Nucor ( (NUE) ) has released its Q2 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Nucor presented to its investors.
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Nucor Corporation is a leading manufacturer of steel and steel products, operating facilities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and is recognized as North America’s largest recycler.
In the second quarter of 2025, Nucor reported net earnings attributable to stockholders of $603 million, or $2.60 per diluted share, with net sales reaching $8.46 billion. This marks a significant increase from the first quarter of 2025, where net earnings were $156 million, or $0.67 per diluted share.
Key financial highlights include an 8% increase in consolidated net sales compared to the previous quarter, and a 5% increase compared to the same quarter last year. The company’s EBITDA for the quarter was $1.30 billion, and its operating rates at steel mills improved to 85%. Nucor also repurchased 1.8 million shares of its common stock and declared a cash dividend of $0.55 per share.
Looking ahead, Nucor anticipates slightly lower earnings in the third quarter of 2025, primarily due to expected margin compression in the steel mills segment. However, the company remains optimistic about stable demand and resilient backlogs across its key markets.