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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), North America's largest recycler and steel manufacturer, has announced its 210th consecutive quarterly cash dividend of $0.55 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be payable on November 10, 2025, to stockholders of record on September 30, 2025.
The company maintains extensive operations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, producing a wide range of steel and steel products including carbon and alloy steel, structural tubing, electrical conduit, steel racking, and various other steel-based products.
Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) reported second quarter 2025 net earnings of $603 million, or $2.60 per diluted share, with net sales of $8.46 billion. This represents a significant improvement from Q1 2025's $156 million but slightly below Q2 2024's $645 million.
The company demonstrated strong operational performance with total shipments of 6.82 million tons, an 8% increase year-over-year. Steel mill operating rates improved to 85% in Q2 2025, up from 80% in Q1 2025. The average sales price increased 8% quarter-over-quarter but decreased 3% year-over-year.
Nucor maintained its strong financial position with $2.48 billion in cash and cash equivalents and continued its commitment to shareholder returns through a $0.55 quarterly dividend and repurchasing 1.8 million shares at an average price of $111.89. The company expects Q3 2025 earnings to be nominally lower due to margin compression in the steel mills segment.
Nucor (NYSE: NUE), North America's largest recycler and steel manufacturer, has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call for July 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The call will be hosted by Leon Topalian, Nucor's Chair, President and CEO, who will review the company's results for Q2 ended July 5, 2025, followed by a Q&A session.
The conference call will be accessible via webcast at events.q4inc.com or nucor.com. For those unable to attend live, an archived version will be available on Nucor's website. The company operates facilities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, manufacturing a diverse range of steel products including bars, beams, sheet, plate, and various specialized steel solutions.
Nucor reported Q1 2025 net earnings of $156 million ($0.67 per share), with adjusted earnings of $179 million ($0.77 per share) excluding one-time charges. Net sales reached $7.83 billion, with total shipments of 6.83 million tons.
Key performance metrics include:
- 11% increase in net sales vs Q4 2024
- 80% steel mill operating rate
- $4.06 billion cash and investments on hand
- 2.3 million shares repurchased at $133.17 average price
The company saw solid demand despite market volatility, with steel mill shipments up 14% from previous quarter. Average sales price decreased 2% compared to Q4 2024. Looking ahead, Nucor expects increased earnings in Q2 2025 across all segments, with the steel mills segment leading growth due to higher sheet and plate mill prices.
The quarterly dividend of $0.55 per share marks Nucor's 208th consecutive payout, demonstrating continued financial strength backed by top credit ratings in North American steel sector.
Nucor (NYSE: NUE) has announced key leadership changes in its Human Resources and Talent division, effective May 11, 2025. Thomas J. Batterbee, a 35-year veteran of the company, has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Talent. Additionally, Elizabeth Bledsoe has been appointed to the newly created position of President of Human Resources and Talent.
Batterbee, who joined Nucor in 1989, has held various leadership positions within the company, most recently serving as President of the Vulcraft/Verco Group. Bledsoe brings external expertise from her previous role as Senior Vice President of HR and Chief People Officer at MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., and her extensive experience at Ingersoll-Rand plc.
Nucor, North America's largest recycler, operates facilities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, manufacturing various steel and steel products including bars, beams, sheet, plate, and other steel-related products.
Nucor (NYSE: NUE) has announced its first quarter 2025 earnings conference call, scheduled for April 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The live webcast will be hosted by Leon Topalian, Nucor's Chair, President and CEO, featuring Q1 results for the period ended April 5, 2025, followed by a Q&A session.
The event will be accessible through two web portals: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/311579408 and https://nucor.com/. An archived version will be available at http://www.nucor.com for those unable to attend the live broadcast.
Nucor operates steel manufacturing facilities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Their product portfolio includes:
- Carbon and alloy steel in various forms
- Structural components and building materials
- Metal products and systems
- Recycling services
Nucor (NYSE: NUE) announced that Chad Utermark, Executive Vice President of New Markets and Innovation, will retire effective June 7, 2025. Utermark's 33-year career at Nucor began in 1992 as a utility operator, progressing through various leadership positions before his promotion to Executive Vice President in 2014.
During his tenure, Utermark played a important role in implementing Nucor's Expand Beyond vision, leading strategic acquisitions that established several key divisions including Nucor Data Systems, Door Technologies, Insulated Panel Group, Towers & Structures, and Warehouse Systems. The company, recognized as North America's largest recycler, operates facilities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, manufacturing a diverse range of steel and steel products.