Commercial Metals Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Commercial Metals Company reported Q4 2023 net earnings of $184.2 million, or $1.56 per diluted share, on net sales of $2.2 billion. While North America showed strength, European market challenges impacted overall results. The company is progressing with strategic growth initiatives, including the Arizona 2 micro mill and the integration of EDSCO Fasteners.
Net earnings for the fourth quarter were $184.2 million, or $1.56 per diluted share.
North America segment adjusted EBITDA increased year-over-year due to solid demand and strong margins.
Downstream new project bid volumes in North America continued to grow, indicating a robust construction pipeline.
Strategic growth initiatives, such as the Arizona 2 production start-up and Tensar earnings, showed meaningful progress.
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Forward Guidance
The company expects first quarter consolidated financial performance to remain strong by historical standards, but decline from the fourth quarter as a result of seasonally lower shipments, steel product margin compression in North America, and the continuation of challenging market conditions in Europe.
Positive Outlook
- First quarter consolidated financial performance is expected to remain strong by historical standards.
- Europe operations will receive approximately $60 million from two large government rebate programs.
- Annual CO2 credit estimated at $25 million, up from the $9.5 million received last year.
- Reimbursement by the Polish government for elevated energy costs incurred during the European energy crisis is expected to be $35 million.
- These rebates are expected to drive a sequential improvement in Europe segment adjusted EBITDA.
Challenges Ahead
- First quarter performance is expected to decline from the fourth quarter.
- Seasonally lower shipments are anticipated.
- Steel product margin compression is expected in North America.
- Challenging market conditions in Europe are expected to continue.
- Overall, the first quarter outlook suggests a softening compared to the fourth quarter due to various market and seasonal factors.