Nucor Corporation (NUE)

NYSE: NUE · Real-Time Price · USD
257.29
+0.25 (0.10%)
At close: Jul 31, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
257.95
+0.66 (0.26%)
After-hours: Jul 31, 2026, 7:56 PM EDT
Market Cap58.60B +77.6%
Revenue (ttm)36.10B +17.2%
Net Income2.88B +122.5%
EPS12.52 +126.7%
Shares Out 227.74M
PE Ratio20.54
Forward PE12.73
Dividend$2.24 (0.87%)
Ex-Dividend DateJun 30, 2026
Volume1,565,399
Open258.89
Previous Close257.04
Day's Range255.38 - 259.95
52-Week Range131.32 - 270.90
Beta1.92
AnalystsBuy
Price Target280.31 (+8.95%)
Earnings DateJul 27, 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. This segment sells its products to stee... [Read more]

Industry Steel
Sector Materials
Founded 1905
Employees 33,000
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 -13.92%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 17 analysts, the average rating for NUE stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $280.31, which is an increase of 8.95% from the latest price.

Price Target
$280.31
(8.95% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Nucor price target raised to $270 from $258 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Nucor (NUE) to $270 from $258 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm updated estimates following the company’s…

3 days ago - TheFly

Nucor price target raised to $295 from $285 at BMO Capital

BMO Capital raised the firm’s price target on Nucor (NUE) to $295 from $285 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The company delivered a solid Q2 beat and…

3 days ago - TheFly

Nucor price target raised to $297 from $283 at Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo raised the firm’s price target on Nucor (NUE) to $297 from $283 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm notes Q2 blew past management’s modest…

3 days ago - TheFly

Nucor price target raised to $300 from $260 at Citi

Citi raised the firm’s price target on Nucor (NUE) to $300 from $260 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.

3 days ago - TheFly

Nucor price target raised to $295 from $272 at Barclays

Barclays analyst Richard Garchitorena raised the firm’s price target on Nucor (NUE) to $295 from $272 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm expects the company to…

3 days ago - TheFly

Nucor CEO: Demand drivers are unlike anything I’ve ever seen

In an interview on CNBC’s Mad Money, Leon Topalian said, “We are in a global excess oversupply situation. Imports are at the lowest levels in my 30 year career.” Recent…

3 days ago - TheFly

Nucor Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026

Q2 saw record steel shipments, $1.2B net earnings, and robust demand across all segments. Growth projects are on track, with strong outlook for H2 and 2027, supported by multi-year demand drivers and disciplined capital allocation.

4 days ago - Transcripts

Nucor Slides: Q2 2026

Nucor has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on July 28, 2026.

4 days ago - Filings

Nucor Earnings release: Q2 2026

Nucor released its Q2 2026 earnings on July 28, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

4 days ago - Filings

Nucor price target raised to $256 from $224 at UBS

UBS raised the firm’s price target on Nucor (NUE) to $256 from $224 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.

4 days ago - TheFly

Nucor reports Q2 adjusted EPS $4.84, consensus $4.53

Reports Q2 revenue $10.4B, consensus $10.13B. “Investment across key sectors of the U.S. economy, combined with supportive federal trade policies, drove a second consecutive quarterly record for Nucor...

4 days ago - TheFly

Nucor sees ‘higher consolidated reported earnings’ in Q3 vs. Q2

“We expect higher consolidated reported earnings in the third quarter of 2026. In the steel mills segment we expect an increase in earnings due to higher realized pricing across all…

4 days ago - TheFly

Nucor Reports Results for the Second Quarter of 2026

Second Quarter of 2026 Highlights Net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders of $1.16 billion, or $5.04 per diluted share Adjusted net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders of $1.11 billion...

4 days ago - PRNewsWire

Nucor price target raised to $272 from $270 at Barclays

Barclays analyst Richard Garchitorena raised the firm’s price target on Nucor (NUE) to $272 from $270 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the…

17 days ago - TheFly

Nucor Invites You to Join Its Second Quarter of 2026 Conference Call on the Web

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with Nucor's (NYSE: NUE) second quarter earnings release, you are invited to listen to its live conference call with host Leon Topalian, N...

18 days ago - PRNewsWire

Nucor price target lowered to $280 from $290 at BofA

BofA analyst Lawson Winder lowered the firm’s price target on Nucor (NUE) to $280 from $290 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Commodity price forecast reductions, particularly for…

23 days ago - TheFly

3 Dividend Aristocrat Stocks Wall Street Loves Right Now — June 30, 2026

Abbott Laboratories ($ABT), Nucor ($NUE), and Coca-Cola ($KO) are three dividend aristocrat stocks with a Strong Buy rating on Wall Street, according to TipRanks’ Dividend Aristocrat tool. Dividend ar...

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4 weeks ago - TipRanks

KeyBanc upgrades Nucor on ‘compelling’ valuation after selloff

KeyBanc analyst Samuel McKinney last night upgraded Nucor (NUE) to Overweight from Sector Weight with a $274 price target The firm sees 2026 real carbon steel demand growth up 2%…

5 weeks ago - TheFly

Nucor Announces Guidance for the Second Quarter of 2026 Earnings

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) today announced guidance for its second quarter ending July 4, 2026.

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

New Use Energy Launches SunStealth: The World's First Infrared-Defeating System for Tactical Battery Power Generators

PARIS & PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At Eurostatory 2026 in Paris, New Use Energy Solutions Inc. (NUE) today announced the launch of SunStealth, a line of battle-tested thermally insulating tactical case...

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

NU E Power Corp. Files 2026 First Quarter Results

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2026) - NU E Power Corp. (CSE: NUE) ("NUE" or the "Company") announces that it has filed its unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements ...

Other symbols: NU
7 weeks ago - Newsfile Corp

Nucor Announces 213th Consecutive Cash Dividend

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 9, 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.

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Nucor Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting covered director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation, all of which passed. Leadership reaffirmed a commitment to strong dividends and shareholder returns, with future increases under consideration as growth projects conclude.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Cramer's Stop Trading: Nucor

CNBC's Jim Cramer explains why he is keeping an eye on shares of Nucor.

3 months ago - CNBC Television

Nucor Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 saw record shipments, strong earnings, and robust backlogs, with all segments outperforming and guidance raised for higher earnings in Q2. Major capital projects are progressing, and demand remains strong across key markets, supporting optimism for 2026.

3 months ago - Transcripts