118.81 USD
-1.53
1.27%
Updated Apr 1, 3:29 PM EDT
1 day
-1.27%
5 days
-6.37%
1 month
-11.38%
3 months
3.78%
6 months
-22.20%
Year to date
3.78%
1 year
-40.59%
5 years
230.95%
10 years
156.55%
 

About: Nucor Corp manufactures steel and steel products. The company also produces direct reduced iron for use in its steel mills. The operations include international trading and sales companies that buy and sell steel and steel products manufactured by the company and others. The operating business segments are: steel mills, steel products, and raw materials, the steel mills segment derives maximum revenue. The steel mills segment includes carbon and alloy steel in sheet, bars, structural and plate; steel trading businesses; rebar distribution businesses; and Nucor's equity method investments in NuMit and NJSM.

Employees: 32,000

0
Funds holding %
of 7,398 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 4 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

70% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $806M | Put options by funds: $475M

0.35% less ownership

Funds ownership: 76.51% [Q3] → 76.16% (-0.35%) [Q4]

6% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 151 | Existing positions closed: 160

3% less funds holding

Funds holding: 1,178 [Q3] → 1,145 (-33) [Q4]

22% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $27.2B [Q3] → $21.3B (-$5.95B) [Q4]

29% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 333 | Existing positions reduced: 472

50% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 10 [Q3] → 5 (-5) [Q4]

Research analyst outlook

4 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$135
14%
upside
Avg. target
$155
30%
upside
High target
$167
41%
upside

4 analyst ratings

positive
75%
neutral
25%
negative
0%
UBS
Curt Woodworth
67% 1-year accuracy
8 / 12 met price target
35%upside
$160
Buy
Upgraded
24 Mar 2025
JP Morgan
Bill Peterson
41% 1-year accuracy
15 / 37 met price target
31%upside
$156
Overweight
Maintained
11 Mar 2025
Morgan Stanley
Carlos De Alba
29% 1-year accuracy
7 / 24 met price target
41%upside
$167
Overweight
Maintained
7 Mar 2025
Jefferies
Christopher LeFemina
67% 1-year accuracy
4 / 6 met price target
14%upside
$135
Hold
Maintained
29 Jan 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 14 articles about NUE published over the past 30 days

Positive
The Motley Fool
4 days ago
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Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
3 Stocks to Watch as U.S. Steel Prices Surge More Than 25% YTD
The surge in U.S. steel prices, driven by tariffs, has created a favorable landscape for American steel producers like NUE, STLD and X.
3 Stocks to Watch as U.S. Steel Prices Surge More Than 25% YTD
Neutral
Proactive Investors
1 week ago
US steel boom on the horizon, but supply and demand imbalances could derail growth: analysts
The US steel sector, once on the ropes from fierce global competition, is now riding a wave of trade protections and surging prices. But the boom might be short-lived, according to analysts at UBS.
US steel boom on the horizon, but supply and demand imbalances could derail growth: analysts
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Nucor's Low-Cost Model Makes It The Steel Maker To Own In This Market
Nucor's low-cost, sustainable steel production and strong domestic focus position it as a resilient player in the U.S. steel market. Despite a 30% stock drop, Nucor's innovative EAF technology and diversified product portfolio ensure cost efficiency and market adaptability. Nucor's valuation metrics, including a P/E GAAP of 15.49 and strong profitability, make it attractive compared to peers.
Nucor's Low-Cost Model Makes It The Steel Maker To Own In This Market
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
2025 Dividend Kings: Strong Run Continues
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2025 Dividend Kings: Strong Run Continues
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Nucor Projects Q1 Earnings to Decline on Lower Selling Prices
The primary reason for NUE's predicted decline in profitability in the first quarter is weaker selling prices.
Nucor Projects Q1 Earnings to Decline on Lower Selling Prices
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Nucor Announces Guidance for the First Quarter of 2025 Earnings
CHARLOTTE, N.C. , March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) today announced guidance for its first quarter ending April 5, 2025.
Nucor Announces Guidance for the First Quarter of 2025 Earnings
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Nucor Slides Below 50-Day SMA: How Should You Play the Stock?
While NUE's actions to grow through capacity expansion and acquisitions bode well, weak steel selling prices weigh on its prospects.
Nucor Slides Below 50-Day SMA: How Should You Play the Stock?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
What Awaits the U.S. Steel Industry as Trump Tariffs Take Effect?
The tariffs will allow U.S. steel stocks like NUE, STLD, CLF and X to capitalize on higher prices and reduced competition against cheaper imported steel.
What Awaits the U.S. Steel Industry as Trump Tariffs Take Effect?
Neutral
Schaeffers Research
2 weeks ago
2 Metal Stocks in Motion as Tariffs Take Effect
The latest U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum are already sending ripples through Wall Street, and putting major metal producers Nucor Corp (NYSE:NUE) and Alcoa Corp (NYSE:AA) in focus.
2 Metal Stocks in Motion as Tariffs Take Effect
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