Nucor — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

Nucor Corporation reported net earnings of $1.32 billion, or $5.80 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2026, representing an increase from the previous quarter. Consolidated net sales for the period reached $11.25 billion, driven by higher average selling prices and increased volumes in the steel mills and steel products segments. The company generated approximately $2.7 billion in free cash flow during the first nine months of the year and returned nearly $1.4 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Nucor expects fourth-quarter earnings to be generally in-line with or modestly higher than the third quarter, supported by stable pricing despite seasonally lower volumes.