NUE
Nucor Corp
NYSE: NUE · BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL
$234.22
+0.93% today
Updated 2026-05-06
Market cap
$51.48B
P/E ratio
22.42
P/S ratio
1.51x
EPS (TTM)
$10.08
Dividend yield
0.99%
52W range
$105 – $228
Volume
1.5M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
65
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
6.7
Growth
B8.0
Quality
A5.5
Profitability
C+4.0
Valuation
C4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
3.7
Altman Z-Score
Safe zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$229.78
-1.90%
12-Month target
$163.29
-30.28%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$177.85
Margin of safety
-9.32%
2 Strong Buy10 Buy3 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Altman Z 3.72 — safe zone
+ Free cash flow $225.00M — positive
+ Revenue growth 21.30% QoQ
+ Debt/equity 0.34x — low leverage
Risks
No major risks identified
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026 (E) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $41.51B | $34.71B | $30.73B | $32.49B | $34.16B | $36.4B |
| Net income | $7.61B | $4.52B | $2.03B | $1.74B | $743.00M | — |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $10.08 | $12.13 |
| Free cash flow | $8.12B | $4.90B | $806.00M | $-188.00M | $225.00M | — |
| Profit margin | 18.33% | 13.03% | 6.60% | 5.37% | 6.82% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | TOPALIAN, LEON J | Sale | 6,454 | $162.01 |
| 2026-03-23 | TOPALIAN, LEON J | Sale | 5,046 | $162.40 |
| 2026-03-23 | TOPALIAN, LEON J | Sale | 3,800 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Nucor Corp trades at $234.22. representing a P/E of 22.42x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 65/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 3.72, it sits in the safe zone. TTM revenue stands at $34.16B. with profit margins at 6.82%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $177.85.
Frequently asked questions
What is Nucor Corp's stock price?
Nucor Corp (NUE) trades at $234.22.
Is Nucor Corp overvalued?
Smart Value Score 65/100 (Grade B, Buy). DCF value $177.85.
What is the price target of Nucor Corp (NUE)?
The analyst target price is $229.78, representing -1.9% downside from the current price of $234.22.
What is the intrinsic value of Nucor Corp (NUE)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $177.85, a -9.3% margin of safety versus $234.22.
What is the future stock price of NUE by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Nucor Corp could reach $2,155.75 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Nucor Corp's revenue?
TTM revenue is $34.16B.
Piotroski F-Score?
4/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
3.72 — safe zone.
Company info
SectorBASIC MATERIALS
IndustrySTEEL
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.51x
ROE12.30%
Beta1.75
50D MA$182.00
200D MA$160.71
Shares out0.23B
Float0.22B
Short ratio—
Avg volume1.5M
Performance
1 week+3.03%
1 month+33.97%
3 months+24.46%
YTD+42.30%
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