Constellium Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 4/6
Constellium's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -9%, while the Metals and Mining industry saw earnings declining at 8.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 3.8% per year. Constellium's return on equity is 38.3%, and it has net margins of 4.9%.
Key information
-9.01%
Earnings growth rate
-8.95%
EPS growth rate
| Metals and Mining Industry Growth | 26.40% |
| Revenue growth rate | 3.81% |
| Return on equity | 38.25% |
| Net Margin | 4.87% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 07
CSTM: Future Cash Returns And Airbus Contract Will Drive Equity Upside
Narrative Update on Constellium The analyst price target for Constellium has shifted from about $30.01 to $40.00. This reflects analysts incorporating higher future P/E assumptions, along with recent bullish initiations and multiple price target raises following the company's Q4 results.Seeking Alpha • Apr 30
Constellium SE: Q1 Earnings Beat, Buy On Operational Growth
Summary Constellium SE delivered a record Q1 2026, with adjusted EPS of $1.47 and revenue up 24% YoY, driving strong stock performance. I rate CSTM a buy, citing robust earnings growth, raised guidance, operational efficiency, and a discounted 16x PE despite the stock's 240% rally. Management expects adjusted EBITDA of $900–$940 million and free cash flow above $275 million for 2026, supporting deleveraging and resilience against aluminum price swings. CSTM's rising EBITDA per ton and improved conversion margin reduce reliance on commodity prices, positioning the company for sustainable, margin-driven growth. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Apr 22
CSTM: Free Cash Flow And Buybacks Will Support Future Balance Sheet Progress
Constellium's updated analyst price target has edged higher by about $1 to $29.22, as analysts factor in a slightly higher assumed future P/E multiple and modest adjustments to growth, margin and discount rate assumptions following recent Q4 "beat and raise" commentary and expectations for improved free cash flow support for deleveraging and buybacks. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates cluster around Constellium's Q4 report, with several large firms adjusting their price targets following what has been described as a "beat and raise" quarter and expectations for improved free cash flow and balance sheet progress.
New Narrative • Apr 08
Constellium jet another cyclical aluminum processor, or a mispriced aluminum platform?
Rating: Buy / Value-Oriented Cyclical Compounder Style: Materials / industrial value with structural aerospace and recycling upside Core debate: Is Constellium just another cyclical aluminum processor, or is it a mispriced value-added aluminum platform with improving margins, strong cash generation, and underappreciated exposure to aerospace, packaging, recycling, and lightweighting? Executive view Constellium looks like one of the more compelling value-oriented names in the materials space.
Narrative Update • Apr 07
CSTM: Free Cash Flow And Buybacks Will Shape Balanced Future Returns
Constellium's analyst price target has been nudged slightly lower to about $28.78 from roughly $28.92, as analysts factor in updated assumptions on the discount rate, growth, and margins following recent Q4 beats and the company's continued focus on free cash flow, deleveraging, and share repurchases. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Constellium centers on the Q4 earnings beat, updated price targets, and the company’s focus on free cash flow, balance sheet repair, and buybacks.Narrative Update • Mar 24
CSTM: Future Free Cash Flow And Buybacks Will Support Higher Equity Value
Constellium's updated fair value estimate has shifted from about $22.0 to roughly $27.9. This reflects higher Street price targets in the $28 to $30 range after analysts cited a Q4 "beat and raise," stronger free cash flow, deleveraging, and ongoing share repurchases. Analyst Commentary Street research around the latest Q4 report has centered on a Q4 beat, guidance raise, and what that could mean for free cash flow, leverage, and buybacks.Narrative Update • Mar 09
CSTM: Stronger Free Cash Flow And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Constellium to $30 from $25, citing stronger free cash flow supporting deleveraging and ongoing share repurchases following a Q4 "beat and raise" that several firms described as strong. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are leaning into a more constructive view on Constellium following its Q4 report, with a cluster of higher price targets and positive commentary around execution and capital allocation.Narrative Update • Feb 23
CSTM: Free Cash Flow And Buybacks Will Drive Future Returns
Analysts have raised their blended price target on Constellium from about $20.12 to roughly $28.92, citing Q4 earnings beats, stronger free cash flow trends that may support deleveraging and buybacks, and revised forward P/E assumptions in the low teens. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates cluster around the same core message: Q4 results came in ahead of expectations, free cash flow trends look supportive for the balance sheet and buybacks, and analysts have adjusted their valuation frameworks, including P/E assumptions, to reflect this backdrop.Narrative Update • Feb 09
CSTM: Higher Price View Will Face Ongoing Execution And Repricing Risks
Analysts have lifted their price target on Constellium to US$25 from US$22, reflecting updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that they see as better aligned with current expectations. Analyst Commentary The latest target move to US$25 is framed as more of a housekeeping adjustment than a shift in conviction, with the rating held at Hold.Narrative Update • Jan 26
CSTM: Higher Price View And Leadership Changes Will Shape Balanced Return Profile
Narrative Update Analysts have lifted their implied fair value estimate for Constellium from about $12.02 to $21.97, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that are broadly consistent with the recent increase in the Street's price target to $25 from $22. Analyst Commentary The recent move in the Street price target to $25, alongside a maintained Hold rating, suggests that some analysts see Constellium as more fairly priced than before, but not compelling enough to merit a more constructive stance.Narrative Update • Jan 11
CSTM: Singen Battery Foil Expansion And Share Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on Constellium to $25 from $22, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as key drivers of the change. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a more constructive stance on Constellium, with the updated US$25 price target reflecting refreshed assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E.Analysis Article • Jan 07
Constellium SE's (NYSE:CSTM) P/E Is On The Mark
Constellium SE's ( NYSE:CSTM ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 24.3x might make it look like a sell right now...Narrative Update • Dec 27
CSTM: Singen Battery Foil Expansion Will Support Stronger Future Profitability
Analysts have nudged their price target on Constellium slightly higher to approximately $22.17 from about $21.96, citing modestly stronger expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and future earnings multiples, supported by a marginally lower assumed discount rate. What's in the News The company completed a EUR 30 million investment at the Singen plant in Germany, starting up new finishing lines to supply high quality aluminum foilstock for battery applications in Europe, with the first qualification coil produced for partner Lotte Infracell in November 2025 (company announcement).Narrative Update • Dec 13
CSTM: Singen Expansion And Buybacks Will Support Stronger Future Profitability
Narrative Update on Constellium Analysts have raised their price target on Constellium from approximately $18.90 to about $21.96. This reflects higher expected profitability and valuation multiples, despite slightly moderating revenue growth assumptions and a marginally higher discount rate.Narrative Update • Nov 28
CSTM: Share Buyback And CEO Transition Will Drive Future Returns
Analysts have reaffirmed their price target for Constellium at $20.12, citing unchanged expectations for revenue growth and profit margins. They also note a slight reduction in the discount rate along with a modest rise in projected future price-to-earnings ratios.Narrative Update • Nov 13
CSTM: Share Repurchase and Leadership Transition Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have slightly increased their price target for Constellium, raising the estimate from $19.82 to $20.12. This adjustment reflects modestly higher revenue growth expectations, even though a lower projected profit margin is being considered.Narrative Update • Oct 30
CSTM: Share Buyback And Leadership Transition Will Drive Sustainable Momentum
Analysts have increased their price target for Constellium from $18.31 to $19.82. They cite adjustments in key financial metrics as the basis for this upward revision.Analysis Article • Jul 04
Constellium (NYSE:CSTM) Has No Shortage Of Debt
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Jun 11
Are Investors Undervaluing Constellium SE (NYSE:CSTM) By 49%?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Constellium fair value estimate is US$27.00 Constellium's...Analysis Article • Apr 11
Constellium SE's (NYSE:CSTM) Share Price Is Still Matching Investor Opinion Despite 33% Slump
Constellium SE ( NYSE:CSTM ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 33% after a relatively good period beforehand...Analysis Article • Apr 04
Constellium (NYSE:CSTM) Has No Shortage Of Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Mar 14
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Constellium (NYSE:CSTM)
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Seeking Alpha • Feb 27
Constellium May Benefit From Both U.S. Tariffs And European Defense Spending
Summary Constellium SE stands to benefit from U.S. tariffs on aluminum, boosting local demand and enabling price increases. President Trump's push for higher NATO defense spending could open new European markets for CSTM, enhancing sales in military and aerospace sectors. Positive management guidance for 2025 and beyond has recently driven a share price rebound, perhaps reflecting stronger future business prospects. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 09
Constellium SE's (NYSE:CSTM) Shares Not Telling The Full Story
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 19x, you may...Analysis Article • Dec 06
There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Constellium's (NYSE:CSTM) Returns On Capital
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Firstly, we'll want to...
New Narrative • Nov 21
Innovative Recycling Center And Aerospace Optimism Propel Earnings And Margins
New recycling center and Vision '25 program are set to enhance earnings and margins through cost savings and improved EBITDA.Analysis Article • Nov 18
Constellium (NYSE:CSTM) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Oct 31
We Think That There Are More Issues For Constellium (NYSE:CSTM) Than Just Sluggish Earnings
The market wasn't impressed with the soft earnings from Constellium SE ( NYSE:CSTM ) recently. Our analysis has found...Analysis Article • Oct 22
An Intrinsic Calculation For Constellium SE (NYSE:CSTM) Suggests It's 40% Undervalued
Key Insights The projected fair value for Constellium is US$23.74 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...Analysis Article • Oct 04
Fewer Investors Than Expected Jumping On Constellium SE (NYSE:CSTM)
Constellium SE's ( NYSE:CSTM ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 12.8x might make it look like a buy right now...Analysis Article • May 21
Why We're Not Concerned About Constellium SE's (NYSE:CSTM) Share Price
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 17x, you may...Analysis Article • May 01
We Think That There Are More Issues For Constellium (NYSE:CSTM) Than Just Sluggish Earnings
Constellium SE's ( NYSE:CSTM ) recent weak earnings report didn't cause a big stock movement. However, we believe that...Analysis Article • Apr 28
Earnings Miss: Constellium SE Missed EPS By 46% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
As you might know, Constellium SE ( NYSE:CSTM ) recently reported its quarterly numbers. Results overall were not...Analysis Article • Apr 16
Constellium SE (NYSE:CSTM) Shares Could Be 41% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Constellium fair value estimate is US$35.78 Constellium's...Analysis Article • Mar 29
Is Constellium (NYSE:CSTM) Using Too Much Debt?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Mar 11
Constellium (NYSE:CSTM) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Firstly, we'll...Seeking Alpha • Jan 29
Constellium: Solid Fundamentals And Attractive Valuation, Despite Macro Headwinds
Summary Constellium is a well-managed specialty metals company specializing in high-margin aluminum structures. Despite inflationary and macroeconomic pressures on its end markets, we anticipate CSTM to report in line Q4-2023 and FY-2023 results. We anticipate strong free cash flow generation and year-end net leverage dropping below 2.5x to persuade the board to authorize a share repurchase program. At 7x our 2024 adjusted EBITDA estimate, CSTM would trade at $27, representing 40% upside. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 08
Constellium SE (NYSE:CSTM) Shares Could Be 30% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Constellium fair value estimate is US$26.33 Constellium's...Analysis Article • Dec 18
Potential Upside For Constellium SE (NYSE:CSTM) Not Without Risk
There wouldn't be many who think Constellium SE's ( NYSE:CSTM ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 17.8x is worth a...Analysis Article • Nov 23
Constellium (NYSE:CSTM) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Constellium makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 8,931 | 435 | 368 | 51 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 8,449 | 273 | 349 | 51 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 7,969 | 113 | 373 | 47 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 7,605 | 32 | 346 | 46 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 7,434 | 72 | 335 | 47 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 7,335 | 56 | 334 | 49 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 7,165 | 128 | 303 | 50 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 7,453 | 194 | 323 | 52 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 7,596 | 151 | 337 | 53 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 7,826 | 152 | 335 | 52 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 7,897 | 151 | 326 | 56 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 8,481 | 228 | 332 | 58 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 8,783 | 156 | 321 | 54 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 8,532 | 308 | 307 | 46 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 7,822 | 274 | 280 | 40 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 7,907 | 259 | 298 | 42 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 7,512 | 429 | 304 | 43 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 7,002 | 293 | 304 | 44 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 6,589 | 317 | 298 | 46 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 6,255 | 232 | 296 | 46 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 5,612 | 66 | 283 | 43 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 5,965 | -26 | 303 | 48 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 5,877 | -29 | 330 | 48 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 5,957 | -49 | 309 | 49 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 6,401 | 6 | 318 | 54 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 6,626 | 66 | 328 | 54 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 6,467 | -22 | 299 | 49 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 6,709 | 223 | 322 | 49 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 6,546 | 264 | 310 | 46 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 6,514 | 215 | 300 | 46 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 6,427 | 193 | 297 | 45 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 6,290 | -34 | 306 | 44 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 6,523 | -84 | 297 | 44 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 6,283 | -37 | 317 | 43 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 6,087 | 35 | 298 | 45 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 5,791 | 27 | 294 | 42 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 5,250 | 18 | 275 | 36 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 4,992 | -4 | 288 | 33 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 5,284 | -465 | 276 | 36 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 5,291 | -526 | 269 | 32 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 5,592 | -604 | 274 | 38 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 5,597 | -602 | 266 | 38 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 5,543 | -157 | 267 | 40 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 5,163 | -95 | 252 | 46 |
Quality Earnings: CSTM has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: CSTM's current net profit margins (4.9%) are higher than last year (1%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: CSTM's earnings have declined by 9% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: CSTM's earnings growth over the past year (504.2%) exceeds its 5-year average (-9% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: CSTM earnings growth over the past year (504.2%) exceeded the Metals and Mining industry 77.8%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: Whilst CSTM's Return on Equity (38.25%) is high, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/20 05:04 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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Analyst Sources
Constellium SE is covered by 20 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Gagliano | Barclays |
| Bik Yun Lau | Bernstein |
| Alexander Robert Pearce | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |