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Nucor Corp (NUE)

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Nucor Corporation is a U.S.-based steel manufacturer listed on the NYSE as common stock under the ticker NUE. The company produces and sells steel and steel-related products through three operating segments: Steel Mills, Steel Products, and Raw Materials. Its steel mills business makes a broad range of sheet, plate, structural, and bar steel products for steel service centers, fabricators, and manufacturers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and also includes steel trading and rebar distribution activities. The steel products segment supplies items such as joists, decking, tubing, fasteners, grating, wire products, metal building systems, and other fabricated steel solutions used in construction, solar, communications, and energy infrastructure. The raw materials segment focuses on direct reduced iron, scrap processing, metals brokerage, ferro-alloys, and related gas businesses. Founded in 1905, Nucor is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

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Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-NUE
$212.46
-9.1% Downside
Fair
$267.13
14.3% Upside
Fair
Good
June 30, 2026
August 11, 2026
2.24
1.0%
July 27, 2026
23.0x
2.5x
1.6x
52.549 B
59.052 B
11.7%
97.6%
5.9
22.0%
22.9%
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Valuation • Fair Value

Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$212.46

Estimated downside of 9.1% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$220.14

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$113.08

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$262.13

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

$188.35

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$192.23

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$267.13

Analysts imply upside of 14.3%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

34.16 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

38.906 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

4.954 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

6.976 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

9

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.61

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

5.9

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

22.9%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

July 27, 2026

Days to Earnings

6

Dividend Payment Date

August 11, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

June 30, 2026

Dividend Yield

1.0%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

2.24

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

22.0%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Neutral

The 1-hour technical read for Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Buy

The daily technical read for Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Buy

The weekly technical read for Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 11 buy, 3 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 11
Hold 3
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$212.46
Estimated downside 9.1%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 9.1%
Analyst Target
$267.13
Implied upside 14.3%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE) is $212.46. This implies an estimated downside of 9.1% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 9.1% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE) is $267.13. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 14.3%.

The current financial health read for Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE) is July 27, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 1.0%, upcoming dividend amount is 2.24, ex-dividend date is June 30, 2026, payment date is August 11, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE) is 23.0x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Nucor Corp is 52.549 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Nucor Corp is 59.052 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Nucor Corp is NYSE-NUE, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Nucor Corp (NYSE-NUE) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Nucor Corp is 11.7%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Nucor Corp is 97.6%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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