Nucor (NUE) Stock Overview
Engages in the manufacture and sale of steel and steel products. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$240.48 |
| 52 Week High | US$280.11 |
| 52 Week Low | US$131.32 |
| Beta | 1.89 |
| 1 Month Change | 3.12% |
| 3 Month Change | 3.66% |
| 1 Year Change | 67.87% |
| 3 Year Change | 45.73% |
| 5 Year Change | 103.69% |
| Change since IPO | 631,279.96% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • Aug 18
Nucor: Tariff Shield, Rising Capacity, And Infrastructure Demand Merit A Strong Buy
Summary Nucor Corporation is positioned for durable growth as U.S. steel demand strengthens and import volumes decline, supporting higher pricing and volumes. New capacity from the West Virginia sheet mill and Utah Towers facility will drive volume growth, with start-up costs expected through eFY27 before normalizing. NUE's strong balance sheet and reduced net leverage (0.77x) provide flexibility for expansion and M&A, while Section 232 tariffs and infrastructure demand underpin the bullish outlook. I reiterate a Strong Buy rating on NUE stock with a $306/share price target, reflecting 8.94x eFY28 EV/EBITDA, justified by robust operating leverage and market tailwinds. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Aug 13
NUE: Steel Pricing And New Mills Will Shape Future Earnings Path
Nucor's fair value estimate has shifted from $258.41 to $283.56 as analysts factor in a series of higher price targets in the $256 to $300 range, reflecting updated views following the company's Q2 beat, constructive management commentary, and expectations for supportive steel pricing and demand. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Nucor shows a mix of optimism around earnings power and pricing, alongside some caution on commodities and sector valuation.Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Aug 18
Nucor: Tariff Shield, Rising Capacity, And Infrastructure Demand Merit A Strong Buy
Summary Nucor Corporation is positioned for durable growth as U.S. steel demand strengthens and import volumes decline, supporting higher pricing and volumes. New capacity from the West Virginia sheet mill and Utah Towers facility will drive volume growth, with start-up costs expected through eFY27 before normalizing. NUE's strong balance sheet and reduced net leverage (0.77x) provide flexibility for expansion and M&A, while Section 232 tariffs and infrastructure demand underpin the bullish outlook. I reiterate a Strong Buy rating on NUE stock with a $306/share price target, reflecting 8.94x eFY28 EV/EBITDA, justified by robust operating leverage and market tailwinds. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Aug 13
NUE: Steel Pricing And New Mills Will Shape Future Earnings Path
Nucor's fair value estimate has shifted from $258.41 to $283.56 as analysts factor in a series of higher price targets in the $256 to $300 range, reflecting updated views following the company's Q2 beat, constructive management commentary, and expectations for supportive steel pricing and demand. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Nucor shows a mix of optimism around earnings power and pricing, alongside some caution on commodities and sector valuation.
Narrative Update • Jul 30
NUE: Tight Steel Supply And Q2 Execution Will Shape Future Returns
Nucor's updated analyst price target of $240.09, up from $234.02, reflects a series of recent target increases from Wall Street firms, following a solid Q2 earnings beat, constructive management guidance, and analyst expectations for supportive steel pricing and healthy demand. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Nucor shows a mix of optimism and caution.Narrative Update • Jul 16
NUE: Tight Steel Supply And Higher P E Assumptions Will Shape Returns
Nucor's updated analyst price target rises from about $189 to $234, reflecting analysts' focus on higher modeled revenue growth, a richer future P/E assumption, and continued support from recent price target revisions across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Nucor shows a mix of optimism on long term steel pricing and demand, paired with pockets of caution around valuation, earnings quality, and how much good news is already reflected in the stock.Narrative Update • Jul 02
NUE: Steel Price Tailwinds Will Test Stretched P E And Earnings Assumptions
Nucor's analyst fair value estimate has been lifted from $175.51 to $189.01 as analysts factor in firm pricing for hot rolled coil, tighter domestic steel supply, and updated models that reflect revised steel price assumptions and margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research around Nucor points to a generally constructive stance on the steel sector, but with a clear split between more optimistic views on pricing and supply tightness and a smaller group of cautious voices highlighting execution and earnings risks.Narrative Update • Jun 18
NUE: Tariff Support And New Mills Will Shape Future Earnings Path
Nucor's updated analyst price target framework edges higher, with fair value moving to $258.41 from $244.14 as analysts cite refreshed steel pricing models, recent Q2 guidance and new coverage initiations that highlight expectations for steadier revenue growth and firmer profit margins, along with a slightly lower future P/E assumption. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Nucor stock points to a mixed but generally constructive setup, with several firms revisiting their models after updated steel pricing assumptions and fresh Q2 guidance.Narrative Update • Jun 02
NUE: Tariff Support And New Mills Will Shape Future Earnings Resilience
Analysts nudged their Nucor fair value estimate higher to $244.14 from $240.71, reflecting fresh price targets in the $260 to $270 range, as well as recent research pointing to improved profitability and continued interest in the stock within the metals and mining sector. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are assigning fresh price targets in the US$260 to US$270 range, which sits above the current blended fair value estimate of US$244.14 and supports the idea that the stock still has upside in their models.New Narrative • May 15
New Capacity And Capital Projects Will Strain Utilization And Margins Over The Long Term
Catalysts About Nucor Nucor produces steel and a broad range of steel products in the United States, including sheet, plate, bar and downstream fabricated products, along with raw materials such as direct reduced iron. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • May 12
NUE: Organic Projects And Tariff Policy Will Shape Future Earnings Resilience
Nucor's analyst price target has been revised higher from about $193 to roughly $241, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, based on recent research that highlights improving profitability and ongoing organic growth plans. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Nucor shows a mix of optimistic and cautious views, with several firms revising price targets and ratings as they update their assumptions on profitability and growth projects.
New Narrative • Apr 29
Long Duration Infrastructure Projects And New Mill Capacity Will Support Stronger Future Earnings Power
Catalysts About Nucor Nucor produces steel and steel products across mills, downstream fabrication and raw materials operations in North America. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Apr 26
NUE: Modernization Spending Will Test Earnings Resilience Under Uncertain Tariff Policy
Nucor's updated analyst price target edges higher, supported by analysts who highlight recent price target increases from multiple firms and point to company investments, improving profitability across segments, and expectations for a modestly lower future P/E multiple as part of their rationale. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Nucor points to a mix of optimism and caution, with several large firms adjusting ratings and price targets as they reassess the company’s valuation, execution and growth plans.Narrative Update • Apr 11
NUE: Modernization Spending And Tariff Uncertainty Will Shape Future Earnings Profile
The analyst price target for Nucor has been adjusted slightly higher to reflect updated views on its multi year growth plans and recent research that highlights modernization investments and evolving profitability expectations across its segments. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on Nucor has focused on valuation, execution of multi year growth plans, and how modernization spending could shape the company’s profitability profile across cycles.Narrative Update • Mar 27
NUE: Modernization Projects And Tariff Policy Will Support Future Earnings Power
Nucor's updated analyst price target edges higher, with fair value moving by a small amount to $187.46 as analysts factor in recent upgrades, refined assumptions about growth and profitability, and ongoing commentary about modernization projects and steel pricing assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Nucor reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with analysts fine tuning ratings and price targets as they reassess valuation, profitability assumptions, and the impact of ongoing modernization projects.Narrative Update • Mar 13
NUE: Modernization Spending And Tariff Support Will Shape Future Earnings Power
Analysts have nudged their price target on Nucor higher to about $187 per share, reflecting updated views on its modernization spend, the mix shift toward higher value products, and expectations that the company’s multi year organic growth plans could support a stronger through cycle profitability profile, even as some firms flag a fuller valuation and a slightly lower assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Nucor gives you a mixed picture, with some analysts leaning into the growth story around modernization and higher value products, while others are becoming more cautious on valuation after a strong run.Narrative Update • Feb 26
NUE: Tariff Support And Capacity Plans Will Shape Future Earnings Power
Analysts have kept their Nucor price target effectively unchanged at about $186 per share. This reflects research that points to a valuation they view as full, even as they factor in expectations for elevated steel prices, ongoing tariff support and steady domestic mill market share gains against imports.Narrative Update • Feb 11
NUE: Tariff Policy And Capacity Additions Will Shape Future Earnings Power
Nucor's analyst price target has been adjusted modestly higher to reflect updated assumptions around fair value near $186, a shift in expected revenue growth and future P/E, and recent Street research that highlights full valuation, higher steel price expectations, and a mixed but supportive demand backdrop in North America and Europe. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Nucor shows a mix of optimism on pricing and execution, alongside caution that the current share price already reflects much of that story.Narrative Update • Jan 27
NUE: Tariff Policies And Capacity Additions Will Shape Future Pricing Power
Nucor’s implied analyst price target has edged up by about $3 to roughly $182, as analysts factor in refreshed steel price forecasts, tariff support for elevated pricing, and slightly adjusted expectations for long term revenue growth, margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Nucor reflects a mix of optimism on pricing and market position, balanced by more cautious views on demand and rating resets.Narrative Update • Jan 11
NUE: Steel Pricing, Tariffs And Capacity Shifts Will Shape Future Returns
The analyst price target for Nucor has moved modestly higher to about $180. This reflects updated views that combine firmer steel pricing, a relatively muted demand outlook, and ongoing adjustments to long term valuation inputs such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Dec 26
NUE: Future Steel Demand And Tariff Shifts Will Influence Share Performance
Nucor's analyst price target has been modestly raised to approximately $177 from about $174, as analysts factor in slightly stronger long term profit margins and resilient steel demand in the U.S. and Europe despite a challenging macro backdrop. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Nucor has been broadly constructive, with several bullish analysts lifting their price targets in response to updated models and a reassessment of the profit outlook.Narrative Update • Dec 11
NUE: Future Steel Demand And Tariff Policy Will Shape Share Performance
The analyst price target for Nucor has been raised by $4.00 to $173.69, as analysts factor in modestly stronger long term revenue growth, slightly higher margins, and a firmer valuation backdrop supported by recent upward target revisions across the Street, despite a still challenging macro environment. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have steadily lifted their price targets on Nucor, citing a more constructive long term outlook for steel pricing and demand, as well as the companys demonstrated ability to execute through cycles.Narrative Update • Nov 27
NUE: Future Demand Recovery And Tariff Risks Will Define Share Performance
Nucor's analyst price target has increased from $167.42 to $169.69, as analysts cite updated pricing models and expectations for improving demand in key markets, despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst updates reflect a renewed focus on Nucor’s growth prospects in light of an evolving macroeconomic landscape.Narrative Update • Nov 13
NUE: Shares Will Benefit From Continued Share Repurchases And Tariff Trends
Nucor's analyst price target increased modestly from $166.08 to $167.42 per share, as analysts adjusted their estimates following recent company commentary and updated forecasts. Analyst Commentary Analysts have recently updated their perspectives on Nucor following the company's financial disclosures and updated forecasts.Narrative Update • Oct 29
Tariff Developments And Domestic Demand Shifts Will Define Steel Sector Performance
Nucor's analyst price target has been raised from $159.75 to $166.08, as analysts incorporate recent earnings updates and moderate growth forecasts into their valuations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has provided notable insights into Nucor's investment outlook, reflecting both optimistic and cautious stances from different analysts.Analysis Article • Sep 07
Does Nucor (NYSE:NUE) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Narrative Update • Sep 06
Capital Reinvestment And New Facilities Will Transform Steel Operations
Driven by expectations of sustained tariff support, a higher price floor for U.S. steel, and sector preference for domestic producers under protectionist policies, analysts have raised Nucor’s consensus price target modestly from $154.99 to $159.75. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite a valuation premium for U.S. steel mills, driven by protectionist policies and national security backing from the Trump administration, supporting higher through-cycle pricing.Shareholder Returns
| NUE | US Metals and Mining | US Market | |
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| 7D | -11.7% | 5.2% | -2.1% |
| 1Y | 67.9% | 73.3% | 18.8% |
Return vs Industry: NUE underperformed the US Metals and Mining industry which returned 73.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: NUE exceeded the US Market which returned 18.8% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| NUE volatility | |
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| NUE Average Weekly Movement | 5.3% |
| Metals and Mining Industry Average Movement | 10.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: NUE has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: NUE's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | 33,000 | Leon Topalian | nucor.com |
Nucor Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of steel and steel products. The company operates in three segments: Steel Mills, Steel Products, and Raw Materials. The Steel Mills segment produces hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized sheet steel products; plate steel products; wide-flange beams, beam blanks, and H-piling and sheet piling structural steel products; and bar steel products, such as blooms, billets, concrete reinforcing and merchant bars, and engineered special bar quality products.
Nucor Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| NUE fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$56.43b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$2.87b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$36.10b |
19.0x
P/E Ratio1.5x
P/S RatioIs NUE overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| NUE income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$36.10b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$30.49b |
| Gross Profit | US$5.62b |
| Other Expenses | US$2.74b |
| Earnings | US$2.87b |
Last Reported Earnings
Jul 04, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 12.66 |
| Gross Margin | 15.55% |
| Net Profit Margin | 7.96% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 30.5% |
How did NUE perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
0.9%
Current Dividend Yield18%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/20 02:54 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/07/04 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Nucor Corporation is covered by 37 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Coleman | Argus Research Company |
| Richard Garchitorena | Barclays |
| David Gagliano | Barclays |