With its next quarterly earnings report due around Jun. 16, Commercial Metals stock is trading approximately 14% under a 46.78 entry. The current formation is a second-stage consolidation.
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Commercial Metals Sees Robust Earnings, Sales Growth
Commercial Metals posted 132% earnings growth last quarter, while sales growth came in at 37%.
Analysts expect earnings-per-share growth of 83% for the quarter, and 110% growth for the full year.
Commercial Metals stock has a 97 Composite Rating and earns the No. 3 rank among its peers in the Metal-Fabricators industry group. Insteel Industries is the No. 1-ranked stock within the group.
Note: Dates for earnings reports are subject to change. Check the company's website for any updates.
