Nucor Corp

Nucor maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0, indicating minimal leverage relative to its equity base of $20.94 billion. The company holds $2.26 billion in cash and equivalents, providing a liquidity buffer against operational fluctuations. With a current ratio not explicitly detailed but implied strong by the low liquidity risk flag, the balance sheet appears robust. The market capitalization stands at $52.04 billion, reflecting a price-to-book ratio of 2.35 and an EV/EBITDA of 14.59, suggesting the market values the company’s asset base and earnings power at a premium to book value.

Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 11.13% and a return on assets (ROA) of 6.64%, indicating efficient use of capital to generate net income of $1.74 billion on revenues of $32.49 billion. While specific cohort medians are not provided for direct comparison, these returns suggest a stable profitability profile typical of established industrial manufacturers. The operating cash flow of $3.23 billion exceeds net income, highlighting strong cash conversion, although capital expenditures of $3.42 billion slightly outpace operating cash flow, resulting in negative free cash flow for the period.

Nucor Corp (NUE.O) experienced a significant shift in institutional positioning, marked by a major holder change involving investor ID 587. This investor dramatically increased their stake from 216 shares to 65,846 shares, a move detected on June 27, 2026. This acquisition raised the investor's holding value to approximately $11.13 million and increased their portfolio weight to 0.0064%. This substantial accumulation stands in contrast to a separate data point detected on June 25, 2026, which recorded the same investor holding only 216 shares. The discrepancy between these two signals highlights a volatile or rapidly evolving position within the company's top 37 holders, suggesting active trading or reporting adjustments during this period. As this is the first analysis for Nucor Corp, there is no prior basis for computing delta changes against historical trends. Consequently, the magnitude of this holder modification is particularly notable as it establishes the initial baseline for tracking institutional interest in the steel manufacturer. The company currently maintains a lean executive structure with two officers and holds membership in one major index. With no analyst coverage currently recorded, the movement by this specific investor may serve as an early indicator of sentiment shifts in the absence of broader market consensus.

Nucor maintains a strong balance sheet with a low leverage band and a current ratio of 2.94, indicating robust liquidity.

Analysts maintain a buy recommendation with a mean price target of $223.21, suggesting modest upside from current levels.

Free cash flow deteriorated sharply, turning negative at -$416 million in 2026, a 1,980% decline from the prior year.

Revenue contracted 2.9% annually over four years, falling from $36.5 billion in 2022 to $32.5 billion in 2026.

Long-term debt increased steadily from $5.7 billion in 2022 to $7.1 billion in 2026, rising despite declining earnings.

Revenue $9.50B, +21,3% YoY; Operating income +275,6% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $9.50B, +21,3% YoY
• ▍Operating income +275,6% YoY
• ▍Net income +376,3% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +217,8% YoY
• ▍Net margin 7.8%

Revenue $7.69B, +8,6% YoY; Operating income +29,4% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $7.69B, +8,6% YoY
• ▍Operating income +29,4% YoY
• ▍Net income +31,7% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −10,4% YoY
• ▍Net margin 4.9%

Revenue $8.52B, +14,5% YoY; Operating income +127,5% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $8.52B, +14,5% YoY
• ▍Operating income +127,5% YoY
• ▍Net income +142,9% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +138,8% YoY
• ▍Net margin 7.1%

Revenue $8.46B, +4,7% YoY; Operating income +3,2% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $8.46B, +4,7% YoY
• ▍Operating income +3,2% YoY
• ▍Net income −6,5% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −109,8% YoY
• ▍Net margin 7.1%

Revenue $7.83B; Operating income $295.0M.

• ▍Revenue $7.83B
• ▍Operating income $295.0M
• ▍Net margin 2.0%

Revenue $7.08B; Operating income $387.1M.

• ▍Revenue $7.08B
• ▍Operating income $387.1M
• ▍Net margin 4.1%

Revenue $7.44B; Operating income $390.3M.

• ▍Revenue $7.44B
• ▍Operating income $390.3M
• ▍Net margin 3.4%

Revenue $8.08B; Operating income $886.8M.

• ▍Revenue $8.08B
• ▍Operating income $886.8M
• ▍Net margin 8.0%

Revenue $32.49B, +5,7% YoY; Operating income −8,8% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $32.49B, +5,7% YoY
• ▍Operating income −8,8% YoY
• ▍Net income −14,0% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −1 980,0% YoY
• ▍Net margin 5.4%

Revenue $30.73B, −11,5% YoY; Operating income −54,4% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $30.73B, −11,5% YoY
• ▍Operating income −54,4% YoY
• ▍Net income −55,2% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −100,6% YoY
• ▍Net margin 6.6%

Revenue $34.71B, −16,4% YoY; Operating income −40,1% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $34.71B, −16,4% YoY
• ▍Operating income −40,1% YoY
• ▍Net income −40,5% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −49,7% YoY
• ▍Net margin 13.0%

Revenue $41.51B, +13,8% YoY; Operating income +12,4% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $41.51B, +13,8% YoY
• ▍Operating income +12,4% YoY
• ▍Net income +11,4% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +13,0% YoY
• ▍Net margin 18.3%