone’s Chief Executive Officer commented, “Our second quarter performance marks another step forward in our efforts to restore profitability. Gross margin improved both year-over-year and sequentially, and our Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed significantly, primarily reflecting the growing benefits of our optimized production network and disciplined execution of our restructuring plan. While revenue continues to be impacted by competitive dynamics and soft market conditions, most notably in North America, the structural changes we have implemented have created a leaner, more flexible operating model to improve our offering to customers. Despite recent tariff developments, we remain confident that our operating model positions us well to deliver long term value.” Nahum Trost, Caesarstone’s Chief Financial Officer added, “I am pleased with the momentum of our financial and operating performance. The improvements in our operating model have created a structural step change in our ability to deliver more favorable results. Based on these efforts, we entered the quarter on track to achieve our previously stated goal of positive Adjusted EBITDA. Following the new U.S. Tariffs on quartz surface products, we are reassessing the timing of achieving positive Adjusted EBITDA while evaluating the appropriate actions to mitigate the impact of these new tariffs.” Second Quarter 2026 Results Revenue in the second quarter of 2026 was $96.6 million compared to $101.1 million in the prior year quarter. On a constant currency basis, second quarter revenue was down approximately 7.7% year-over-year, reflecting continued softness in global demand and competitive pressures, particularly in North America, partially offset by strength in Australia. Gross margin in the second quarter of 2026 was 24.0% compared to 19.6% in the prior year quarter. Adjusted gross margin in the second quarter was 26.5%, compared to 19.7% in the prior year quarter. The improvement in gross margin mainly reflects the realization of cost savings associated with the Company's transition to its global network of production partners following the closure of its Bar-Lev facility. The second quarter also benefited from a refund received on account of previously paid U.S. IEEPA tariffs. Operating expenses in the second quarter of 2026 were $33.4 million, or 34.6% of revenue, compared to $32.5 million, or 32.1% of revenue in the prior year quarter. Excluding legal settlements and loss contingencies and impairment and restructuring expenses, operating expenses were 29.6% of revenue compared to 30.1% in the prior year quarter. The year-over-year difference primarily reflects higher legal settlements and loss contingencies. Operating loss in the second quarter of 2026 was $10.2 million compared to an operating loss of $12.6 million in the prior year quarter. The improvement was primarily driven by higher gross margin, partially offset by higher legal settlements and loss contingencies. Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2026, which excludes expenses for non-cash share-based compensation, legal settlements and loss contingencies, impairment and restructuring charges and other non-recurring items, was a loss of $1.0 million compared to a loss of $6.4 million in the prior year quarter. The improvement primarily reflects higher gross margin and the benefits of the Company’s cost savings initiatives. Finance expenses in the second quarter of 2026 were $5.0 million compared to $5.7 million in the prior year quarter. Finance expenses result mainly from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Net loss attributable to controlling interest for the second quarter of 2026 was $15.6 million, compared to $18.6 million in the prior year quarter. Net loss per share for the second quarter of 2026 was $0.45 compared to a net loss per share of $0.54 in the prior year quarter. Adjusted diluted net loss per share for the second quarter was $0.10 on 34.6 million shares, compared to an Adjusted diluted net loss per share of $0.33 in the prior year quarter on 34.7 million shares. Balance Sheet & Liquidity As of June 30, 2026, the Company’s balance sheet included cash, cash equivalents and short-term bank deposits of $51.8 million and no debt to financial institutions compared to a net cash position of $50.4 million as of March 31, 2026. 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 products imported into the U.S. Approximately 44% of the Company's revenues during the three months ended June 30, 2026 were generated in the U.S. market, served by the Company's global production network. In addition to other tariffs, on July 31, 2026, the U.S. Administration issued its final determination imposing a four-year tariff-rate quota on imports of quartz surface products, effective August 15, 2026. During the first year, the industry’s covered imports within an annual quota of approximately 13.0 million square meters, assessed quarterly, will be subject to an additional 25% tariff, while imports exceeding the quota will be subject to an additional 50% tariff. During the subsequent three years, the tariff rates will gradually decline, while the annual quota will gradually increase. The Company is evaluating the expected impact of the measure on its global production and supply network and intends to implement appropriate supply-chain, sourcing and pricing actions to mitigate its effects. Legal Proceedings Update The Company is subject to approximately 800 individuals alleging injuries related to exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust including approximately 600 in the U.S. As of June 30, 2026, the Company recorded a provision of $51.2 million, representing its best estimate of probable and reasonably estimable loss. The vast majority of U.S. claims are either at an early stage or considered only reasonably possible losses, and therefore no provision was recorded in connection therewith. As of June 30, 2026 the Company recorded $12.0 million of insurance receivables globally, as coverage disputes are ongoing. The Company will continue to vigorously defend these claims. During the second quarter of 2026, the Company resolved four claims in California and received a favorable defense jury verdict in a Colorado claim, that assigned no liability to the Company. Additionally, the Company was dismissed of several cases in various states. Prior verdicts remain under appeal. A negative change in the assessment of the outcome of such claims or of the available insurance coverage would 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. Webcast and Conference Call Details The Company will host a webcast and conference call today at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results. The live webcast can be accessed through the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at ir.caesarstone.com . For those unable to access the webcast, the conference call will be accessible domestically or internationally, by dialing 1-833-816-1463 and 1-412-542-4167, respectively. The toll-free Israeli number is +972 3-374-1008. Upon dialing in, please request to join the Caesarstone Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. To listen to a telephonic replay of the conference call, dial toll-free 1-844-512-2921 or +1-412-317-6671 (international) and enter pass code 10210513. The replay will be available beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 and will last through 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. 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 Statements Information provided in this press release may contain statements relating to current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about future events that are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “goals," “intend,” “seek,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “continue,” “expect,” “estimate,” “may,” “plan,” “outlook,” “future” and “project” and other similar expressions that predict, project or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company’s goals and plans, intentions, expectations, assumptions, goals and beliefs regarding the Company’s business. Actual results may differ materially from those projections and estimates due to various risks and uncertainties, both known or unknown. These factors include, but are not limited to: the effects of the global and regional economy and geo-politics on the Company’s business and operations including the length, duration and impact of the war in Israel, the Houthi’s disruption to the movement of goods in the Red Sea and trade disruptions such as Turkey’s decision not to trade with Israel; the outcome of silicosis and other bodily injury claims, and the availability of relevant insurance; regulatory changes and requirements relating to the manufacturing and fabrication of our products; the outcome of our restructuring efforts, of the closure of the Sdot Yam and Richmond Hill Facilities, the estimated closure costs and the estimated potential savings relating to said closures, the ability to sell or sublease all or part of these facilities; our ability to effectively collaborate with production business partners; our R&D and product introduction efforts, managing constraints in the global supply chain and effectively procuring raw materials and goods as well as fluctuations in their price; our ability to mitigate the recently imposed U.S. customs tariffs; our ability to protect our brand, technology and intellectual property, as well as our freedom to operate; competitive pressures; disruptions to our information technology systems, fluctuations in currency exchange rates against the U.S. dollar; our ability to successfully integrate our acquisitions; our ability to meet ESG goals and targets; and other risks and uncertainties discussed under the sections "Risk Factors" and “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factor Summary” in our most recent annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 4, 2026, and in other documents filed by Caesarstone with the SEC, which are available free of charge at www.sec.gov . These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Caesarstone Ltd. and its subsidiaries Condensed consolidated balance sheets As of U.S. dollars in thousands June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 (Unaudited) (Audited) ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents and short-term bank deposits $ 51,769 $ 59,920 Trade receivables, net 48,682 48,292 Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses 47,428 50,601 Inventories 76,259 94,275 Total current assets 224,138 253,088 LONG-TERM ASSETS: Severance pay fund 1,029 1,245 Deferred tax assets, net 4,583 4,010 Long-term deposits and prepaid expenses 5,177 5,179 Operating lease right-of-use assets 91,507 104,774 Property, plant and equipment, net (*) 26,583 30,146 Total long-term assets 128,879 145,354 Total assets $ 353,017 $ 398,442 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Short-term bank credit and other loans $ 401 $ 2,853 Trade payables 34,965 37,779 Related parties 176 247 Short term legal settlements and loss contingencies 42,490 38,577 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 63,016 58,718 Total current liabilities 141,048 138,174 LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: Legal settlements and loss contingencies long-term and other liabilities 8,754 8,735 Deferred tax liabilities, net 2,026 2,168 Long-term lease liabilities 95,552 106,377 Accrued severance pay 2,625 2,886 Long-term warranty provision 838 889 Total long-term liabilities 109,795 121,055 EQUITY: Ordinary shares 371 371 Treasury shares - at cost (39,430 ) (39,430 ) Additional paid-in capital 167,922 167,700 Capital fund related to non-controlling interest (5,587 ) (5,587 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net (11,466 ) (10,874 ) Retained earnings (9,636 ) 27,033 Total equity 102,174 139,213 Total liabilities and equity $ 353,017 $ 398,442 Caesarstone Ltd. and its subsidiaries Condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, U.S. dollars in thousands (except per share data) 2026 2025 2026 2025 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Revenues $ 96,553 $ 101,123 $ 185,262 $ 200,681 Cost of revenues 73,367 81,256 142,282 159,644 Gross profit 23,186 19,867 42,980 41,037 Operating expenses: Research and development 1,293 1,287 2,669 2,724 Sales and Marketing 17,190 19,715 35,895 40,415 General and administrative 10,105 9,479 20,610 19,839 Restructuring expenses (*) 82 21 (981 ) 32 Impairment expenses (**) - - 5,800 - Legal settlements and loss contingencies, net 4,751 1,987 8,585 5,402 Total operating expenses 33,421 32,489 72,578 68,412 Operating loss (10,235 ) (12,622 ) (29,598 ) (27,375 ) Finance expenses (income), net 5,002 5,715 6,176 3,252 Loss before taxes (15,237 ) (18,337 ) (35,774 ) (30,627 ) Tax expenses, net 328 411 895 1,109 Net loss $ (15,565 ) $ (18,748 ) $ (36,669 ) $ (31,736 ) Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest - 194 - 302 Net loss attributable to controlling interest $ (15,565 ) $ (18,554 ) $ (36,669 ) $ (31,434 ) Basic net loss per ordinary share $ (0.45 ) $ (0.54 ) $ (1.06 ) $ (0.91 ) Diluted net loss per ordinary share $ (0.45 ) $ (0.54 ) $ (1.06 ) $ (0.91 ) Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing basic loss per ordinary share 34,584,862 34,559,723 34,580,487 34,562,682 Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing diluted loss per ordinary share 34,584,862 34,559,723 34,580,487 34,562,682 (*) Related to closed plants. (**) Impairment related to long lived and held for sale assets. Caesarstone Ltd. and its subsidiaries Selected Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows Six months ended June 30, U.S. dollars in thousands 2026 2025 (Unaudited) Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss $ (36,669 ) $ (31,736 ) Adjustments required to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 3,376 6,979 Share-based compensation expense 221 688 Accrued severance pay, net (40 ) 458 Changes in deferred tax, net (528 ) 387 Capital gain (25 ) (2 ) Legal settlements and loss contingencies, net 8,585 5,402 Increase in trade receivables (592 ) (5,778 ) Decrease in other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses 3,751 560 Decrease in inventories 17,680 5 Decrease in trade payables (4,840 ) (987 ) Increase (decrease) in warranty provision (37 ) 10 Changes in right of use assets 11,194 (3,840 ) Changes in lease liabilities (9,639 ) 7,376 Decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities including related parties (2,170 ) (4,521 ) Restructuring expenses and Impairment related to long lived assets 4,819 32 Net cash used in operating activities (4,914 ) (24,967 ) Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of property, plant and equipment (823 ) (5,321 ) Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 73 167 Decrease (increase) in long term deposits 27 (152 ) Net cash used in investing activities (723 ) (5,306 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Changes in short-term bank credits and long-term loans, including related parties (2,313 ) (1,293 ) Net cash used in financing activities (2,313 ) (1,293 ) Effect of exchange rate differences on cash and cash equivalents (201 ) 856 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and short-term bank deposits (8,151 ) (30,710 ) Cash and cash equivalents and short-term bank deposits at beginning of the period 59,920 106,336 Cash and cash equivalents and short-term bank deposits at end of the period $ 51,769 $ 75,626 Non - cash investing: Changes in trade payables balances related to purchase of fixed assets (274 ) 709 Caesarstone Ltd. and its subsidiaries Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, U.S. dollars in thousands 2026 2025 2026 2025 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Reconciliation of Gross profit to Adjusted Gross profit: Gross profit $ 23,186 $ 19,867 $ 42,980 $ 41,037 Share-based compensation expense (a) 17 (4 ) 10 21 Amortization of assets related to acquisitions 63 69 127 137 Residual operating expenses (income) related to closed plants after closing 1,216 120 2,563 116 Other non recurring items (b) 1,099 (152 ) 1,099 (304 ) Adjusted Gross profit (Non-GAAP) $ 25,581 $ 19,900 $ 46,779 $ 41,007 (a) Share-based compensation includes expenses related to stock options and restricted stock units granted to employees and directors of the Company. (b) Non recurring items related mainly to restructuring. Caesarstone Ltd. and its subsidiaries Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, U.S. dollars in thousands 2026 2025 2026 2025 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA: Net loss $ (15,565 ) $ (18,748 ) $ (36,669 ) $ (31,736 ) Finance expenses (income), net 5,002 5,715 6,176 3,252 Taxes on income, net 328 411 895 1,109 Depreciation and amortization 1,582 3,707 3,376 7,283 Legal settlements and loss contingencies, net (a) 4,751 1,987 8,585 5,402 Share-based compensation expense (b) 200 282 221 688 Restructuring expense (gain), net (c) 82 21 (981 ) 32 Impairment expenses (d) - - 5,800 - Residual operating expenses related to closed plants after closing 1,526 384 3,017 792 Other non recurring items (e) 1,099 (152 ) 1,099 (304 ) Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) $ (995 ) $ (6,393 ) $ (8,481 ) $ (13,482 ) (a) Consists primarily of legal settlements expenses and loss contingencies, net, related to product liability claims. (b) Share-based compensation includes expenses related to stock options and restricted stock units granted to employees and directors of the Company. (c) Related to closed plants activities. (d) Impairment related to long lived and held for sale assets. (e) Non recurring items related mainly to restructuring. Caesarstone Ltd. and its subsidiaries Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, U.S. dollars in thousands (except per share data) 2026 2025 2026 2025 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Reconciliation of net loss attributable to controlling interest to adjusted net loss attributable to controlling interest: Net loss attributable to controlling interest $ (15,565 ) $ (18,554 ) $ (36,669 ) $ (31,434 ) Legal settlements and loss contingencies, net (a) 4,751 1,987 8,585 5,402 Amortization of assets related to acquisitions, net of tax 45 111 90 221 Share-based compensation expense (b) 200 282 221 688 Non cash revaluation of lease liabilities (c) 4,180 4,347 3,684 2,750 Restructuring expenses (d) 82 21 (981 ) 32 Impairment expenses (e) - - 5,800 - Residual operating expenses related to closed plants after closing 1,526 384 3,017 792 Other non recurring items (f) 1,099 (152 ) 1,099 (304 ) Total adjustments 11,883 6,980 21,515 9,581 Less tax on non-tax adjustments (g) (272 ) (199 ) (538 ) (347 ) Total adjustments after tax 12,155 7,179 22,053 9,928 Adjusted net loss attributable to controlling interest (Non-GAAP) $ (3,410 ) $ (11,375 ) $ (14,616 ) $ (21,506 ) Adjusted loss per share (h) $ (0.10 ) $ (0.33 ) $ (0.42 ) $ (0.62 ) (a) Consists primarily of legal settlements expenses and loss contingencies, net, related to product liability claims. (b) Share-based compensation includes expenses related to stock options and restricted stock units granted to employees and directors of the Company. (c) Exchange rate differences deriving from revaluation of lease contracts in accordance with FASB ASC 842. (d) Related to closed plants activities. (e) Impairment related to long lived and held for sale assets. (f) Non recurring items related mainly to restructuring. (g) Tax adjustments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, based on the effective tax rates. (h) In calculating adjusted (Non-GAAP) loss per share, the diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding excludes the effects of share-based compensation expense in accordance with FASB ASC 718. Caesarstone Ltd. and its subsidiaries Geographic breakdown of revenues by region Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, U.S. dollars in thousands 2026 2025 2026 2025 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) YoY % change YoY % change CCB YoY % change YoY % change CCB USA $ 42,660 $ 49,636 $ 82,640 $ 98,777 -14.1 % -14.1 % -16.3 % -16.3 % Canada 12,056 14,595 23,028 28,366 -17.4 % -17.5 % -18.8 % -20.6 % Latin America 245 191 365 483 28.3 % 10.3 % -24.4 % -33.2 % America's 54,961 64,422 106,033 127,626 -14.7 % -14.7 % -16.9 % -17.3 % Australia 20,316 16,642 37,399 30,485 22.1 % 10.1 % 22.7 % 10.6 % Asia 3,788 3,732 7,116 8,089 1.5 % 8.1 % -12.0 % -9.7 % APAC 24,104 20,374 44,515 38,574 18.3 % 9.7 % 15.4 % 6.4 % EMEA 12,398 13,162 25,409 26,314 -5.8 % -9.8 % -3.4 % -9.9 % Israel 5,090 3,165 9,305 8,167 60.8 % 32.4 % 13.9 % -4.3 % Total Revenues $ 96,553 $ 101,123 $ 185,262 $ 200,681 -4.5 % -7.7 % -7.7 % -11.3 % View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260805063095/en/