Nucor Corporation announced earnings results for the second quarter ended July 3, 2021. For the second quarter, the company announced sales was USD 8,789.164 million compared to USD 4,327.306 million a year ago. Net income was USD 1,506.868 million compared to USD 108.881 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 5.05 compared to USD 0.36 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 5.04 compared to USD 0.36 a year ago. For the half year, sales was USD 15,806.304 million compared to USD 9,951.643 million a year ago. Net income was USD 2,449.300 million compared to USD 129.212 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 8.14 compared to USD 0.42 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 8.13 compared to USD 0.42 a year ago.