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Nucor Corp. (NUE)
NYSE:NUE
NUE Stock Chart & Stats
$159.15
-$3.57(-2.94%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$159.15
-$3.57(-2.94%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$97.59 - $168.07
Previous CloseN/A
Volume453.70K
Average Volume (3M)1.34M
Market Cap
$36.42B
Enterprise Value$37.05B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.75B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.85B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.4
Beta1.19
Next Earnings
Jan 26, 2026EPS Estimate
2.06Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.38%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.63
Shares Outstanding228,858,660
10 Day Avg. Volume1,548,412
30 Day Avg. Volume1,343,010
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.26
Price to Book (P/B)1.37
Price to Sales (P/S)0.90
P/FCF Ratio34.51
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.02
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.16
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.17
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.02
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$177.33Price Target Upside11.42% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)8.09
Revenue Forecast (FY)$32.70B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Backlogs And Future DemandLooking into 2026, the company sees current backlogs materially higher than the same time last year due to strong momentum in construction-adjacent segments such as energy, infrastructure data centers, and manufacturing.
Financial PerformanceNucor reported Q3'25 EPS that beat the mid-September guidance, as well as Bloomberg, Visible Alpha, and BofAe estimates.
Trade ProtectionsThe 50% tariffs on steel imports continue to protect the domestic steel industry, allowing local producers like Nucor to capture increased market share.
Bears Say
Earnings GuidanceManagement expects 4Q25 earnings to decrease in all three of their segments compared to the previous quarter.
Market DemandDemand, particularly on the flat side, has remained relatively soft due to inventory overhangs, impacting mills' ability to push prices.
Segment Earnings DeclineSteel products segment earnings are anticipated to decline due to lower volumes and higher average unit costs, despite being partially offset by higher average selling prices.
Nucor News
NUE FAQ
What was Nucor Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nucor Corp. lowest stock price was $97.59 and its highest was $168.06 in the past 12 months.
What is Nucor Corp.’s market cap?
Nucor Corp.’s market cap is $36.42B.
When is Nucor Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nucor Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 26, 2026 which is in 36 days.
How were Nucor Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Nucor Corp. released its earnings results on Oct 27, 2025. The company reported $2.63 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.184 by $0.446.
Is Nucor Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nucor Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Nucor Corp. pay dividends?
Nucor Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.56 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.38%. See more information on Nucor Corp. dividends here
What is Nucor Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Nucor Corp.’s EPS estimate is 2.06.
How many shares outstanding does Nucor Corp. have?
Nucor Corp. has 228,858,660 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nucor Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nucor Corp. reported an EPS of $2.63 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.184. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.431%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nucor Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NUE
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Nucor Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$177.33 (11.42% Upside)
$177.33 (11.42% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NUE Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.6M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
36.16%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.98%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.25%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Nucor Corp.
Nucor Corporation (NUE) is a leading American steel producer headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Established in 1940, Nucor operates in the steel and steel products sector, focusing on the production of steel and steel-related products, including rebar, sheet steel, and merchant bars. The company is known for its innovative electric arc furnace technology, which allows for efficient and sustainable steel manufacturing. Nucor also engages in the recycling of scrap metal, positioning itself as a prominent player in the circular economy.
NUE Company Deck
NUE Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Nucor's earnings call highlighted strong financial performance and strategic growth, including significant achievements in the rebar market and data center segment. However, the outlook for Q4 is tempered by expected seasonal declines and challenges in certain market segments. Overall, while there are notable achievements, the upcoming challenges and expected declines balance the sentiment.View all NUE earnings summariesNUE Revenue Breakdown
30.09% Sheet
16.89% Bar
7.41% Structural
6.57% Plate
4.20% Tubular Products
5.78% Rebar Fabrication
4.00% Joist
3.25% Deck
4.38% Building Systems
11.20% Other Steel Products
6.23% Raw Materials
NUE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$177.33
▲(11.42% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.61% Insiders
19.83% Mutual Funds
23.91% Other Institutional Investors
29.51% Public Companies and Individual Investors