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NUENucor CorporationHold5.9·$263.25+0.90%
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Nucor Corporation (NUE) Stock Analysis

HoldVALUE-TRAP 2/5Moderate Confidence

Basic Materials · Steel

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $263.25, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (0.9% 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

$263.25+17.8% A.UpsideScore 5.9/10#1 of 10 Steel
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield-0.63%
IncomeYield0.84%(5y avg 1.41%)Payout22.02%sustainable
Entry $223.61(support + ATR)Stop $212.91Target $263.42(resistance)A.R:R -0.9:1Setup A.R:R 3.7:1
Analyst target$256.81-2.4%15 analysts
$263.42our TP
$263.25price
$256.81mean
$138
$292

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $263.25, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (0.9% away). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Downgraded from BUY WAIT — price $266.35 has reached target $263.42. No upside to wait for. Score 5.9/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, news boost analyst 0.70, earnings proximity 44d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-13

Recent 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.

Generated 2026-06-15T18:11:46Z.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Mon, Jul 27, 202644d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Positive news sentiment (+0.67)
Strong growth profile
Recent Analyst detected in news
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Near 52-week high (0.9% away)
Overbought (RSI 78)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)26.4
P/E (Fwd)16.1
Mkt Cap$60.7B
EV/EBITDA13.4
Profit Mgn6.8%
ROE12.3%
Rev Growth21.3%
Beta1.91
Dividend0.84%
Rating analysts24

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.46bullish
IV58%elevated

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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Rating Breakdown

10 dimensions · all in-band

GatesA.R:R -0.9=NEGATIVEExecutive change: officer departure/appointmentMomentum 5.8>=5.5Insider activity: OKNEWS BOOST ANALYST 0.70EARNINGS PROXIMITY 44d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
78 · Overbought
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $219.49Resistance $268.80

Price Targets

$213
$224
$263
A.Upside+0.1%
A.R:R-0.9:1
Setup A.R:R (at entry)3.7:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionMedium conviction
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-13.2% upside)
! NEWS_MOD=+1: HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-27 (44d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NUE stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $263.25, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (0.9% away). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Downgraded from BUY WAIT — price $266.35 has reached target $263.42. No upside to wait for. Target $263.42 (+0.1%), stop $212.91 (−23.6%), A.R:R -0.9:1. Score 5.9/10, moderate confidence.

What is the NUE stock price target?

Take-profit target: $263.42 (+17.8% upside). Target $263.42 (+0.1%), stop $212.91 (−23.6%), A.R:R -0.9:1. Stop-loss: $212.91.

What are the risks of investing in NUE?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (0.9% away); Overbought (RSI 78).

Is NUE overvalued or undervalued?

Nucor Corporation trades at a P/E of 26.4 (forward 16.1). TrendMatrix value score: 6.5/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about NUE?

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.

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