Nucor Corporation announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the fourth quarter, the company announced sales was USD 6,295.884 million compared to USD 5,092.328 million a year ago. Net income was USD 646.779 million compared to USD 383.891 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 2.08 compared to USD 1.2 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 2.07 compared to USD 1.2 a year ago. For the full year, sales was USD 25,067.279 million compared to USD 20,252.393 million a year ago. Net income was USD 2,360.767 million compared to USD 1,318.688 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 7.44 compared to USD 4.11 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 7.42 compared to USD 4.1 a year ago.