Nucor Corporation (NUE)
NYSE: NUE · Real-Time Price · USD
255.70
-3.74 (-1.44%)
Sep 14, 2026, 1:33 PM 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 $283.69. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 10.95% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $231 (-9.66%) and the highest is $308 (+20.46%).
Price Target: $283.69 (+10.95%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target
ChartAnalyst 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 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 | Sep '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Buy | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Hold | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Morgan | J.P. Morgan | Buy Maintains $294 → $308 | Buy | Maintains | $294 → $308 | +20.46% | Sep 9, 2026 |
Unknown Analyst Wolfe Research No rating | Wolfe Research | Buy Maintains $285 → $297 | Buy | Maintains | $285 → $297 | +16.15% | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Reiterates $297 → $285 | Buy | Reiterates | $297 → $285 | +11.46% | Aug 24, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | BMO Capital | Buy Maintains $285 → $295 | Buy | Maintains | $285 → $295 | +15.37% | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Citi | Citi | Buy Maintains $260 → $300 | Buy | Maintains | $260 → $300 | +17.33% | Jul 29, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
40.37B
from 32.49B
Increased by 24.22%
Revenue Next Year
40.76B
from 40.37B
Increased by 0.99%
EPS This Year
19.08
from 7.71
Increased by 147.44%
EPS Next Year
19.54
from 19.08
Increased by 2.40%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.