Nucor Corporation (NUE)

NYSE: NUE · Real-Time Price · USD
180.01
-0.03 (-0.02%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
180.25
+0.24 (0.13%)
After-hours: Feb 20, 2026, 7:45 PM EST
Market Cap41.20B +31.7%
Revenue (ttm)32.49B +5.7%
Net Income1.74B -14.0%
EPS7.52 -11.1%
Shares Out 228.86M
PE Ratio23.94
Forward PE14.90
Dividend$2.24 (1.24%)
Ex-Dividend DateDec 31, 2025
Volume2,073,458
Open180.00
Previous Close180.04
Day's Range176.62 - 181.05
52-Week Range97.59 - 196.90
Beta1.84
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target175.67 (-2.41%)
Earnings DateJan 26, 2026

About NUE

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. It also engages in the steel trading an... [Read more]

Industry Steel
Sector Materials
Founded 1905
Employees 32,700
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol NUE
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Nucor's revenue was $32.49 billion, an increase of 5.73% compared to the previous year's $30.73 billion. Earnings were $1.74 billion, a decrease of -13.58%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 9 analysts, the average rating for NUE stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $175.67, which is a decrease of -2.41% from the latest price.

Price Target
$175.67
(-2.41% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Nucor Announces 212th Consecutive Cash Dividend and New Share Repurchase Program

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) declared the regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.56 per share on Nucor's common stock.

1 day ago - PRNewsWire

Nucor Announces Promotion of Jack Sullivan to Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Executive Vice President

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced today that John L.

1 day ago - PRNewsWire

Nucor, Cleveland-Cliffs, Alcoa Slide As Trump Reportedly Mulls Steel & Aluminum Tariff Rollback

The reaction was swift. Steel and aluminum producers — long beneficiaries of tariff protection — traded lower by 5-6% in early intraday trading, as investors began pricing in the possibility of renewe...

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8 days ago - Benzinga

Steel stocks are falling as they get a taste of the ‘TACO trade'

Steel and aluminum stocks were falling after an FT report that President Donald Trump is softening his stance on tariffs — a subject of consumer complaints about rising prices.

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8 days ago - Market Watch

Bloomberg's 2026 Watch List Flags 5 Ideal 'Safer' February Dividend Buys

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Jim Cramer names 3 stocks bearing the brunt of Trump's agenda – and 2 others benefiting

CNBC's Jim Cramer said Tuesday that the Trump administration is posing a tailwind for some companies and an obstacle for others. The "Mad Money" host pointed to Nucor and General Motors as beneficiari...

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24 days ago - CNBC

Nucor Corporation (NUE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Nucor Corporation (NUE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

24 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Nucor Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2025

Fourth Quarter of 2025 Highlights Net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders of $378 million, or $1.64 per diluted share Adjusted net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders of $400 million, ...

25 days ago - PRNewsWire

Nucor: 15% Upside Potential Driven By Investment Completion And Strategic Growth

Nucor (NUE) is rated BUY with a $207 target, reflecting 15% upside, driven by sector growth and operational excellence. Recent $10B capex nearing completion should boost NUE earnings from 2026, with c...

26 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Slip As Investors Brace For Mega-Cap Earnings—Brand Engagement, Nucor In Focus

U.S. stock futures dropped on Monday following Friday's mixed close. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower.

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26 days ago - Benzinga

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26 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Nucor Invites You to Join Its Fourth Quarter of 2025 Conference Call on the Web

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with Nucor's (NYSE: NUE) fourth quarter earnings release, you are invited to listen to its live conference call with host Leon Topalian, N...

5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

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2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Nucor, Steel Dynamics Warn of Profit Shortfalls

Steelmakers Nucor and Steel Dynamics warned that their fourth-quarter earnings would fall well short of Wall Street's expectations.

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2 months ago - WSJ

Nucor Announces Guidance for the Fourth Quarter of 2025 Earnings

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) today announced guidance for its fourth quarter ending December 31, 2025.

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

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Nucor Announces Promotion of Steve Laxton to President and Chief Operating Officer; Dave Sumoski to Retire

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced today that Stephen D.

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Nucor Announces Increase in Cash Dividend

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) today announced the increase of its regular quarterly cash dividend on Nucor's common stock to $0....

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

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Nucor: Multiple Secular Growth Trends Ahead For The Steelmaker (Rating Upgrade)

Nucor Corporation is upgraded to Strong Buy with a $172 price target, following a significant Q3'25 earnings beat and optimistic market outlook. NUE is poised for growth from data center construction,...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Nucor Corporation (NUE) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 28, 2025 10:00 AM EDT Company Participants Chris Jacobi Leon Topalian - President, CEO & Chairman of the Board Stephen Laxton - CFO, Treasur...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Nucor Third-Quarter Profit Climbs on Higher Revenue

Nucor recorded higher revenue and profits in the third quarter, but warned that earnings would fall sequentially in the current quarter as volumes drop in its steel mills business.

4 months ago - WSJ

Nucor Reports Better-Than-Expected Q3 Earnings: Details

Nucor Corp. (NYSE:NUE) released its third-quarter earnings report after Monday's closing bell.

4 months ago - Benzinga