Tariff Tailwinds Vs. Political Headwinds: Commercial Metals Remains A Hold For Now

  • CMC benefits from infrastructure tailwinds and efficiency gains, but macroeconomic and tariff uncertainties warrant caution before investing. Recent results show resilient cost management and a growing project pipeline, supporting the thesis of structurally higher through-the-cycle margins. Tariffs may provide short-term margin boosts, but demand could suffer long-term, and CMC's European exposure and policy risks limit upside compared to peers like STLD.