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About
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 steel products; plate steel products; wide-flange beams, beam blanks, and H-piling and sheet piling structural steel products; and bar steel products, such as blooms, billets, concrete reinforcing and merchant bars, and engineered special bar quality products. It also engages in the steel trading and rebar distribution businesses. This segment sells its products to steel service centers, fabricators, and manufacturers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Steel Products segment offers steel joists and joist girders, steel decks, and galvanized torque tubes for use in solar arrays, hollow structural section steel tubing, electrical conduit, fabricated concrete reinforcing steel, cold finished steel, steel fasteners, steel grating and expanded metal, wire and wire mesh, metal building systems, insulated metal panels, steel racking, overhead doors, and utility towers and structures for communications and energy transmission. This segment is also involved in the piling distribution business. The Raw Materials segment produces direct reduced iron (DRI); brokers ferrous and nonferrous metals, pig iron, hot briquetted iron, and DRI; supplies ferro-alloys; processes ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal; and engages in the natural gas production and industrial gas business. This segment sells its ferrous scrap to electric arc furnace steel mills and foundries for manufacturing process; and nonferrous scrap metal to aluminum can producers, secondary aluminum smelters, steel mills and other processors, and consumers of various nonferrous metals. Nucor Corporation was founded in 1905 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Fundamentals
Scroll to Statements| Sector | Basic Materials | Industry | Steel | Market Cap | 40.08B |
| Enterprise Value | 45.77B | Income | 1.74B | Sales | 32.49B |
| Book/sh | 91.30 | Cash/sh | 11.77 | Dividend Yield | 125.00% |
| Payout | 29.39% | Employees | — | IPO | — |
| P/E | 23.80 | Forward P/E | 12.89 | PEG | — |
| P/S | 1.23 | P/B | 1.92 | P/C | — |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.06 | EV/Sales | 1.41 | Quick Ratio | 1.45 |
| Current Ratio | 2.94 | Debt/Eq | 32.19 | LT Debt/Eq | — |
| EPS (ttm) | 7.51 | EPS next Y | 13.59 | EPS Growth | 34.70% |
| Revenue Growth | 8.60% | Earnings | 2026-04-27 | ROA | 4.81% |
| ROE | 9.36% | ROIC | — | Gross Margin | 11.94% |
| Oper. Margin | 6.87% | Profit Margin | 5.37% | Shs Outstand | 228.86M |
| Shs Float | 221.20M | Short Float | 2.88% | Short Ratio | 2.71 |
| Short Interest | — | 52W High | 196.90 | 52W Low | 97.59 |
| Beta | 1.84 | Avg Volume | 1.71M | Volume | 1.39M |
| Target Price | $186.08 | Recom | Buy | Prev Close | $178.85 |
| Price | $175.15 | Change | -2.07% |
Valuation Models
Price estimates from analyst targets and simple models.
Ratings
Latest analyst rating changes
| Date | Action | Analyst | Rating Change | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-28 | main | Wells Fargo | Overweight → Overweight | $184 |
| 2026-01-09 | down | Morgan Stanley | Overweight → Equal-Weight | $180 |
| 2025-12-18 | main | Wells Fargo | Overweight → Overweight | $176 |
| 2025-12-15 | main | Wells Fargo | Overweight → Overweight | $178 |
| 2025-12-10 | main | Jefferies | Buy → Buy | $190 |
| 2025-12-05 | main | JP Morgan | Overweight → Overweight | $200 |
| 2025-11-14 | up | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight → Overweight | $167 |
| 2025-10-30 | main | Citigroup | Buy → Buy | $180 |
| 2025-10-29 | main | UBS | Buy → Buy | $168 |
| 2025-10-29 | main | JP Morgan | Overweight → Overweight | $175 |
| 2025-10-29 | main | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight → Equal-Weight | $147 |
| 2025-10-28 | main | Morgan Stanley | Overweight → Overweight | $165 |
| 2025-10-13 | main | JP Morgan | Overweight → Overweight | $172 |
| 2025-09-18 | main | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight → Equal-Weight | $140 |
| 2025-09-15 | main | B of A Securities | Buy → Buy | $165 |
| 2025-09-15 | main | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight → Equal-Weight | $146 |
| 2025-08-14 | init | Wells Fargo | — → Equal-Weight | $145 |
| 2025-07-31 | up | Jefferies | Hold → Buy | $170 |
| 2025-07-14 | main | JP Morgan | Overweight → Overweight | $162 |
| 2025-06-20 | main | Morgan Stanley | Overweight → Overweight | $149 |
News
RSS: Latest NUE news- Nucor: Tariff Turmoil Is Why You Stick With High Quality Steel Producers - Seeking Alpha Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00
- Nucor CFO Change And US$4b Buyback Shape Capital Return Priorities - simplywall.st Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04
- Nucor Announces 212th Consecutive Cash Dividend and New Share Repurchase Program - PR Newswire Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14
- Shell Asset Management Co. Reduces Stock Holdings in Nucor Corporation $NUE - MarketBeat ue, 24 Feb 2026 13
- Top Nucor Executive Makes Major Move With Eye-Catching Stock Sale - TipRanks Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08
- UBS Points to Pricing Strength Behind Nucor’s (NUE) Share Gains - Yahoo Finance ue, 03 Feb 2026 08
- YieldBoost Nucor To 14.7% Using Options - Nasdaq ue, 24 Feb 2026 16
- Steelmaker Nucor elevates VP Jack Sullivan to CFO role - Stock Titan Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13
- Understanding Momentum Shifts in (NUE) - Stock Traders Daily Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01
- Nucor (NUE) Declares Dividend and Announces $4B Stock Buyback - GuruFocus Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16
- Nkcfo LLC Invests $2.68 Million in Nucor Corporation $NUE - MarketBeat ue, 24 Feb 2026 11
- Nucor (NUE) Extends Dividend Streak with 212th Consecutive Quarterly Payment - Yahoo Finance Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01
- Here's Why Nucor (NUE) is a Strong Momentum Stock - Nasdaq Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14
- Nucor (NUE) Sets New $4 Billion Stock Buyback Plan - GuruFocus Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18
- NEOS Investment Management LLC Buys 11,221 Shares of Nucor Corporation $NUE - MarketBeat Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12
Insider Transactions
| Date | Shares | Value | Url | Text | Insider | Position | Transaction | Start Date | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4878 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | HOLLATZ JOHN J | Officer | — | 2026-02-19 00:00:00 | D |
| 1 | 1996 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | PICKETT BENJAMIN M | Officer | — | 2026-02-19 00:00:00 | D |
| 2 | 2180 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | BATTERBEE THOMAS J. | Officer | — | 2026-02-19 00:00:00 | D |
| 3 | 5962 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | SUMOSKI DAVID A | Officer | — | 2026-02-19 00:00:00 | D |
| 4 | 7452 | 1460737 | — | Sale at price 196.02 per share. | QUERY KENNETH REX | Officer | — | 2026-02-11 00:00:00 | D |
| 5 | 15068 | 2784581 | — | Sale at price 181.07 - 188.50 per share. | BEHR ALLEN C. | Officer | — | 2026-02-03 00:00:00 | D |
| 6 | 15068 | 639787 | — | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 42.46 per share. | BEHR ALLEN C. | Officer | — | 2026-02-03 00:00:00 | D |
| 7 | 3881 | 690818 | — | Sale at price 178.00 per share. | NEEDHAM DANIEL R. | Officer | — | 2026-01-30 00:00:00 | D |
| 8 | 593 | — | — | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | BATTERBEE THOMAS J. | Officer | — | 2025-12-23 00:00:00 | D |
| 9 | 2000 | 330550 | — | Sale at price 165.28 per share. | BATTERBEE THOMAS J. | Officer | — | 2025-12-23 00:00:00 | D |
Financials
| Line Item | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TaxEffectOfUnusualItems | -27.52M | 0.00 | -21.55M | -14.04M |
| TaxRateForCalcs | 0.20 | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.23 |
| NormalizedEBITDA | 4.62B | 7.69B | 11.67B | 10.29B |
| TotalUnusualItems | -137.00M | 0.00 | -102.00M | -62.16M |
| TotalUnusualItemsExcludingGoodwill | -137.00M | 0.00 | -102.00M | -62.16M |
| NetIncomeFromContinuingOperationNetMinorityInterest | 2.03B | 4.53B | 7.61B | 6.83B |
| ReconciledDepreciation | 1.36B | 1.17B | 1.06B | 864.56M |
| ReconciledCostOfRevenue | 26.63B | 26.90B | 29.01B | 25.46B |
| EBITDA | 4.49B | 7.69B | 11.57B | 10.23B |
| EBIT | 3.13B | 6.52B | 10.51B | 9.36B |
| NetInterestIncome | 30.00M | 30.00M | -170.00M | -158.85M |
| InterestExpense | 228.00M | 246.00M | 218.91M | 163.12M |
| InterestIncome | 258.00M | 276.00M | 48.70M | 4.27M |
| NormalizedIncome | 2.14B | 4.53B | 7.69B | 6.88B |
| NetIncomeFromContinuingAndDiscontinuedOperation | 2.03B | 4.53B | 7.61B | 6.83B |
| TotalExpenses | 27.75B | 28.48B | 31.01B | 27.17B |
| DilutedAverageShares | 230.90M | 238.50M | 250.41M | 263.18M |
| BasicAverageShares | 230.70M | 238.30M | 249.77M | 262.35M |
| DilutedEPS | 7.52 | 8.46 | 18.00 | 28.79 |
| BasicEPS | 7.53 | 8.47 | 18.05 | 28.88 |
| DilutedNIAvailtoComStockholders | 2.03B | 4.53B | 7.61B | 6.80B |
| AverageDilutionEarnings | 49.00K | 115.00K | 121.00K | |
| NetIncomeCommonStockholders | 2.03B | 4.53B | 7.61B | 6.80B |
| OtherunderPreferredStockDividend | 16.95M | 31.17M | 32.31M | |
| NetIncome | 2.03B | 4.53B | 7.61B | 6.83B |
| MinorityInterests | -292.00M | -388.00M | -472.00M | -294.91M |
| NetIncomeIncludingNoncontrollingInterests | 2.32B | 4.91B | 8.08B | 7.12B |
| NetIncomeContinuousOperations | 2.32B | 4.91B | 8.08B | 7.12B |
| TaxProvision | 583.00M | 1.36B | 2.17B | 2.08B |
| PretaxIncome | 2.90B | 6.27B | 10.24B | 9.20B |
| OtherIncomeExpense | -107.00M | 13.00M | -91.00M | 40.91M |
| SpecialIncomeCharges | -137.00M | 0.00 | -102.00M | -62.16M |
| WriteOff | 137.00M | 0.00 | 102.00M | 62.16M |
| ImpairmentOfCapitalAssets | 0.00 | 101.76M | 62.16M | |
| EarningsFromEquityInterest | 30.00M | 13.00M | 11.00M | 103.07M |
| NetNonOperatingInterestIncomeExpense | 30.00M | 30.00M | -170.00M | -158.85M |
| TotalOtherFinanceCost | 170.00M | |||
| InterestExpenseNonOperating | 228.00M | 246.00M | 218.91M | 163.12M |
| InterestIncomeNonOperating | 258.00M | 276.00M | 48.70M | 4.27M |
| OperatingIncome | 2.98B | 6.23B | 10.51B | 9.32B |
| OperatingExpense | 1.12B | 1.58B | 2.00B | 1.71B |
| SellingGeneralAndAdministration | 1.12B | 1.58B | 2.00B | 1.71B |
| GrossProfit | 4.10B | 7.82B | 12.50B | 11.03B |
| CostOfRevenue | 26.63B | 26.90B | 29.01B | 25.46B |
| TotalRevenue | 30.73B | 34.71B | 41.51B | 36.48B |
| OperatingRevenue | 30.73B | 34.71B | 41.51B | 36.48B |
| Line Item | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreasurySharesNumber | 147.40M | 135.25M | 126.66M | 107.74M |
| OrdinarySharesNumber | 232.80M | 244.90M | 253.49M | 272.41M |
| ShareIssued | 380.20M | 380.15M | 380.15M | 380.15M |
| NetDebt | 3.18B | 256.00M | 2.20B | 3.13B |
| TotalDebt | 6.95B | 6.84B | 6.69B | 5.68B |
| TangibleBookValue | 12.87B | 13.86B | 11.17B | 10.09B |
| InvestedCapital | 27.04B | 27.58B | 24.90B | 19.51B |
| WorkingCapital | 7.50B | 11.79B | 10.36B | 7.64B |
| NetTangibleAssets | 12.87B | 13.86B | 11.17B | 10.09B |
| CapitalLeaseObligations | 208.00M | 203.00M | 206.97M | 193.73M |
| CommonStockEquity | 20.29B | 20.94B | 18.41B | 14.02B |
| TotalCapitalization | 25.79B | 27.40B | 24.84B | 18.80B |
| TotalEquityGrossMinorityInterest | 21.42B | 22.12B | 19.57B | 14.60B |
| MinorityInterest | 1.12B | 1.18B | 1.16B | 587.40M |
| StockholdersEquity | 20.29B | 20.94B | 18.41B | 14.02B |
| GainsLossesNotAffectingRetainedEarnings | -208.00M | -162.00M | -137.52M | -115.28M |
| OtherEquityAdjustments | -208.00M | -162.00M | -137.52M | -115.28M |
| TreasuryStock | 12.14B | 9.99B | 8.50B | 5.84B |
| RetainedEarnings | 30.27B | 28.76B | 24.75B | 17.67B |
| AdditionalPaidInCapital | 2.22B | 2.18B | 2.14B | 2.14B |
| CapitalStock | 152.00M | 152.00M | 152.06M | 152.06M |
| CommonStock | 152.00M | 152.00M | 152.06M | 152.06M |
| TotalLiabilitiesNetMinorityInterest | 12.52B | 13.22B | 12.91B | 11.22B |
| TotalNonCurrentLiabilitiesNetMinorityInterest | 7.55B | 8.62B | 8.58B | 6.06B |
| OtherNonCurrentLiabilities | 1.86B | 1.97B | 1.97B | 1.10B |
| NonCurrentDeferredLiabilities | 1.97B | 1.10B | ||
| LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligation | 5.68B | 6.65B | 6.61B | 4.96B |
| LongTermCapitalLeaseObligation | 191.00M | 189.00M | 188.39M | 179.05M |
| LongTermDebt | 5.49B | 6.46B | 6.43B | 4.78B |
| CurrentLiabilities | 4.98B | 4.59B | 4.33B | 5.16B |
| CurrentDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligation | 1.27B | 193.00M | 77.66M | 723.40M |
| CurrentCapitalLeaseObligation | 17.00M | 14.00M | 18.58M | 14.68M |
| CurrentDebt | 1.25B | 179.00M | 59.08M | 708.72M |
| OtherCurrentBorrowings | 1.25B | 179.00M | 59.08M | 708.72M |
| PayablesAndAccruedExpenses | 3.71B | 4.40B | 4.25B | 4.43B |
| CurrentAccruedExpenses | 1.88B | 2.38B | 2.60B | 2.32B |
| Payables | 1.83B | 2.02B | 1.65B | 2.11B |
| OtherPayable | 163.60M | 143.80M | ||
| DividendsPayable | 130.50M | 137.60M | ||
| AccountsPayable | 1.83B | 2.02B | 1.65B | 1.83B |
| TotalAssets | 33.94B | 35.34B | 32.48B | 25.82B |
| TotalNonCurrentAssets | 21.46B | 18.95B | 17.79B | 13.02B |
| OtherNonCurrentAssets | 800.00M | 827.00M | 928.28M | 977.59M |
| GoodwillAndOtherIntangibleAssets | 7.42B | 7.08B | 7.24B | 3.93B |
| OtherIntangibleAssets | 3.13B | 3.11B | 3.32B | 1.10B |
| Goodwill | 4.29B | 3.97B | 3.92B | 2.83B |
| NetPPE | 13.24B | 11.05B | 9.62B | 8.11B |
| AccumulatedDepreciation | -12.62B | -11.79B | -11.12B | -10.39B |
| GrossPPE | 25.86B | 22.84B | 20.73B | 18.50B |
| Leases | 96.00M | 96.00M | ||
| ConstructionInProgress | 3.76B | 2.12B | 1.82B | 2.04B |
| OtherProperties | 558.49M | 558.34M | ||
| MachineryFurnitureEquipment | 17.43B | 16.33B | 15.13B | 13.12B |
| BuildingsAndImprovements | 2.76B | 2.55B | 2.23B | 1.85B |
| LandAndImprovements | 1.26B | 1.18B | 905.60M | 845.77M |
| CurrentAssets | 12.47B | 16.39B | 14.69B | 12.80B |
| OtherCurrentAssets | 555.00M | 725.00M | 789.33M | 316.54M |
| Inventory | 5.11B | 5.58B | 5.45B | 6.01B |
| Receivables | 2.67B | 2.95B | 3.59B | 3.85B |
| AccountsReceivable | 2.67B | 2.95B | 3.59B | 3.85B |
| AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivable | -115.00M | -127.00M | -200.20M | -95.40M |
| GrossAccountsReceivable | 2.79B | 3.08B | 3.79B | 3.95B |
| CashCashEquivalentsAndShortTermInvestments | 4.14B | 7.13B | 4.86B | 2.62B |
| OtherShortTermInvestments | 581.00M | 747.00M | 576.95M | 253.00M |
| CashAndCashEquivalents | 3.56B | 6.38B | 4.28B | 2.36B |
| Line Item | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FreeCashFlow | 806.00M | 4.90B | 8.12B | 4.61B |
| RepurchaseOfCapitalStock | -2.22B | -1.55B | -2.76B | -3.28B |
| RepaymentOfDebt | -10.00M | -10.00M | -1.11B | 0.00 |
| IssuanceOfDebt | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.09B | 196.99M |
| CapitalExpenditure | -3.17B | -2.21B | -1.95B | -1.62B |
| EndCashPosition | 3.56B | 6.39B | 4.36B | 2.51B |
| BeginningCashPosition | 6.39B | 4.36B | 2.51B | 2.75B |
| EffectOfExchangeRateChanges | -16.00M | 3.00M | -6.00M | -316.00K |
| ChangesInCash | -2.81B | 2.02B | 1.86B | -245.96M |
| FinancingCashFlow | -3.06B | -2.59B | -2.51B | -3.60B |
| CashFlowFromContinuingFinancingActivities | -3.06B | -2.59B | -2.51B | -3.60B |
| NetOtherFinancingCharges | -418.00M | -501.00M | -159.00M | -235.38M |
| ProceedsFromStockOptionExercised | 4.00M | 12.00M | 23.00M | 145.25M |
| CashDividendsPaid | -522.00M | -515.00M | -534.00M | -483.47M |
| CommonStockDividendPaid | -522.00M | -515.00M | -534.00M | -483.47M |
| NetCommonStockIssuance | -2.22B | -1.55B | -2.76B | -3.28B |
| CommonStockPayments | -2.22B | -1.55B | -2.76B | -3.28B |
| NetIssuancePaymentsOfDebt | 95.00M | -35.00M | 922.00M | 246.81M |
| NetShortTermDebtIssuance | 105.00M | -25.00M | -59.00M | 49.82M |
| NetLongTermDebtIssuance | -10.00M | -10.00M | 981.00M | 196.99M |
| LongTermDebtPayments | -10.00M | -10.00M | -1.11B | 0.00 |
| LongTermDebtIssuance | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.09B | 196.99M |
| InvestingCashFlow | -3.73B | -2.50B | -5.70B | -2.87B |
| CashFlowFromContinuingInvestingActivities | -3.73B | -2.50B | -5.70B | -2.87B |
| NetOtherInvestingChanges | -12.00M | -36.00M | -10.00M | 399.00K |
| NetInvestmentPurchaseAndSale | 191.00M | -155.00M | -324.00M | 155.00M |
| SaleOfInvestment | 1.49B | 1.32B | 590.00M | 648.89M |
| PurchaseOfInvestment | -1.30B | -1.47B | -914.00M | -493.89M |
| NetBusinessPurchaseAndSale | -757.00M | -106.00M | -3.45B | -1.43B |
| SaleOfBusiness | 1.00M | 0.00 | 100.00M | 0.00 |
| PurchaseOfBusiness | -758.00M | -106.00M | -3.55B | -1.43B |
| NetPPEPurchaseAndSale | 17.00M | 15.00M | 32.00M | 19.40M |
| SaleOfPPE | 17.00M | 15.00M | 32.00M | 19.40M |
| CapitalExpenditureReported | -3.17B | -2.21B | -1.95B | -1.62B |
| OperatingCashFlow | 3.98B | 7.11B | 10.07B | 6.23B |
| CashFlowFromContinuingOperatingActivities | 3.98B | 7.11B | 10.07B | 6.23B |
| DividendReceivedCFO | 25.00M | 34.00M | 57.00M | 200.00K |
| ChangeInWorkingCapital | 156.00M | 858.00M | 693.00M | -1.86B |
| ChangeInOtherWorkingCapital | 25.00M | 199.00M | -429.00M | 456.07M |
| ChangeInPayablesAndAccruedExpense | -706.00M | 70.00M | -341.00M | 1.38B |
| ChangeInAccruedExpense | -385.00M | -291.00M | 155.00M | 997.03M |
| ChangeInPayable | -321.00M | 361.00M | -496.00M | 383.43M |
| ChangeInAccountPayable | -321.00M | 361.00M | -496.00M | 383.43M |
| ChangeInInventory | 518.00M | -75.00M | 962.00M | -2.31B |
| ChangeInReceivables | 319.00M | 664.00M | 501.00M | -1.39B |
| ChangesInAccountReceivables | 319.00M | 664.00M | 501.00M | -1.39B |
| StockBasedCompensation | 132.00M | 130.00M | 137.00M | 135.78M |
| DeferredTax | -116.00M | 21.00M | -47.00M | 11.66M |
| DeferredIncomeTax | -116.00M | 21.00M | -47.00M | 11.66M |
| DepreciationAmortizationDepletion | 1.36B | 1.17B | 1.06B | 864.56M |
| DepreciationAndAmortization | 1.36B | 1.17B | 1.06B | 864.56M |
| AmortizationCashFlow | 262.00M | 238.00M | 235.00M | 129.16M |
| AmortizationOfIntangibles | 262.00M | 238.00M | 235.00M | 129.16M |
| Depreciation | 1.09B | 931.00M | 827.00M | 735.41M |
| OperatingGainsLosses | 107.00M | -13.00M | 91.00M | -40.91M |
| EarningsLossesFromEquityInvestments | -30.00M | -13.00M | -11.00M | -103.07M |
| NetIncomeFromContinuingOperations | 2.32B | 4.91B | 8.08B | 7.12B |
SEC Filings
Recent 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Form 4 (insider) filings.
Public Trades for NUE
| Date | User | Asset | Broker | Type | Position Size | Entry Price | Patterns |
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