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Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) is a leading player in the metals industry, operating steel mills, steel fabrication plants, and metal recycling facilities primarily in the United States and Europe. With a legacy of over 100 years, CMC produces rebar and structural steel critical to nonresidential construction. The company is structured into three segments: North America Steel Group, Europe Steel Group, and Emerging Businesses Group.
CMC prides itself on an innovative approach, utilizing advanced technologies and sustainable practices. The company's recent achievements include the launch of the Arizona 2 micro mill, which became the first micro mill globally to produce merchant bar quality steel, and significant structural realignment to better reflect its diverse offerings.
Financially, CMC reported net earnings of $176.3 million on sales of $2.0 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2024. Despite global challenges, the company maintains a robust balance sheet with $704.6 million in cash equivalents and strong liquidity exceeding $1.5 billion.
CMC is committed to sustainability, with a focus on recycled metal usage and responsible manufacturing processes. The company's products support a wide range of construction applications, including infrastructure, industrial, residential, and energy sectors.
Recent strategic moves include the integration of new acquisitions, an increase in stock repurchase authorization, and a continued focus on growth investments.
CMC's people-centric culture underscores its operational philosophy, emphasizing safety, consistency, and excellence. For more information, visit their website at www.cmc.com.
Commercial Metals Company (CMC) reported Q1 fiscal 2025 results with a net loss of ($175.7) million, or ($1.54) per diluted share, primarily due to a $265.0 million litigation expense. Excluding this charge, adjusted earnings were $88.5 million ($0.78 per share), down from $176.3 million ($1.49 per share) in the prior year.
The company generated consolidated core EBITDA of $210.7 million with an 11.0% margin. Despite economic uncertainty affecting construction activity and steel pricing, North America finished steel shipments grew 4.4% year-over-year. CMC maintained strong liquidity with $856.1 million in cash and cash equivalents, while returning $71.0 million to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks.
The company's downstream backlog volumes remained stable year-over-year, with management expressing optimism about future project pipeline strength. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share, representing a 13% year-over-year increase.
Commercial Metals Company (CMC) has declared its 241st consecutive quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on January 30, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on January 16, 2025.
CMC operates primarily in the United States and Central Europe, providing innovative solutions for the global construction sector's reinforcement needs. The company's products and technologies support various construction applications, including infrastructure, non-residential, residential, industrial, and energy generation and transmission projects.
Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) has released its 2024 sustainability report, marking a decade of sustainability reporting. The report, available on CMC's sustainability website, details the company's progress on environmental goals established in 2019/2020. CEO Peter Matt emphasized CMC's commitment to continuous improvement across social, environmental, and governance initiatives.
The company operates primarily in the United States and Central Europe, providing innovative solutions for the global construction sector's reinforcement needs. CMC's products support various construction applications, including infrastructure, non-residential, residential, industrial, and energy generation and transmission projects, while maintaining a focus on building a stronger, safer, and more sustainable world.
Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) has announced its first quarter fiscal 2025 earnings conference call, scheduled for Monday, January 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The call will feature Peter Matt, President and CEO, and Paul Lawrence, Senior VP and CFO.
The teleconference will be accessible via webcast in listen-only mode through CMC's website. The company operates primarily in the United States and Central Europe, providing reinforcement solutions for the global construction sector, serving infrastructure, non-residential, residential, industrial, and energy generation markets.
Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) has earned a spot on Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies 2025, marking its third consecutive year receiving this recognition. The award, presented in collaboration with Statista Inc., acknowledges CMC's commitment to corporate responsibility.
Peter R. Matt, President and CEO, highlighted the company's dedication to employee care, environmental stewardship, and community impact. CMC operates primarily in the United States and Central Europe, providing innovative solutions and products for the global construction sector's reinforcement needs. Their solutions support various construction applications, including infrastructure, non-residential, residential, industrial, and energy projects.
Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) received an unfavorable jury verdict in the Pacific Steel Group v. Commercial Metals Co. litigation. Pacific Steel Group's lawsuit alleged various restraints on trade by CMC. The trial, which began on October 21st and concluded on November 5th, 2024, resulted in a $110 million verdict in favor of Pacific Steel. This amount will be trebled as per law, plus attorneys' fees. CMC expressed disappointment with the outcome and plans to appeal the verdict, asserting the integrity of its business practices.
Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) reported financial results for Q4 and full fiscal year 2024. Key highlights include:
- Q4 net earnings: $103.9 million ($0.90 per diluted share)
- Full-year net earnings: $485.5 million ($4.14 per diluted share)
- Q4 consolidated core EBITDA: $227.1 million (11.4% margin)
- Strong cash flow from operations: $351.8 million in Q4, $899.7 million for FY2024
- Cash distributions to shareholders: $261.8 million in FY2024 (48% increase YoY)
The company faced challenges due to macroeconomic uncertainty, impacting steel product pricing and margins. However, CMC made progress on its Transform, Advance, Grow (TAG) initiative and maintained a strong balance sheet with $857.9 million in cash and cash equivalents.
Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share of CMC common stock on October 15, 2024. This marks CMC's 240th consecutive quarterly dividend. The dividend will be paid on November 14, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 31, 2024.
CMC is an innovative solutions provider in the global construction sector, offering products and technologies for critical reinforcement needs. The company's manufacturing network is primarily located in the United States and Central Europe, supporting construction across various applications including infrastructure, non-residential, residential, industrial, and energy generation and transmission.
Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) has appointed Kekin Ghelani as Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, effective October 1, 2024. In this role, Ghelani will be responsible for guiding the strategic direction of the company, driving long-term growth and M&A activity, leading integration efforts following future acquisitions, and ensuring alignment across all lines of business.
Ghelani brings extensive experience from previous roles, including Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Summit Materials, Inc., and leadership positions at DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Celanese , McKesson , and Honeywell International. He holds an MBA from Emory University and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Alabama.
Peter R. Matt, CMC's President and CEO, expressed confidence in Ghelani's capabilities to help drive the company's growth plan.
Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) has revised the time of its fourth quarter fiscal 2024 earnings conference call to 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central) on Thursday, October 17, 2024. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet and will feature Peter Matt, President and CEO, and Paul Lawrence, Senior Vice President and CFO. Investors can access the webcast in listen-only mode through CMC's website at www.cmc.com.
CMC is a solutions provider for the global construction sector, offering products and technologies for critical reinforcement needs. The company's manufacturing network is primarily located in the United States and Central Europe, supporting various construction applications including infrastructure, non-residential, residential, industrial, and energy generation and transmission projects.
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