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Over the past five years, Nucor Corporation’s income statement shows significant fluctuations in key financial metrics. In 2020, revenue stood at approximately $20.14 billion, which surged to $36.48 billion in 2021 and reached $41.51 billion in 2022—a robust growth trend likely driven by strong market demand and favorable industry conditions. However, from 2022 to 2024 revenue declined steadily to $34.71 billion in 2023 and further to $30.73 billion in 2024, marking a notable downturn of nearly 25% over two years. Gross profit experienced a similar pattern; after a modest $718.53 million in 2020, it jumped to $3,523.20 million in 2021 but then fell significantly to $2,097.49 million in 2022, declining further in 2023 to $1,393.72 million and plunging to $627 million in 2024. Operating income data is not provided, which may indicate reporting differences or aggregation choices by the company. Net income trends accentuate these swings, with figures rising from $721.47 million in 2020 to $6,827.46 million in 2021 and further to $7,607.34 million in 2022, reflecting a period of strong profitability. However, the subsequent drop to $4,524.80 million in 2023 and a further decline to $2,027 million in 2024—declines of roughly 40% and 55% respectively—suggest substantial margin compression. As a leading U.S. steel producer, Nucor’s early growth aligns with industry cycles of increased demand and output efficiency. The recent downward trajectory in both revenue and profitability may point to challenging market conditions, rising input costs, or operational pressures. Overall, while the company demonstrated robust performance in earlier years, the recent declines emphasize the need for focused cost management and operational adjustments to sustain long-term financial health in a cyclical industry.
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