Nucor Corporation returned around $1.2 billion to shareholders in 2025 through dividends and share repurchases, representing nearly 70% of net earnings. Returns to shareholders were $254 million in the first quarter of 2026, and roughly $630 million year to date through June 17, 2026. The company ended the first quarter with strong liquidity of about $3.2 billion, including cash and cash equivalents of around $2.2 billion, and generated cash from operations of $886 million. Nucor raised its quarterly dividend to 56 cents per share in December 2025, marking 53 consecutive years of increases, and remains committed to returning at least 40% of earnings to shareholders. Among peers, Steel Dynamics bought back $115 million in shares in the first quarter and raised its dividend 6% to 53 cents per share, while Commercial Metals repurchased $18.9 million in shares during its fiscal third quarter and held its dividend at 20 cents per share.
Nucor CorpNucor returned $1.2B to shareholders in 2025, raised dividend, and maintains strong liquidity.
Steel Dynamics IncSteel Dynamics bought back $115M in shares and raised dividend 6% to 53 cents.
Commercial Metals CompanyCommercial Metals repurchased $18.9M in shares and held dividend at 20 cents.