Jun. 27 at 2:09 PM
$CSTE Critical Risk Factors
Silicosis Litigation Escalation: Pending coordination of 80+ California cases could streamline plaintiff victories, increasing liabilities.
Insurance Coverage: Only
$31.6M in receivables against
$50M provisions, exposing Caesarstone to uncovered losses.
Market Impact: Tariffs and silicosis regulations may further strain finances, as noted in withdrawn 2025 outlook.
Conclusion
Caesarstone’s legal exposure centers on silicosis liabilities (
$120M–
$180M) and consumer claims (
$30M–
$70M), with total 5-year costs likely reaching
$170M–
$290M. The silicosis verdicts create precedent for future plaintiff successes, while consumer cases add financial pressure. Despite a recent defense win, the volume of pending cases and inadequate insurance coverage suggest material financial impact through 2029.
