Commercial Metals posts record FY2026 core EBITDA and Q4 earnings beat

Commercial Metals Company reported fiscal 2026 net earnings of $655.8 million and Q4 net earnings of $212.5 million, or $1.91 per diluted share. Core EBITDA rose to $1.4 billion for the year and $393.7 million in Q4, a 35.1% year‑over‑year increase, with margins expanding to 14.8% in the quarter. The results were driven by strong performance in the North America Steel Group, the integration of precast acquisitions and the Transform‑Advance‑Grow (TAG) program. CEO Peter Matt highlighted a dividend of $0.20 per share and an accelerated share‑buyback program.

The company’s earnings beat analyst expectations, supporting a $0.20 per share dividend and prompting a $26.7 million share repurchase, which may boost shareholder returns. Reduced net leverage to below 2 x provides additional financial flexibility for future growth and capital allocation.

  • 1Fiscal 2026 net earnings were $655.8 million.
  • 2Q4 net earnings were $212.5 million, or $1.91 per diluted share.
  • 3Full‑year core EBITDA increased to $1.4 billion, up from $837.3 million in fiscal 2025.
  • 4Q4 core EBITDA was $393.7 million, a 35.1% year‑over‑year increase.
  • 5Q4 core EBITDA margin expanded to 14.8%, up 100 basis points year‑over‑year.
  • 6The company declared a $0.20 per share dividend.

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