Commercial Metals Beats Q2 Expectations Despite Sales Dip, Gears Up For Solid Construction Season
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Commercial Metals Company (CMC) reported a Q2 fiscal 2024 net sales decline of 8.4% year-over-year to $1.85 billion, surpassing consensus estimates. Despite a decrease in adjusted EPS and total adjusted EBITDA, the company saw a surge in downstream contract awards and made significant improvements in reducing controllable costs. CMC also declared a quarterly dividend increase of ~13% and is gearing up for a strong construction season with strategic site improvements and acquisitions aimed at leveraging favorable construction trends.
March 21, 2024 | 3:21 pm
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CMC surpassed Q2 sales estimates and declared a dividend increase, indicating strong financial health and shareholder value focus. Strategic improvements and acquisitions signal growth potential.
CMC's better-than-expected Q2 results, combined with a dividend increase and strategic positioning for the construction season, suggest a positive outlook for the stock. The share repurchase and focus on cost reduction further support financial stability and growth prospects.
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