EBITDA for Nucor (NUE)
According to Nucor's latest reported financial statements, the company's current EBITDA (TTM) is $4.91B USD. EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It is a common proxy for operating cash generation that strips out non-cash charges (depreciation and amortization) and capital structure effects (interest, taxes). Useful for comparing companies with different leverage and asset bases — see operating income and net income for fully GAAP figures.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
NUE
Currently viewingEBITDASwitch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$4.91B
YoY change
-8.4%
5Y CAGR
+18.1%
Peak year (2022)
$11.57B
Cumulative EBITDA
$83.74B
EBITDA history chart for Nucor (NUE) from 1985 to 2025
EBITDA history table for Nucor (NUE) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EBITDA | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.11B | -8.4% | ||
| 2024 | $4.49B | -41.6% | ||
| 2023 | $7.69B | -33.5% | ||
| 2022 | $11.57B | +13.1% | ||
| 2021 | $10.23B | +472.2% | ||
| 2020 | $1.79B | -33.3% | ||
| 2019 | $2.68B | -34.8% | ||
| 2018 | $4.11B | +54.3% | ||
| 2017 | $2.66B | +23.0% | ||
| 2016 | $2.17B | +93.6% | ||
| 2015 | $1.12B | -45.3% | ||
| 2014 | $2.05B | +31.7% | ||
| 2013 | $1.55B | -4.9% | ||
| 2012 | $1.63B | -19.2% | ||
| 2011 | $2.02B | +99.9% | ||
| 2010 | $1.01B | +252.0% | ||
| 2009 | $287.20M | -92.4% | ||
| 2008 | $3.79B | +27.1% | ||
| 2007 | $2.98B | -8.0% | ||
| 2006 | $3.24B | +29.1% | ||
| 2005 | $2.51B | +13.2% | ||
| 2004 | $2.22B | +373.5% | ||
| 2003 | $468.02M | -22.1% | ||
| 2002 | $601.01M | +7.7% | ||
| 2001 | $557.83M | -38.3% | ||
| 2000 | $903.53M | +43.3% | ||
| 1999 | $630.60M | -5.1% | ||
| 1998 | $664.50M | -2.1% | ||
| 1997 | $679.00M | +19.2% | ||
| 1996 | $569.60M | -5.9% | ||
| 1995 | $605.00M | +14.6% | ||
| 1994 | $528.10M | +63.7% | ||
| 1993 | $322.60M | +44.8% | ||
| 1992 | $222.80M | +17.7% | ||
| 1991 | $189.30M | -6.7% | ||
| 1990 | $203.00M | +17.1% | ||
| 1989 | $173.30M | +4.1% | ||
| 1988 | $166.40M | +34.1% | ||
| 1987 | $124.10M | +9.1% | ||
| 1986 | $113.80M | -12.3% | ||
| 1985 | $129.70M | — |
EBITDA values are taken from Nucor's reported income 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
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Nucor (NUE) reported EBITDA of $4.11B – declined 8.4% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Nucor EBITDA produced a CAGR of +18.1% – with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Nucor EBITDA plunged from $11.57B in 2022 to $4.11B in 2025, a 64.5% drawdown.
The highest annual EBITDA of $11.57B was reported in 2022. The lowest in the available history was $113.80M in 1986.
Within Basic Materials, Nucor (NUE) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for EBITDA is $8.20B.
Nucor EBITDA by Year
Nucor EBITDA 2025: $4.11B
Nucor EBITDA in 2025 was $4.11B, declined 8.4% below 2024.
Nucor EBITDA 2024: $4.49B
Nucor EBITDA in 2024 was $4.49B, plunged 41.6% below 2023.
Nucor EBITDA 2023: $7.69B
Nucor EBITDA in 2023 was $7.69B, plunged 33.5% below 2022.
Nucor EBITDA 2022: $11.57B
Nucor EBITDA in 2022 was $11.57B, grew 13.1% from 2021. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Nucor EBITDA 2021: $10.23B
Nucor EBITDA in 2021 was $10.23B.
See more financial history for Nucor (NUE).
Sector peers — EBITDA
Companies in the same sector as Nucor, ranked by their latest EBITDA.
| Company | EBITDA | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $13.12B | Basic Materials |
| Linde plc (LIN) | $12.95B | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $8.76B | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) | $8.38B | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) | $8.02B | Basic Materials |
| CRH plc (CRH) | $6.37B | Basic Materials |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $4.40B | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $3.46B | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Nucor's EBITDA?
- Latest reported EBITDA for Nucor (NUE) is $4.91B (period ending April 4, 2026).
How has Nucor EBITDA changed year-over-year?
- Nucor (NUE) EBITDA changed -8.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Nucor EBITDA?
- Nucor (NUE) EBITDA compound annual growth rate is +18.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Nucor EBITDA hit its highest annual value?
- Nucor EBITDA reached its highest annual value of $11.57B in 2022.
What was Nucor EBITDA in 2024?
- Nucor (NUE) EBITDA in 2024 was $4.49B.
What was Nucor EBITDA in 2025?
- Nucor (NUE) EBITDA in 2025 was $4.11B.
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