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Nucor Corporation

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$257.35Today:- (-)1Y +86.39%

As of Oct 26, 2026 close

Market cap
$58.80B
P/E (TTM)
15.48
Forward P/E
8.99
Dividend yield
0.87%
52-week range
$135.16$280.11
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
1.27M

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 14 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 14 unique analysts
(19 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$290.64
+12.94% upside

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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)

Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Richard Garchitorena
Barclays
BuyMaintains
$295.00 → $306.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Nick Cash
Goldman Sachs
BuyMaintains
$302.00
Bill Peterson
JP Morgan
BuyMaintains
$308.00 → $296.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Samuel McKinney
KeyBanc
BuyMaintains
$288.00 → $286.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Carlos De Alba
Morgan Stanley
HoldReiterates
$270.00
Nick Cash
Goldman Sachs
BuyMaintains
$304.00 → $302.00
Vitaly Kononov
Freedom Capital
HoldMaintains
$305.00 → $285.00
Lawson Winder
BofA Securities
BuyReiterates
$280.00
Katja Jancic
BMO Capital
BuyReiterates
$295.00
Bill Peterson
JP Morgan
BuyReiterates
$308.00
Timna Tanners
Wells Fargo
BuyMaintains
$285.00 → $280.00
Sreeja Deb
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Tracey Ryniec
TopStockAnalysts
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Unknown Analyst
Wolfe Research
BuyMaintains
$285.00 → $297.00
Alexander Hacking
Citi
BuyMaintains
$260.00 → $300.00

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 21, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for NUE?

The analyst consensus rating for NUE is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 14 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for NUE?

The average 12-month price target for NUE is $290.64, representing an upside of 12.9% from the Oct 26, 2026 close of $257.35.

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.