Commercial Metals (CMC) Delivers Strong Fiscal Q3 Beat on 22.9% Sales Growth and 78.6% EBITDA Jump
Key Takeaways
- Reported adjusted EPS of $1.73, beating consensus estimates of approximately $1.70–$1.71.
- Net sales rose 22.9% year-over-year to $2.48 billion, driven by strong demand and acquisitions.
- Core EBITDA surged 78.6% year-over-year to $353.6 million, with margins expanding 440 basis points to 14.2%.
- North America Steel Group and Construction Solutions Group delivered significant adjusted EBITDA growth.
- Net leverage improved to 2.1x, with continued share repurchases and a maintained quarterly dividend.
- Company provided positive sequential outlook for fourth-quarter core EBITDA.
Putting the Results in Context
Commercial Metals Company’s fiscal third quarter results highlight its progress in executing the Transform, Advance, Grow (TAG) operational excellence program amid favorable construction and infrastructure demand. As a leading provider of steel rebar, precast products, and construction solutions, CMC’s performance reflects both cyclical strength in North American markets and strategic acquisitions that expand its Construction Solutions Group. Investors closely monitor these reports for insights into metal margins, shipment volumes, and balance-sheet health, given the company’s exposure to public infrastructure spending and mega-projects in data centers and energy.
Breaking Down the Reported Figures
For the fiscal third quarter ended May 31, 2026, CMC reported consolidated net sales of $2.48 billion, up 22.9% from the prior-year period. Net earnings reached $173.0 million, or $1.55 per diluted share, while adjusted earnings were $193.0 million, or $1.73 per diluted share. Core EBITDA increased 78.6% year-over-year to $353.6 million, achieving a margin of 14.2%. The results exceeded analyst expectations, with adjusted EPS beating estimates by roughly 1–2%. Growth was supported by higher metal margins, contributions from recent precast acquisitions totaling $52.9 million in adjusted EBITDA, and improved performance in the Europe Steel Group, partially aided by a $20.4 million CO₂ credit. I also checked this using Tickeron’s AI Screener to see how the stock compares to others in the industry.
How the Market Reacted
Following the June 25, 2026, release before market open, investor focus centered on the strong year-over-year EBITDA growth and margin expansion despite temporary headwinds from maintenance outages and weather impacts. The beat on adjusted earnings and constructive commentary on backlogs and sequential outlook supported positive sentiment. Market participants viewed the results as validation of CMC’s strategic initiatives and positioning ahead of its August Investor Day.
Forward Outlook and Key Factors to Monitor
CMC expects fourth-quarter core EBITDA to increase sequentially, supported by the absence of third-quarter maintenance outage costs, volume growth, and margin expansion in the North America Steel Group. The Construction Solutions Group is anticipated to deliver mid-teens adjusted EBITDA growth, aided by precast acquisitions and underlying momentum. In Europe, performance should improve modestly excluding one-time credits, benefiting from the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and trade measures effective July 1, 2026.
Investors should watch shipment volumes, metal margin trends, and construction activity in key markets such as Texas. Backlog levels and booking pricing in downstream operations remain important indicators of demand. Capital allocation priorities, including share repurchases and deleveraging toward the mid-2027 target, will also be closely followed. The August 5 Investor Day will provide further updates on long-term strategy and growth initiatives. From what I see, monitoring these areas will be key as the year progresses.
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Momentum Indicator for CMC turns positive, indicating new upward trend
CMC saw its Momentum Indicator move above the 0 level on July 14, 2026. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new upward move. Traders may want to consider buying the stock or buying call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 83 similar instances where the indicator turned positive. In of the 83 cases, the stock moved higher in the following days. The odds of a move higher are at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where CMC's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 18 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for CMC just turned positive on July 15, 2026. Looking at past instances where CMC's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 52 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where CMC advanced for three days, in of 304 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
CMC may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 7 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
CMC moved below its 50-day moving average on June 26, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for CMC crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on June 30, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 13 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where CMC declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for CMC entered a downward trend on July 20, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.683) is normal, around the industry mean (3.771). P/E Ratio (13.034) is within average values for comparable stocks, (36.676). CMC's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is very low in comparison to the industry average of (1.149). Dividend Yield (0.011) settles around the average of (0.013) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.880) is also within normal values, averaging (4252.294).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 70, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. CMC’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
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a manufacturer of steel reinforcing products
Industry MetalFabrication
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