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Nucor Corp.
NUEMaterialsGenerated Aug 19, 2026, 11:15 PM UTC
NUE (Nucor Corp.) analytical snapshot. Revenue grew +5.7% YoY to $32.49B. 5-year revenue CAGR -2.3%; 10y CAGR +8.0%. Net margin at 5.37% (contracting ▼). Market cap $56.43B at $248.74 per share. Trailing P/E 33.08, P/S 1.74, P/B 2.55. Graham number $128.41 (trades above intrinsic). Risk: Moderate. Macro: Risk-on · Supportive. Composite analytical score -5 (data confidence 83%). Descriptive analytics from public filings — not investment advice.
Market cap
$56.43B
226.88M shares
Price
$248.74
NYQ
P/E (ttm)
33.08
Revenue (FY)
$32.49B
YoY +5.7%
Net margin
5.37%
▼ 12.96pp
Free cash flow
-$188.0M
-0.58% margin
Risk level
Moderate
Free SEC analysis
— computed from SEC filings, free to readFree previewRegulatory Analyst
Filings & Ownership
Regulatory Analyst
score -10Stable
80% conf
Latest annual report (10-K) filed Feb 25, 2026. Latest quarterly report (10-Q) filed Aug 12, 2026. 8 recent 8-K material-event filings in the index.
- Latest annual report (10-K) filed Feb 25, 2026.
- Latest quarterly report (10-Q) filed Aug 12, 2026.
- 8 recent 8-K material-event filings in the index.
- Recent insider Form 4s: 0 buy vs 10 sell transactions — net selling $17.3M.
- ~10,000+ recent 13F-HR filings reference Nucor Corp.; broad institutional reporting.
- Recent filers include MARATHON ASSET MANAGEMENT LP, CTC Alternative Strategies, Ltd., MARATHON ASSET MANAGEMENT LP.
- 20 recent 13G passive institutional ownership notices.
Latest 10-K
Feb 25, 2026
Annual report
Latest 10-Q
Aug 12, 2026
8-K (recent)
8
Insider net
-$17.3M
0B/10S
13F filers
10k+
Activist 13D
0
Recent 13F institutional filers (SEC EDGAR full-text)
| Filer | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|
| MARATHON ASSET MANAGEMENT LP | 13F-HR | Nov 14, 2014 |
| CTC Alternative Strategies, Ltd. | 13F-HR | Aug 15, 2013 |
| MARATHON ASSET MANAGEMENT LP | 13F-HR | Aug 14, 2014 |
| CTC Alternative Strategies, Ltd. | 13F-HR | May 9, 2013 |
| PASSPORT MANAGEMENT LLC | 13F-HR | Feb 14, 2005 |
Recent insider Form 4 activity
| Insider | Date | Net | Buys/Sells |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topalian Leon J | Aug 19, 2026 | -$7.0M | 0/2 |
| Behr Allen C | Aug 18, 2026 | -$2.1M | 0/2 |
| Batterbee Thomas J. | Aug 5, 2026 | -$1.0M | 0/1 |
| Laxton Stephen D | Aug 3, 2026 | -$1.0M | 0/1 |
| Hollatz John J | Jun 4, 2026 | -$2.7M | 0/2 |
| QUERY KENNETH REX | Jun 3, 2026 | -$3.4M | 0/2 |
Recent 8-K material events
| Date | Form | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| May 19, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 8-K | 8-K |
Insider Form 4 sentiment (transactions)
Buys: 0
Sells: 10
Buys
Sells
Free previewSEC Filing Analyst
SEC Filing Deep-Analysis
SEC Filing Analyst
score -66Deteriorating
68% conf
5 risk signal(s), 2 positive signal(s), 1 watch item(s) detected from XBRL filing diff analysis. Revenue grew +5.7% but receivables grew +16.1% — the receivables-to-revenue gap suggests growth may be partially driven by extended credit terms rather than genuine demand. If DSO continues to rise, a revenue reversal or bad-debt charge could follow.
- Receivables outpacing revenue: Accounts receivable grew +16.1% YoY vs revenue growth of +5.7%. The +10.3% spread suggests extended credit terms, channel stuffing risk, or collection deterioration. Investigate the allowance for doubtful accounts and DSO trend.
- Free cash flow deteriorating: FCF declined +123.3% YoY (from $806.0M to $-188.0M). With OCF at $3.23B and capex at $3.42B, cash generation capacity is weakening — monitor for dividend/buyback sustainability.
- NEW: Going concern doubt in latest filing: The term "going concern" "substantial doubt" appears in recent 10-K/10-Q filings but was NOT present in the prior 24-month period. This is a new risk disclosure that warrants attention. Found in 5 filing(s).
- NEW: Substantial doubt about ability to continue in latest filing: The term "substantial doubt" "ability to continue" appears in recent 10-K/10-Q filings but was NOT present in the prior 24-month period. This is a new risk disclosure that warrants attention. Found in 5 filing(s).
- Restatement of financial statements: The term "restatement of" "previously issued" appears in 3 recent filing(s) (vs 3 in the prior period). This risk language is ongoing.
- Operating cash flow exceeds net income: OCF is 1.85x net income, indicating high earnings quality — cash conversion is strong and accruals are not inflating reported profits.
- Endogenous analysis: Revenue grew +5.7% but receivables grew +16.1% — the receivables-to-revenue gap suggests growth may be partially driven by extended credit terms rather than genuine demand. If DSO continues to rise, a revenue reversal or bad-debt charge could follow.
- Endogenous analysis: Free cash flow declined despite stable or rising capex, indicating the cash burn is operational rather than investment-driven. This is a structural concern — cost reduction or asset sales may be needed to restore FCF.
- Endogenous analysis: Strong cash conversion (OCF > NI) combined with growing deferred revenue provides high forward visibility. The business model appears to generate sustainable, recurring cash flows — a positive structural indicator.
- 3 new XBRL disclosure(s) in latest filing — expanding reporting scope.
- 20 disclosure(s) dropped from prior year — reduced reporting granularity.
- 3 new risk-language term(s) detected in filing text: Going concern doubt, Substantial doubt about ability to continue, Restructuring.
- Ongoing high-severity risk language: Restatement of financial statements.
Revenue
$32.49B
+5.7% YoY
Gross profit
$627.0M
-17.3% YoY
Net income
$1.74B
-14.0% YoY
Operating cash flow
$3.23B
-18.7% YoY
Capex
$3.42B
+7.8% YoY
Total assets
$35.10B
+3.4% YoY
Total liabilities
$12.98B
+3.6% YoY
Long-term debt
$4.23B
+30.6% YoY
Filing quality score
76/100
3 new disclosures
SEC XBRL metric changes (latest annual vs prior)
| Metric | Prior year | Latest year | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $30.73B | $32.49B | $1.76B | +5.7% |
| Gross profit | $758.0M | $627.0M | $-131.0M | -17.3% |
| Net income | $2.03B | $1.74B | $-283.0M | -14.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $3.98B | $3.23B | $-745.0M | -18.7% |
| Capex | $3.17B | $3.42B | $249.0M | +7.8% |
| Total assets | $33.94B | $35.10B | $1.16B | +3.4% |
| Total liabilities | $12.52B | $12.98B | $457.0M | +3.6% |
| Long-term debt | $3.24B | $4.23B | $991.0M | +30.6% |
| Cash & equivalents | $3.56B | $2.26B | $-1.30B | -36.5% |
| Stockholders equity | $20.29B | $20.94B | $642.0M | +3.2% |
| Inventory | $5.11B | $5.46B | $356.0M | +7.0% |
| Accounts receivable | $2.67B | $3.10B | $430.0M | +16.1% |
| SG&A expense | $1.12B | $1.22B | $96.0M | +8.5% |
| Interest expense | $228.0M | $170.0M | $-58.0M | -25.4% |
XBRL disclosure changes (new vs dropped concepts)
| Type | Concepts |
|---|---|
| Added | NumberOfReportableSegments, ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesAndInterestsInAffiliates, ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedNumber |
| Removed | AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent, CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare, CommonStockSharesAuthorized, CommonStockSharesIssued, ContractWithCustomerLiabilityRevenueRecognized, CurrentFederalTaxExpenseBenefit, CurrentForeignTaxExpenseBenefit, CurrentIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit, CurrentStateAndLocalTaxExpenseBenefit, DebtInstrumentUnamortizedDiscountPremiumNet |
Risk language in filing text (EDGAR full-text search)
| Term | Severity | Recent | Prior | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Going concern doubt | high | 5 | 0 | NEW |
| Substantial doubt about ability to continue | high | 5 | 0 | NEW |
| Restatement of financial statements | high | 3 | 3 | Ongoing |
| Impairment charge | medium | 5 | 2 | Ongoing |
| Restructuring | medium | 5 | 0 | NEW |
| Off-balance sheet arrangements | medium | 5 | 2 | Ongoing |
| Related party transactions | low | 3 | 0 | NEW |
Filing signal breakdown
Red flags: 5
Positive: 2
Watch: 1
Red flags
Positive
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Fundamentals
Fundamentals Analyst
score -15Deteriorating
80% conf
Revenue grew +5.7% YoY to $32.49B. 5-year revenue CAGR -2.3%; 10y CAGR +8.0%. Net margin at 5.37% (contracting ▼).
- Revenue grew +5.7% YoY to $32.49B.
- 5-year revenue CAGR -2.3%; 10y CAGR +8.0%.
- Net margin at 5.37% (contracting ▼).
- Return on equity 8.33%, ROA 4.97%, ROIC 0.00%.
- Gross margin 0.00%, operating margin 0.00%.
- Free cash flow margin -0.58% (-$188.0M).
- Net income down ▼ +14.0% YoY.
- Debt/equity 0.20, current ratio 2.51, net debt $1.88B.
- Asset turnover 0.88 — capital efficiency.
Revenue (FY)
$32.49B
YoY +5.7%
Net margin
5.37%
▼ 12.96pp
ROE
8.33%
ROA 4.97%
ROIC
0.00%
EPS (diluted)
$7.52
FY2025
Free cash flow
-$188.0M
-0.58% margin
Debt / equity
0.20
Cash $2.48B
Current ratio
2.51
Equity $22.11B
Annual fundamentals — up to 10 years (SEC 10-K, US-GAAP)
| FY | Revenue | Rev YoY | Gross% | Op% | Net% | FCF | ROE% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30.73B | -11.5% | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.60 | $806.0M | 9.99 |
| 2025 | $32.49B | +5.7% | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.37 | -$188.0M | 8.33 |
Quarterly revenue trend (last 6 quarters, SEC 10-Q)
| Quarter end | Revenue | YoY | QoQ | Net margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2023 | $8.71B | — | — | 13.05% |
| Jul 1, 2023 | $9.52B | — | +9.3% | 15.35% |
| Sep 30, 2023 | $8.78B | — | -7.8% | 13.01% |
| Mar 30, 2024 | $8.14B | — | -7.3% | 10.38% |
| Jun 29, 2024 | $8.08B | — | -0.7% | 7.99% |
| Sep 28, 2024 | $7.44B | — | -7.8% | 3.36% |
Sources:SEC EDGAR — Company Facts (XBRL)
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Valuation Analyst
score 0Stable
95% conf
Market cap $56.43B at $248.74 per share. Trailing P/E 33.08, P/S 1.74, P/B 2.55. Graham number $128.41 (trades above intrinsic).
- Market cap $56.43B at $248.74 per share.
Market cap
$56.43B
226.88M shares
P/E (ttm)
33.08
P/S
1.74
P/B
2.55
EV
$58.32B
Intrinsic (DCF)
—
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Price & Technicals
Technical Analyst
score 65Improving
85% conf
Price $248.74 — uptrend (above 200-DMA); 1-month momentum positive. RSI(14) 42.77.
- Price $248.74 — uptrend (above 200-DMA); 1-month momentum positive.
Price
$248.74
NYQ
RSI(14)
42.77
50-DMA
$248.56
200-DMA
$199.68
Volatility (ann.)
31.48%
52w range
$131.32–$280.11
-11.2% from high
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Macro & Rates
Macro Analyst
score 30Improving
80% conf
Risk-on · Supportive. Real GDP growth 1.50% (quarterly, as of Apr 1, 2026). CPI inflation +3.3% YoY. Fed funds rate 3.63%, 10Y Treasury 4.71%.
- Market regime: Risk-on · Supportive.
GDP growth
1.50%
CPI (YoY)
+3.3%
Fed funds
3.63%
10Y yield
4.71%
10Y−2Y
0.46pp
Unemployment
4.10%
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Risk Scorecard
Risk Analyst
score 5Stable
90% conf
Composite risk Moderate. Leverage debt/equity 0.20 (low). Liquidity current ratio 2.51 (adequate).
- Composite risk: Moderate.
Risk level
Moderate
Debt / equity
0.20
Current ratio
2.51
Margin stdev
5.48pp
Cash / assets
6.71%
Liab / assets
37.04%
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Macro exposure
Cyclical / growth · High sensitivityMacro regime: Risk-on · Supportive. Nucor Corp. is a cyclical / growth name (high macro sensitivity) — risk appetite favors cyclical/growth names.
Macro regime
Risk-on · Supportive
Yield curve
Normal
VIX
15.84
Fed funds
3.63%
CPI YoY
+3.3%
Analytical read
deterministic previewPrice $248.74 — uptrend (above 200-DMA); 1-month momentum positive..
Risk
Moderate
Macro regime
Risk-on · Supportive
Macro exposure
Supportive
Descriptive analytics from public filings and macro data — not investment advice.
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