Nucor Corporation (NUE)
NYSE: NUE · Real-Time Price · USD
266.35
+5.45 (2.09%)
Jun 12, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
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 $256.81. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 3.58% lower than the current stock price, while the lowest is $138.17 (-48.12%) and the highest is $292 (+9.63%).
Price Target: $256.81 (-3.58%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Securities | Bank of America Securities | Buy Reiterates $265 → $290 | Buy | Reiterates | $265 → $290 | +8.88% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $292 | Buy | Maintains | $292 | +9.63% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| J.P. Morgan | J.P. Morgan | Buy Maintains $240 → $282 | Buy | Maintains | $240 → $282 | +5.88% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | BMO Capital | Buy Reiterates $285 | Buy | Reiterates | $285 | +7.00% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Initiates $270 | Buy | Initiates | $270 | +1.37% | May 21, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
38.41B
from 32.49B
Increased by 18.21%
Revenue Next Year
39.16B
from 38.41B
Increased by 1.94%
EPS This Year
15.43
from 7.71
Increased by 100.10%
EPS Next Year
16.56
from 15.43
Increased by 7.32%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 39.7B | ||
| Avg | 38.4B | ||
| Low | 36.4B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 22.2% | ||
| Avg | 18.2% | ||
| Low | 12.1% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 19.25 | ||
| Avg | 15.43 | ||
| Low | 13.15 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 149.7% | ||
| Avg | 100.1% | ||
| Low | 70.6% |