Caesarstone posted a Q2 net loss attributable to controlling interest of USD 15.6 million, narrowing from USD 18.6 million a year earlier.
Revenue slipped 4.5% year over year to USD 96.6 million, with management citing soft demand and competitive pressure, especially in North America.
Gross margin rose 4.4 percentage points to 24%, helped by cost savings from its production-network shift and a refund of previously paid U.S. IEEPA tariffs.
Adjusted EBITDA loss (non-GAAP) narrowed to USD 1 million from USD 6.4 million, as restructuring-related cost initiatives gained traction.
Tariff update and outlook
New U.S. quartz-surface tariff-rate quota takes effect Aug. 15; management is reassessing timing for positive adjusted EBITDA while weighing mitigation actions.
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