Nucor Corporation (NUE)
NYSE: NUE · Real-Time Price · USD
251.73
-9.02 (-3.46%)
At close: Nov 13, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
252.94
+1.21 (0.48%)
After-hours: Nov 13, 2026, 7:57 PM EST
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 $298.38. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 18.53% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $226 (-10.22%) and the highest is $345 (+37.05%).
Price Target: $298.38 (+18.53%)
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 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 | Sep '26 | Oct '26 | Nov '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Buy | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Hold | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $305 | Buy | Maintains | $305 | +21.16% | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Reiterates $320 → $345 | Buy | Reiterates | $320 → $345 | +37.05% | Nov 12, 2026 |
| KeyBanc | KeyBanc | Buy Maintains $286 → $301 | Buy | Maintains | $286 → $301 | +19.57% | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Freedom Capital Markets | Freedom Capital Markets | Buy Upgrades $285 → $304 | Buy | Upgrades | $285 → $304 | +20.76% | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Hold Reiterates $300 | Hold | Reiterates | $300 | +19.18% | Oct 29, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
41.59B
from 32.49B
Increased by 28.00%
Revenue Next Year
42.98B
from 41.59B
Increased by 3.34%
EPS This Year
19.98
from 7.71
Increased by 159.16%
EPS Next Year
22.03
from 19.98
Increased by 10.25%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.