Gross Profit for Nucor (NUE)
According to Nucor's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $4.77B USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
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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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$4.77B
YoY change
-5.5%
5Y CAGR
+11.7%
Peak year (2022)
$12.50B
Cumulative gross profit
$86.05B
Gross Profit history chart for Nucor (NUE) from 1985 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for Nucor (NUE) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.88B | -5.5% | ||
| 2024 | $4.10B | -47.5% | ||
| 2023 | $7.82B | -37.5% | ||
| 2022 | $12.50B | +13.4% | ||
| 2021 | $11.03B | +394.9% | ||
| 2020 | $2.23B | -16.8% | ||
| 2019 | $2.68B | -37.6% | ||
| 2018 | $4.30B | +67.2% | ||
| 2017 | $2.57B | +26.8% | ||
| 2016 | $2.03B | +81.9% | ||
| 2015 | $1.11B | -39.8% | ||
| 2014 | $1.85B | +31.1% | ||
| 2013 | $1.41B | -6.8% | ||
| 2012 | $1.51B | -19.6% | ||
| 2011 | $1.88B | +140.1% | ||
| 2010 | $783.75M | +407.6% | ||
| 2009 | $154.39M | -96.2% | ||
| 2008 | $4.05B | +29.4% | ||
| 2007 | $3.13B | -9.7% | ||
| 2006 | $3.47B | +33.7% | ||
| 2005 | $2.59B | +15.3% | ||
| 2004 | $2.25B | +734.8% | ||
| 2003 | $269.28M | -42.6% | ||
| 2002 | $469.50M | +11.9% | ||
| 2001 | $419.43M | -49.3% | ||
| 2000 | $827.34M | +5.3% | ||
| 1999 | $785.40M | -3.3% | ||
| 1998 | $812.50M | -1.4% | ||
| 1997 | $824.40M | +19.5% | ||
| 1996 | $690.00M | -6.2% | ||
| 1995 | $735.70M | +14.7% | ||
| 1994 | $641.50M | +56.4% | ||
| 1993 | $410.20M | +36.9% | ||
| 1992 | $299.60M | +16.9% | ||
| 1991 | $256.30M | -6.3% | ||
| 1990 | $273.50M | +13.8% | ||
| 1989 | $240.30M | +5.2% | ||
| 1988 | $228.50M | +27.3% | ||
| 1987 | $179.50M | -0.1% | ||
| 1986 | $179.70M | -4.8% | ||
| 1985 | $188.80M | — |
Gross Profit 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
In 2025, Nucor (NUE) gross profit totalled $3.88B – declined 5.5% year-over-year.
Nucor gross profit has recorded the values shown across consecutive periods, with a +11.7% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
Between 2022 and 2025, Nucor gross profit plunged 69.0%, falling from $12.50B to $3.88B.
Across the available history, gross profit reached its high of $12.50B in 2022 and its low of $154.39M in 2009.
Among 8 Basic Materials peers, Nucor (NUE) ranks 9th; the peer median for gross profit is $9.30B.
Nucor Gross Profit by Year
Nucor Gross Profit 2025: $3.88B
Nucor gross profit in 2025 was $3.88B, declined 5.5% below 2024.
Nucor Gross Profit 2024: $4.10B
Nucor gross profit in 2024 was $4.10B, plunged 47.5% below 2023.
Nucor Gross Profit 2023: $7.82B
Nucor gross profit in 2023 was $7.82B, plunged 37.5% below 2022.
Nucor Gross Profit 2022: $12.50B
Nucor gross profit in 2022 was $12.50B, grew 13.4% from 2021. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Nucor Gross Profit 2021: $11.03B
Nucor gross profit in 2021 was $11.03B.
See more financial history for Nucor (NUE).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as Nucor, ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Linde plc (LIN) | $14.73B | Basic Materials |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $11.54B | Basic Materials |
| CRH plc (CRH) | $11.51B | Basic Materials |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $11.00B | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) | $7.61B | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $7.16B | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $6.95B | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) | $6.92B | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Nucor's gross profit?
- Latest reported gross profit for Nucor (NUE) is $4.77B (period ending April 4, 2026).
How has Nucor gross profit changed year-over-year?
- Nucor (NUE) gross profit changed -5.5% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Nucor gross profit?
- Nucor (NUE) gross profit compound annual growth rate is +11.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Nucor gross profit hit its highest annual value?
- Nucor gross profit reached its highest annual value of $12.50B in 2022.
What was Nucor gross profit in 2024?
- Nucor (NUE) gross profit in 2024 was $4.10B.
What was Nucor gross profit in 2025?
- Nucor (NUE) gross profit in 2025 was $3.88B.
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