Every 8-K that Nucor Corporation (NUE) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Nucor Corporation reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with consolidated net earnings attributable to stockholders of $1.16 billion, or $5.04 per diluted share, on net sales of $10,397 million. Adjusted net earnings were $1.11 billion, or $4.84 per diluted share, excluding a non-cash benefit related to its Helion investment.
Earnings before income taxes and noncontrolling interests were $1,625 million, driven mainly by the steel mills segment, which benefited from higher average selling prices, higher volumes and a $130 million reduction in cost of products sold from cash refunds of prior raw material costs. Steel products and raw materials also had higher earnings on increased shipments and pricing. Nucor achieved a second consecutive quarterly record for steel mill shipments, with mill utilization at 91%.
Nucor ended the quarter with $2.69 billion in cash and short-term investments and an undrawn $2.25 billion revolving credit facility, supporting liquidity of about $3.4 billion. It returned approximately $479 million to stockholders through dividends and repurchases of about 1.53 million shares. Nucor expects higher consolidated reported earnings in the third quarter of 2026.
Nucor Corporation filed an amended current report to detail the retirement arrangements for executive Daniel R. Needham. The company and Mr. Needham entered into a Retirement, Separation, Waiver and Release Agreement effective with his retirement on June 20, 2026.
Under the agreement and surviving provisions of his Executive Employment Agreement, Mr. Needham will receive monthly payments of $254,972.34 for 24 months in exchange for a comprehensive release of claims and strict post-employment obligations. These include non-compete, non-solicitation, confidentiality and non-disparagement covenants. He will also resign from all positions with Nucor and its subsidiaries effective June 20, 2026.
Nucor Corporation filed an amended report to provide full details of a Retirement, Separation, Waiver and Release Agreement with executive David A. Sumoski. The agreement, dated May 28, 2026, governs his retirement from the company effective June 13, 2026.
In exchange for a comprehensive release of claims and strict post-employment covenants, Mr. Sumoski will receive monthly payments of $308,850.56 for 24 months after retirement. He agrees to a 24‑month non-compete, confidentiality, non-solicitation of customers and employees, and non-disparagement obligations.
The agreement confirms that all prior employment-related arrangements with Mr. Sumoski are superseded and that he will resign from all positions with Nucor and its affiliates as of June 13, 2026. The full agreement is filed as an exhibit for reference.
Nucor Corporation reported the results of its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders held on May 14, 2026. Stockholders elected all eight director nominees to serve until the 2027 annual meeting or until their successors are elected and qualified, with each nominee receiving more votes for than withheld.
Stockholders also ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Nucor’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 191,045,084 votes for and 10,966,251 against. In addition, they approved, on an advisory basis, the 2025 compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 167,456,504 votes for and 7,237,903 against.
Nucor Corporation reported a strong first quarter of 2026, with net sales of $9.496 billion and net earnings attributable to stockholders of $743 million, or $3.23 per diluted share. Revenue rose from $7.830 billion and EPS from $0.67 a year earlier, reflecting higher selling prices and volumes, especially in the steel mills segment, which set a new quarterly shipment record. All three segments showed sequential earnings growth, and EBITDA reached $1.514 billion. Nucor ended the quarter with $2.48 billion in cash and short-term investments, an undrawn $2.25 billion revolver, and industry-leading investment-grade credit ratings. The company returned about $250 million to stockholders year-to-date via dividends and buybacks and expects higher consolidated earnings in the second quarter of 2026.
Nucor Corporation announced that Daniel R. Needham, Executive Vice President of Commercial, plans to retire from the company effective June 20, 2026. He informed Nucor’s Board of Directors of his decision on February 27, 2026, and the company states that his retirement is voluntary and aligned with its succession planning.
Needham joined Nucor in 2000 and has held a series of leadership roles across multiple steel operations before being promoted to Vice President in 2016 and Executive Vice President in 2021. Chair and CEO Leon Topalian highlighted his nearly 26 years of service and contributions to Nucor’s position in the North American steel industry.
Nucor Corporation filed an amended report to describe a new Executive Employment Agreement with John L. “Jack” Sullivan, who becomes Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Executive Vice President effective March 1, 2026. The agreement raises his annual base salary to $680,000 from that date.
It also defines a detailed non-compete benefit, generally equal to one month of base salary for each year of service, with at least six months of salary and additional protections if he is under age 55 at termination. If his employment ends within 24 months of a change in control under specified conditions, he instead receives a lump sum non-compete benefit equal to 2.5 times a defined base amount plus the value of certain restricted stock units, and continued medical, dental and prescription drug coverage for 30 months. The agreement replaces prior employment arrangements with Sullivan.
Nucor Corporation announced that John L. “Jack” Sullivan has been elected as its new Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Executive Vice President, effective March 1, 2026. He succeeds Stephen D. Laxton, who remains President and Chief Operating Officer.
Sullivan, age 52, joined Nucor in 2022 as General Manager of Investor Relations and became Vice President, Treasurer and General Manager of Investor Relations in 2025. His background includes 13 years at Duke Energy in treasury, corporate development and investor relations, and nine years in corporate and investment banking at Bank of America.
In connection with his promotion, Sullivan’s annual base salary will be $680,000, and he will participate in Nucor’s senior officer annual and long-term incentive plans, with current-period awards pro-rated. He will also join the Supplemental Retirement Plan for Executive Officers and remain eligible for equity-based awards under Nucor’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan.
Nucor Corporation filed a current report to note that it released its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The company issued a news release on January 26, 2026 and furnished it as Exhibit 99.1. On the same day, Nucor also posted an investor presentation on its Investor Relations website and furnished that presentation as Exhibit 99.2.
The company states that the information in this report and its exhibits is being furnished rather than filed, which limits certain legal liabilities and controls whether it is automatically incorporated into other SEC filings.
Nucor Corporation announced a planned leadership transition in its senior management team. Chief Operating Officer David A. Sumoski, who joined Nucor in 1995 and has served as COO since 2021, will step down from the COO role on January 1, 2026 and continue as Executive Vice President until his voluntary retirement on June 13, 2026, in line with the company’s succession planning.
On the same date, Stephen D. Laxton, currently Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, will become President and Chief Operating Officer, while Leon J. Topalian remains Chair and Chief Executive Officer. Laxton will retain his CFO role until a successor is appointed. In connection with his new responsibilities, Laxton’s annual base salary will increase to $1,000,000, and he will continue to participate in Nucor’s senior officer incentive and retirement plans and remain eligible for equity-based awards.
Nucor Corporation furnished an 8-K announcing it issued a news release reporting financial results for the quarter ended October 4, 2025, and posted an investor presentation to its Investor Relations website. The news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and the investor presentation as Exhibit 99.2.
The information in this report, including the exhibits, is being furnished and is not deemed “filed” under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor incorporated by reference into other filings except as expressly stated by specific reference.
Nucor Corporation filed an amended 8-K (Amendment No. 1) providing additional details about a previously reported cybersecurity incident. Key findings from the investigation revealed:
- A threat actor illegally accessed company IT systems and exfiltrated limited data
- The company temporarily halted certain production operations and proactively took affected systems offline
- All affected production operations and IT applications have been restored
- The threat actor no longer has access to company systems
The company implemented immediate containment measures, including activating incident response plans, restoring data from backups, and engaging external cybersecurity experts. Nucor states the incident has not had and is not reasonably likely to have a material impact on business operations, financial condition, or results of operations. The company is reviewing impacted data and will notify affected parties and regulatory agencies as required by law.