CMC Delivers Strong 2026 Core EBITDA, Reaffirms 2027 Growth Plan
Oct 15, 2026, 6:51 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Strong FY2026 results, margin improvement, and leverage reduction to 1.9x bolster earnings visibility. The confirmed 2027 plan, share repurchases, and a dividend increase/maintenance support upside potential, especially if backlog and European CO2 credits sustain momentum. Near-term stock reaction should be positive as investors price in deleveraging and margin durability.
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What happened, with direct paths to the underlying reporting
CMC reported FY2026 core EBITDA of $1.4B and 14.5% margin, led by North America steel and the integrated precast platform, with backlogs near record levels. The company reduced net leverage to 1.9x, maintained ample liquidity, and announced a 0.20 per-share quarterly dividend plus ongoing buybacks. Management outlined a constructive 2027 path driven by TAG, growth investments, and precast integration, supporting a favorable risk/reward for equity holders.
Fiscal 2026 net earnings $655.8M; core EBITDA $1.4B; margin 14.5%.
Q4 2026 net earnings $212.5M ($1.91 per diluted share); adjusted $233.6M ($2.09).
Net leverage 1.9x; cash $778.9M; liquidity >$2.0B; repurchased 383,333 shares.
Precast integration on track; TAG program delivering margin benefits; North America Steel strong.
Guidance for 2027: healthy backlog, further deleveraging, and dividend growth.
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