Nucor (NYSE:NUE) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Monday, 2026-01-26. Here’s a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Nucor will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.80.
Anticipation surrounds Nucor’s announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
Historical Earnings Performance
In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $0.47, leading to a 5.43% increase in the share price the following trading session.
Here’s a look at Nucor’s past performance and the resulting price change:
| Quarter | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | 2.16 | 2.67 | 0.64 | 0.63 |
| EPS Actual | 2.63 | 2.60 | 0.77 | 1.22 |
| Price Change % | 5.00 | -3.00 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
Performance of Nucor Shares
Shares of Nucor were trading at $180.27 as of January 22. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 47.8%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release.
Analysts’ Take on Nucor
Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on Nucor.
Analysts have provided Nucor with 11 ratings, resulting in a consensus rating of Outperform. The average one-year price …