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CMCCommercial Metals CompanyHold6.5·$71.63-0.69%
HoldModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

Commercial Metals trades at an attractive forward multiple of 11.1x with 22% year-over-year earnings growth, but a mixed earnings track record with the most recent quarter a miss, a deeply unfavorable risk/reward geometry with only 1.7% of room to the near-term ceiling, and earnings results due in nine days create a cautious hold posture.

Thesis pillars

  • Attractive Valuation With GrowthDeteriorating
  • Inconsistent Earnings ExecutionDeteriorating
  • Weak Free Cash Flow ConversionStable
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Commercial Metals Company (CMC) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup

HoldGrowthModerate Confidence

Industrials · Metal Fabrication

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $71.63, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Founded in 1915 as a single scrap yard in Dallas, Texas, CMC has become an innovative solutions provider helping build a stronger, safer and more sustainable world. Today, through an extensive manufacturing network principally located in the United States ("U.S.") and Central... Read more

$71.63-1.0% A.UpsideScore 6.5/10#2 of 11 Metal Fabrication
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield1.68%
IncomeYield1.11%(5y avg 1.31%)Payout13.99%sustainable
Stop $66.93Target $75.29(resistance)A.R:R -0.1:1
Analyst target$81.55+13.8%11 analysts
$75.29our TP
$71.63price
$81.55mean
$88

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $71.63, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 59, MACD bullish. Mixed signals. Hold existing position. Score 6.5/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/9 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 61d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-08-15
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Oct 15, 202661d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Attractive valuation
Strong growth profile
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)13.7
P/E (Fwd)9.8
Mkt Cap$8.0B
EV/EBITDA9.2
Profit Mgn6.7%
ROE13.8%
Rev Growth22.9%
Beta1.53
Dividend1.11%
Rating analysts18

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.63bullish
IV55%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

1 ceiling hit

GatesA.R:R -0.1=NEGATIVEMomentum 5.1<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Momentum 5.1>=4.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 61d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
59 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $64.74Resistance $76.83

Price Targets

$67
$75
A.Upside-1.0%
A.R:R-0.1:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-1.0% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-10-15 (61d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CMC stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $71.63, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 59, MACD bullish. Mixed signals. Hold existing position. Target $75.29 (+5.1%), stop $66.93 (−7.0%), A.R:R -0.1:1. Score 6.5/10, moderate confidence.

What is the CMC stock price target?

Take-profit target: $75.29 (-1.0% upside). Target $75.29 (+5.1%), stop $66.93 (−7.0%), A.R:R -0.1:1. Stop-loss: $66.93.

What are the risks of investing in CMC?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Is CMC overvalued or undervalued?

Commercial Metals Company trades at a P/E of 13.7 (forward 9.8). TrendMatrix value score: 7.6/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about CMC?

18 analysts cover CMC with a consensus score of 3.9/5. Average price target: $82.

What does Commercial Metals Company do?Founded in 1915 as a single scrap yard in Dallas, Texas, CMC has become an innovative solutions provider helping build...

Founded in 1915 as a single scrap yard in Dallas, Texas, CMC has become an innovative solutions provider helping build a stronger, safer and more sustainable world. Today, through an extensive manufacturing network principally located in the United States ("U.S.") and Central Europe, we offer products and technologies to meet the critical reinforcement needs of the global construction sector.

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