NYSE$CMC
Commercial Metals Co · Q3 2024 earnings
Q3 2024 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Commercial Metals' Q3 2024 financial results were announced, showcasing solid performance driven by strong North American demand and improving European operations.
Commercial Metals Company reported net earnings of $119.4 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, on net sales of $2.1 billion for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024. The company benefited from strong seasonal demand in North America and improving conditions in Europe, with core EBITDA reaching $256.1 million and a margin of 12.3%.
- Net earnings for the third quarter were $119.4 million, or $1.02 per diluted share.
- Consolidated core EBITDA was $256.1 million, with a core EBITDA margin of 12.3%.
- North American markets showed solid seasonal demand and healthy shipment volumes.
- Europe Steel Group approached breakeven results, indicating improving performance.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Commercial Metals · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.08B
Revenue by segment
Commercial Metals · $2.48B total across 4 segments · Q3 2026
- North America Steel Group$1.79B—72.1%
- Construction Solutions Group$395M—15.9%
- Europe Steel Group$291M—11.7%
- Corporate and Other$8.06M—0.3%
Forward guidance
CMC expects consolidated financial results in the fiscal fourth quarter to be consistent with third quarter levels. The company anticipates steady market fundamentals and a healthy order book, with potential for increased infrastructure activity driving demand.
Tailwinds
- Finished steel shipments within the North America Steel Group are anticipated to be flat on a sequential basis.
- Adjusted EBITDA margin within the North America Steel Group should remain relatively stable.
- Adjusted EBITDA for the Europe Steel Group is likely to continue the quarter-to-quarter improvement trend.
- Financial results for the Emerging Businesses Group should improve modestly.
- Encouraging signs of increased infrastructure activity driving demand.
Headwinds
- Market conditions in Europe are expected to remain challenging.
- Lower margins over scrap costs on steel and downstream products in North America.
- Incurred $11.8 million in costs related to the commissioning of its Arizona 2 micro mill.
- Long-steel consumption in Europe remained substantially below historical levels.
- Potential limitations in customers' abilities to access credit and non-compliance with their contractual obligations.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 18 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2024
-0.9%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+4.6%
Avg return
30 days after
44%
31 / 70 earnings
Positive
+14.1%
Q2 2020
Best reaction
-14.4%
Q2 2018
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2026 | -0.6% | -0.3% | — | |
| Q1 2026 | -3.7% | +1.4% | +13.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | -7.3% | +4.0% | -1.2% | |
| Q3 2025 | -1.8% | +1.6% | +10.2% | |
| Q2 2025 | +1.1% | +3.6% | -9.7% | |
| Q1 2025 | +0.0% | -4.1% | -0.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | +4.5% | -0.4% | +10.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | +7.3% | +5.8% | +13.5% | |
| Q2 2024 | +3.3% | +2.3% | -1.4% | |
| Q1 2024 | +2.3% | +3.9% | +10.1% | |
| Q4 2023 | -10.7% | -11.7% | -6.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | +8.1% | +7.3% | +15.4% | |
| Q2 2023 | +4.5% | +4.5% | +6.6% | |
| Q1 2023 | +5.3% | +10.8% | +11.1% | |
| Q4 2022 | +4.0% | +9.0% | +16.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | -2.2% | -1.9% | -7.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | -1.4% | -0.3% | +8.1% | |
| Q1 2022 | +1.0% | +6.5% | +1.2% | |
| Q4 2021 | -2.4% | -2.6% | +5.4% | |
| Q3 2021 | -4.7% | -2.4% | -4.0% | |
| Q2 2021 | +1.5% | -4.2% | +3.5% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.6% | -5.6% | -2.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | -5.7% | -9.1% | -9.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | +4.5% | +5.8% | +4.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | +14.1% | +23.8% | +39.5% | |
| Q1 2020 | +2.1% | +1.9% | -2.3% | |
| Q4 2019 | +0.5% | +2.2% | +8.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | +7.6% | +5.5% | +14.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | +3.7% | +4.3% | +9.5% | |
| Q1 2019 | -6.9% | -7.2% | +1.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | +2.7% | +4.8% | +10.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | -1.3% | -6.6% | -7.9% | |
| Q2 2018 | -14.4% | -15.9% | -9.4% | |
| Q1 2018 | +7.5% | +11.0% | +2.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | -9.1% | -10.0% | -12.8% | |
| Q3 2017 | +4.0% | +0.0% | +8.9% | |
| Q2 2017 | -1.1% | +3.5% | +0.9% | |
| Q1 2017 | -5.8% | -9.8% | -7.1% | |
| Q4 2016 | -5.9% | -5.2% | +35.4% | |
| Q3 2016 | -5.1% | -3.9% | -2.0% | |
| Q2 2016 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | +4.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -10.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -7.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -4.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +4.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +6.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -5.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -8.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -8.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -8.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -8.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | -8.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -0.6% | — | — |
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