Nucor Corporation (NUE) Stock Analysis
Basic Materials · Steel
Wait for pullback to $225.32. Weak momentum; also recent C-suite change — blocks BUY_NOW at $262.02. Engine's entry $225.32 (Ma50 Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (2.4% away).
The Company also produces and procures ferrous and non-ferrous materials primarily for use in its steel manufacturing business. Most of the Company's operating facilities and customers are located in North America. The Company's operations include international trading and sales... Read more
Wait for pullback to $225.32. Weak momentum; also recent C-suite change — blocks BUY_NOW at $262.02. Engine's entry $225.32 (Ma50 Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (2.4% away). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Mixed signals. Hold existing position. | News modifier +1 (HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT) Score 6.0/10, moderate confidence.
Passes 6/9 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, news boost analyst 0.70, earnings proximity 42d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.
Recent developments
updated 2026-06-15Recent Developments — Nucor Corporation
Material events (past 30 days)
- 8K Jun 2, 2026 MEDIUM Item 5.02: (e) On May 28, 2026, the Company and Mr. Sumoski entered into a Retirement, Separation, Waiver and Release Agreement (the "Retirement Agreement") in connection with Mr. Sumoski's retirement from employment with the Company, effective June 13, 2026.
Latest news
- NEWS Nucor Stock: Is NUE Outperforming the Materials Sector? - Yahoo Finance — Yahoo Finance positive
- NEWS Here’s Why Nucor Stock Looks Interesting After Its Q1 2026 Operating Margin Recovery to 12% - TIKR.com — TIKR.com positive
- NEWS Why Nucor (NUE) outpaced the stock market today - MSN — MSN positive
- NEWS JPMorgan Raises Nucor (NUE) Forecast Ahead of Expected Strong Q2 Results - Insider Monkey — Insider Monkey positive
- NEWS Is Nucor Corporation (NUE) A Good Stock To Buy Now? - Yahoo Finance — Yahoo Finance positive
Generated 2026-06-15T18:11:46Z.
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Material Events(8-K, last 90d)
- 2026-06-02Item 5.02MEDIUM(e) On May 28, 2026, the Company and Mr. Sumoski entered into a Retirement, Separation, Waiver and Release Agreement (the "Retirement Agreement") in connection with Mr. Sumoski's retirement from employment with the Company, effective June 13, 2026.SEC filing →
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Wait for pullback to $225.32. Weak momentum; also recent C-suite change — blocks BUY_NOW at $262.02. Engine's entry $225.32 (Ma50 Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (2.4% away). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Mixed signals. Hold existing position. | News modifier +1 (HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT) Target $265.48 (+1.3%), stop $208.01 (−26.0%), Setup A.R:R 3.2:1. Score 6.0/10, moderate confidence.
Take-profit target: $265.48 (+17.8% upside). Target $265.48 (+1.3%), stop $208.01 (−26.0%), Setup A.R:R 3.2:1. Stop-loss: $208.01.
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (2.4% away).
Nucor Corporation trades at a P/E of 26.4 (forward 16.1). TrendMatrix value score: 6.5/10. Verdict: Buy (Wait for Entry).
24 analysts cover NUE with a consensus score of 3.8/5. Average price target: $257.
What does Nucor Corporation do?The Company also produces and procures ferrous and non-ferrous materials primarily for use in its steel manufacturing...
The Company also produces and procures ferrous and non-ferrous materials primarily for use in its steel manufacturing business. Most of the Company's operating facilities and customers are located in North America. The Company's operations include international trading and sales companies that buy and sell steel and steel products manufactured by the Company and others.