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Nucor (NUE) Q2 2025 earnings results (second quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Aug 13, 2025
Nucor (NUE) reported revenue of $8.5B for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), +5% from a year earlier and +8% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 10.6%, net earnings $603M (7.1% of revenue).
Nucor, Q2 2025: revenue $8.5B (+5% year over year), operating margin 10.6%, net earnings $603M, operating cash flow $732M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $8.5B | +8% | +5% |
| Operating profit | $899M | +215% | +0.1% |
| Net earnings | $603M | +287% | -7% |
| Operating cash flow | $732M | +101% | -51% |
What changed
Revenue was $8.5B in Q2 2025, up 5% year over year and up 8% from the previous quarter. Sheet was the largest line at 29% of revenue. Plate added $0.14B year over year (up 27%), 38% of the total change. Building Systems declined 7%.
Operating profit was $0.90B, a 10.6% margin (down 0.5 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 0% reached operating profit, below the 11% margin then. Net earnings were $0.60B, down 7% year over year. The effective tax rate was 21.5%.
Operating cash flow was $0.73B (down 51% year over year), 104% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.37B of depreciation and amortization and $0.05B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.39B. Capital expenditures of $1.0B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.22B.
Questions
What was Nucor's revenue in the second quarter 2025?
Nucor (NUE) reported revenue of $8.5B for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), +5% from a year earlier and +8% from the quarter before.
Was Nucor profitable in the second quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $899M (10.6% of revenue) and net earnings $603M.
Source: Nucor 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.