Nucor Corporation
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- Nucor Corporation is well-positioned in the steel industry, benefiting from a strong competitive strategy focused on sustainability and innovation.
- Revenue increased by 9% compared to the prior quarter, reaching $10.4 billion.
- Gross margin improved to 19.6%, up from 15.8% in the previous quarter.
- The steel industry faces cyclical challenges, which may impact Nucor's performance in the near term.
- Operating margin decreased to 15.7%, indicating potential pressure on profitability.
- The company's trailing P/E ratio stands at 20.05, suggesting it may be overvalued compared to historical averages.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $55.84B | Enterprise value | $61.41B | Trailing P/E | 19.63 | Forward P/E | 12.23 |
| PEG | 5.21 | Price / book | 2.53 | Beta | 1.85 | Dividend yield | 0.91% |
| Revenue growth | 23.0% | Earnings growth | 93.8% | Gross margin | 15.6% | Operating margin | 15.7% |
| Profit margin | 8.0% | ROE | 14.5% | ROA | 7.3% | Debt / equity | 0.31 |
| Current ratio | 2.51 | Free cash flow | $683.37M | Analyst recommendation | buy | Mean target | $283.81 |
| 52w high | $280.11 | 52w low | $131.32 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $10.4B | $9.5B | $7.7B | $8.5B | $8.5B |
| Op margin | 15.7% | 11.8% | 6.9% | 10.4% | 10.9% |
| Net income | $1.2B | $743M | $378M | $607M | $603M |
| Gross margin | 19.6% | 15.8% | 11.2% | 13.9% | 14.5% |
| Gross profit | $2.0B | $1.5B | $862M | $1.2B | $1.2B |
| Operating income | $1.6B | $1.1B | $528M | $888M | $919M |
- Revenue +9% vs prior quarter ($10.4B vs $9.5B).
- Gross margin 19.6% (was 15.8% prior quarter).
- Operating margin expanded to 15.7%.
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $32.5B | $30.7B | $34.7B | $41.5B | — |
| Op margin | 8.2% | 9.7% | 17.9% | 25.3% | — |
| Net income | $1.7B | $2.0B | $4.5B | $7.6B | — |
| Gross margin | 11.9% | 13.3% | 22.5% | 30.1% | — |
| Gross profit | $3.9B | $4.1B | $7.8B | $12.5B | — |
| Operating income | $2.7B | $3.0B | $6.2B | $10.5B | — |
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News
2026-10-08 · Eaton (NYSE:ETN) and Nucor (NYSE:NUE): Jim Cramer Likes Both But One Might Be A Hidden Data Center Stock
2026-10-08 · Nucor to Invest $105 Million to Expand Production in Indiana Facility
2026-10-08 · Nucor to Expand Utility Towers & Structures Facility in Indiana
2026-10-07 · Is CRS Set to Gain From Growth in Its Specialty Alloys Operations?
2026-10-06 · Earnings Preview: What to Expect From Nucor's Report
2026-10-05 · Cleveland-Cliffs Jumps 10% as Stelco Fallout Fades Before October 19 Earnings; Nucor and Steel Dynamics Rise 5%
2026-10-05 · KeyBanc Adjusts Price Target on Nucor to $286 From $288, Maintains Overweight Rating
2026-10-02 · The U.S. Marshals G20 Resistance Against China's 'Neijuan' Dilemma
2026-10-02 · BNP Paribas Adjusts Nucor Price Target to $310 From $300, Maintains Outperform Rating
2026-09-30 · Cleveland-Cliffs Rises 3% as Steel-Stock Selloff Subsides; Nucor and Steel Dynamics Tick Higher
2026-09-29 · A $15 Billion Iowa Steel Mill Is Coming. What It Means for Nucor and Cleveland-Cliffs
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