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CMCCommercial Metals CompanySell6.0·$77.76+0.00%
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Commercial Metals Company (CMC) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup

SellModerate Confidence

Industrials · Metal Fabrication

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $77.76 — A.R:R is negative (-0.8) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Consecutive earnings misses (2).

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

$77.76+0.7% A.UpsideScore 6.0/10#3 of 9 Metal Fabrication
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield1.67%
IncomeYield0.95%(5y avg 1.31%)Payout16.11%sustainable
Stop $72.52Target $78.31(resistance)A.R:R -0.8:1
Analyst target$80.55+3.6%11 analysts
$78.31our TP
$77.76price
$80.55mean
$68
$89

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $77.76 — A.R:R is negative (-0.8) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Consecutive earnings misses (2). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 62, MACD bullish. Score 6.0/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 5/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, news events none recent, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-15
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Jun 25, 20269d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Attractive valuation
Strong growth profile
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Consecutive earnings misses (2)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)17.4
P/E (Fwd)11.2
Mkt Cap$8.6B
EV/EBITDA11.1
Profit Mgn6.0%
ROE12.0%
Rev Growth21.5%
Beta1.50
Dividend0.95%
Rating analysts17

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C0.28bullish
IV59%elevated

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-04-13Item 5.02MEDIUM
    On April 13, 2026, Commercial Metals Company ("CMC" or the "Company") announced that the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") appointed Michael R. Dumais to serve as a Class II director of the Company, effective June 23, 2026. As such, Mr.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

1 ceiling hit

GatesA.R:R -0.8=NEGATIVEExecutive change: officer departure/appointmentEARNINGS PROXIMITY 9d<=14d (soft)Momentum 6.2>=5.5Insider activity: OKNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
62 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $67.60Resistance $79.91

Price Targets

$73
$78
A.Upside+0.7%
A.R:R-0.8:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-9.9% upside)
! NEWS_MOD=-1: HOLD_IF_HOLDING → SELL_IF_HOLDING
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-06-25 (9d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is CMC stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $77.76 — A.R:R is negative (-0.8) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Consecutive earnings misses (2). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 62, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $72.52. Score 6.0/10, moderate confidence.

What is the CMC stock price target?

Take-profit target: $78.31 (+0.7% upside). Prior stop was $72.52. Stop-loss: $72.52.

What are the risks of investing in CMC?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Consecutive earnings misses (2).

Is CMC overvalued or undervalued?

Commercial Metals Company trades at a P/E of 17.4 (forward 11.2). TrendMatrix value score: 7.6/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about CMC?

17 analysts cover CMC with a consensus score of 3.9/5. Average price target: $81.

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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