Nucor Corporation (NUE)
NYSE: NUE · Real-Time Price · USD
239.63
-5.30 (-2.16%)
At close: Jun 23, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
241.01
+1.38 (0.58%)
After-hours: Jun 23, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Nucor Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 17 analysts polled by S&P Global, Nucor stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $259.88. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 8.45% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $138.17 (-42.34%) and the highest is $290 (+21.02%).
Price Target: $259.88 (+8.45%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Nucor stock is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Buy | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Hold | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Hold Maintains $227 → $258 | Hold | Maintains | $227 → $258 | +7.67% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | BMO Capital | Buy Maintains $285 | Buy | Maintains | $285 | +18.93% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Reiterates $292 → $283 | Buy | Reiterates | $292 → $283 | +18.10% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Bank of America Securities | Bank of America Securities | Buy Reiterates $290 | Buy | Reiterates | $290 | +21.02% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Goldman Sachs | Buy Maintains $260 → $284 | Buy | Maintains | $260 → $284 | +18.52% | Jun 16, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
38.47B
from 32.49B
Increased by 18.40%
Revenue Next Year
39.12B
from 38.47B
Increased by 1.69%
EPS This Year
16.24
from 7.71
Increased by 110.62%
EPS Next Year
16.50
from 16.24
Increased by 1.62%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 39.7B | ||
| Avg | 38.5B | ||
| Low | 36.4B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 22.2% | ||
| Avg | 18.4% | ||
| Low | 12.1% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 18.75 | ||
| Avg | 16.24 | ||
| Low | 14.60 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 143.2% | ||
| Avg | 110.6% | ||
| Low | 89.4% |