Earnings Results
Nucor (NYSE:NUE) reported quarterly earnings results on July 27, 2026 that exceeded analyst expectations.
The Basic Materials company reported earnings per share of $4.84, beating the consensus estimate of $4.53 by $0.31 per share. Revenue came in at $10.4B, beating the estimate of $10.1B.
Company Overview
Nucor's stock moved following the earnings release. The stock currently trades at $264.36 with a market capitalization of $38.1B.
Nucor's earnings outperformance reflects execution that exceeded Wall Street's expectations. Earnings beats can lead to upward estimate revisions from analysts, which often correlate with sustained stock price appreciation over the following weeks as models are updated.
Earnings reports are most useful when viewed as part of a trend rather than in isolation. Investors tracking Nucor should compare this quarter's results against both year-over-year figures and sequential performance to identify whether the business is accelerating, stabilizing, or decelerating. The earnings calendar on Smart Investors Daily tracks upcoming report dates across all publicly traded companies.
Nucor Earnings History
| Quarter | EPS Actual | EPS Est. | Surprise |
| Q2 (Jul 2026) | $4.84 | $4.53 | +6.8% |
| Q1 (Apr 2026) | $3.23 | $2.81 | +14.9% |
| Q4 (Jan 2026) | $1.73 | $1.79 | -3.4% |
| Q3 (Sep 2025) | $2.63 | $2.21 | +19.1% |
Related Tools: Earnings Calendar | View NUE Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Nucor report earnings?
Check the latest earnings dates on our NUE earnings page or the Earnings Calendar.
Did NUE beat earnings estimates?
See the full Q2 results including EPS actual vs estimate on our NUE earnings page.