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The steel stocks in the basic materials sector have been benefactors of President Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. However, U.S. Steel's 26.5% year-to-date (YTD) performance as of Mar 28, 2025, may be caused by more than just tariff benefits, especially when peers like Nucor Co. NYSE: NUE and Steel Dynamics Inc. NASDAQ: STLD are only up 4.5% and 8.7% YTD, as of Mar 28, 2025, respectively.
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The surge in U.S. steel prices, driven by tariffs, has created a favorable landscape for American steel producers like NUE, STLD and X.
Nucor's low-cost, sustainable steel production and strong domestic focus position it as a resilient player in the U.S. steel market. Despite a 30% stock drop, Nucor's innovative EAF technology and diversified product portfolio ensure cost efficiency and market adaptability. Nucor's valuation metrics, including a P/E GAAP of 15.49 and strong profitability, make it attractive compared to peers.
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The primary reason for NUE's predicted decline in profitability in the first quarter is weaker selling prices.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. , March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) today announced guidance for its first quarter ending April 5, 2025.
While NUE's actions to grow through capacity expansion and acquisitions bode well, weak steel selling prices weigh on its prospects.
The tariffs will allow U.S. steel stocks like NUE, STLD, CLF and X to capitalize on higher prices and reduced competition against cheaper imported steel.
The latest U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum are already sending ripples through Wall Street, and putting major metal producers Nucor Corp (NYSE:NUE) and Alcoa Corp (NYSE:AA) in focus.