Loading...
•
Mar 30, 2024
Nucor Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Nucor's earnings increased slightly despite steel market normalization, with strategic growth investments made.
Key Takeaways
Nucor reported net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders of $844.8 million, or $3.46 per diluted share, for Q1 2024. Net sales reached $8.14 billion. The company saw strong performance despite steel market conditions normalizing from post-pandemic highs, and advanced growth, sustainability, and commercial strategies.
Net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders were $844.8 million, or $3.46 per diluted share.
Net sales totaled $8.14 billion.
Net earnings before noncontrolling interests amounted to $959.0 million and EBITDA was $1.50 billion.
5.5 million shares of common stock were repurchased at an average price of $180.79 per share.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
Nucor anticipates a decrease in earnings for the second quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter.
Positive Outlook
- Modestly increased steel mill volumes are expected to partially offset lower average selling prices.
- Steel products segment anticipates increased volumes to partially offset lower average selling prices.
- Raw materials segment expects higher earnings due to increased profitability of direct reduced iron facilities.
- Raw materials segment expects higher earnings due to increased profitability of scrap processing operations.
- Overall demand remains solid across most end-use markets.
Challenges Ahead
- Steel mills segment earnings are expected to decrease primarily due to lower average selling prices.
- Steel products segment is expected to have moderately decreased earnings due to lower average selling prices.
- Market conditions are expected to soften in the second quarter.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income
Historical Earnings Impact
Analyze how earnings announcements historically affect stock price performance
Avg. Return Before/After Earnings
Loading earnings performance data...
Loading earnings reaction data...