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NUE Stock Forecast: Nucor Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 11 Sept 2026
$259
+1.55% on the day

The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Nucor Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $287 — +10.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 94 of 100 as at 11 Sept 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$58.9B
Ticker Nerd rank
94 / 100
Median analyst target
$287
Analysts covering
17
Revenue$10.4B+23.0% y/y
Operating income$1.6B
Net income$1.3B
Free cash flow$829.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.2%
1M
−4.6%
YTD
+60.0%
1Y
+82.9%
From 52W high
−5.6%
From 52W low
+98.7%
$131
$275
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

NUE stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Nucor Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 11 Sept 2026
94 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Momentum
98
Revisions
96
Growth
96
Volatility
88
Issuance
73
Value
73
Quality
60
Accruals
40
Size
5

Momentum (98): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Accruals (40): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Size (5): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

NUE stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NUE, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$150$200$250$300Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26NUEHigh $308Median $287Low $231

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says17 analysts
14 Buy3 Hold0 Sell
Low $231Median $287High $308

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +10.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 6 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
9 Sept 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$294 → $308
24 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$297 → $285
24 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
29 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
29 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$272 → $295
29 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
29 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform$285 → $295
29 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$283 → $297
29 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
28 July 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$224 → $256
28 July 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
16 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$270 → $272
16 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
9 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$290 → $280
9 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
24 June 2026KeybancUpgradeOverweight—
22 June 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
18 June 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
10 June 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
4 June 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. NUE appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

NUE vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Nucor Corp. returned +82.9% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

NUE vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
80100120140160180200Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26NUES&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

NUE analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+28.2%
Analysts raising
9
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Nucor Corp. (NUE) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
20.7×

Cheaper than 37% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.6×

Cheaper than 58% of US stocks

Price / book
2.7×

Cheaper than 37% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
11.3×

Cheaper than 33% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
23.0%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
91.7%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Gross margin
19.6%

Higher than 20% of US stocks

Operating margin
15.7%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Net margin
8.0%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
14.5%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Return on assets
7.3%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.9%

Higher than 19% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Nucor Corp. (NUE) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Nucor Corp. has a market value of $58.9B and an enterprise value of $64.4B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $36.1B. The latest quarter grew 23.0% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $3.3B, a 9.0% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $12.54.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.6B, after $2.8B of capital spending.

  • Nucor Corp. spent $675.0M on share buybacks and $512.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 226.9M.

  • Trailing P/E: 20.7×; forward P/E: 13.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.86%, paying out 18% of earnings.

  • Nucor Corp. employs 33,000 people — $1.1M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 13 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

NUE vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSteel
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
NUENucor Corp.$58.9B
94
STLDSteel Dynamics, Inc.$34.6B
84
RSReliance, Inc.$20.6B
94
CLFCleveland-Cliffs, Inc.$6.9B
48
CRHCRH PLC*$59.4B
35
CTVACorteva, Inc.*$56.1B
58
APDAir Products & Chemicals, Inc.*$64.9B
76

* Nearest Basic Materials names by size — few steel companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Nucor Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest NUE news & analysis

4 Steel Producer Stocks to Watch Amid Industry Challenges

Zacks Investment Research · 9 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research names Nucor (NUE) among four steel producers positioned to navigate current industry challenges, which include sluggishness in China and muted demand in certain key end markets.

Why it matters — The report highlights that NUE is among a select group of steel producers seen as able to withstand weak industry conditions, which is relevant context for investors following the company.

Jim Cramer: Reliance Is ‘Terrific,' but He Prefers This Steel Stock

Benzinga · 9 Sept 2026neutral

On CNBC's "Mad Money Lightning Round," Jim Cramer discussed steel stocks, calling Reliance "terrific" while stating he prefers a different steel stock. He also said he would not invest in AstraZeneca due to missed trials.

Why it matters — Nucor watchers would care because Cramer's commentary on the steel sector highlights which companies he favors among major steel producers.

Nucor (NUE) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors

Zacks Investment Research · 8 Sept 2026negative

Nucor (NUE) shares declined by 1.79% to close at $256.40 on the latest trading day, falling more than the broader market. The drop is reported for investors tracking the stock's performance.

Why it matters — A Nucor watcher would note the stock underperformed the wider market on the day, signalling a relatively weak session for the steelmaker.

Here's Why Nucor (NUE) is a Strong Value Stock

Zacks Investment Research · 7 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlights Nucor (NUE) as a strong value stock, pointing to its Zacks Style Scores as a tool for identifying market-beating investment candidates.

Why it matters — A Nucor watcher would care because the piece frames NUE as a standout value pick among stocks for investors screening opportunities.

3 Dividend Stocks With So Much Cash Flow Their Payouts Barely Make a Dent

24/7 Wall Street · 31 Aug 2026neutral

The article highlights three dividend stocks with earnings and free cash flow well above their payout levels, suggesting their dividends are sustainable and leave room for potential increases. The piece argues that this approach is safer than simply chasing high yields.

Why it matters — NUE watchers would care to see whether the company is among those identified as having strong cash flow coverage relative to its dividend payout.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about NUE stock

What is the NUE stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Nucor Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $287, with estimates ranging from $231 to $308. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is NUE stock a buy right now?

Of the 17 analysts covering Nucor Corp., 14 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Nucor Corp. 94 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 11 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank NUE?

As at 11 Sept 2026, Nucor Corp. ranks 94 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (98 of 100).

Will NUE stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 17 analysts implies +10.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Nucor Corp. 94 out of 100 as at 11 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the NUE stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Nucor Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NUE are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $231 to $308 over the next 12 months.

How has NUE stock performed over the past year?

Nucor Corp. returned +82.9% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Nucor Corp. do?

Nucor Corp. is a leading steel and steel products company focused on producing a broad range of materials for industrial, construction, infrastructure, automotive, and energy markets.

What is the latest news on NUE?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 9 Sept 2026): "4 Steel Producer Stocks to Watch Amid Industry Challenges". Zacks Investment Research names Nucor (NUE) among four steel producers positioned to navigate current industry challenges, which include sluggishness in China and muted demand in certain key end markets.

Company

About Nucor Corp.

Nucor Corp. is a leading steel and steel products company focused on producing a broad range of materials for industrial, construction, infrastructure, automotive, and energy markets. The company operates through steel mills, steel products, and raw materials segments, supplying products such as sheet steel, plate, structural steel, bar, rebar, joists, decking, and fabricated steel solutions. Nucor also processes scrap metal and other ferrous materials, using electric arc furnace technology as part of its manufacturing model. Its vertically integrated operations support a wide customer base across North America, including fabricators, service centers, builders, and manufacturers. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Nucor Corp. plays a significant role in the North American metals industry as a diversified producer of steel and recycled raw materials.

CEO Mr. Leon J. Topalian · 33,000 employees · United States · https://nucor.com