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$227.42$51.8B
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NUE logoNucor Corporation(NUE)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

NUE•NYSE
$227.42
30.2× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorBasic MaterialsIndustrySteelSub-IndustrySteelmakers (Integrated and Mini-Mill)
AboutNucor Corporation manufactures and sells steel and steel products. The company's Steel Mills segment produces hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized sheet steel products; plate steel products; wide-flange beams, beam blanks, and H-piling and sheet piling products; and bar steel products, such as blooms, billets, concrete reinforcing and merchant bars, and special bar quality products. It also engages in the steel trading and rebar distribution businesses. This segment sells its products to steel service centers, fabricators, and manufacturers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Its Steel Products segment offers hollow structural section steel tubing products, electrical conduits, steel racking, steel joists and joist girders, steel decks, fabricated concrete reinforcing steel products, cold finished steel products, steel fasteners, metal building systems, insulated metal panels, steel grating and expanded metal products, and wire and wire mesh products primarily for use in nonresidential construction applications. This segment also engages in the piling distribution business. The company's Raw Materials segment produces direct reduced iron (DRI); brokers ferrous and nonferrous metals, pig iron, hot briquetted iron, and DRI; supplies ferro-alloys; and processes ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal, as well as engages in the natural gas drilling operations. This segment sells its ferrous scrap to electric arc furnace steel mills and foundries for manufacturing process; and nonferrous scrap metal to aluminum can producers, secondary aluminum smelters, steel mills and other processors, and consumers of various nonferrous metals. It serves agriculture, automotive, construction, energy and transmission, oil and gas, heavy equipment, infrastructure, and transportation industries through its in-house sales force; and internal distribution and trading companies. Nucor Corporation was incorporated in 1958 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.Show more
  • Revenue$32.49B+5.7%
  • EBITDA$4.14B-4.5%
  • Net Income$1.74B-14.0%
  • EPS (Diluted)7.52-11.1%
  • Gross Margin11.93%-10.6%
  • EBITDA Margin12.74%-9.7%
  • Operating Margin8.18%-15.6%
  • Net Margin5.37%-18.6%
  • ROE8.01%-14.0%

NUE Price & Volume

Nucor Corporation (NUE) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Cyclical Revenue Rebound Faces Capital Intensity Headwinds

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1

VerdictNeutral
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Moderate
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Cyclical margin compression risk

Key Thesis Takeaways

  • Nucor is navigating a volatile steel demand environment by leveraging its robust balance sheet and consistent reinvestment in high-efficiency production capacity.
  • While the company achieved a 21.3% year-over-year revenue expansion in 2026Q1, investors should remain cautious regarding the sustainability of these margins given the historical sensitivity to metal spreads.
  • Future performance will likely depend on the company's ability to manage elevated capital expenditure, which has averaged approximately 10% of revenue over the last ten quarters, against potential cyclical downturns in non-residential construction.

Verdict Logic

while the company maintains a healthy current ratio of 2.90, the forward P/E of 15.20 and inherent earnings volatility suggest that investors should monitor the durability of the recent 21.3% revenue growth before committing capital.

NUE Growth Metrics

Nucor Corporation (NUE) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years7.05%
5 Years10.04%
3 Years-7.84%
TTM12.27%

Profit CAGR

10 Years17.17%
5 Years19.31%
3 Years-38.8%
TTM74.19%

EPS CAGR

10 Years21.08%
5 Years26.08%
3 Years-36.08%
TTM79.72%

Return on Capital

10 Years21.63%
5 Years26.37%
3 Years13.33%
Last Year8.85%

NUE Recent Earnings

Nucor Corporation (NUE) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 9/12 qtrs (75%)●Beat Revenue 8/12 qtrs (67%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 27, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$3.23+14.5%
$2.82
Rev
$9.5B+6.9%
$8.9B
Q1 2026
Jan 26, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.73-9.4%
$1.91
Rev
$7.7B-2.8%
$7.9B
Q4 2025
Oct 27, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$2.63+20.6%
$2.18
Rev
$8.5B+4.2%
$8.2B
Q3 2025
Jul 28, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$2.60+2.0%
$2.55
Rev
$8.5B-0.9%
$8.5B
QuarterDateEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026LatestApr 27, 2026
$3.23vs $2.82+14.5%
$9.5Bvs $8.9B+6.9%
Q1 2026Jan 26, 2026
$1.73vs $1.91-9.4%
$7.7Bvs $7.9B-2.8%
Q4 2025Oct 27, 2025
$2.63vs $2.18+20.6%
$8.5Bvs $8.2B+4.2%
Q3 2025Jul 28, 2025
$2.60vs $2.55+2.0%
$8.5Bvs $8.5B-0.9%
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →

Latest NUE News

Recent stock market news and headlines for Nucor Corporation (NUE)

Zacks Investment Research·Jun 30, 2026
Here's Why Nucor (NUE) is a Strong Value Stock

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GuruFocus·Jun 29, 2026
Nucor Corp (NUE) Shares Fall 4.7% -- What GF Score of 92 Tells Investors

On June 29, 2026, Nucor Corp (NUE) shares fell 4.7% to $228.58, reflecting a decline of 6.7% over the past week and 8.6% over the past month. The stock has expe

Zacks Investment Research·Jun 26, 2026
Why Nucor (NUE) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today

In the closing of the recent trading day, Nucor (NUE) stood at $239.78, denoting a -3.66% move from the preceding trading day.

Zacks Investment Research·Jun 24, 2026
Here's What Makes Nucor Stock a Solid Investment Option Now

NUE has surged 46.9% YTD as rising earnings estimates, capacity expansions, acquisitions and higher steel prices support growth prospects.

Benzinga·Jun 24, 2026
This Nucor Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 4 Upgrades For Wednesday

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Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Nucor Corporation (NUE)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
NUE logoNUENucor CorporationCurrent
$227.42$51.8B30.245.73%5.37%8.01%0.97%
STLD logoSTLDSteel Dynamics, Inc.
$221.76$31.98B27.753.63%7.22%15.29%—
CLF logoCLFCleveland-Cliffs Inc.
$9.54$5.44B-3.18-3%-6.42%-20.16%—
CMC logoCMCCommercial Metals Company
$61.58$6.81B83.22-1.61%6.72%13.65%—
RS logoRSReliance Steel & Aluminum Co.
$379.35$19.39B27.143.32%5.43%11.17%—
ATI logoATIATI Inc.
$183.26$25.09B64.305.16%9.26%22.73%—

Compare NUE vs Peers

Nucor Corporation (NUE) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs STLD

Most directly comparable listed peer for NUE.

Scale Benchmark

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Peer Set

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NUE SEC Filings & Documents

Nucor Corporation (NUE) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Apr 27, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Mar 3, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Feb 20, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2026

Feb 25, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 27, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 27, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2025

Nov 12, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Aug 13, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

May 14, 2025·SEC

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NUE Frequently Asked Questions

Nucor Corporation (NUE) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Nucor Corporation's revenue?

Nucor Corporation (NUE) reported $34.16B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 837% increase from $3.65B in 1996.

How fast is Nucor Corporation growing?

Nucor Corporation (NUE) grew revenue by 5.7% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Is NUE profitable?

Yes, Nucor Corporation (NUE) is profitable, generating $2.33B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (5.4% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does NUE pay dividends?

Yes, Nucor Corporation (NUE) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.97%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is NUE's return on equity?

Nucor Corporation (NUE) has a return on equity (ROE) of 8.0%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is Nucor Corporation's free cash flow?

Nucor Corporation (NUE) generated $532.0M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in NUE back in 1996?

Total return calculator · dividends reinvested · 30+ years of data

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