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Nucor Corporation is positioned for durable growth as U.S. steel demand strengthens and import volumes decline, supporting higher pricing and volumes. New capacity from the West Virginia sheet mill and Utah towers facility will drive volume growth, with start-up costs expected through eFY27 before normalizing. NUE's strong balance sheet and reduced net leverage (0.77x) provide flexibility for expansion and M&A, while Section 232 tariffs and infrastructure demand underpin the bullish outlook.