Nucor (NUE) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
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| Day's Range | $257.15 - $264.62 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $280.11 |
| 52-Week Low | $135.16 |
| Open | $257.48 |
| Volume (last close) | 1.17M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 1.24M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 39.79B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 3.80B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 2.11B |
| EPS (TTM) | $16.59 |
| Profit Margin | 9.55% |
| Operating Margin | 13.73% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 16.32% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.28 |
| Annual Dividend | $2.24 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.87% |
| Payout Ratio | 13.50% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 58.98B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 228.50M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 15.53 |
| Forward P/E | 8.99 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 1.48 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 2.53 |
| EV/EBITDA | 9.00 |
| 50-Day MA | $253.42 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $220.05 |
| 1-Year Change | +86.39% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Nucor at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Nucor (NUE) has a market capitalization of $58.98B. The stock trades at 15.5× trailing earnings, 9.0× forward earnings and 1.5× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $3.80B on revenue of $39.79B (a 9.6% profit margin) and generated $2.11B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 19.9% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $2.48B in cash and securities against $6.52B of debt, a net debt position of $4.04B.
Nucor pays a quarterly dividend totaling $2.24 per share a year, a 0.87% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 14% payout ratio and 16 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 86.4% over the past year. At $258.11 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $135.16 to $280.11, above its 200-day moving average of $220.05.
Based on 15 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $287.75, 11.5% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nucor
What is the current stock price for NUE?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, NUE stock trades at $258.11. The 52-week range is $135.16–$280.11, with a day range of $257.15–$264.62.
What is the P/E ratio for NUE?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Nucor's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 15.5, meaning investors pay $15.5 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 9.0, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Nucor operates in the Materials sector.
Does NUE pay dividends?
Yes, Nucor pays a 0.87% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($2.24 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 13.5%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 30, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for NUE?
Based on ratings from 15 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for NUE is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $287.75, a 11.5% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $258.11.
What is the market cap of NUE?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Nucor's market capitalization is $58.98B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Nucor operates in the Materials sector within the Steel industry.