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Apr 01, 2023

Nucor Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Nucor reported strong first-quarter results driven by solid performance in the steel products segment and increased demand for steel.

Key Takeaways

Nucor reported net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders of $1.14 billion, or $4.45 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2023. Net sales were $8.71 billion. The company expects earnings to increase in the second quarter of 2023 due to stronger steel mills segment earnings.

Net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders were $1.14 billion, or $4.45 per diluted share.

Net sales reached $8.71 billion.

Net earnings before noncontrolling interests totaled $1.23 billion, with EBITDA at $1.89 billion.

Earnings are expected to increase in the second quarter of 2023, driven by stronger steel mills segment earnings.

Total Revenue
$8.71B
Previous year: $10.5B
-17.0%
EPS
$4.45
Previous year: $7.67
-42.0%
Total external shipments
6.44M
Previous year: 6.39M
+0.8%
Gross Profit
$2B
Previous year: $3.46B
-42.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$3.8B
Previous year: $3.73B
+2.0%
Free Cash Flow
$675M
Previous year: $2.02B
-66.6%
Total Assets
$32.2B
Previous year: $28.6B
+12.6%

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Forward Guidance

Nucor expects earnings in the second quarter of 2023 to increase compared to the first quarter of 2023.

Positive Outlook

  • Earnings for the steel mills segment are expected to improve due to margin expansion at sheet mills.
  • The steel products segment is expected to deliver strong results.
  • The raw materials segment is expected to improve due to the improved profitability of DRI facilities.

Challenges Ahead

  • The steel products segment will moderate from the first quarter of 2023 due to expected lower average selling prices offsetting higher volumes.