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Nucor Corporation (NUE)
$256.40-4.67 (-1.79%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
Nucor Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of steel and steel products.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
50-Day SMA
200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Nucor Corporation in the Basic Materials sector is trading at $256.40. Wall Street consensus targets $282.81 (16 analysts), implying a +10.3% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $280.11, remaining 24.5% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality. The Whystock Score of 90/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +10.3% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | — | $9.50B↑ | $7.69B↓ | $8.52B↑ | $8.46B |
| Gross Profit | — | $1.50B↑ | $862.00M↓ | $1.19B↓ | $1.22B |
| Operating Income | — | $1.12B↑ | $528.00M↓ | $888.00M↓ | $919.00M |
| Net Income | — | $743.00M↑ | $378.00M↓ | $607.00M↑ | $603.00M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
Nucor Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of steel and steel products. The company operates in three segments: Steel Mills, Steel Products, and Raw Materials. The Steel Mills segment produces hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized sheet ...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
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P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
21.74
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.89
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.87%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
8.05%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.33M
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