The chart below shows how CMC performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, CMC sees a -1.91% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.55% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +3.27%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Core EBITDA Performance: C M C reported a consolidated core EBITDA of $210.7 million for the first quarter of 2025, producing a core EBITDA margin of 11%.
Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA: The North American Steel Group generated adjusted EBITDA of $188.2 million for the quarter, equal to $164 per ton of finished steel shipped.
Steel Shipment Growth: Finished steel shipments increased by 4.4% compared to last year and were up 2.3% on a sequential basis, reaching the highest levels since the third quarter.
EBITDA Decline in Europe Steel: C M C's Europe Steel Group reported adjusted EBITDA of $25.8 million for the first quarter of 2025, compared to $38.9 million in the prior year period, driven by strong cost management efforts.
Operating Cash Generation: The company generated $213 million of cash from operating activities during the quarter, which included a $26.2 million release of cash from working capital.
Negative
Quarterly Net Loss Report: C M C reported a net loss for the first quarter of $175.7 million or a loss of $1.54 per diluted share on sales of $1.9 billion.
Litigation Expense Charge: The result included a $264 million after-tax charge for litigation expense as a result of a verdict the company intends to appeal.
Adjusted Earnings Comparison: Excluding this item, adjusted earnings were $88.5 million or $0.78 per diluted share, compared to $176.3 million and $1.49 per diluted share in the prior year period.
EBITDA Decline Analysis: Consolidated core EBITDA was $210.7 million for the first quarter of 2025, representing a decline from $313.7 million generated during the prior year period.
EBITDA Decline Analysis: Segment adjusted EBITDA decreased 29% compared to the prior year period, driven primarily by lower margin over scrap costs on steel and downstream products.
Commercial Metals Company (CMC) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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