Commercial Metals Q4 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Commercial Metals Company reported record fourth-quarter earnings from continuing operations of $152.3 million, or $1.24 per diluted share, and record Core EBITDA from continuing operations of $255.9 million. The company's performance was driven by strong market demand and successful execution, with increased margins and higher shipments in North America and Europe.
Achieved record quarterly earnings from continuing operations of $152.3 million, or $1.24 per diluted share.
Reported record Core EBITDA from continuing operations of $255.9 million.
North America segment generated record adjusted EBITDA of $212.0 million, driven by increased margins and higher shipments.
Europe segment reported record adjusted EBITDA of $67.7 million, driven by significant expansion in margin over scrap and volume growth.
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Forward Guidance
Based on the current marketplace view, Commercial Metals Company anticipates strong operating and financial performance will continue in fiscal 2022. In the first quarter of fiscal 2022, the company expects finished steel volumes to follow typical seasonal patterns and margins to remain consistent with the historical high levels earned in the fourth quarter.
Positive Outlook
- Volumes should remain solid.
- Construction backlog replenished in North America.
- Broad strength across key end markets in both North America and Europe.
- First quarter margins expected to remain consistent with historical high levels.
- Strong operating and financial performance anticipated to continue in fiscal 2022.
Challenges Ahead
- Finished steel volumes expected to follow typical seasonal patterns, which have historically declined modestly from fourth quarter levels.
- Inflationary pressures for freight and steelmaking consumables may impact controllable costs per ton.
- Margin over scrap cost on downstream products declined compared to a year ago due to fulfillment of fabrication contracts booked prior to the fiscal 2021 increase in scrap costs.
- Potential impacts from COVID-19 on the economy, demand, and global supply chain.
- Uncertainty regarding global factors such as trade measures, military conflicts, and political uncertainties.