Nucor Corporation: Inside the Plan to Lead America’s Next Big Steel Cycle!

Nucor Corporation recently held its third quarter 2025 earnings call, revealing a mixed bag of results wrapped around impressive performance and strategic shifts. Nucor reported an EBITDA of approximately $1.3 billion with earnings per share (EPS) of $2.63, surpassing their previous guidance due to higher-than-expected shipments and favorable corporate adjustments. The company maintained a strong capital management stance, investing $807 million into growth projects nearing completion and returning $230 million to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks. On the positive side, Nucor received a long-term credit rating upgrade to A3 by Moody’s, positioning it as the only major North American steel producer with such a distinguished credit rating across all three major rating agencies. The company has achievements in operational safety, marking a consistent lowering of injury and illness rates since 2017—a testament to its strong corporate culture and employee engagement.