Nucor CorpNUE
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Shares down 6.8% since Q2 earnings beat despite strong results, underperforming S&P 500.
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Nucor CorpNucor shares have fallen 6.8% since the company reported second-quarter earnings that beat estimates, underperforming the S&P 500. The steelmaker posted adjusted earnings of $4.84 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.57, while net sales rose 23% year over year to roughly $10.4 billion, also beating expectations. The Steel Mills segment, a key part of Nucor's business, saw earnings jump 84.6% to $1.56 billion, while the Steel Products segment earned $353 million, down 9.9%, and the Raw Materials segment delivered $146 million, up 156.1%. During the quarter, Nucor repurchased about 1.53 million shares at an average price of $228.76 per share. Looking ahead, the company expects higher consolidated earnings in the third quarter, with Steel Mills and Steel Products improving but Raw Materials declining. Estimates have trended upward over the past month, and Nucor holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Nucor CorpShares down 6.8% since Q2 earnings beat despite strong results, underperforming S&P 500.