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Nucor vs Carpenter Technology: NUE and CRS compared
Nucor is the larger company: $11.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $798M for Carpenter Technology (Q1 FY27). Nucor is growing faster (+32% against +9% a year earlier). Carpenter Technology is more profitable, with an operating margin of 24.6% against 15.2%.
Where the money goes: NUE and CRS
Nucor (NUE) · Q3 2026
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.
Carpenter Technology (CRS) · Q1 FY27
Carpenter Technology, Q1 FY27: revenue $798M (+9% year over year), operating margin 24.6%, net earnings $162M, operating cash flow $52.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Nucor (NUE) | Carpenter Technology (CRS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q1 FY27 |
| Revenue | $11.2B | $798M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +32% | +9% |
| Gross margin | — | 32.1% |
| Operating margin | 15.2% | 24.6% |
| Net earnings | $1.3B | $162M |
| Net margin | 11.7% | 20.4% |
| Operating cash flow | — | $52.8M |
| Market value | $56.0B | $13.9B |
| P/E | 17.2× | 24.5× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $296.81 | $438.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Carpenter Technology
- Aerospace and Defense: $535M (67%)
- Industrial and Consumer: $103M (13%)
- Medical: $65.5M (8%)
- Energy: $46.5M (6%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Nucor or Carpenter Technology?
Nucor is the larger company: $11.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $798M for Carpenter Technology (Q1 FY27).
Is Nucor or Carpenter Technology growing faster?
Nucor is growing faster (+32% against +9% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Nucor or Carpenter Technology?
Carpenter Technology is more profitable, with an operating margin of 24.6% against 15.2%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (8-K filed Oct 26, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 22, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.