CMC Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
26.82%
Last Quarter
$1.16
Past Year
$3.88
Growth Past 5yrs
-20.41%
Next Quarter
$1.33
Estimate Next Year
- $9.65
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$89.00
27.75% Upside
Mean Price Target
$70.26
0.85% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$53.00
-23.93% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On May 14, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
CMC Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, CMC (NYSE: CMC) reported an actual EPS of $1.16 for the quarter ending on Mar 26, 2026, compared to an estimated $1.28, resulting in a -9.38% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jan 08, 2026), CMC recorded an actual EPS of $1.84 with a 18.71% surprise. See CMC's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
CMC has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Mar 26, 2026 showing a -9.38% miss. Previously, the quarter ending Jan 08, 2026 recorded a 18.71% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1.16 | 1.28 | -9.38% |
| Jan 08, 2026 | 1.84 | 1.55 | +18.71% |
| Oct 16, 2025 | 1.37 | 1.32 | +3.79% |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 0.74 | 0.851 | -13.04% |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 0.26 | 0.289 | -10.03% |
| Jan 06, 2025 | 0.78 | 0.83 | -6.02% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CMC stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given CMC stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 25 analysts have given their ratings
to CMC out of which
11 analysts have given strong buy call,
6 analysts have given buy call,
8 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$70.26 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 0.85% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for CMC highest price target?
Analysts suggest CMC's stock price would rise to a high of $89.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for CMC over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the CMC stock price could move to $53.00.
What is the average target price for CMC?
CMC stock has an average analyst estimate of $70.26.
At its current price, how far is CMC from its average target price?
CMC shares are currently trading 0.85% above this price target.
What were CMC’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.16 versus consensus estimates of $1.28, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.26.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
CMC's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.33 and - $9.65 for the whole year.
What has CMC's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 26.82% EPS growth for CMC in the next five years, compared to growth rates of -20.41% in the past five years.