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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
B
8.0
Quality
A
5.5
Profitability
C+
4.0
Valuation
C
4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
3.7
Altman Z-Score
Safe zone
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →198 stocks currently score above 75

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
Metric2022202320242025TTM2026 (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 margin18.33%13.03%6.60%5.37%6.82%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-03-23TOPALIAN, LEON JSale6,454$162.01
2026-03-23TOPALIAN, LEON JSale5,046$162.40
2026-03-23TOPALIAN, LEON JSale3,800

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
NUE$51.48B656.75.54.08.0-9.32%Buy
LIN$234.84B625.38.03.34.0-40.85%Buy
BHP$201.45B655.38.53.35.0-83.82%Buy
RIO$163.40B544.08.05.35.0+14.04%Buy
SCCO$141.41B659.310.04.36.8Strong Buy
NEM$115.65B7810.09.54.08.0-80.95%Strong Buy

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%
1 year
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