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CMCCommercial Metals Company

NYSE · Industrials · Mkt cap $7.2B · Avg vol 1.12M

$64.72

-0.65 (-0.99%)

Quote as of October 16, 2026, 2:16 PM ET

News Impact Report · Published October 16, 2026, 11:18 AM ET

CMC: Commercial Metals Company Discloses Full-Year FY2026 Net Income of $485.5 Million

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Ticker: CMC | Price: $67.58 | Today's Change: +3.38%


What Happened

Commercial Metals Company (CMC) filed an 8-K with the SEC on October 13, 2026, disclosing full-year FY2026 financial results under Items 8.01 and 9.01. According to the structured XBRL data contained in the filing, CMC reported net income of $485,491,000 for the full fiscal year 2026, alongside basic earnings per share of $4.19 and diluted earnings per share of $4.14. The filing also references a historical revenue figure of $1,775,092,000 from Q1 FY2012 as a comparative data point embedded in the XBRL submission; no current-period revenue figure was provided in the structured facts for this filing.

Why It Matters

The disclosure of a full fiscal-year net income of approximately $485.5 million and diluted EPS of $4.14 gives investors a concrete bottom-line benchmark for FY2026. With CMC's shares trading at $67.58 at the time of this report — up 3.38% on the day — the market appears to be reacting positively to the disclosed results. The implied price-to-earnings ratio based on the reported diluted EPS of $4.14 and the current share price of $67.58 works out to approximately 16.3x trailing earnings, offering investors a valuation context as they assess the company's near-term outlook. This follows StockWatch's existing initiating coverage on the company, published on September 29, 2026; readers may refer to that report for broader fundamental context.

Analysis

The full-year profitability disclosed in this filing demonstrates that CMC sustained meaningful earnings power through FY2026, a notable achievement given the well-documented headwinds facing the steel and metals fabrication sector — including softening construction demand in certain end markets and cost pressures on raw materials. A diluted EPS of $4.14 for the full fiscal year is a substantive figure, and the positive single-day share price movement of more than 3% suggests the results were broadly in line with or modestly above investor expectations.

Key items to watch going forward include:

  • Revenue trajectory: The filing's XBRL data did not include a current-period revenue figure, so investors should look to any accompanying press release or quarterly filings for top-line context.
  • Margin sustainability: Whether CMC can maintain or expand margins in a market where steel pricing and scrap costs remain volatile will be central to the FY2027 outlook.
  • Capital allocation signals: Full-year results filings of this type are often accompanied by guidance or commentary on dividends, share repurchases, and capital expenditure plans — details worth monitoring in any concurrent management commentary.

The current share price of $67.58 sits modestly above the price target embedded in StockWatch's prior coverage; this report does not revise or reissue that assessment, but the earnings data disclosed here is new information that investors will want to factor into their own analysis.

Disclaimer

This report is a news and informational summary based solely on data contained in CMC's SEC filing dated October 13, 2026, and is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice, a solicitation, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult a qualified financial adviser before making any investment decisions. Past financial results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.

Existing Coverage

StockWatch has full coverage on CMC, published 2026-09-29. Read our Initiating Coverage →

Source

Filed with the SEC on 2026-10-13. Read the original filing on EDGAR: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/22444/000002244426000048/cmc-20261013.htm

StockWatch initiated coverage · September 29, 2026

CMC: Commercial Metals Company — EAF Cost Leadership Meets a Cyclical Steel Downturn

Cyclical compression in earnings: CMC trades at $62.33, down 26.6% from its 52-week high of $84.87, as the company's EPS of $5.29 reflects the peak of the recent construction-driven steel cycle now fading into a downcycle. At 11.8x trailing earnings, the market is pricing in meaningful earnings deterioration ahead. Elevated short interest signals skepticism: Short interest of 6.18M shares (7.39% of float) is well above the sector average, indicating institutional investors are positi

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Key Data

Last

$67.58

P&L ($)

+$2.21

P&L (%)

+3.38%

Day Range

$65.96 - $67.97

Volume

267.33K

Market Cap

$7.2B

Previous Close

$65.37

Open

$66.19

52 Week Range

$55.70 - $84.87

Shares Outstanding

110.62M

Public Float

109.44M

Average Volume

1.12M

As of October 16, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

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