AUG 14·SEC EDGARLow
McPherson John R purchased $100K of CMC
McPherson John R purchased 1,390 shares of COMMERCIAL METALS Co (CMC) at $71.92 on 2026-08-13.
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AUG 10·investing.com
UBS Favors This Stock for Indirect U.S. Long Steel Exposure Amid Market Headwinds
UBS said Commercial Metals Company (CMC) is its preferred steel pick for indirect U.S. long steel exposure, citing tariff and freight-rate support for U.S. HRC prices but warning of downside risk. UBS expects EU safeguards and CBAM to support Europe, while moderating freight could raise pressure from Chinese exports. UBS also rates SAIL Sell.
AUG 5·prnewswire.com
CMC Announces $600 Million Increase in Share Repurchase Program Authorization
CMC (NYSE: CMC) said its board authorized a $600.0 million increase to its existing common stock repurchase program, raising total capacity to about $717.0 million. The company reported about $733.0 million of shares repurchased since the program began in October 2021, with repurchases to occur over time at management’s discretion.
CMC sentiment & insider activity
Over the past 7 days, alphai's AI scored 1 news story mentioning CMC (COMMERCIAL METALS Co). Coverage has been balanced: 0 bullish, 1 neutral, and 0 bearish.
Recent CMC coverage spans insider activity, corporate actions and market movers.
In the last 30 days, CMC insiders filed 1 SEC Form 4 transaction — 1 purchase ($100K) and no sales. The most active reporter was McPherson John R with 1 filing.
What's driving CMC
This is an insider buy, but it is small relative to typical institutional flows and lacks a 10b5-1 plan, so it may be sentiment-positive but not a fundamental catalyst.
UBS preference for CMC frames it as a relative beneficiary of U.S. long steel exposure, but flags potential downside for U.S. HRC prices as freight moderates and China exports pressure markets.
The larger authorization can support near-term sentiment and reduce share count over time, but it is discretionary and not a guaranteed execution pace.
New FY2029 target ranges plus a larger buyback authorization can re-rate expectations for margins, ROIC, and free cash flow.
The Form 4 buy is a fresh insider signal, but the article provides no new company fundamentals beyond the transaction details.
alphai scores every news story that mentions CMC with an AI model for sentiment and relevance, and aggregates insider trades from COMMERCIAL METALS Co's SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings. Figures refresh continuously.
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McPherson John R purchased $100K of CMC
McPherson John R purchased 1,390 shares of COMMERCIAL METALS Co (CMC) at $71.92 on 2026-08-13.
1 min readUBS Favors This Stock for Indirect U.S. Long Steel Exposure Amid Market Headwinds
UBS said Commercial Metals Company (CMC) is its preferred steel pick for indirect U.S. long steel exposure, citing tariff and freight-rate support for U.S. HRC prices but warning of downside risk. UBS expects EU safeguards and CBAM to support Europe, while moderating freight could raise pressure from Chinese exports. UBS also rates SAIL Sell.
4 min readCMC Announces $600 Million Increase in Share Repurchase Program Authorization
CMC (NYSE: CMC) said its board authorized a $600.0 million increase to its existing common stock repurchase program, raising total capacity to about $717.0 million. The company reported about $733.0 million of shares repurchased since the program began in October 2021, with repurchases to occur over time at management’s discretion.
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CMC Highlights Position as a Leading, Early-Stage Construction Solutions Provider and Unveils Long-Term Financial Targets at 2026 Investor Day
CMC (NYSE: CMC) will host its 2026 Investor Day to outline strategy and long-term targets. For FY2029 mid-cycle targets, it expects Core EBITDA of $1,650 million to $1,800 million, Core EBITDA margin of 15.0% to 16.0%, ROIC of 13.0% to 14.5%, and free cash flow of $1,375 million to $1,525 million. The board authorized an additional $600 million share repurchase.
4 min readCommercial Metals CEO Peter Matt Buys $500,000 in Shares. What Does This Mean for Investors Now?
Commercial Metals Company CEO Peter R. Matt bought 8,230 shares for about $504,499, per an SEC Form 4 filed July 13, 2026. The trade used a $61.30 weighted average price, versus a $62.64 close on July 10. His direct holdings rise to about 181,522 shares, worth about $11.37 million.
5 min readMATT PETER R purchased $504K of CMC
MATT PETER R (President and CEO) purchased 8,230 shares of COMMERCIAL METALS Co (CMC) at $61.30 ($0.50M total) on 2026-07-10.
1 min readFTSE 100 Live: Stocks start to rise across Europe, Currys and miners stumble
European stocks rise while US futures fall ahead of the monthly US jobs report. FTSE 100 is held back by tech funds, miners and housebuilders. Currys shares drop 4% to 157.1p after analysts cite a “conservative” £50m buyback; CEO cites silicon shortages and potential price rises. CMC Markets shares are up ~57% this week after upgraded guidance.
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Futures Fall To Start Now Quarter With Warsh Sintra Comments On Deck
US equity futures point to a softer Q3 start ahead of key US data and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s first major overseas appearance. S&P 500 futures -0.2%, Nasdaq futures -0.6%. Premarket movers include Microsoft (+1.7%) amid reported planned job cuts; Nike down ~2% after lowering next two quarters revenue outlook; Alcoa down 5% after a deal up to $5.6B; FMC up 7% on a ~$400M minority investment by Tessenderlo.
7 min readCOMMERCIAL METALS Co (CMC): Results of Operations and Financial Condition
COMMERCIAL METALS Co (CMC) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 cmc-5312026xearningsreleas.htm EX-99.1 Document Exhibit No. 99.1 News Release CMC REPORTS THIRD QUARTER OF FISCAL 2026 RESULTS • Third quarter net earnings of $173.0 million, or $1.55 per diluted share and adjusted earnings of $193.0 million, or $1.73 per diluted share
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Commercial Metals Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings
Commercial Metals (NYSE: CMC) is set to report Q3 earnings before the opening bell on Thursday, June 25. Analysts polled by Benzinga Pro expect EPS of $1.75 versus 74 cents a year earlier, and revenue of $2.41 billion versus $2.02 billion last year. CMC raised its quarterly dividend 11% on March 25. Shares fell 4.5% to $73.22 on Wednesday.
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