NUE's strong balance sheet, cash flow and 53-year dividend growth streak support shareholder returns as buybacks and payouts remain a capital priority.
Nucor Corporation (NUE) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
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.
Nucor Corporation (NUE) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Nucor Corporation (NUE) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 27, 2026 | $3.23vs $2.82+14.5% | $9.5Bvs $8.9B+6.9% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 26, 2026 | $1.73vs $1.91-9.4% | $7.7Bvs $7.9B-2.8% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 27, 2025 | $2.63vs $2.18+20.6% | $8.5Bvs $8.2B+4.2% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 28, 2025 | $2.60vs $2.55+2.0% | $8.5Bvs $8.5B-0.9% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for Nucor Corporation (NUE)
NUE's strong balance sheet, cash flow and 53-year dividend growth streak support shareholder returns as buybacks and payouts remain a capital priority.
Nucor's shares have climbed 22.9% in three months as higher steel prices, expansion projects and acquisitions support growth despite some demand weakness.
Venture deepens the NUE-Green Harbor relationship into a vertically integrated power platform, combining Korean generation-equipment supply, NUE's development capability, and GPU financing to move large-load projects through today's multi-year equipment and interconnection queues. Calgary, Alberta and Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 6, 2026) - NUE Power Corp. (CSE: NUE) (OTC Pink: NUEPF) (FSE: NUE1) ("NUE" or the "Company") today announced a 50/50 joint venture (the "JV") with Green Harbor Partners Corp. ("Green Harbor") that pairs Korean turbine and reciprocating-engine supply with development and GPU financing to serve data centre, AI, high-performance compute, and other large-load power customers across Canada and the United States.
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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

Key metrics vs top competitors for Nucor Corporation (NUE)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $222.28 | $50.63B | 29.56 | 5.73% | 5.37% | 8.01% | 1% | |
| $221.76 | $31.98B | 27.75 | 3.63% | 7.22% | 15.29% | — | |
| $9.40 | $5.36B | -3.13 | -3% | -6.42% | -20.16% | — | |
| $60.12 | $6.65B | 81.24 | -1.61% | 6.72% | 13.65% | — | |
| $376.50 | $19.22B | 26.93 | 3.32% | 5.43% | 11.17% | — | |
| $188.36 | $25.79B | 66.09 | 5.16% | 9.26% | 22.73% | — |
Nucor Corporation (NUE) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
Nucor Corporation (NUE) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Apr 27, 2026·SEC
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Nucor Corporation (NUE) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Nucor Corporation (NUE) reported $34.16B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 837% increase from $3.65B in 1996.
Nucor Corporation (NUE) grew revenue by 5.7% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, Nucor Corporation (NUE) is profitable, generating $2.33B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (5.4% net margin).
Yes, Nucor Corporation (NUE) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.00%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Nucor Corporation (NUE) has a return on equity (ROE) of 8.0%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
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.