Ferroglobe (NASDAQ: GSM). The name itself sounds like a failed Soviet space program. And frankly, watching this stock chart has felt about as predictable. Wednesday, though? A momentary spike. A blip. The market, apparently convinced this specialty metals outfit wasn’t completely circling the drain. A four percent jump. Four percent! In this climate, that’s practically a lunar landing. I needed a drink.
Surviving the Collapse (So Far)
They weathered the fourth quarter of ’25. Survived. Barely. Revenue down ten percent, to a little over $329 million. A hit, obviously. But the analysts, those carefully calibrated prediction machines, were bracing for worse. Under $294 million, they figured. Fools. They always figure wrong. Still, it’s like watching a wounded animal try to stand. You root for it, but you’re also calculating the odds of it collapsing into a twitching heap.
The net loss? Well, it wasn’t quite the bloodbath everyone anticipated. A loss of $0.06 per share. Last year, they were handing out profits – a measly $0.03 a share, but still. Progress? Maybe. Or just a temporary reprieve. The prognosticators were expecting $0.07 in the red. So, a slight beat. A minor victory in a losing war. I’ve seen more inspiring defeats.
And there’s this glimmer of hope – anti-dumping duties. The U.S. and the EU finally flexing some muscle. About time. It’s a start, anyway. A fragile shield against the flood of cheap metal that’s been choking the life out of this company. But let’s not get carried away. Trade policy is a goddamn weather vane, shifting with every political breeze.
Dive In or Run Like Hell?
A dividend raise. They’re actually raising the dividend. By seven percent! To almost $0.02 per share. Payable March 30th. A yield of 1.2%. It’s… audacious. Like putting a fresh coat of paint on a sinking ship. A desperate attempt to signal solvency. A siren song for the unsuspecting. I’m not buying it. Not yet.
Look, I’ve been watching this market for too long. I’ve seen too many illusions. Too many promises broken. Ferroglobe is a gamble. A high-stakes roll of the dice. And frankly, I’m not feeling lucky. This whole situation feels… precarious. The anti-dumping duties might stick, they might not. The global economy is a powder keg. And this company is sitting right on top of it. I need another drink. A strong one.
I’m going to wait. Watch. See if this “friendlier environment” actually materializes. See if Ferroglobe can actually capitalize on it. Until then, my money stays firmly planted in something a little less… volatile. Like, say, a bunker filled with gold bars. Or maybe just a very large bottle of bourbon. Either way, I’m hedging my bets.
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2026-02-19 02:32