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Nucor (NUE) operating margin by quarter
Nucor's operating margin was 15.2% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -0.4 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 3.6% (Q1 2025) to 15.6% (Q2 2026).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 15.2% | -0.4 pts | +4.9 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 15.6% | +4.1 pts | +5.0 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 11.5% | +5.0 pts | +7.9 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 6.5% | -3.8 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 10.4% | -0.3 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 10.6% | +7.0 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 3.6% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Nucor, Q3 2026: revenue $11.2B (+32% year over year), operating margin 15.2%, net earnings $1.3B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Nucor's operating margin?
Nucor's operating margin was 15.2% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -0.4 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Nucor's operating margin changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 3.6% (Q1 2025) to 15.6% (Q2 2026).