Commercial Metals Q2 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Commercial Metals Company reported record second quarter fiscal 2022 results with earnings from continuing operations of $383.3 million, or $3.12 per diluted share, on net sales of $2.0 billion. The company's core EBITDA from continuing operations increased 89% from the prior year period, and the North America downstream backlog grew 9% year-over-year.
Achieved record quarterly Earnings from Continuing Operations of $383.3 million, or $3.12 per diluted share
Core EBITDA from continuing operations of $323.1 million increased 89% from the prior year period
Trailing twelve-month Core EBITDA from continuing operations totaled over $1.1 billion
North America downstream backlog grew 9% year-over-year
Commercial Metals
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Forward Guidance
The company anticipates strong fiscal year 2022 financial and operational performance. Shipment volumes of finished steel products have historically increased from second quarter levels, driven by seasonal factors, and the company expects shipments during the third quarter of fiscal 2022 to follow these trends. The company anticipates strong third quarter financial results, with margins remaining at high levels.
Positive Outlook
- Current robust demand for each of CMC’s major product lines is expected to persist throughout the upcoming spring and summer construction season
- Growing downstream backlog
- Solid levels of new work entering the project pipeline
- Shipment volumes of finished steel products have historically increased from second quarter levels, driven by seasonal factors
- Anticipate strong third quarter financial results, with margins remaining at high levels
Challenges Ahead
- The war in Ukraine raises significant geopolitical and economic risks
- Monitoring the war in Ukraine closely
- Has not experienced any disruptions to operations, workforce, or end-market demand to date
- Controllable costs per ton of finished steel shipped increased in comparison to the first fiscal quarter primarily as a result of scheduled routine maintenance, which reduced production levels
- Shipment volumes of finished steel decreased approximately 10% from the prior year second quarter.