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Nucor (NUE) Q4 2025 earnings results (fourth quarter 2025)
10-K filed Feb 25, 2026
Nucor (NUE) reported revenue of $7.7B for the fourth quarter 2025 (Q4 2025), +9% from a year earlier and -10% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 6.5%, net earnings $378M (4.9% of revenue).
Nucor, Q4 2025: revenue $7.7B (+9% year over year), operating margin 6.5%, net earnings $378M, operating cash flow $799M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q4 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $7.7B | -10% | +9% |
| Operating profit | $501M | -43% | +28% |
| Net earnings | $378M | -38% | +32% |
| Operating cash flow | $799M | -40% | +9% |
What changed
Revenue was $7.7B in Q4 2025, up 9% year over year and down 10% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $0.50B, a 6.5% margin (up 1.0 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 18% reached operating profit, above the 6% margin then. Net earnings were $0.38B, up 32% year over year. The effective tax rate was 15.6%.
Operating cash flow was $0.80B (up 9% year over year), 189% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.38B of depreciation and amortization and $0.03B of share-based compensation. Capital expenditures of $0.80B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$3.0M.
Questions
What was Nucor's revenue in the fourth quarter 2025?
Nucor (NUE) reported revenue of $7.7B for the fourth quarter 2025 (Q4 2025), +9% from a year earlier and -10% from the quarter before.
Was Nucor profitable in the fourth quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $501M (6.5% of revenue) and net earnings $378M.
Source: Nucor 10-K on SEC EDGAR.