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Commercial Metals Company: Is the $600M West Virginia Rebar Mill the Next ROIC Breakout?

Commercial Metals Company (CMC) reported strong fiscal first-quarter 2026 results, indicating robust operational performance and growth momentum, yet also highlighted areas of concern. The company achieved net earnings of $177.3 million or $1.58 per diluted share, significantly up from a net loss in the prior year. Adjusted earnings of $206.2 million or $1.84 per diluted share represented substantial improvements, driven by higher operational efficiency and strategic initiatives such as the TAG program. The North America Steel Group and Construction Solutions Group posted impressive gains. The North America Steel Group reported an adjusted EBITDA increase of 58% year-over-year, supported by better margins over scrap costs and benefits from the TAG initiatives aimed at margin expansion and operational efficiency. This positive outcome occurred despite potential concerns about new market supply, mitigated by reduced foreign imports this period.