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NUE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$177.33
▲(11.42% Upside)
Based on 10 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Nucor in the last 3 months. The average price target is $177.33 with a high forecast of $200.00 and a low forecast of $165.00. The average price target represents a 11.42% change from the last price of $159.15.
Nucor: Near-Term Cyclical Weakness Creates a Buy Opportunity Ahead of 2026-Driven RecoveryWe expect NUE shares to underperform today on weaker than expected guidance.
Nucor: Near-Term Cyclical Weakness Creates a Buy Opportunity Ahead of 2026-Driven RecoveryWe expect NUE shares to underperform today on weaker than expected guidance.
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NUE Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Aug 25
Sep 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
21
22
22
25
25
Hold
4
9
11
8
3
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
25
31
33
33
28
In the current month, NUE has received 25Buy Ratings, 3Hold Ratings, and 0Sell Ratings. NUE average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 177.33.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
NUE Financial Forecast
NUE Earnings Forecast
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for NUE is $2.06 with a range of $1.70 to $2.49. The previous quarter’s EPS was $2.63. NUE beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 43.91% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year NUE has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for NUE is $2.06 with a range of $1.70 to $2.49. The previous quarter’s EPS was $2.63. NUE beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 43.91% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year NUE has Performed in-line its overall industry.
NUE Sales Forecast
Next quarter’s sales forecast for NUE is $7.93B with a range of $7.70B to $8.25B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $8.52B. NUE beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 46.88% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year NUE has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for NUE is $7.93B with a range of $7.70B to $8.25B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $8.52B. NUE beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 46.88% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year NUE has Performed in-line its overall industry.
NUE Stock Forecast FAQ
What is NUE’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Nucor Corp.’s 12-month average price target is 177.33.
What is NUE’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Nucor Corp. has 11.42% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
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Is NUE a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Nucor Corp. has a consensus rating of Strong Buy which is based on 9 buy ratings, 1 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Nucor Corp.’s price target?
The average price target for Nucor Corp. is 177.33. This is based on 10 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months. The highest analyst price target is $200.00 ,the lowest forecast is $165.00. The average price target represents 11.42% Increase from the current price of $159.15.
What do analysts say about Nucor Corp.?
Nucor Corp.’s analyst rating consensus is a Strong Buy. This is based on the ratings of 10 Wall Streets Analysts.
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