Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for NUCOR.
Executive leadership at NUCOR.
Leon J. Topalian
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Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer
CEO
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Allen C. Behr
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Executive Vice President - Raw Materials
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Daniel R. Needham
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Executive Vice President - Commercial
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K. Rex Query
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Executive Vice President - Strategy
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Stephen D. Laxton
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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 reports Q4 2025 results
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Net earnings for Q4 2025 of $378 million (diluted $1.64) and adjusted net earnings of $400 million (diluted $1.73); net sales of $7.69 billion, EBITDA of $918 million
- Cash and short-term investments of $2.70 billion and an undrawn $2.25 billion revolving credit facility; maintained credit ratings of A-/A-/A3
- Returned capital via $227 million of share repurchases (0.7 million shares at $145.23) and declared a $0.56 per-share dividend (211th consecutive quarter)
- Forecasting higher earnings in Q1 2026 across all segments, led by increased volumes and pricing in the steel mills segment
4 hours ago
Nucor reports Q4 2025 results
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Delivered Q4 EBITDA of $918 million and adjusted EPS of $1.73, with full-year EBITDA of $4.2 billion and adjusted EPS of $7.71.
- Invested $802 million in capital expenditures in Q4 (FY 2025: $3.4 billion) and returned $227 million to shareholders in the quarter, including $127 million in dividends and $100 million in share repurchases.
- Exited 2025 with net debt of $4.42 billion (1.1× LTM EBITDA) and maintained top-tier credit ratings (A–/A3) to support financial flexibility.
- Forecasts higher volumes and realized pricing to drive earnings growth in Q1 2026, underpinned by recently completed growth projects and trade enforcement benefits.
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Nucor reports Q4 2025 results
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Earnings
Share Buyback
Guidance Update
- Nucor posted $378 million in net earnings (or $1.64 diluted EPS), $400 million in adjusted net earnings (or $1.73 adjusted EPS), $7.69 billion in net sales and $918 million of EBITDA for Q4 2025.
- At year-end, the company held $2.70 billion in cash and short-term investments with a $2.25 billion undrawn revolver; repurchased 0.7 million shares at an average of $145.23 and declared a $0.56 per-share dividend.
- Several major growth projects came online in 2025, including a rebar micro-mill in North Carolina and a melt shop in Arizona, which are beginning to contribute to earnings.
- Nucor expects Q1 2026 earnings to increase across all segments, led by the steel mills segment on higher volumes and realized prices.
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Nucor announces Q4 2025 earnings guidance
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Guidance Update
Share Buyback
Dividends
- Nucor expects Q4 2025 diluted EPS of $1.65–$1.75, versus $2.63 in Q3 2025 and $1.22 in Q4 2024.
- All three operating segments forecast lower Q4 earnings due to seasonal effects, fewer shipping days, lower volumes, margin compression and scheduled outages.
- Year-to-date, Nucor repurchased 5.4 million shares at an average of $128.66, including 0.7 million shares at $145.23 in Q4; returned $1.2 billion via buybacks and dividends.
- For 2026, the company cites materially higher backlogs in select construction markets and optimism on policy-driven improvements.
Dec 17, 2025, 12:30 PM
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
Quarterly earnings call transcripts for NUCOR.
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