IRVING, Texas, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CMC (NYSE: CMC) (the “Company” or “CMC”) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a $600.0 million increase in the Company’s existing common stock repurchase program, bringing the total current capacity of the program to approximately $717.0 million. Approximately $733.0 million of the Company’s common stock has been repurchased under the existing program since its authorization in October 2021.
“This share repurchase authorization reflects our confidence in the strength of our business, our long-term growth strategy, and our ability to continue generating strong cash flow”, said Peter R. Matt, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We remain committed to a disciplined capital allocation approach that balances investment in our business, returning capital to shareholders, and maintaining a strong balance sheet.”
CMC intends to repurchase shares from time to time for cash in open market transactions or in privately-negotiated transactions in accordance with applicable federal securities laws, including Rule 10b5-1 programs. The timing and the amount of repurchases, if any, will be determined by the Company’s management based on its evaluation of market conditions, capital allocation alternatives and other factors. The share repurchase program does not require the Company to acquire any dollar amount or number of shares of CMC common stock and may be modified, suspended, extended or terminated by the Company’s Board of Directors at any time without prior notice.