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Nucor Corporation manufactures steel and steel products through steel mills, steel products and raw materials segments, with operating facilities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Its recurring company updates cover quarterly earnings, shipment volumes, average selling prices, end-market demand, operating-segment performance, earnings guidance and conference-call materials.
Nucor news also includes capital return actions such as dividends and share repurchase authorizations, executive leadership and succession updates, and developments tied to carbon and alloy steel in bars, beams, sheet and plate; fabricated steel products; scrap processing; and raw-materials activities.
Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced it anticipates record earnings exceeding $900 million for Q1 2021, driven by strong demand across markets. The company's sheet, plate, bar, and structural mills forecast increased profitability over Q4 2020, aided by rising prices and shipment volumes. The raw materials segment is also expected to improve due to higher prices. Despite the positive outlook, the company warned that actual results may vary due to factors such as competitive pressures and market demand.
Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) reported Q4 2020 net earnings of $398.8 million, or $1.30 per diluted share, a significant increase from $193.4 million in Q3 2020 and $107.8 million in Q4 2019. Full-year earnings totaled $721.5 million, down from $1.27 billion in 2019. Notable expenses included a $314.2 million non-operational item affecting earnings. Nucor ended Q4 with $3.16 billion in cash, maintaining a strong financial position. The first quarter of 2021 is expected to show increased profitability, driven by strong demand in key markets.
Nucor invites stakeholders to its Fourth Quarter Conference Call on January 28, 2021, at 2 p.m. Eastern Time, to discuss financial results for Q4 2020. Hosted by Leon Topalian, CEO, the call will include a comprehensive review followed by a Q&A session. For those unable to attend live, the archived call will be accessible on Nucor's website. Nucor, a leader in steel manufacturing in North America, emphasizes sustainability through its substantial recycling operations.
Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced the retirement of Executive Vice President Craig A. Feldman after 35 years with the company, effective June 2021. Feldman has had a significant impact on Nucor’s raw materials strategy since joining DJJ in 1986. Following his retirement, Daniel R. Needham will be promoted to Executive Vice President of Bar and Rebar Fabrication Products on February 1, 2021, having demonstrated strong leadership since joining Nucor in 2000. This transition follows Nucor's strategic succession planning initiatives.
Nucor (NYSE: NUE) invites stakeholders to its fourth quarter earnings conference call scheduled for January 28, 2021, at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. The call will feature a review of Nucor's financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2020, led by President and CEO Leon Topalian. Participants can access the call via the web at this link. An archived version of the call will be available on Nucor's website for those unable to attend live.
Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced the election of David A. Sumoski as Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2021. Sumoski, who joined Nucor in 1995, has held various leadership roles within the company. Additional promotions include MaryEmily Slate to Executive Vice President of Commercial, K. Rex Query to Executive Vice President of Sheet and Tubular Products, Douglas J. Jellison to Executive Vice President overseeing The David J. Joseph Company and Logistics, and Gregory J. Murphy to Executive Vice President of Business Services and General Counsel. These changes aim to enhance Nucor’s operational effectiveness.
Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced the results of its Exchange Offers, which expired on December 16, 2020. Eligible Holders could exchange existing debt securities for new 2.979% Notes due 2055 and cash. By the Early Participation Deadline, $439,153,000 in notes were accepted. After the expiration, an additional $100,000 of 2037 Notes and $64,000 of 2043 Notes were tendered. Settlement for these notes is expected on December 18, 2020. The newly issued notes come as the company continues to manage its debt obligations effectively.
Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) expects fourth quarter 2020 earnings between $1.15 and $1.20 per diluted share, up from $0.63 in Q3 2020 and $0.35 in Q4 2019. This includes a net benefit of $39.7 million, or $0.13 per share, from state tax credits. Improved earnings are attributed to higher pricing in sheet and plate mills, and strong results from bar and structural mills. Despite uncertainty from COVID-19, positive momentum is anticipated to continue into Q1 2021.
Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) has announced pricing terms for its Exchange Offers, allowing eligible holders to exchange certain debt securities for new 2.979% Notes due 2055 and cash. As of the Early Participation Deadline on December 3, 2020, Nucor accepted $439,153,000 in Existing Notes and will issue $439,153,000 of New Notes alongside $180,302,355.85 in cash. The Exchange Offers will remain open until December 16, 2020, unless extended. Key details include interest rates, acceptance percentages, and potential adjustments to the principal amounts exchanged.
Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.405 per share, payable on February 11, 2021, for shareholders of record by December 31, 2020. This marks Nucor's 191st consecutive dividend and highlights the company’s commitment to returning value to its investors. Notably, Nucor has raised its base dividend for 48 consecutive years and has returned approximately $6 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases over the past decade.