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The latest announcement is out from Nucor ( (NUE) ).
On January 26, 2026, Nucor reported fourth-quarter 2025 net earnings attributable to shareholders of $378 million, or $1.64 per diluted share, on net sales of $7.69 billion, with adjusted net earnings of $400 million, or $1.73 per diluted share, after excluding impairment charges tied to closures or repurposing in the steel products segment and asset impairments in steel mills. Segment results showed weaker earnings versus the third quarter as steel mills, steel products and raw materials were all hit by lower volumes, margin compression and scheduled outages, though full-year figures highlighted ongoing profitability and contributions from new facilities in North Carolina, Arizona, Alabama and Indiana that came online in 2025. The company ended the year with $2.70 billion in cash and short-term investments, an undrawn $2.25 billion revolver and sector-leading investment-grade credit ratings, while returning about $1.2 billion to shareholders through buybacks and dividends, including a declared $0.56 per share quarterly dividend payable in February 2026; management signaled confidence for an earnings rebound in the first quarter of 2026 across all operating segments, led by higher volumes and pricing at steel mills and stronger demand supported by robust backlogs and supportive U.S. industrial policy.
The most recent analyst rating on (NUE) stock is a Hold with a $197.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nucor stock, see the NUE Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on NUE Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, NUE is a Outperform.
Nucor’s overall stock score reflects a stable financial position with strong technical momentum. The company’s strategic growth initiatives and strong earnings call performance are positive, but valuation concerns and cash flow challenges weigh on the score. The outlook for Q4 presents some risks, but long-term prospects remain optimistic.
To see Spark’s full report on NUE stock, click here.
More about Nucor
Nucor Corporation is a leading North American steel producer and manufacturer of steel and steel products, with facilities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Its portfolio includes carbon and alloy steel in bars, beams, sheet and plate, as well as hollow structural section tubing, electrical conduit, steel racking, piling, joists and joist girders, steel deck, fabricated concrete reinforcing steel, cold finished steel, precision castings, fasteners, metal building systems, insulated metal panels, overhead doors, steel grating, and wire and wire mesh, serving a broad range of construction, infrastructure and industrial end markets.
Average Trading Volume: 1,582,278
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $41.57B
Find detailed analytics on NUE stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.