What one share of Nucor holds
Nucor Corporation, a Delaware corporation incorporated in 1958, and its affiliates (“Nucor,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) manufacture steel and steel products. The Company also produces and procures ferrous and non-ferrous materials primarily for use in its steel manufacturing business.
Nucor’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-07-04; the balance sheet is as of 2026-07-04.
| Sales | $157.32 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $12.52 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $12.38 |
| Free cash flow | $6.90 |
| Dividends | $2.23 |
| Cash and investments | $10.92 |
| Debt | $31.29 |
| Book value | $97.45 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $55.69 | $4.94 | $1.75 | $4.75 | $2.44 | $18.12 |
| 2008 | $77.58 | $5.98 | $3.34 | $4.86 | $1.91 | $25.25 |
| 2009 | $35.54 | −$0.94 | $1.24 | $2.49 | $1.41 | $23.47 |
| 2010 | $50.06 | $0.42 | $1.07 | $1.67 | $1.44 | $22.55 |
| 2011 | $63.13 | $2.45 | $1.38 | $1.87 | $1.45 | $23.60 |
| 2012 | $61.05 | $1.58 | $2.98 | $0.79 | $1.46 | $24.06 |
| 2013 | $59.67 | $1.52 | $3.75 | −$0.37 | $1.47 | $24.02 |
| 2014 | $65.93 | $2.11 | $2.09 | $2.11 | $1.48 | $24.36 |
| 2015 | $51.26 | $0.25 | $1.17 | $5.60 | $1.49 | $23.52 |
| 2016 | $50.68 | $2.48 | $1.89 | $3.58 | $1.50 | $24.72 |
| 2017 | $63.14 | $4.10 | $1.40 | $1.89 | $1.51 | $27.48 |
| 2018 | $79.14 | $7.42 | $3.10 | $4.46 | $1.54 | $32.04 |
| 2019 | $73.94 | $4.14 | $4.84 | $4.36 | $1.60 | $34.32 |
| 2020 | $66.41 | $2.36 | $5.09 | $3.80 | $1.61 | $35.70 |
| 2021 | $124.35 | $23.16 | $5.53 | $15.71 | $1.72 | $51.45 |
| 2022 | $157.72 | $28.79 | $7.40 | $30.87 | $2.01 | $72.64 |
| 2023 | $138.63 | $18.00 | $8.84 | $19.56 | $2.07 | $85.50 |
| 2024 | $128.86 | $8.46 | $13.30 | $3.38 | $2.17 | $87.17 |
| 2025 | $140.67 | $7.52 | $14.81 | −$0.81 | $2.21 | $91.70 |
Common questions about Nucor
How much does one share of Nucor earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Nucor earned $12.52 of profit on $157.32 of sales, keeping about 8¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Nucor pay a dividend?
Yes. Nucor paid $2.23 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2007 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 18¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Nucor’s book value per share?
Nucor’s book value is $97.45 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of July 4, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Nucor have?
Each share of Nucor has $10.92 of cash and investments and $31.29 of debt, as of July 4, 2026.
What is Nucor’s free cash flow per share?
$6.90 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Nucor’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $4.94 in 2007 to $7.52 in 2025, growing about 2.4% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Nucor bought back shares?
Nucor’s share count fell about 22% from 2007 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
From its SEC filings. For education only, not investment advice. New to these words? See the StockSlicer glossary.