CMC (NYSE: CMC) board declares 247th consecutive $0.20 dividend
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Commercial Metals Company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on its common stock. This will be CMC’s 247th consecutive quarterly dividend, underscoring a long history of cash returns to shareholders.
The dividend is payable on July 15, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on July 6, 2026. The announcement was made by the board of directors and detailed in an attached press release.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 8.01, 9.01
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Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Quarterly dividend: $0.20 per share
Consecutive dividends: 247th consecutive quarterly dividend
Dividend payment date: July 15, 2026
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4 metrics
Quarterly dividend
$0.20 per share
Regular quarterly cash dividend on common stock
Consecutive dividends
247th consecutive quarterly dividend
Ongoing dividend-paying track record
Dividend payment date
July 15, 2026
Date cash dividend will be paid
Dividend record date
July 6, 2026
Shareholders of record eligible for dividend
Key Terms
regular quarterly cash dividend, forward-looking statements, Risk Factors, capital allocation strategy, +2 more
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regular quarterly cash dividend financial
"declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share"
A regular quarterly cash dividend is a set amount of money that a company pays to its shareholders four times a year, usually every three months. It provides investors with a steady income stream and signals that the company is generating consistent profits. For investors, receiving these payments can be a reliable way to earn returns and assess the company's financial stability.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Risk Factors regulatory
"factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include those described in our filings ... Item 1A, "Risk Factors""
Risk factors are elements or conditions that could cause an investment's value to decrease or lead to potential losses. They are like warning signs or obstacles that can affect the success of an investment, making it uncertain or more unpredictable. Recognizing risk factors helps investors understand the possible challenges and make more informed decisions.
capital allocation strategy financial
"with respect to CMC's cash flow capabilities, financial position, fundamental business outlook and capital allocation strategy"
A capital allocation strategy is a plan for deciding how a company distributes its financial resources among various needs, such as investing in growth, paying dividends, or reducing debt. For investors, it signals how effectively a company manages its money to create value and sustain long-term success, much like a person deciding how to divide their budget for savings, expenses, and investments.
Section 232 trade tariffs regulatory
"changes to current trade regulations, such as Section 232 trade tariffs and quotas"
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 24, 2026
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On June 24, 2026, Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) ("CMC") issued a press release announcing that the board of directors of CMC declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share of CMC common stock. The dividend will be paid on July 15, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on July 6, 2026.
A copy of CMC's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: June 24, 2026 | By: /s/ Paul J. Lawrence | |||||||
| Name: Paul J. Lawrence | ||||||||
| Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
EXHIBIT 99.1
News Release 
CMC ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $0.20 PER SHARE
Irving, Texas - June 24, 2026 - Today, June 24, 2026, the board of directors of CMC (NYSE: CMC) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share of CMC common stock. CMC’s 247th consecutive quarterly dividend will be paid on July 15, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on July 6, 2026.
About CMC
CMC is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Irving, Texas, and a leading provider of early-stage construction solutions that support the foundational phases of modern infrastructure and building projects. Founded in 1915, CMC has grown from a single-site recycling operation to one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of steel reinforcing bar ("rebar"), a leading producer of subgrade soil stabilization and foundation enhancement solutions and a major supplier of concrete pipe and precast products.
Through an extensive manufacturing network primarily located in the United States and Central Europe, with strategic operations in the United Kingdom, Europe and Asia, CMC serves infrastructure, non-residential, residential, industrial and energy markets. While often unseen, CMC’s products are essential to highways, bridges, airports, commercial buildings and other critical structures that support everyday life.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws with respect to CMC's cash flow capabilities, financial position, fundamental business outlook and capital allocation strategy. The statements in this release that are not historical statements, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified by phrases such as we or our management "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "intends," "may," "plans to," "ought," "could," "will," "should," "likely," "appears," "projects," "forecasts," "outlook" or other similar words or phrases, as well as by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions.
CMC's forward-looking statements are based on management’s expectations and beliefs as of the time this news release was prepared. Although we believe that our expectations are reasonable, we can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct, and actual results may vary materially. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update, amend or clarify any forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events, new information or circumstances or any other changes. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations include those described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors" of our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025, as well as the following: changes in economic conditions which affect demand for our products or construction activity generally, and the impact of such changes on the highly cyclical steel industry; rapid and significant changes in the price of metals, potentially impairing our inventory values due to declines in commodity prices or reducing the profitability of downstream contracts within our vertically integrated steel operations due to rising commodity pricing; excess capacity in our
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industry, particularly in China, and product availability from competing steel mills and other steel suppliers including import quantities and pricing; the impact of additional steelmaking capacity expected to come online from a number of ongoing electric arc furnace projects in the U.S.; the impact of geopolitical conditions, including political turmoil and volatility, regional conflicts, terrorism and war on the global economy, inflation, energy supplies and raw materials; increased attention to environmental, social and governance ("ESG") matters, including any targets or other ESG, environmental justice or regulatory initiatives; operating and startup risks, as well as market risks associated with the commissioning of new projects could prevent us from realizing anticipated benefits and could result in a loss of all or a substantial part of our investments; impacts from global public health crises on the economy, demand for our products, global supply chain and on our operations; compliance with and changes in existing and future laws, regulations and other legal requirements and judicial decisions that govern our business, including increased environmental regulations associated with climate change and greenhouse gas emissions; involvement in various environmental matters that may result in fines, penalties or judgments; evolving remediation technology, changing regulations, possible third-party contributions, the inherent uncertainties of the estimation process and other factors that may impact amounts accrued for environmental liabilities; potential limitations in our or our customers' abilities to access credit and non-compliance with their contractual obligations, including payment obligations; activity in repurchasing shares of our common stock under our share repurchase program; financial and non-financial covenants and restrictions on the operation of our business contained in agreements governing our debt; our ability to successfully identify, consummate and integrate acquisitions and realize any or all of the anticipated synergies or other benefits of acquisitions; the effects that acquisitions may have on our financial leverage; risks associated with acquisitions generally, such as the inability to obtain, or delays in obtaining, required approvals under applicable antitrust legislation and other regulatory and third-party consents and approvals; lower than expected future levels of revenues and higher than expected future costs; failure or inability to implement growth strategies in a timely manner; the impact of goodwill or other indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charges; the impact of long-lived asset impairment charges; currency fluctuations; global factors, such as trade measures, military conflicts and political uncertainties, including changes to current trade regulations, such as Section 232 trade tariffs and quotas, tax legislation and other regulations which might adversely impact our business; availability and pricing of electricity, electrodes and natural gas for mill operations; our ability to hire and retain key executives and other employees; competition from other materials or from competitors that have a lower cost structure or access to greater financial resources; information technology interruptions and breaches in security; our ability to make necessary capital expenditures; availability and pricing of raw materials and other items over which we exert little influence, including scrap metal, energy and insurance; unexpected equipment failures; losses or limited potential gains due to hedging transactions; litigation claims and settlements, court decisions, regulatory rulings and legal compliance risks, including those related to the Pacific Steel Group litigation and other legal proceedings; risk of injury or death to employees, customers or other visitors to our operations; and civil unrest, protests and riots.
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FAQ
What dividend did Commercial Metals Company (CMC) declare in this filing?
Commercial Metals Company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on its common stock. This payment continues the company’s long-standing practice of returning cash to shareholders through recurring quarterly dividends.
When will CMC’s $0.20 quarterly dividend be paid?
The $0.20 per share dividend will be paid on July 15, 2026. Shareholders who are on the company’s records as owning shares on the stated record date will receive this cash payment on that date.
What is the record date for CMC’s July 2026 dividend?
The record date for the dividend is July 6, 2026, at the close of business. Investors listed as stockholders of record on that date will be eligible to receive the $0.20 per share cash dividend.
How long has CMC been paying consecutive quarterly dividends?
CMC stated that this will be its 247th consecutive quarterly dividend. This indicates the company has maintained an unbroken quarterly dividend-paying record across many years, highlighting a consistent approach to shareholder cash returns.
What type of company is Commercial Metals Company (CMC)?
CMC is a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of early-stage construction solutions, including steel reinforcing bar, soil stabilization products, and concrete pipe and precast products, serving infrastructure, non-residential, residential, industrial and energy markets.
Does this CMC announcement include forward-looking statements?
Yes. The release notes that it contains forward-looking statements regarding cash flow capabilities, financial position, business outlook and capital allocation, and highlights that actual results may differ materially due to various risk factors described in CMC’s SEC filings.