Nucor Announces Guidance for the First Quarter of 2025 Earnings

Core Viewpoint - Nucor Corporation anticipates first quarter earnings for 2025 to be between $0.45 and$0.55 per diluted share, with adjusted earnings expected to range from $0.50 to$0.60 after accounting for one-time charges [1][2] Financial Guidance - The estimated one-time non-cash charges for the first quarter of 2025 are approximately $16 million, equating to$0.05 per diluted share, due to the closure of two facilities in the steel products segment [2] - Nucor reported net earnings of $1.22 per diluted share in Q4 2024 and$3.46 per diluted share in Q1 2024 [1] Segment Performance Expectations - Earnings in the steel mills segment for Q1 2025 are expected to align with Q4 2024 results [3] - A decrease in earnings is anticipated for the steel products segment in Q1 2025 compared to Q4 2024, primarily due to lower average selling prices [3] - The raw materials segment is also expected to see a decline in earnings in Q1 2025 compared to Q4 2024, attributed to lower margins at DRI facilities [3] - Higher corporate, administrative, and tax impacts are expected in Q1 2025 compared to Q4 2024 [3] Shareholder Returns - Nucor has repurchased approximately 2.3 million shares at an average price of $133.17, returning about$428 million to stockholders through share repurchases and dividends [4] Upcoming Earnings Release - Nucor plans to release its earnings after market close on April 28, 2025, followed by a conference call on April 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time [5] Company Overview - Nucor is a leading manufacturer of steel and steel products, operating in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, producing a wide range of steel products and also engaging in metal brokerage [6]