Capital Expenditures for Nucor (NUE)
According to Nucor's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $3.22B USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$3.22B
YoY change
+7.8%
5Y CAGR
+17.3%
Peak year (2025)
$3.42B
Cumulative capital expenditures
$28.74B
CapEx history chart for Nucor (NUE) from 1989 to 2025
CapEx history table for Nucor (NUE) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.42B | +7.8% | ||
| 2024 | $3.17B | +43.3% | ||
| 2023 | $2.21B | +13.7% | ||
| 2022 | $1.95B | +20.1% | ||
| 2021 | $1.62B | +5.1% | ||
| 2020 | $1.54B | +4.5% | ||
| 2019 | $1.48B | +50.4% | ||
| 2018 | $982.53M | +119.0% | ||
| 2017 | $448.56M | -25.8% | ||
| 2016 | $604.84M | +61.7% | ||
| 2015 | $374.12M | -44.0% | ||
| 2014 | $667.98M | -44.2% | ||
| 2013 | $1.20B | +26.3% | ||
| 2012 | $947.61M | +115.9% | ||
| 2011 | $438.94M | +29.6% | ||
| 2010 | $338.68M | -13.3% | ||
| 2009 | $390.50M | -61.7% | ||
| 2008 | $1.02B | +95.8% | ||
| 2007 | $520.35M | +53.8% | ||
| 2006 | $338.40M | +2.1% | ||
| 2005 | $331.47M | +15.9% | ||
| 2004 | $285.93M | +32.7% | ||
| 2003 | $215.41M | -11.6% | ||
| 2002 | $243.60M | -6.7% | ||
| 2001 | $261.15M | -37.1% | ||
| 2000 | $415.40M | +10.9% | ||
| 1999 | $374.70M | -25.5% | ||
| 1998 | $502.90M | +64.0% | ||
| 1997 | $306.70M | -42.9% | ||
| 1996 | $537.40M | +104.0% | ||
| 1995 | $263.40M | +42.1% | ||
| 1994 | $185.30M | -49.1% | ||
| 1993 | $364.20M | -3.9% | ||
| 1992 | $379.10M | +74.1% | ||
| 1991 | $217.70M | +283.3% | ||
| 1990 | $56.80M | -56.4% | ||
| 1989 | $130.20M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Nucor's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Nucor (NUE) most recent annual capital expenditures stands at $3.42B (2025) – grew 7.8% year-over-year.
Nucor capital expenditures compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +17.3%, sustaining 8 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The highest annual capital expenditures of $3.42B was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $56.80M in 1990.
Among 8 Basic Materials peers, Nucor (NUE) ranks 3rd; the peer median for capital expenditures is $2.43B.
Nucor Capital Expenditures by Year
Nucor Capital Expenditures 2025: $3.42B
Nucor capital expenditures in 2025 was $3.42B, grew 7.8% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Nucor Capital Expenditures 2024: $3.17B
Nucor capital expenditures in 2024 was $3.17B, surged 43.3% from 2023.
Nucor Capital Expenditures 2023: $2.21B
Nucor capital expenditures in 2023 was $2.21B, grew 13.7% from 2022.
Nucor Capital Expenditures 2022: $1.95B
Nucor capital expenditures in 2022 was $1.95B, grew 20.1% from 2021.
Nucor Capital Expenditures 2021: $1.62B
Nucor capital expenditures in 2021 was $1.62B.
See more financial history for Nucor (NUE).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Nucor, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Linde plc (LIN) | $5.26B | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $4.49B | Basic Materials |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $3.04B | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) | $2.56B | Basic Materials |
| CRH plc (CRH) | $2.31B | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) | $1.33B | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $1.05B | Basic Materials |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $797.60M | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Nucor's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Nucor (NUE) is $3.22B (period ending April 4, 2026).
How has Nucor capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Nucor (NUE) capital expenditures changed +7.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Nucor capital expenditures?
- Nucor (NUE) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +17.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Nucor capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Nucor capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $3.42B in 2025.
What was Nucor capital expenditures in 2024?
- Nucor (NUE) capital expenditures in 2024 was $3.17B.
What was Nucor capital expenditures in 2025?
- Nucor (NUE) capital expenditures in 2025 was $3.42B.
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