Prysmian shares hit after cautious outlook while U.S. tariffs loom
Italy's Prysmian on Thursday guided for an increase of its core profit of as much as 22% this year, a forecast some analysts said was conservative while the industry faces potential U.S. tariffs on copper and aluminium. The company, which manufactures cables for energy transmission, power grids and digital systems, said it expected full-year adjusted core earnings (EBITDA) of between 2.25 billion and 2.35 billion euros ($2.35-$2.46 billion) in 2025, up from 1.927 billion euros in 2024. CEO Massimo Battaini downplayed the impact on profitability from potential U.S. tariffs on copper and aluminium, two key materials for cable manufacturing.