Nucor Stock Price, News & Analysis

Nucor (NYSE: NUE) invites stakeholders to its live conference call on July 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, hosted by CEO Leon Topalian. The call will review Nucor's financial results for the second quarter ending June 29, 2024, and will include a Q&A session. Participants can access the event online via the provided links. An archived version will be available for those who cannot attend live. Nucor, North America's largest recycler, manufactures a wide range of steel products and operates in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The company also brokers ferrous and nonferrous metals and processes scrap material.

Nucor (NYSE: NUE) has issued guidance for Q2 2024, projecting earnings between $2.20 and $2.30 per diluted share. This is a decline from $3.46 in Q1 2024 and $5.81 in Q2 2023. The primary cause is reduced earnings from the steel mills segment due to lower selling prices and volumes. The steel products segment also expects reduced earnings from lower selling prices, partially offset by higher volumes. However, raw materials segment earnings are expected to rise due to increased profitability in direct reduced iron facilities. During Q2, Nucor repurchased 2.9M shares at an average of $170.70 each, totaling 8.5M shares year-to-date at $177.30. The company returned over $1.76B to stockholders through share repurchases and dividends. Nucor will release its full Q2 earnings after markets close on July 22, 2024, followed by a conference call on July 23, 2024.

The Board of Directors of Nucor (NYSE: NUE) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.54 per share on its common stock. This marks the company's 205th consecutive quarterly cash dividend. The dividend will be payable on August 9, 2024, to shareholders of record as of June 28, 2024. Nucor is a leading manufacturer of steel and steel products, with operations in the US, Canada, and Mexico. The company produces a wide range of products including carbon and alloy steel, steel joists, and metal building systems. Nucor is also North America's largest recycler, processing both ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal.

Nucor (NYSE: NUE) announced an agreement to acquire Rytec , a leading manufacturer of high-performance commercial doors, for $565 million. This all-cash transaction reflects approximately 12.5x Rytec's estimated 2024 EBITDA. Rytec, with over 300 employees across two Wisconsin facilities, is known for producing high-speed, high-performance doors for various commercial applications, including warehouses, auto dealerships, and cold storage. The acquisition aligns with Nucor's strategy to diversify beyond core steelmaking into related downstream businesses. This move aims to foster cross-selling opportunities and enhance Nucor's product offerings. Nucor's leadership emphasized the cultural fit and the potential for growth through the integration of Rytec's products with Nucor's existing operations.

Nucor announced the retirement of Executive Vice President Douglas J. Jellison after 33 years of service and the promotion of Randy J. Spicer to Executive Vice President. Jellison's retirement is effective June 8, 2024, while Spicer's promotion will be effective May 12, 2024. Jellison held various key positions within Nucor, while Spicer brings 20 years of experience to his new role. The succession planning process at Nucor has been described as robust and thoughtful, ensuring a smooth transition in leadership.