Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for NUCOR.
Executive leadership at NUCOR.
Leon J. Topalian
Detailed
Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer
CEO
Allen C. Behr
Detailed
Executive Vice President - Raw Materials
Daniel R. Needham
Detailed
Executive Vice President - Commercial
K. Rex Query
Detailed
Executive Vice President - Strategy
Stephen D. Laxton
Detailed
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
Board of directors at NUCOR.
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Recent press releases and 8-K filings for NUE.
Nucor promotes CFO Steve Laxton to President and COO; Sumoski to retire
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CFO Change
Management Change
- Nucor CFO Steve Laxton will become President and Chief Operating Officer effective January 1, 2026
- Longtime COO David A. Sumoski to retire June 13, 2026 after more than 30 years with the company
- Nucor will conduct a search for a new CFO, with Laxton remaining in the role until his successor is appointed
Dec 4, 2025, 2:00 PM
Nucor reports Q3 2025 results
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Earnings
Share Buyback
New Projects/Investments
- Nucor generated EBITDA of $1.3 billion and EPS of $2.63 for Q3 2025, with net earnings of $607 million ($2.63 per share) and year-to-date adjusted net earnings of $1.4 billion ($5.98 per share).
- The company invested $807 million in capital expenditures during the quarter (YTD $2.6 billion, full-year guidance $3.3 billion), and returned $230 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases (nearly $1 billion YTD, 72% of net earnings).
- Nucor maintained a 24% debt-to-capital ratio with $2.7 billion of cash, generated $1.3 billion of operating cash flow, and received a Moody’s credit rating upgrade to A3, achieving a trio of A-/A3 ratings among major North American steel producers.
- Key growth projects advanced: two bar mills commissioned; pole production and galvanizing started at the Alabama facility; Kingman (AZ) and Lexington (NC) mills are ramping toward EBITDA-positive in Q1 2026; and the West Virginia sheet mill is two-thirds complete, on schedule for end-2026 ramp-up.
Oct 28, 2025, 2:00 PM
Nucor reports Q3 2025 results
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Earnings
Dividends
Guidance Update
- EBITDA of $1.265 B, net earnings of $607 M and EPS of $2.63 in Q3 2025
- $807 M capex deployed in Q3 and FY capex guidance raised to ~$3.3 B; returned $227 M to shareholders in Q3, representing 72% of YTD net earnings
- External shipments remained stable at ~6.8 M tons Q/Q, with record rebar volumes and mill backlogs of ~3.5 M tons (+30% Y/Y)
- 24% total debt/cap and $3.6 B liquidity, with net debt/EBITDA of 1.0x and a Moody’s upgrade to A3 in September 2025
- Q4 earnings are expected to be lower versus Q3 due to softer pricing and fewer shipping days across segments
Oct 28, 2025, 2:00 PM
Nucor reports Q3 2025 earnings
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Nucor generated EBITDA of $1.3 billion and reported net earnings of $607 million ($2.63 EPS), exceeding guidance driven by strong mill shipments and favorable corporate adjustments.
- The steel mill segment posted $793 million in pre-tax earnings (–6% QoQ), with record rebar shipments, sheet backlog up 13% YoY, and bar backlog up 35% YoY.
- Q3 capital expenditures were $807 million, lifting expected FY 2025 CapEx to $3.3 billion, while Nucor returned 72% of YTD net earnings (≈$1 billion) to shareholders via dividends and buybacks.
- For Q4, Nucor anticipates lower volumes due to seasonal effects, five fewer shipping days, and DRI outages, with softer mill pricing offset by stable product pricing; 2026 demand outlook is stable.
Oct 28, 2025, 2:00 PM
Nucor reports Q3 2025 results and outlook
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Nucor posted $607 million in net earnings attributable to stockholders, or $2.63 per diluted share, on $8.52 billion of net sales in Q3 2025; EBITDA was $1.27 billion.
- The company held $2.75 billion in cash and short-term investments with an undrawn $2.25 billion revolver and maintains top steel-sector credit ratings of A-/A-/A3.
- In Q3 2025, Nucor repurchased 0.7 million shares at an average of $140.46, returning nearly $1 billion to shareholders year-to-date (over 70% of net earnings).
- For Q4 2025, Nucor expects earnings to be lower than Q3 due to lower volumes, reduced average selling prices, and planned outages in its raw materials segment.
Oct 27, 2025, 8:53 PM
Nucor reports Q3 2025 results
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Net earnings of $607 million, or $2.63 per diluted share, on net sales of $8.52 billion in Q3 2025.
- Began ramping up production at two new bar mill projects, advanced sheet steel production and coating initiatives, and commenced pole production at the Alabama Towers & Structures facility.
- Returned capital through repurchasing 0.7 million shares at an average price of $140.46 and declaring a $0.55 per share quarterly dividend, marking the 210th consecutive payment.
- Issued guidance that Q4 2025 earnings are expected to be lower than Q3 due to reduced volumes and average selling prices across key segments.
Oct 27, 2025, 8:30 PM
Nucor partner Electra unveils clean-iron demonstration facility
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New Projects/Investments
- Electra will build a 130,000 sq ft demonstration facility in Jefferson County, CO, producing up to 500 metric tons of low-carbon iron annually, with operations beginning mid-2026.
- The project is funded by a $50 million Breakthrough Energy Catalyst grant, an $8 million Colorado tax credit, and $186 million in Series B financing.
- Advanced purchase agreements include Nucor for Electric Arc Furnace steelmaking, Toyota Tsusho for green-steel distribution, and INTERFER Edelstahl for specialty applications.
- Meta agreed to purchase verified Environmental Attribute Credits for CO₂ reductions from Electra’s clean iron, supporting its net-zero by 2030 goal.
Oct 21, 2025, 4:00 PM
Nucor announces Q3 2025 earnings guidance
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Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Nucor expects Q3 2025 earnings of $2.05–$2.15 per diluted share, compared with $2.60 in Q2 2025 and $1.05 in Q3 2024.
- Earnings across the steel mills, steel products, and raw materials segments are projected to decrease in Q3 due to lower volumes, margin compression, and higher costs.
- The company repurchased 0.7 million shares in Q3 at an average price of $140.46, bringing year-to-date repurchases to 4.8 million shares at $126.26 and returning $985 million to shareholders via buybacks and dividends.
- Q3 results will be released on October 27, 2025, followed by a conference call on October 28 at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Sep 17, 2025, 8:30 PM
Nucor announces Q2 2025 earnings guidance
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Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Nucor expects Q2 2025 EPS of $2.55–$2.65, versus $0.67 in Q1 2025 and $2.68 in Q2 2024.
- All three operating segments are projected to post higher earnings in Q2, led by the steel mills (due to higher sheet and plate prices); steel products benefits from stable pricing, volume gains and lower costs; raw materials also up.
- Repurchased approximately 1.8 million shares in Q2 at an average of $111.89 (4.0 million shares YTD at $123.75), returning $755 million to shareholders YTD through buybacks and dividends.
- Plans to release Q2 results after market close on July 28, 2025, and host a conference call on July 29 at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Jun 18, 2025, 11:30 AM
Nucor shares rally as US doubles steel tariffs
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- Global markets opened June with mixed performance amid escalating trade tensions
- President Trump’s decision to double steel tariffs to 50% spurred strong gains in US steel stocks
- Nucor shares climbed about 10% following the tariff announcement
Jun 2, 2025, 9:43 PM
Quarterly earnings call transcripts for NUCOR.
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