NUCOR CORP (NYSE:NUE) Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Shares Drop 4.2% After Hours

NUCOR CORP (NYSE:NUE) reported second-quarter earnings that fell short of analyst expectations, triggering a negative after-hours market reaction. The steel producer posted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.60, below the consensus estimate of $2.68, while revenue came in at $8.456 billion, missing the projected $8.622 billion. The stock dropped 4.2% in after-hours trading following the release.

Key Earnings Takeaways

• Q2 2025 EPS: $2.60 (vs. $2.68 estimated)
• Q2 2025 Revenue: $8.456 billion (vs. $8.622 billion estimated)
• Sequential Improvement: Earnings rose sharply from Q1 2025 ($0.67 EPS) but declined year-over-year from Q2 2024 ($2.68 EPS).
• Market Reaction: Shares fell 4.2% post-announcement, reflecting investor disappointment over the miss.

Revenue and Profit Trends

While Nucor’s earnings showed a strong rebound from the first quarter, the year-over-year decline and the shortfall against estimates suggest ongoing challenges in pricing or demand. The revenue miss, though relatively narrow (about 1.9% below expectations), may indicate softer-than-anticipated steel pricing or shipment volumes.

Market Performance Context

Prior to the earnings release, NUE had been on a modest uptrend:

• Last Month: +9.96%
• Last Two Weeks: +2.08%
• Last Week: +1.67%

The post-earnings dip suggests that the market had priced in stronger results, and the miss triggered profit-taking.

Forward Estimates and Outlook

Analysts currently expect:

• Q3 2025 EPS: $2.69
• Q3 2025 Revenue: $8.498 billion
• Full-Year 2025 Revenue: $32.908 billion

Nucor did not provide explicit forward guidance in its press release, leaving investors to rely on external estimates. The lack of an upbeat outlook may have contributed to the negative reaction, as traders weighed whether the Q2 miss signals a broader slowdown.

For a deeper dive into Nucor’s earnings history and future estimates, see the detailed earnings page.

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