CMC Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

Core Insights - Commercial Metals Company (CMC) reported financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended May 31, 2025, showing sequential improvement in performance driven by better market conditions across all segments [1][2] - The company achieved net earnings of $83.1 million, or $0.73 per diluted share, on net sales of $2.0 billion, compared to net earnings of $119.4 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, on net sales of $2.1 billion in the prior year [2][3] Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings for the third quarter were $84.4 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, down from $119.6 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, in the prior year [3] - The company's consolidated core EBITDA was $204.1 million with a core EBITDA margin of 10.1% [6] - Cash and cash equivalents totaled $893.0 million, with available liquidity exceeding $1.7 billion as of May 31, 2025 [4] Business Segments Overview - North America Steel Group saw a 1.6% increase in finished steel product shipments year-over-year and a 10.4% increase compared to the second quarter [6] - The Emerging Businesses Group reported net sales of $197.5 million, a 4.7% increase year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA margin improving to 20.7% [10] - The Europe Steel Group achieved adjusted EBITDA of $3.6 million, recovering from a loss of $4.2 million in the prior year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 1.5% [12] Strategic Initiatives - The TAG program is gaining momentum, exceeding targeted EBITDA benefits, with an annual run-rate expected to exceed $100 million [6][14] - The company is positioned to benefit from structural trends in infrastructure investment, reshoring, and energy transition [2][14] Market Outlook - CMC anticipates improved consolidated financial results in the fourth quarter, with expectations for increased finished steel shipments and adjusted EBITDA margins [13] - The company expects to receive a CO2 credit of approximately $28 million in the fourth quarter due to Polish legislation [13]