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NUE

Nucor Corp

$248.40

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Open: $244.59
High: $248.49
Low: $243.00
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Sector: Other
Industry: Metals & Mining
Size: Mid-cap
Market cap: $55.7B
Shares out: 227.7M
Country: US
IPO: Jul 12, 1972
Exchange: NYSE
Website: nucor.com
Next earnings: 2026-10-26 · After close · EPS est. 5.95

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Nucor Corp is a U.S. steel producer that makes and sells steel products to construction, automotive, and industrial customers. The company…

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Nucor (NYSE:NUE): A Quality Dividend Stock for Disciplined Income InvestorsIn brief
Nucor earns a 7/10 dividend rating with a low 22% payout ratio and a solid 10‑year payout record, though its yield is modest at 1.30%. The company appears to be a steady dividend payer for income‑focused investors.
ChartMill · Sep 23, 2026
Nucor (NUE): Strong Shipments, but Q3 Guidance Raises Earnings QuestionsIn brief
On September 17, Freedom Broker downgraded Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE) from Buy to Hold and lowered its price target from $305 to $285. This update comes after the company issued Q3 2026 earnings guidance of $5.55 to $5.65 per diluted share. The midpoint of the guidance, at $5.60 per share, represents a 113% increase from the […]
Yahoo · Sep 22, 2026
Cleveland-Cliffs Jumps 5% as Month-Long Rebound Extends; Nucor and Steel Dynamics Tick UpIn brief
Cleveland‑Cliffs is rising more than its steel peers, but no clear reason for the jump has been identified. The performance gap between it and Nucor may hint at where the next trade could be.
Yahoo · Sep 22, 2026
Nucor and Steel Dynamics Just Pulled Back—The Steel Story Still Looks StrongIn brief
Nucor and Steel Dynamics shares fell after Q3 guidance missed estimates. Analysts still see a strong steel story, citing higher prices, strong backlogs, and wide margins.
Yahoo · Sep 22, 2026
Basic Materials Sector Still Shows Promise In 2026, But Proceed With CautionIn brief
The Basic Materials sector, including Nucor, has shown strong year‑to‑date performance. The XLB ETF is recommended as a hold, but investors should proceed with caution.
SeekingAlpha · Sep 22, 2026
Nucor (NUE)’s Stronger Steel Prices Fail to Offset Rising Costs in Q3 OutlookIn brief
Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE) came under pressure after issuing third-quarter earnings guidance that fell short of Wall Street expectations. Shares declined more than 3% in after-hours trading on September 17 after the steelmaker forecast third-quarter earnings of $5.55 to $5.65 per share.
Yahoo · Sep 22, 2026
Here's How Much $100 Invested In Nucor 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth TodayIn brief
Nucor (NYSE:NUE) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 7.41% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.15%. Currently, Nucor has a market capitalization of $55.19 billion. Buying
Benzinga · Sep 21, 2026
Nucor Projects Higher Q3 Earnings on Improved Steel PricingIn brief
Nucor expects Q3 earnings to rise thanks to higher steel prices, stable mill volumes, and better Steel Products results, offsetting weaker Raw Materials.
Yahoo · Sep 21, 2026

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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Futures Pare Gains, Nasdaq 100 Up as Trump Weighs 'Big Decision' on Iran Military Strikes— OKLO, MCD, BB, NUE in Focus (UPDATED)

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Canada Claps Back at Trump With Retaliatory Tariffs on More Than $20 Billion of US Goods, Hitting Steel, Milk and More

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Canada’s new tariffs hit key U.S. products, escalating the trade war and raising costs for both sides.

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Berkshire Hathaway Cut Capital One Stake by 58% in Q2 — Billionaire Dan Loeb Is Doing the Exact Opposite

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Berkshire cuts its biggest‑growth bank stake, while activist investors double down on the same stock.

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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100 Futures Rise as US-Iran Halt Retaliatory Strikes—Microchip Technology, AMD, Nucor in Focus (UPDATED)

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US stock futures rose on Monday, with the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 indices advancing, following Friday's mixed close.

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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Futures Pare Gains, Nasdaq 100 Up as Trump Weighs 'Big Decision' on Iran Military Strikes— OKLO, MCD, BB, NUE in Focus (UPDATED)

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Canada Claps Back at Trump With Retaliatory Tariffs on More Than $20 Billion of US Goods, Hitting Steel, Milk and More

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Berkshire Hathaway Cut Capital One Stake by 58% in Q2 — Billionaire Dan Loeb Is Doing the Exact Opposite

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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100 Futures Rise as US-Iran Halt Retaliatory Strikes—Microchip Technology, AMD, Nucor in Focus (UPDATED)

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