Nucor Corporation (NUE) Earnings History
Elite Compounder37 years of earnings data (1989–2025) · 5-year EPS CAGR exceeds 18% — top-tier earnings quality
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Nucor Corporation (NUE) Earnings Overview
As of June 29, 2026, Nucor Corporation (NUE) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $2.33B, reflecting -11.1% year-over-year growth. The company earned $10.17 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 5.4%.
Looking at the long-term picture, NUE's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +26.1%, indicating exceptional earnings growth. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $7.61B in fiscal 2022.
Nucor Corporation maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 11.9%, operating margin of 8.2%, and net margin of 5.4%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including STLD ($1.37B net income, 6.5% margin), CLF (-$1.21B net income, -7.9% margin), CMC ($595M net income, 1.1% margin), NUE has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare NUE vs STLD →
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NUE Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.74B | -14.0% | $2.66B | $7.52 | 5.4% | 8.2% |
| 2024 | $2.03B | -55.2% | $2.98B | $8.46 | 6.6% | 9.7% |
| 2023 | $4.52B | -40.5% | $6.23B | $18.00 | 13.0% | 17.9% |
| 2022 | $7.61B | +11.4% | $10.51B | $28.79 | 18.3% | 25.3% |
| 2021 | $6.83B | +846.3% | $9.32B | $23.16 | 18.7% | 25.5% |
| 2020 | $721M | -43.2% | $0 | $2.36 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | $1.27B | -46.2% | $1.97B | $4.14 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| 2018 | $2.36B | +79.0% | $3.43B | $7.45 | 9.4% | 13.7% |
| 2017 | $1.32B | +65.6% | $1.88B | $4.10 | 6.5% | 9.3% |
| 2016 | $796M | +122.6% | $1.43B | $2.48 | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| 2015 | $358M | -49.9% | $655M | $1.11 | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| 2014 | $714M | +46.3% | $1.33B | $2.22 | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| 2013 | $488M | -3.3% | $943M | $1.52 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| 2012 | $505M | -35.2% | $1.06B | $1.58 | 2.6% | 5.4% |
| 2011 | $778M | +480.3% | $1.44B | $2.45 | 3.9% | 7.2% |
| 2010 | $134M | +145.7% | $452M | $0.42 | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| 2009 | -$294M | -116.0% | -$194M | $-0.93 | -2.6% | -1.7% |
| 2008 | $1.83B | +24.4% | $3.30B | $5.98 | 7.7% | 13.9% |
| 2007 | $1.47B | -16.3% | $2.55B | $4.94 | 8.9% | 15.4% |
| 2006 | $1.76B | +34.1% | $2.87B | $5.68 | 11.9% | 19.5% |
| 2005 | $1.31B | +16.8% | $2.13B | $4.15 | 10.3% | 16.8% |
| 2004 | $1.12B | +1686.3% | $1.83B | $3.50 | 9.9% | 16.1% |
| 2003 | $63M | -61.3% | $104M | $0.20 | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| 2002 | $162M | +43.5% | $294M | $0.52 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| 2001 | $113M | -63.7% | $269M | $0.36 | 2.6% | 6.2% |
| 2000 | $311M | +27.1% | $644M | $0.95 | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| 1999 | $245M | -7.2% | $374M | $0.70 | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| 1998 | $264M | -10.5% | $411M | $0.75 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| 1997 | $295M | +18.7% | $460M | $0.84 | 7.0% | 11.0% |
| 1996 | $248M | -9.6% | $387M | $0.71 | 6.8% | 10.6% |
| 1995 | $275M | +21.1% | $431M | $0.79 | 7.9% | 12.5% |
| 1994 | $227M | +83.5% | $370M | $0.65 | 7.6% | 12.4% |
| 1993 | $124M | +55.9% | $200M | $0.36 | 5.5% | 8.9% |
| 1992 | $79M | +22.4% | $125M | $0.23 | 4.9% | 7.7% |
| 1991 | $65M | -13.8% | $96M | $0.19 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 1990 | $75M | +29.9% | $118M | $0.22 | 5.1% | 8.0% |
| 1989 | $58M | - | $97M | $0.17 | 4.6% | 7.6% |
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NUE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NUE stock.
What is NUE earnings per share (EPS)?
NUE trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $10.17, reflecting -11.1% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +26.1%. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Nucor Corporation's net income?
Nucor Corporation (NUE) trailing twelve-month net income is $2.3B as of 2025. Earnings declined -11.1% year-over-year. Nucor Corporation has been profitable for 16 consecutive years.
Is NUE profitable?
Yes, NUE is profitable with a TTM net income of $2.3B and a net profit margin of +5.4%. Nucor Corporation has generated profits for 16 consecutive years.
What is NUE's earnings growth rate?
NUE compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -11.1%, 3-Year: -36.1%, 5-Year: +26.1%, 10-Year: +21.1%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2025.
What are NUE's profit margins?
Nucor Corporation net profit margin is +5.4%, operating margin is +8.2%, and gross margin is +11.9%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +8.0%.
Is NUE growing earnings?
NUE earnings are declining — EPS fell -11.1% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $2.3B. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of +26.1%.
What was NUE's best earnings year?
Nucor Corporation's highest annual net income on record is $7.6B, achieved in fiscal year 2022. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were NUE's earnings last quarter?
NUE's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $743M with diluted EPS of $3.23. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.