Materials Sector Earnings Season Recap
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1h ago
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- Earnings Overview: In this week's earnings recap, out of nine S&P 500 Materials Sector companies, five exceeded profit estimates while four fell short, indicating a divergence in earnings performance and reflecting uncertainty in material demand across the industry.
- Air Products Guidance: Air Products (APD) maintained its 2026 EPS guidance at $12.85 to $13.15, with expected capital expenditures of approximately $4 billion, demonstrating the company's ongoing efforts in optimizing its project portfolio and capital discipline.
- International Paper Spin-off: International Paper Company (IP) announced plans to separate into two independent publicly traded companies, guiding FY 2026 EBITDA to a range of $3.5B-$3.7B, in line with analyst expectations, showcasing strategic adjustments in response to market challenges.
- LyondellBasell Target Increase: LyondellBasell (LYB) raised its recurring EBITDA target to $1.5B by 2028 and increased its cash improvement plan target from $1.1 billion to $1.3 billion, reflecting proactive strategies in the context of accelerating market rationalization.
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Analyst Views on NUE
Wall Street analysts forecast NUE stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for NUE is 179.00 USD with a low forecast of 168.00 USD and a high forecast of 200.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
10 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 179.910
Low
168.00
Averages
179.00
High
200.00
Current: 179.910
Low
168.00
Averages
179.00
High
200.00
About NUE
Nucor Corporation is a manufacturer of steel and steel products, with operating facilities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Company also produces and procures ferrous and non-ferrous materials primarily for use in its steel manufacturing business. Its segments include steel mills, steel products and raw materials. Its products include carbon and alloy steel in bars, beams, sheet and plate; hollow structural section tubing; electrical conduit; steel racking; steel piling; steel joists and joist girders; steel deck; fabricated concrete reinforcing steel; cold finished steel; precision castings; steel fasteners; metal building systems; insulated metal panels; overhead doors; steel grating; wire and wire mesh; and utility structures. The Company, through The David J. Joseph Company and its affiliates, also brokers ferrous and nonferrous metals, pig iron and hot briquetted iron / direct reduced iron; supplies ferro-alloys; and processes ferrous and nonferrous scrap.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
Materials Sector Earnings Season Recap
- Earnings Overview: In this week's earnings recap, out of nine S&P 500 Materials Sector companies, five exceeded profit estimates while four fell short, indicating a divergence in earnings performance and reflecting uncertainty in material demand across the industry.
- Air Products Guidance: Air Products (APD) maintained its 2026 EPS guidance at $12.85 to $13.15, with expected capital expenditures of approximately $4 billion, demonstrating the company's ongoing efforts in optimizing its project portfolio and capital discipline.
- International Paper Spin-off: International Paper Company (IP) announced plans to separate into two independent publicly traded companies, guiding FY 2026 EBITDA to a range of $3.5B-$3.7B, in line with analyst expectations, showcasing strategic adjustments in response to market challenges.
- LyondellBasell Target Increase: LyondellBasell (LYB) raised its recurring EBITDA target to $1.5B by 2028 and increased its cash improvement plan target from $1.1 billion to $1.3 billion, reflecting proactive strategies in the context of accelerating market rationalization.
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