Skip to main content
NUE logo
NUE
(NYSE)
Nucor Corporation
$241.15-- (--)
Loading... - Market loading

Nucor Corporation (NUE) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Nucor Corporation stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 10 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 10 unique analysts
(19 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$270.00
11.96% Upside

Loading chart...

Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest NUE Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Lawson Winder
BofA Securities
BuyMaintains
$280.00
Timna Tanners
Wells Fargo
BuyMaintains
$283.00
Samuel McKinney
KeyBanc
BuyUpgrades
$274.00
Carlos De Alba
Morgan Stanley
HoldMaintains
$227.00 $258.00
Lawson Winder
BofA Securities
BuyReiterates
$290.00
Katja Jancic
BMO Capital
BuyMaintains
$285.00
Nick Cash
Goldman Sachs
BuyMaintains
$260.00 $284.00
Lawson Winder
BofA Securities
BuyReiterates
$265.00 $290.00
Timna Tanners
Wells Fargo
BuyMaintains
$292.00
Bill Peterson
JP Morgan
BuyMaintains
$240.00 $282.00
Katja Jancic
BMO Capital
BuyReiterates
$285.00
Katja Jancic
BMO Capital
BuyInitiates Coverage
$285.00
Richard Garchitorena
Barclays
BuyInitiates
$270.00
Samuel McKinney
KeyBanc
HoldMaintains
-
Bill Peterson
JP Morgan
BuyMaintains
$212.00 $240.00
Alexander Hacking
Citi
Strong BuyMaintains
$180.00 $260.00
Timna Tanners
Wells Fargo
BuyMaintains
$213.00 $244.00
Katja Jancic
BMO Capital
BuyMaintains
$196.00 $235.00
Andrew Jones
UBS
HoldDowngrades
$190.00 $224.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for NUE?

The analyst consensus rating for NUE is "Buy" based on 10 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for NUE?

The average 12-month price target for NUE is $270.00, representing an upside of 12.0% from the current price of $241.15.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.