Nucor Corporation (NUE) Financials
Key financial figures for Nucor Corporation (Q3 2026).
Nucor Q3 2026 net earnings attributable to stockholders of $1.32 billion, or $5.80 per diluted share, on net sales of $11.25 billion, versus $2.63 per diluted share in Q3 2025. Net sales were $11.25 billion (up 8% from Q2 2026 and 32% from Q3 2025); net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders were $1.319 billion, or $5.80 per diluted share, against $1.156 billion ($5.04) in Q2 2026 and $607 million ($2.63) in Q3 2025. EPS landed above the $5.55 to $5.65 range Nucor guided to on September 17, 2026. EBITDA was $2.279 billion versus $1.265 billion a year earlier. On the outlook: Fourth quarter of 2026: management expects earnings generally in line with or modestly higher than the third quarter. Steel mills earnings are expected to be stable (higher realized pricing offset by seasonally lower volumes and higher costs), steel products stable on higher realized pricing and seasonally lower volumes, raw materials slightly lower on lower realized DRI pricing, and intersegment profit eliminations lower. Figures are for Q3 2026, as Nucor Corporation reported them.
- Revenue
- $11.2B
- Net Income
- $1.3B
- EPS
- $5.81
- Total Assets
- $38.4B
- Operating Cash Flow
- $2.2B
Recent quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY2026 | $11.2B | $1.3B | $5.80 | 16.58% | $1.6B |
| Q2 FY2026 | $10.4B | $1.2B | $5.04 | $829M | |
| Q1 FY2026 | $9.5B | $743M | $3.23 | $225M | |
| Q4 FY2025 | $7.7B | $378M | $1.64 | 6.87% | -$3M |
| Q3 FY2025 | $8.5B | $607M | $2.63 | $532M |
Recent fiscal years
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $32.5B | $1.7B | $7.52 | 8.18% | -$188M |
| FY2024 | $30.7B | $2.0B | $8.46 | $806M | |
| FY2023 | $34.7B | $4.5B | $18.00 | $4.9B |
Frequently asked questions
What was Nucor Corporation's revenue last quarter?
Nucor Corporation reported revenue of $11.25 billion for Q3 FY2026, up 32.0% from the same period a year earlier.
Is Nucor Corporation profitable?
Yes. Nucor Corporation reported net income of $1.32 billion for Q3 FY2026, a net margin of 11.73% on revenue.
How has Nucor Corporation's margin trended?
Operating margin was 16.58% in Q3 FY2026. The quarter by quarter series is on the SentiSense financials page.
How much free cash flow did Nucor Corporation generate?
Nucor Corporation generated free cash flow of $1.61 billion in Q3 FY2026, after capital expenditure.
Full income statement, balance sheet and cash flow for Nucor Corporation on SentiSense, with up to forty quarters and twenty fiscal years of history.