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Amid a structural shift toward sustainable manufacturing in the metals sector, Algoma Steel has issued its financial guidance for the second quarter of fiscal 2026. According to reports, the company expects to achieve adjusted EBITDA between CA$5 million and CA$15 million, marking a strategic return to profitability. However, management guided for lower steel shipments during the quarter as the firm continues its complex transition toward electric-arc furnace (EAF) technology.
The projected return to profit is bolstered by insurance settlements and capacity adjustments, helping offset the capital-intensive nature of its industrial transformation. This guidance comes as North American peers face margin pressure from volatile raw material costs; market data shows a period of consolidation in hot-rolled coil futures. Competitors such as Steel Dynamics and Nucor have recently reported mixed earnings results due to fluctuating energy costs and softening industrial demand per recent sector analysis.
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Sign InInvestors should closely monitor the execution of the EAF ramp-up, which remains the primary catalyst for long-term valuation. On the macro front, the market awaits the U.S. Durable Goods Orders report on June 25, 2026, which will provide insight into underlying industrial demand. Additionally, upcoming consumer and business confidence data from the EU and US this week will likely influence sentiment across the broader materials and industrial sectors.