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Nu Holdings demonstrates exceptional top-line growth, with total revenue expanding 36.6% year-over-year to $5.5B in Q2 2026, driven by its scalable digital platform and a growing fee income stream. However, this growth is capital-intensive, as evidenced by a n...
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Revenue growth is decelerating from hyper-pace but remains robust at 36.6% year-over-year, while net interest margin compression to 3.4% suggests rising funding costs may offset the benefits of a higher-rate environment.
Nucor is positioned to benefit from a data center boom, with capacity projected to more than double between 2024 and 2035. This expansion drives domestic steel demand and supports higher pricing power for the company.
The company is moving into higher‑margin specialty items such as data center racks and industrial garage doors, stabilizing profitability beyond the cyclical steel market. Capital investments in new mills and data‑center infrastructure are expected to expand margins and diversify revenue streams.
Nucor has maintained positive free cash flow for ten consecutive years and a manageable debt‑to‑equity ratio. It has increased its dividend for over 50 years, reinforcing its reputation as a Dividend King and providing steady shareholder returns.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 13, 2026 | $0.22+10.9% vs $0.20 | $5.9B+9.1% vs $5.4B |
Q2 2026 May 14, 2026 | $0.19-4.2% vs $0.20 | $5.9B+16.1% vs $5.1B |
Q1 2026 Feb 25, 2026 | $0.19-4.9% vs $0.20 | $4.9B+7.7% vs $4.6B |
Q4 2025 Nov 13, 2025 | $0.17+6.3% vs $0.16 | $4.0B+13.7% vs $3.5B |
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Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU) closed at $13.65 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.37% move from the prior day.
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Itaú BBA downgraded Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU) from Outperform to Market Perform and cut its price target to $18 from $20, citing increased medium-term uncertainty
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $14.16 | $68.58B | 24.41 | 36.64% | 25.39% | 30.25% | — | |
| $17.16 | $22.01B | 44.00 | 38.32% | 11.4% | 6.18% | — | |
| $71.77 | $23.91B | 478.47 | 38.8% | 56.52% | 47.91% | — | |
| $25.97 | $2.49B | 57.71 | 62.84% | 5.22% | 7.85% | — | |
| $19.21 | $2.22B | 16.70 | 26.92% | 15.85% | 12.92% | — | |
| $353.57 | $4.75B | 26.13 | 59.67% | 34.59% | 84.36% | — |
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Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU) grew revenue by 36.6% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Yes, Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU) is profitable, generating $3.61B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (25.4% net margin).
Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU) has a return on equity (ROE) of 30.2%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 9.9%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.
Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU) has an efficiency ratio of 28.8%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.
