Tag: Nucor

It’s the scariest time of year in Washington, D.C. … election season. The city is a veritable haunted house of prognostication and speculation as everyone tries to discern which way the howling wind will blow. We’ll let the fortune tellers and prediction markets guess the outcomes of the midterms. What we do know is this: the steel industry has experienced its share of tricks and treats over the past few months. Below are a few notable steel tricks and treats this Halloween season.

Nucor expects steel mill shipments to grow closer to the upper end of its 5-10% range in 2026, President and COO Steve Laxton said on the company’s third-quarter earnings call on Tuesday. He cited demand from infrastructure, reshoring, digital infrastructure, and energy investment as demand drivers. A presentation released with the company’s Q3’26 earnings report said manufacturing construction spending remained near $170 billion annually, with activity broadening beyond chip plants to include power equipment, aerospace and defense, pharmaceuticals, and automotive. Data center construction spending doubled from 2024 to 2026, with a 20% compound annual growth rate projected through 2031.

Nucor has been awarded an entire General Motors platform for exposed automotive sheet, Chair and CEO Leon Topalian said on a call Tuesday discussing the company’s third-quarter earnings. Topalian described the award as a breakthrough for Nucor in a product area he said integrated steelmakers had long dominated. Nucor plans to shift related process engineering and quality control work to its new West Virginia sheet mill as the facility ramps up, Topalian said. He said the mill would be capable of producing high-end automotive steel. Noah Hanners, executive VP of sheet products, said West Virginia automotive tons would begin customer qualifications in 2028.

Nucor's net earnings more than doubled in the third quarter of this year compared to the same quarter last year on higher steel prices and sales volumes. The strong showing was supported by "robust demand across key end markets," company Chair and CEO Leon Topalian said in a statement released with Q3'26 earnings data after the close of markets on Monday. The Charlotte, N.C.-based steelmaker reported net earnings of $1.32 billion in Q3'26, more than double earnings of $607 million in Q3'25 on sales that rose 32% to $11.25 billion in the same comparison.

Nucor said on Monday, Oct. 26, that its consumer spot price (CSP) for hot-rolled (HR) coil will be $1,270 per short ton (st) this week, up $15/st from the prior week. The CSP for HR coil from California Steel Industries (CSI) on the West Coast will be $1,340/st, up $20/st from last week. Nucor continues to offer lead times of three to five weeks, according to its letter to customers. You can track mill price announcements on our website. Steel Market Update (SMU) published a weekly price assessment on Tuesday, Oct. 20, showing HR coil prices averaging $1,290/st, up $10/st from the previous week. We will update our prices on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Nucor Corp. announced a $60 million investment to expand its Towers & Structures facility in Trinity, Ala., to increase production of steel poles and other structures for utility infrastructure. The Towers & Structures manufacturing facility, which began operating in September 2025, is adjacent to the Nucor Steel Decatur flat-rolled mill. The expansion will add production capacity, laydown space, and a dedicated galvanizing inspection area, the company said. "Utilities across the country are making significant investments to strengthen and modernize the nation's power grid," remarked Nucor Chair and CEO Leon Topalian. "By expanding our Trinity facility adjacent to our Decatur sheet mill, we can combine American-made steel with highly efficient manufacturing to better serve our utility customers and support their long-term infrastructure needs. “

Nucor said on Monday, Oct. 19, that its consumer spot price (CSP) for hot-rolled (HR) coil will be $1,255 per short ton (st) this week, up $15/st from the prior week. The CSP for HR coil from California Steel Industries (CSI) on the West Coast will be $1,320/st, also up $15/st from last week. Nucor still offers lead times of three to five weeks, according to its letter to customers. You can track mill price announcements on our website.

Nucor Plate Group said it will increase its fuel surcharge to $40 per short ton (st) next month, effective for all shipments beginning Nov. 1. The Charlotte, N.C.-based steelmaker first said in April that the fuel surcharge was necessary to address rising costs, initially setting the surcharge at $10/st on April 16. The company had previously maintained the $10/st surcharge rate for four straight months through Aug. 17. But it has since doubled its rate in back-to-back months—increasing its surcharge to $20/st in September, followed by its Oct. 15 notice to $40/st. “We remain committed to providing reliable service and transparency as we adapt to changing market dynamics,” Nucor said in a letter to customers on Thursday evening. Nucor announces the surcharge amount on or about the 15th of each month for shipments beginning the following month.

Nucor and Gerdau have announced price increases for merchant bar quality (MBQ) products. The Nucor Bar Mill Group informed customers on Oct. 8 that it was raising prices on all MBQ products by $30 per short ton (st). The move is effective for new orders received after the close of business on Oct. 8. “All confirmed orders as of the close of business on October 8th, 2026 will be price-protected if shipped by end of business day, October 22th, 2026,” Nucor noted in a letter to customers.

Nucor said on Monday, Oct. 12, that its consumer spot price (CSP) for hot-rolled (HR) coil will be $1,240 per short ton (st) this week, a $10/st increase from a week earlier. The CSP for HR coil from California Steel Industries (CSI) on the West Coast will be $1,305/st, up $15/st from the prior week. Nucor is still offering lead times of three to five weeks, according to the letter to customers. You can track mill price announcements on our website. Steel Market Update (SMU) published a weekly price assessment on Tuesday, Oct. 6, showing HR coil prices averaging $1,270/st, up $10/st from the previous week. We will update our prices on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Nucor plans to invest $105 million to expand production at its utility towers and structures plant in Crawfordsville, Ind.

Nucor's consumer spot price for hot-rolled increased by $10/st w/w on Monday, Oct. 5 to $1,230 per short ton.

As substrate costs continue to rise, Nucor Tubular Products announced a price increase for heavy structural sections (HSS), mechanical, and piling products.

Nucor said on Thursday evening it plans to increase plate prices by $60 per short ton (st) as it opens its November order book.

Nucor said its consumer spot price for hot-rolled coil will be $1,220 per short ton (st) for the week of Sept. 28. That's a 10/st increase from a week earlier.

The current plate market squeeze has been driven by improved demand and heightened import barriers, including 50% Section 232 tariffs. But the timing of fall outages—even if they were planned—is exacerbating the supply crunch.

Nucor said on Monday, Sept. 21, that its consumer spot price (CSP) for hot-rolled (HR) coil will be $1,210 per short ton (st) this week, a $10/st increase from a week earlier.

Nucor Corp. expects significantly higher earnings in the third quarter thanks to higher selling prices and stable sales volumes.

Nucor Plate Group said it will be increasing its fuel surcharge to $20 per short ton for next month, effective on all shipments beginning Oct. 1.

Long steel producers are seeking to raise prices for merchant bar quality (MBQ) products.

Nucor said its consumer spot price for hot-rolled coil will be $1,200 per short ton (st) the week of Monday, Sept. 14. That's a $10/st increase from a week earlier.

Nucor said on Tuesday, Sept. 8, that its consumer spot price (CSP) for hot-rolled (HR) coil will be $1,190 per short ton (st) this week, a $5/st increase from a week earlier.

Nucor raised its CSP for HR coil to $1,185 per short ton for spot orders placed this week, a $5/st increase w/w.

Nucor said on Friday its Plate Group plans to maintain base plate prices with the opening of its October orderbook.

Nucor Corp. has begun commissioning the melt shop at its new, $4 billion sheet mill in West Virginia, according to Noah Hanners, the company’s EVP of sheet. The pickle line is producing, the electric-arc furnace has been fired up, and steel production is expected soon.

Nucor said on Monday, Aug. 24, that its CSP for hot-rolled coil will be $1,180 per short ton (st) for the week, a $10/st increase from a week earlier.

Nucor said on Monday, Aug. 17, that its consumer spot price (CSP) for hot-rolled (HR) coil will be $1,170 per short ton (st) for the week, a $10/st increase from a week earlier.

S232 tariffs of 50% provide a signal to domestic producers. Domestic prices have risen by approximately 50%. Similarly, the tariffs have simply moved the competitive threshold for imports 50% higher.

The investment in St. Joe, Ind., will add capabilities to produce steel grating products. The Charlotte, N.C.-based steel company expects the investment to create 20 new full-time jobs. Those are in addition to the over 300 workers currently employed there.

Nucor announced on Monday, Aug. 10, revised galvanized and galvannealed coating extras higher by an average of 11%.