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Steel Dynamics Inc. Outlines Q4 Earnings Guidance

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Management’s guidance for the fourth quarter fell short of Wall Street projections.

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Steel Dynamics projects Q4 2025 EPS of $1.65-$1.69, below the $2.15 consensus, due to lower steel prices, seasonal demand, and mill outages. Despite current challenges, a strong backlog supports recovery in 2026. The company repurchased $200 million of stock in Q4 2025. Technical analysis shows bullish momentum, with key support at $164.00 and resistance at $173.00. The stock is near its 52-week high, reflecting strong performance.

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Steel Dynamics

Steel Dynamics Sees Seasonal Pressures Cutting Q4 Steel Profitability

Nucor projects Q4 2025 EPS of $1.65–$1.75, below $2.18 consensus, citing seasonal pressures. Earnings expected to decline across all segments. Company repurchased 0.7M shares in Q4. Order backlogs signal recovery in 2026. Recent earnings beat estimates with $2.63 per share and $8.52B revenue. NUE shares down 2.01% at $159.00.

Nucor Faces Seasonal Headwinds In Q4, Yet Order Backlogs Signal 2026 Recovery

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Steel Dynamics provides fourth quarter 2025 earnings guidance

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Steel Dynamics provides fourth quarter 2025 earnings guidance

(STLD) Steel Dynamics Expects Q4 EPS Range $1.65 to $1.69, vs. FactSet Est of $2.13

(STLD) Steel Dynamics Expects Q4 EPS Range $1.65 to $1.69, vs. FactSet Est of $2.13

Steel Dynamics, Inc. expects Q4 earnings of $1.65-$1.69 per share, up from $1.36 last year. The company plans to release earnings on January 26, 2026, and has repurchased $200 million of its stock in Q4 2025. Shares are down 2.5% to $164.89 in pre-market trade.

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Steel Dynamics Issues Q4 Earnings Guidance

Steel Dynamics Inc. has issued Q4 2025 earnings guidance of $1.65-$1.69 per share, down from Q3's $2.74 but up from last year's $1.36. Lower earnings are expected due to seasonal factors and maintenance outages affecting steel production. Hot rolled steel prices dropped over $70 per ton from July to October 2025, impacting profitability.

Steel Dynamics Guides Q4 2025 Earnings to $1.65-$1.69 per Share

Nucor Initiates Q4 EPS Guidance

Nucor's shares fell nearly 2.6% premarket due to a weak Q4 earnings forecast, expecting a decrease across all segments compared to Q3 2025. The decline is attributed to seasonal effects, fewer shipping days, lower volumes, margin compression, and higher costs. The raw materials segment is also projected to see lower earnings due to scheduled outages. Q4 earnings are expected to be $1.65 to $1.75 per share. Despite this, shares are up 39% year-to-date.

BUZZ-Nucor falls amid weak Q4 earnings forecast

Oak Thistle LLC boosted its stake in APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA - Free Report) by 106.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Nucor Corporation announced its fourth quarter 2025 earnings guidance, expecting $1.65 to $1.75 per diluted share, down from $2.63 in Q3 2025. Earnings are projected to decrease across all segments due to seasonal effects and fewer shipping days. Nucor repurchased 0.7 million shares in Q4 and returned $1.2 billion to stockholders year-to-date. The company is optimistic about 2026 due to higher backlogs in construction markets. Earnings will be released on January 26, 2026, followed by a conference call on January 27.

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William Blair analyst Sharon Zackfia maintains a Hold rating on Lululemon Athletica due to margin pressures from tariffs, stock-based compensation, and potential higher labor costs. Despite a recent share price increase and CEO departure, uncertainties in leadership and U.S. sales recovery persist. Barclays also maintains a Hold rating with a $189 price target. Zackfia's analysis reflects industry competition and potential impacts on Lululemon's brand and margins.

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Consumer goods firms are rapidly changing CEOs due to sluggish growth, tariff uncertainty, and the need to connect with younger shoppers. Kraft Heinz, Coca-Cola, Coty, and Lululemon are among companies making leadership changes. High CEO turnover reflects boards' impatience and investor activism amid economic challenges. Rapid consumer preference shifts require firms to realign strategies, especially to engage millennial and Gen Z customers. Boards demand quicker turnarounds, influenced by social media's 'want it now' mentality.

- Consumer goods firms are experiencing high CEO turnover due to sluggish growth, tariff uncertainties, and the need to connect with younger shoppers.  
- Recent leadership changes include Kraft Heinz appointing Steve Cahillane, following shifts at Coca-Cola, Coty, and Lululemon, reflecting boards' impatience for quicker results amid changing consumer preferences.  
- Economic challenges, including increased tariffs affecting prices, are pushing firms to innovate and realign strategies, as stakeholders demand rapid responses to evolving market conditions.

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ANALYSIS-Consumer goods firms cut CEO tenures short in push for growth

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US stocks fell modestly after a flurry of economic data, with energy being the weakest S&P 500 sector. The unemployment rate rose to 4.6%, and retail sales were unchanged. The US 10-Year Treasury yield slipped to 4.16%. Energy stocks like APA Corp, Halliburton, and Diamondback Energy were among the worst performers. Communication services and consumer discretionary sectors saw modest gains. The market remains choppy amid mixed economic signals.

- U.S. equity indexes are modestly lower after an influx of delayed economic data, revealing a rise in the unemployment rate to 4.6%.  
- The S&P 500 sectors show energy as the weakest performer, dropping about 2.5%, while communication services lead the gainers.  
- Treasury yields have slipped to approximately 4.16%, and crude prices have fallen nearly 3%, amid stabilizing conditions affecting energy stocks.

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