Nucor (NYSE: NUE) reported Q2 EPS of $5.04, $0.30 better than the analyst estimate of $4.74. Revenue for the quarter came in at $8.79 billion versus the consensus estimate of $8.31 billion.

"Nucor's second quarter earnings of $5.04 per diluted share marks the highest quarterly earnings in the Company's history. Additionally, first half earnings of $8.13 per diluted share exceeds our full year diluted earnings per share record of $7.42 set in 2018. We expect to set a new record for quarterly earnings in the third quarter of 2021 as demand remains robust and virtually all the steel end use markets that we monitor are growing," said Leon Topalian, Nucor's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are thankful to our customers and grateful for the strategic partnerships and successes we've achieved together. Congratulations to our teammates for all you do to make these outstanding results possible."

GUIDANCE:

We expect earnings in the third quarter of 2021 to be the highest quarterly earnings in Nucor history, surpassing the record set in the second quarter of 2021. The primary drivers for the expected increase in earnings in the third quarter of 2021 are improved pricing and margins in the steel mills segment. We expect increased profitability across the steel mills segment, with the largest increase at our sheet mills. The steel products segment and the raw materials segment are expected to have increased earnings in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2021.

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