Nucor Corporation (NUE)
NYSE: NUE · Real-Time Price · USD
233.00
+5.63 (2.48%)
Jul 13, 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 $261.2. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 12.10% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $138.17 (-40.70%) and the highest is $285 (+22.32%).
Price Target: $261.2 (+12.10%)
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 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Buy | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Hold | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Securities | Bank of America Securities | Buy Maintains $280 | Buy | Maintains | $280 | +20.17% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $283 | Buy | Maintains | $283 | +21.46% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| KeyBanc | KeyBanc | Buy Upgrades $274 | Buy | Upgrades | $274 | +17.60% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Hold Maintains $227 → $258 | Hold | Maintains | $227 → $258 | +10.73% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | BMO Capital | Buy Maintains $285 | Buy | Maintains | $285 | +22.32% | Jun 18, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
38.76B
from 32.49B
Increased by 19.29%
Revenue Next Year
39.44B
from 38.76B
Increased by 1.76%
EPS This Year
17.19
from 7.71
Increased by 122.91%
EPS Next Year
17.26
from 17.19
Increased by 0.43%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 39.7B | ||
| Avg | 38.8B | ||
| Low | 36.4B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 22.2% | ||
| Avg | 19.3% | ||
| Low | 12.1% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 19.19 | ||
| Avg | 17.19 | ||
| Low | 16.01 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 148.9% | ||
| Avg | 122.9% | ||
| Low | 107.7% |