Nucor Corp (NUE) Stock Price & Analysis
Nucor Corp (NUE) rose 0.36% to USD 254.32 as of June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
NUE last closed at USD 253.4; the session ranged USD 245.66–257.97 on volume of 1,105,490 shares. Market capitalization is $57.92B, with a 52-week range of USD 115.66–264.67 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC)
| Price | USD 254.32 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.36% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 253.4 |
| Open | USD 256.81 |
| Day Range | USD 245.66 – 257.97 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 115.66 – 264.67 |
| Volume | 1,105,490 shares |
| Market Cap | $57.92B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (NUE)
Nexqual's technical model rates NUE "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 124 daily candles, as of June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 67.45 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 218.17) |
| MACD | 11.02 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (NUE)
Wall Street analysts rate NUE "Buy" based on 15 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 249.68 (range USD 138.17–292), per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 15 |
| Mean Target | USD 249.68 |
| High Target | USD 292 |
| Low Target | USD 138.17 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 13 / 3 / 1 |
Earnings (NUE)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-27 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 4.23 |
| Revenue Estimate | $10.10B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 3.23 vs est 2.82 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.73 vs est 1.81 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 2.63 vs est 2.17 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 2.65 vs est 2.64 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (NUE)
| Total Revenue | $34.16B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +21.30% |
| Gross Margin | +14.06% |
| Operating Margin | +11.83% |
| Profit Margin | +6.82% |
| ROE | +12.29% |
| Debt / Equity | 31.6 |
| Current Ratio | 2.9 |
| Total Cash | $2.48B |
| Total Debt | $7.12B |
| Free Cash Flow | $-384.10M |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC.
Financial Health Score (NUE)
Nexqual rates Nucor Corp's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +6% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 14%, operating 12% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $2.48B cash vs $7.12B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$384M, burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 12%, ROA 6.1% |
Ownership (NUE)
| Insider Ownership | +2.08% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +79.56% |
| Shares Outstanding | 227.74M |
| Float | 222.29M |
| Short % of Float | +2.78% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC.
Leadership (NUE)
Nucor Corp is led by Leon J. Topalian (age 57), Chairman of the Board & CEO, per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC.
| Chairman of the Board & CEO | Leon J. Topalian (age 57) |
|---|---|
| President & COO | Stephen D. Laxton (age 54) |
| Executive Vice President of Strategy | K. Rex Query (age 59) |
| Executive Vice President | David A. Sumoski (age 58) |
| Executive Vice President of Commercial | Daniel R. Needham (age 59) |
Major Backers & Investors (NUE)
Notable institutional backers of Nucor Corp include State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co, Berkshire Hathaway, Morgan Stanley, according to Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co | 10.63% |
| Berkshire Hathaway | 1.72% |
| Morgan Stanley | 1.68% |
| Fidelity | 1.29% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 20.62% |
| BlackRock | 9.76% |
| State Street | 6.58% |
| Geode Capital | 2.71% |
| Northern Trust | 1.32% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 1.11% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC.
From Nucor Corp's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-25)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- 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.
- This segment sells its products to steel service centers, fabricators, and manufacturers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as well as engages in the steel trading and rebar distribution businesses.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.