What is Nucor's projected adjusted earnings per share for Q2 2026, and what factors are driving the increase?

Nucor projects its adjusted earnings per share for Q2 2026 to be between $4.50 and $4.60. This projected increase is driven by higher prices and stable volumes across all operating segments, particularly in its steel mills.

How much did Nucor return to shareholders in the period covered by the report, and through which mechanisms?

Nucor returned $630 million to shareholders through a combination of share repurchases and dividends, including the repurchase of 1.12 million shares.

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