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Nucor (NUE)
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NUE Analyst Ratings
Strong Buy
7 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
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NUE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$159.29
▲(14.23% Upside)
| Highest Price Target$176.00 | Average Price Target$159.29 | Lowest Price Target$147.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
TipRanks
$152
Hold
9.00%
Upside
Downgraded
08/07/25
Nucor's overall stock score is driven by strong earnings call performance and positive corporate events, indicating strategic progress and robust demand. However, financial performance concerns, particularly declining margins and negative free cash flow, along with a high P/E ratio, weigh on the score.
Jefferies
$135→$170
Buy
21.91%
Upside
Upgraded
07/30/25
J.P. Morgan
$162→$165
Buy
18.32%
Upside
Reiterated
07/30/25
BMO Capital
$155
Buy
11.15%
Upside
Reiterated
07/29/25
UBS
$147
Buy
5.41%
Upside
Reiterated
07/29/25
Bank of America Securities
$150
Buy
7.57%
Upside
Reiterated
07/28/25
Morgan Stanley
$149→$152
Buy
9.00%
Upside
Reiterated
07/28/25
KeyBanc
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
05/06/25
Unknown AnalystSeaport Global
Not Ranked
Seaport Global
$145
Buy
3.98%
Upside
Reiterated
04/30/25
Citi
$160
Buy
14.74%
Upside
Reiterated
03/24/25
Argus Research
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
03/04/25
Nucor (NUE): New Buy Recommendation for This Basic Materials GiantWe view Nucor as a well-run company with a strong track record in its industry, poised to take advantage of megatrends such as the rebuilding of U.S. infrastructure, the transition to alternative energy sources, and manufacturing onshoring. Although NUE’s earnings have been hurt by reduced demand and inflationary pressures, we expect conditions to start to improve in 2025. The balance sheet is clean, and management has experience navigating difficult conditions. With Nucor’s diverse portfolio and commitment to investing in higher margin businesses, we see potential for share-price gains as earnings begin to rebound in 2025. Future earnings growth can be driven by long-term demand and potential tariffs on imported steel.
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Any
Analyst Rating
Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Action
Any
TipRanks
$152
Hold
9.00%
Upside
Downgraded
08/07/25
Nucor's overall stock score is driven by strong earnings call performance and positive corporate events, indicating strategic progress and robust demand. However, financial performance concerns, particularly declining margins and negative free cash flow, along with a high P/E ratio, weigh on the score.
Jefferies
$135→$170
Buy
21.91%
Upside
Upgraded
07/30/25
J.P. Morgan
$162→$165
Buy
18.32%
Upside
Reiterated
07/30/25
BMO Capital
$155
Buy
11.15%
Upside
Reiterated
07/29/25
UBS
$147
Buy
5.41%
Upside
Reiterated
07/29/25
Bank of America Securities
$150
Buy
7.57%
Upside
Reiterated
07/28/25
Morgan Stanley
$149→$152
Buy
9.00%
Upside
Reiterated
07/28/25
KeyBanc
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
05/06/25
Unknown AnalystSeaport Global
Not Ranked
Seaport Global
$145
Buy
3.98%
Upside
Reiterated
04/30/25
Citi
$160
Buy
14.74%
Upside
Reiterated
03/24/25
Argus Research
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
03/04/25
Nucor (NUE): New Buy Recommendation for This Basic Materials GiantWe view Nucor as a well-run company with a strong track record in its industry, poised to take advantage of megatrends such as the rebuilding of U.S. infrastructure, the transition to alternative energy sources, and manufacturing onshoring. Although NUE’s earnings have been hurt by reduced demand and inflationary pressures, we expect conditions to start to improve in 2025. The balance sheet is clean, and management has experience navigating difficult conditions. With Nucor’s diverse portfolio and commitment to investing in higher margin businesses, we see potential for share-price gains as earnings begin to rebound in 2025. Future earnings growth can be driven by long-term demand and potential tariffs on imported steel.
Best Analysts Covering Nucor
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
9/15 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+2.68%
reiterated a xxx
rating 5 months ago
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3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
10/15 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+4.37%
reiterated a xxx
rating 5 months ago
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trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 66.67% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +4.37% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
6/10 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+5.48%
reiterated a buy rating 11 days ago
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2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
9/15 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+52.90%
reiterated a xxx
rating 5 months ago
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NUE Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Mar 25
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
21
23
23
18
23
Hold
9
6
6
3
1
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
30
29
29
21
24
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
NUE Financial Forecast
NUE Stock Forecast FAQ
What is NUE’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Nucor’s 12-month average price target is 159.29.
What is NUE’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Nucor has 14.23% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
Head over to our Expert Center to see a list of the top 100 Wall Street analysts and follow the analysts of your choice. Visit their profiles for more details about their stock ratings and see how they perform on a stock-by-stock basis.
Is NUE a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Nucor has a consensus rating of Strong Buy which is based on 7 buy ratings, 0 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Nucor’s price target?
The average price target for Nucor is 159.29. This is based on 7 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $176.00 ,the lowest forecast is $147.00. The average price target represents 14.23% Increase from the current price of $139.45.
The highest analyst price target is $176.00 ,the lowest forecast is $147.00. The average price target represents 14.23% Increase from the current price of $139.45.
What do analysts say about Nucor?
Nucor’s analyst rating consensus is a Strong Buy. This is based on the ratings of 7 Wall Streets Analysts.
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