Nucor Sees Q3 2026 EPS Of $5.55 to $5.65 Per Diluted Share, Up From $2.63 In Q3 2025

Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) has projected its third quarter 2026 earnings per diluted share to be between $5.55 and $5.65, a significant increase from $2.63 in Q3 2025. The company reported second quarter 2026 net earnings of $5.04 per diluted share, which included a $61 million non-cash benefit from its investment in Helion. Nucor anticipates earnings growth in its steel mills and steel products segments, while expecting a decline in the raw materials segment. Additionally, the company has repurchased approximately 2.03 million shares at an average price of $247.04 per share, returning about $1.36 billion to shareholders year-to-date.