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Nucor Corporation

Nucor Corporation

NUENYSEBasic Materials● Active
$254.39
$-7.89(-3.01%)
Market Cap$57.9B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$261.47
52W Low$115.66
Overview

Nucor Corporation (NUE) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

NUE · cash on hand · updated Dec 31, 2025

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$2.70B▼ -34.8% vs prior year
FY · as of Dec 31, 2025 · Reported in USD
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$2.26B
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$439.0M
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
-34.8%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$2.48B
Q2 2026
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: December 31, 2025

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$2.70BCash on Hand
Total Debt$7.12BTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt−$4.42BNet Debt Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 27%Debt 73%

Nucor Corporation carries a net debt position of $4.42B. Total debt ($7.12B) exceeds cash on hand ($2.70B). Nucor Corporation cash vs debt ratio: 27% cash / 73% debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$2.70B − $7.12B = −$4.42B

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
NUE annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Dec 31, 2025Latest$2.70B-34.8%
Dec 31, 2024$4.14B-41.9%
Dec 31, 2023$7.13B+46.8%
Dec 31, 2022$4.86B+85.6%
Dec 31, 2021$2.62B-14.1%
NUE cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Basic Materials Sector Cash Reserves Comparison

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Southern Copper Corporation
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$4.91B3.4%
#5
Nucor Corporation
Nucor CorporationYOU
NUE
$2.70B4.7%
Basic Materials sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

Nucor Corporation (NUE) cash on hand as of December 31, 2025 is $2.70B, comprising $2.26B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $439.0M in short-term investments — reported as Nucor Corporation cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as Nucor Corporation cash reserves or cash position.

Nucor Corporation annual cash on hand history shows decreased -34.8% in 2025: decreased -34.8% in 2025. Nucor Corporation cash reserves in 2025 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

Nucor Corporation carries total debt of $7.12B against cash of $2.70B, resulting in a net debt position of -$4.42B. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.
Financial statementsFree cash flowNet incomeRevenueMarket capP/E ratioEarningsPrice history

Frequently asked questions

NUE cash on hand · 5 questions

As of December 31, 2025, Nucor Corporation (NUE) has $2.70B in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $2.26B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $439,000,000 in short-term investments. Latest quarter (April 4, 2026): $2.48B. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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▸ Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · Nucor Corporation · Nucor Corporation SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: December 31, 2025