Commercial Metals Company reported a strong first quarter with net sales increasing by 8% year-over-year to $1.4 billion. GAAP earnings per diluted share from continuing operations increased to $0.69, and earnings from continuing operations increased 326% year-over-year to $82.8 million. Core EBITDA and adjusted earnings also showed significant increases.
Net sales increased 8% year-over-year to $1.4 billion.
GAAP earnings per diluted share from continuing operations increased to $0.69, compared with $0.16 in the prior year.
Earnings from continuing operations increased 326% year-over-year to $82.8 million.
Core EBITDA of $174.4 million and adjusted earnings from continuing operations of $0.73 per share increased year-over-year by 78% and 109%, respectively.
The company expects construction and infrastructure demand to remain resilient. Metal margins are anticipated to decline from first quarter levels but remain above the historical cycle average. Fabrication is expected to remain profitable, while Recycling should see some benefit from the recent rebound in ferrous scrap prices. Challenges are expected to remain for the Polish operations.