Nucor Corporation (NUE)
NYSE: NUE · Real-Time Price · USD
259.71
+1.25 (0.48%)
Jun 3, 2026, 11:48 AM EDT - Market open
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 $244.14. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 6.00% lower than the current stock price, while the lowest is $138.17 (-46.80%) and the highest is $275 (+5.89%).
Price Target: $244.14 (-6.00%)
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 | Dec '25 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Buy | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Hold | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $244 | Buy | Maintains | $244 | -6.05% | May 27, 2026 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Initiates $270 | Buy | Initiates | $270 | +3.96% | May 21, 2026 |
| J.P. Morgan | J.P. Morgan | Buy Maintains $212 → $240 | Buy | Maintains | $212 → $240 | -7.59% | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Citi | Citi | Buy Maintains $180 → $260 | Buy | Maintains | $180 → $260 | +0.11% | Apr 29, 2026 |
| KeyBanc | KeyBanc | Hold Maintains n/a | Hold | Maintains | n/a | n/a | Apr 29, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
38.06B
from 32.49B
Increased by 17.13%
Revenue Next Year
38.76B
from 38.06B
Increased by 1.84%
EPS This Year
14.74
from 7.52
Increased by 96.04%
EPS Next Year
16.15
from 14.74
Increased by 9.53%
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 39.6B | ||
| Avg | 38.1B | ||
| Low | 36.4B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 22.0% | ||
| Avg | 17.1% | ||
| Low | 12.1% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 16.45 | ||
| Avg | 14.74 | ||
| Low | 13.22 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 118.8% | ||
| Avg | 96.0% | ||
| Low | 75.8% |
Sources: Price targets and consensus ratings provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Historical ratings and analyst data provided by TipRanks. Financial forecast data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The data is sourced from Wall Street analysts. Data sources.