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StocksMediumUpdated×8•Originally published 27 April 2026•Updated 29 April 2026•
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Nucor Profits Climb on Strong Steel Mills Performance

Key Facts

1Nucor reported higher profit across its three main business segments compared with the fourth quarter.
2The steel mills segment benefited from higher average selling prices and volumes across all product groups.

Nucor Corp reported robust first-quarter financial results, posting earnings of $3.23 per share and exceeding analyst consensus. The company's stock has delivered an impressive 86% price increase over the past year, significantly outperforming its peers in the U.S. steel sector. Furthermore, Nucor's risk profile shows a lower standard deviation and beta compared to competitors like Cleveland-Cliffs, highlighting superior risk-adjusted performance. Operationally, the $4 billion West Virginia mill project has reached 85% completion, with full production scheduled for late 2028. Following these developments, BMO Capital raised its price target for NUE to $250 while maintaining an Outperform rating. The company remains financially formidable with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33 and a 16-year streak of dividend increases.