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    Nucor Corp (NUE)

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    BASIC MATERIALS • STEEL • NYSE

    $249.67
    -0.83 (-0.33%)

    Market Cap: $56.83B

    Last updated: Sep 01, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET

    Earnings

    Performance (10Y)

    Beat Rate
    80%(32/40)
    Avg Surprise
    +16.33%
    Streak
    2 Q

    Upcoming Estimates

    Sep 30, 2026
    EPS Consensus$5.87
    Range$5.37 - $7.54
    9 analysts
    EPS Revisions
    8
    0
    7d
    5
    1
    30d
    EPS Estimate Drift
    90d ago$4.16-29.1%
    60d ago$4.21-28.2%
    30d ago$5.24-10.7%
    7d ago$5.13-12.6%
    Current$5.87
    Revenue Consensus
    $10.7B
    Range$10.3B - $11.0B
    10 analysts
    Dec 31, 2026
    EPS Consensus$5.54
    Range$4.16 - $9.25
    11 analysts
    Revenue Consensus
    $10.5B
    Range$9.5B - $11.5B
    12 analysts
    PeriodReportedEst.SurpriseB/MYoY
    Dec 26EST
    		-$5.54---
    Sep 26EST
    		-$5.87---
    Jun 26
    		$4.84$4.57+5.91%Beat+82.6%
    Mar 26
    		$3.23$2.82+14.54%Beat+319.5%
    Dec 25
    		$1.73$1.81-4.42%Miss+41.8%
    Sep 25
    		$2.63$2.17+21.20%Beat+76.5%
    Jun 25
    		$2.65$2.64+0.38%Beat-1.1%
    Mar 25
    		$0.77$0.66+16.67%Beat-77.7%
    Dec 24
    		$1.22$0.62+96.77%Beat-61.4%
    Sep 24
    		$1.49$1.41+5.67%Beat-67.4%
    Jun 24
    		$2.68$2.41+11.20%Beat-53.9%
    Mar 24
    		$3.46$3.62-4.42%Miss-22.2%
    Dec 23
    		$3.16$2.83+11.66%Beat-35.4%
    Sep 23
    		$4.57$4.23+8.04%Beat-29.7%
    Jun 23
    		$5.81$5.57+4.31%Beat-39.9%
    Mar 23
    		$4.45$3.89+14.40%Beat-42.0%
    Dec 22
    		$4.89$4.30+13.72%Beat-39.2%
    Sep 22
    		$6.50$6.53-0.46%Miss-10.7%
    Jun 22
    		$9.67$8.76+10.39%Beat+86.7%
    Mar 22
    		$7.67$7.34+4.50%Beat+143.5%
    Dec 21
    		$8.04$7.85+2.42%Beat+242.1%
    Sep 21
    		$7.28$7.42-1.89%Miss+1020.0%
    Jun 21
    		$5.18$4.78+8.37%Beat+1300.0%
    Mar 21
    		$3.15$3.12+0.96%Beat+218.2%
    Dec 20
    		$2.35$1.19+97.48%Beat+351.9%
    Sep 20
    		$0.65$0.54+20.37%Beat-27.8%
    Jun 20
    		$0.37$0.14+164.29%Beat-70.6%
    Mar 20
    		$0.99$0.95+4.21%Beat-36.1%
    Dec 19
    		$0.52$0.31+67.74%Beat-74.9%
    Sep 19
    		$0.90$0.80+12.50%Beat-61.4%
    Jun 19
    		$1.26$1.26+0.00%Beat-39.1%
    Mar 19
    		$1.55$1.51+2.65%Beat+32.5%
    Dec 18
    		$2.07$1.94+6.70%Beat+218.5%
    Sep 18
    		$2.33$2.34-0.43%Miss+194.9%
    Jun 18
    		$2.07$2.09-0.96%Miss+107.0%
    Mar 18
    		$1.17$1.11+5.41%Beat+3.5%
    Dec 17
    		$0.65$0.55+18.18%Beat+51.2%
    Sep 17
    		$0.79$0.79+0.00%Beat-10.2%
    Jun 17
    		$1.00$1.06-5.66%Miss-
    Mar 17
    		$1.13$1.13+0.00%Beat-
    Dec 16
    		$0.43$0.35+22.86%Beat-
    Sep 16
    		$0.88$0.90-2.22%Miss-

    Dividends

    Dividend Metrics

    Yield0.89%
    Annual/Share$2.23
    Payout Ratio11.50%
    Frequency4
    Pay MonthsFeb, May, Aug, Nov

    Growth

    3Y CAGR+3.21%
    5Y CAGR+6.51%
    View NUE's full dividend history

    Key Metrics

    Valuation
    P/E Ratio20.09EV/EBITDA10.70x
    Price/FCF35.99xFCF Yield2.78%
    Profitability
    Profit Margin7.99%Operating Margin15.70%
    ROE14.50%ROIC11.20%
    Financial Health
    Debt/Equity0.32xInterest Coverage72.39x
    Current Ratio2.51xQuick Ratio1.36x
    Trading Statistics
    Beta1.89Avg Volume1.48M
    52-Week High$280.1152-Week Low$130.11

    Technical Indicators Dashboard

    Moving Averages

    SMA 10$249.46
    SMA 20$261.01
    SMA 50$247.18
    SMA 200$203.17
    EMA 10$252.23
    EMA 20$254.26
    EMA 50$249.28
    EMA 200$210.88

    MACD

    Line: -0.96Signal: 1.20Hist: -2.16

    ADX

    ADX: 19.2+DI: 23.5-DI: 20.5

    Aroon & PSAR

    Aroon Up28.0
    Aroon Down68.0
    PSAR$273.92

    Bollinger Bands

    Upper Band$286.46
    Lower Band$235.57
    %B Position1950%(Upper)
    Band Width0.28

    RSI (14-Day)

    Neutral
    45.8

    Momentum Oscillators

    Stoch %K32.1
    Stoch %D32.6
    Williams %R-69.4
    ROC (10d)-8.4%
    Momentum-23.01
    CCI (20d)-63.8
    MFI (14d)28.5

    Volatility Measures

    ATR (14d)$8.55(3.4%)
    StdDev (20d)12.72
    Hist Vol35.0%(Moderate)

    Volume Flow

    VWAP$250.71
    OBV50.2M
    AD Line-273.9M
    CMF (20d)-0.196

    Volume Metrics

    Avg Vol (20d)1.5M
    Vol Ratio0.9x
    VWMA (20d)$258.52

    Pivot Points

    R3$263.12
    R2$259.65
    R1$255.07
    Pivot Point$251.60
    S1$247.03
    S2$243.56
    S3$238.98

    Advanced Oscillators

    TSI-2.93
    Ultimate Osc38.6
    KST28.81

    Financial Data

    QuarterJun 2026Mar 2026Dec 2025Sep 2025Jun 2025Mar 2025Dec 2024Sep 2024Jun 2024Mar 2024Dec 2023Sep 2023
    Total Revenue$10.40B$9.50B$7.69B$8.52B$8.46B$7.83B$7.08B$7.44B$8.08B$8.14B$7.71B$8.78B
    Cost of Revenue$8.36B$8.00B$6.83B$7.33B$7.23B$7.22B$6.45B$6.69B$6.88B$6.61B$6.31B$6.85B
    Gross Profit$2.03B$1.50B$862.00M$1.19B$1.22B$605.00M$627.00M$758.00M$1.19B$1.52B$1.39B$1.92B
    Operating Expenses$405.00M$393.00M$361.00M$300.00M$315.00M$310.00M$240.00M$367.00M$308.00M$345.00M$355.95M$385.77M
    R&D$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
    SG&A$405.00M$378.00M$334.00M$300.00M$304.00M$281.00M$240.00M$244.00M$294.00M$345.00M$355.95M$385.77M
    Operating Income$1.63B$1.11B$501.00M$888.00M$908.00M$295.00M$387.00M$391.00M$886.00M$1.18B$1.04B$1.54B
    Interest Income$8.00M$7.00M$11.00M$10.00M$10.00M$4.00M$6.00M$5.00M$10.00M$9.00M$9.33M$-1,083,000
    Interest Expense$12.00M$19.00M$11.00M$15.00M$19.00M$14.00M$3.00M$7.00M$-2,000,000$-38,000,000$-30,648,000$-14,133,000
    Income Before Tax$1.63B$1.10B$501.00M$883.00M$899.00M$285.00M$390.00M$389.00M$898.00M$1.23B$1.08B$1.55B
    Income Tax Expense$345.00M$226.00M$78.00M$200.00M$193.00M$59.00M$45.00M$86.00M$186.00M$266.00M$205.31M$326.83M
    Net Income$1.28B$870.00M$423.00M$683.00M$706.00M$226.00M$345.00M$303.00M$712.00M$959.00M$873.04M$1.22B
    EBITDA$2.01B$1.49B$880.00M$1.25B$1.27B$663.00M$745.00M$741.00M$1.22B$1.49B$1.35B$1.83B
    EBIT$1.63B$1.11B$501.00M$888.00M$908.00M$295.00M$387.00M$391.00M$886.00M$1.18B$1.04B$1.54B
    * Some calculated fields are derived from available data when not provided by source

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    Nucor stock holds near $252 after beating Q2 2026 expectations

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    Nucor plans to build TrueCore plant in Utah

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    Nucor Corp. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

    Shares of Nucor Corp. (NUE) advanced 2.12% to $252.80 on Wednesday, outperforming the broader market during a negative trading session. The S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average both saw declines, while Nucor recorded its fourth consecutive day of gains.

    MarketWatch•8/26/26•
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    Nucor Corp (NYSE:NUE): Dividend Quality Meets Sustainable Growth

    Nucor Corp (NYSE:NUE) is highlighted as a quality dividend stock due to its reliable and sustainable dividend, backed by strong profitability and health ratings. The company boasts a consistent dividend track record, moderate payout ratio, and earnings growth exceeding dividend growth, making it attractive for income-focused investors prioritizing reliability over maximum yield. Nucor's inclusion in various dividend screens further reinforces its appeal as a stable investment.

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    Frequently Asked Questions About NUE

    What is NUE's current dividend yield?
    Nucor Corp (NUE) has a current dividend yield of 0.89%.
    Does NUE pay dividends?
    Yes, Nucor Corp pays dividends with a current yield of 0.89%.
    What is NUE's P/E ratio?
    Nucor Corp has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.09.
    What is NUE's market cap?
    Nucor Corp (NUE) has a market capitalization of $56.83B with a current stock price of $249.67.

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