Jim Cramer Says He Likes “Commercial Metals Very Much” But Prefers Nucor

Commercial Metals Company (NYSE:CMC) is among the stocks Jim Cramer reviewed while discussing the Iran ceasefire that triggered a relief rally. Answering a caller’s query regarding the stock, Cramer said:

Commercial Metals, I like Commercial Metals very much, but I’m going to steer you towards Nucor, which had another great session. I think Nucor could be a straight shot to $200. I wish that I had recommended it for my Charitable Trust. We made some changes today. Can’t change all at once, but NUE is the one you want.

Commercial Metals Company (NYSE:CMC) processes and recycles scrap metal and manufactures a variety of finished steel products and armor plates. In addition, the company provides specialized fabrication services and construction equipment for large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects. The company reported its Q2 2026 earnings on March 26.

It posted a non-GAAP EPS of $1.16, missing estimates by $0.14, and generated revenue of $2.13 billion, which was up nearly 22% year-over-year and beat estimates by $60 million. For FY26, Commercial Metals Company’s (NYSE:CMC) management expects to generate between $165 million and $175 million in EBITDA.

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