Nucor Corporation (NUE)
NYSE: NUE · Real-Time Price · USD
166.70
+2.93 (1.79%)
Jan 12, 2026, 10:48 AM EST - Market open
Nucor Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
The 9 analysts that cover Nucor stock have a consensus rating of "Strong Buy" and an average price target of $174.78, which forecasts a 4.85% increase in the stock price over the next year. The lowest target is $145 and the highest is $200.
Price Target: $174.78 (+4.85%)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Nucor stock is "Strong Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform very well in the near future and significantly outperform the market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Aug '25 | Sep '25 | Oct '25 | Nov '25 | Dec '25 | Jan '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Buy | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Hold | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Buy → Hold Downgrades $165 → $180 | Buy → Hold | Downgrades | $165 → $180 | +7.98% | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $178 → $176 | Buy | Maintains | $178 → $176 | +5.58% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $167 → $178 | Buy | Maintains | $167 → $178 | +6.78% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Jefferies | Jefferies | Strong Buy Maintains $170 → $190 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $170 → $190 | +13.98% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| JP Morgan | JP Morgan | Buy Maintains $175 → $200 | Buy | Maintains | $175 → $200 | +19.98% | Dec 5, 2025 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
32.96B
from 30.73B
Increased by 7.23%
Revenue Next Year
35.14B
from 32.96B
Increased by 6.64%
EPS This Year
8.25
from 8.46
Decreased by -2.49%
EPS Next Year
11.74
from 8.25
Increased by 42.35%
Historical EPS numbers are GAAP, while forecasted numbers may be non-GAAP.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 34.7B | 38.5B | |||
| Avg | 33.0B | 35.1B | |||
| Low | 31.0B | 32.6B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 12.9% | 16.7% | |||
| Avg | 7.2% | 6.6% | |||
| Low | 0.9% | -1.2% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 9.28 | 13.18 | |
| Avg | 8.25 | 11.74 | |
| Low | 7.60 | 9.70 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 9.7% | 59.7% | |
| Avg | -2.5% | 42.4% | |
| Low | -10.2% | 17.6% |
Sources: Price targets and analyst ratings provided by Benzinga. Revenue and EPS forecast data provided by Finnhub. The data is sourced from Wall Street analysts. Data disclaimer.