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An affiliate of NUE has filed to sell up to 20,341 shares of common stock through Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC on or about July 28, 2026 on the NYSE. These shares were acquired from the issuer via a stock option exercise paid in cash.
The reporting person, Daniel R. Needham, also reports prior sales of common stock during the last three months: 12,888 shares on May 1, 2026 for $2,912,688.00 and 17,399 shares on July 23, 2026 for $4,209,262.67.
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.
An affiliate of the issuer for symbol NUE filed a Form 144 indicating a proposed sale of up to 17,399 shares of common stock through Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC on the NYSE, with a stated market value of $4,209,262.67. The filing references issuer grants of 8,380 and 9,019 restricted shares that vested as compensation on June 1 and June 20, 2026, and discloses a prior sale of 12,888 shares of common stock on May 1, 2026 for $2,912,688.00.
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 Executive Vice President John J. Hollatz reported an option exercise-and-sale transaction in company stock. On June 3, 2026, he exercised employee stock options to acquire 10,560 shares of common stock at exercise prices of $133.03 and $130.71 per share. He then sold 10,560 common shares in open-market transactions at prices of $258.33 and $258.57 per share. Following these transactions, Hollatz directly holds 97,865.39 shares of Nucor common stock.
NUCOR CORP Executive Vice President Kenneth Rex Query reported selling a total of 13,529 shares of Nucor common stock in open-market transactions. The sales occurred on June 1, 2026 at prices around $251 per share, and reflect discretionary open-market sales of directly held shares.
West Nadja reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Nucor Corporation director Nadja West reported receiving a grant of 755 shares of common stock as equity compensation. The award was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting that it was a grant, not an open-market purchase. The footnote explains these shares are tied to restricted stock units that vest immediately upon grant, with the actual shares issuable to her, or her estate, as soon as administratively practicable after her service on the board of directors ends. Following this grant, West directly holds 10,703 shares of Nucor common stock.
NUCOR CORP director Michael W. Lamach reported an acquisition of 755 shares of Common Stock as a compensation award. The award is recorded at a price of $0.0000 per share, reflecting a grant rather than an open-market purchase. Following this award, he holds 4,555 directly owned shares of NUCOR CORP common stock. The filing also shows indirect holdings of 55 shares held by a trust for the benefit of his spouse and 70 shares held by a trust for his benefit. According to the footnote, these shares are tied to restricted stock units that vest immediately upon grant, with the underlying shares issuable to him, or his estate if applicable, as soon as administratively practicable after his service on the board of directors ends.
KOELLNER LAURETTE T reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
NUCOR CORP director Laurette T. Koellner received an equity award of 755 shares of common stock-equivalent units. The filing shows this as a grant or award with no cash price per share. Following the award, Koellner directly owns 21,193 shares of Nucor common stock.
The footnote explains that these restricted stock units vest immediately upon grant, but the underlying shares will be issued to Koellner, or to her estate if applicable, as soon as administratively practicable after her service on the board of directors ends.
KEARNEY CHRISTOPHER J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
NUCOR CORP director Christopher J. Kearney received an equity award of 755 shares of common stock as compensation. The Form 4 classifies this as a grant or award, not an open‑market purchase, with a stated price of $0.00 per share. Following the award, Kearney directly holds 46,753 common shares. According to the footnote, the grant takes the form of restricted stock units that vest immediately, while the actual shares will be issued as soon as administratively practicable after he leaves the board.