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NUE
$247.56+6.41 (+2.66%)
Market ClosedLast close Jul 24
Nucor Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of steel and steel products.
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The Narrative
Nucor Corporation in the Basic Materials sector is trading at $247.56 with a market capitalization of $59.6B. Wall Street consensus targets $267.12 (16 analysts), implying a +7.9% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $270.90, remaining 32.1% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 100/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +7.9% 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) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $9.50B↑ | $7.69B↓ | $8.52B↑ | $8.46B↑ | $7.83B |
| Gross Profit | $1.50B↑ | $862.00M↓ | $1.19B↓ | $1.22B↑ | $605.00M |
| Operating Income | $1.12B↑ | $528.00M↓ | $888.00M↓ | $919.00M↑ | $324.00M |
| Net Income | $743.00M↑ | $378.00M↓ | $607.00M↑ | $603.00M↑ | $156.00M |
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).
$59.59B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.90%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
10.87%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.08M
Recent News
How To Earn $500 A Month From Nucor Stock Ahead Of Q2 Earnings
Nucor Corporation will release its second-quarter earnings report after the closing bell on Monday, July 27. Analysts expect the steel producer to report quarterly earnings of $4.53 per share. That’s up from $2.65 per share in the year-ago period. The...
Should You Buy, Sell or Hold NUE Stock Ahead of Q2 Earnings?
Nucor heads into Q2 earnings with expectations for stronger segment profits, higher steel prices and margin support.
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On July 23, 2026, the steelmaker told investors to expect earnings to continue improving.
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Tariffs on Brazilian imports could reshape competitive dynamics for select companies.
NUE vs. STLD: Which US Steel Giant Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio?
NUE and STLD are expanding capacity as steel prices recover, with growth projects and shareholder returns shaping their positions in the current market.