Company / Operating Cash Flow
Nucor Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$3.2B
FY2025
5-year range
$2.8B / $10.1B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-18.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#10 of 121
Materials
What the data says
Among 121 Materials companies, Nucor is in the top 8% for operating cash flow. Operating Cash Flow has declined for 3 consecutive years, from $10.1B in FY2022 to $3.2B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$3.2B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +6.2%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Declined from $7.1B to $3.2B over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -31.5%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +6.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 8% in MaterialsTop 8% of 121This company $3.2B Sector average $878.9M
▼
+268.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Nucor's operating cash flow has declined for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +6.2%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow decreased 18.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #10 out of 121 companies in the Materials sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $3.2B | -18.7% |
| FY2024 | $4.0B | -44.1% |
| FY2023 | $7.1B | -29.4% |
| FY2022 | $10.1B | +258.5% |
| FY2021 | $2.8B | +17.4% |
| FY2020 | $2.4B | +126.8% |
| FY2019 | $1.1B | -39.7% |
| FY2018 | $1.8B | -19.3% |
| FY2017 | $2.2B | +23.9% |
| FY2016 | $1.8B | -19.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026