Nucor Corporation (NUE)
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- symbol NUE
- Rev/Share 130.7578
- Book/Share 90.7391
- PB 1.4413
- Debt/Equity 0.3926
- CurrentRatio 2.5222
- ROIC 0.0554
- MktCap 28682225000.0
- FreeCF/Share 2.2419
- PFCF 54.9798
- PE 21.6152
- Debt/Assets 0.2271
- DivYield 0.0175
- ROE 0.0656
- Rating A-
- Score 4
- Recommendation Buy
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 5
- P/B Score 3
- D/E Score 2
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | NUE | BMO Capital Markets | Market Perform | Outperform | -- | $145 | June 2, 2025 |
| Upgrade | NUE | UBS | Neutral | Buy | -- | $160 | March 24, 2025 |
| Downgrade | NUE | UBS | Buy | Neutral | $171 | $156 | Dec. 12, 2024 |
| Upgrade | NUE | JP Morgan | Neutral | Overweight | $170 | $174 | Sept. 9, 2024 |
News
Nucor Expects Strong Q2 Earnings on Steel Mills Segment Gains
Published: June 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
NUE anticipates a second-quarter earnings jump, fueled by gains in its steel mills segment from stronger pricing.
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This steelmaker gives a bullish outlook two weeks after higher tariffs took effect
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive
Nucor's stock surges after a bullish profit outlook, two weeks after higher steel tariffs took effect.
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3 Bargain Dividend Stocks to Buy Today
Published: June 09, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
ExxonMobil has been under pressure alongside a languishing crude oil price, but Wall Street analysts see upside potential of 18%.
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3 Potential Winners From The Tariff/Trade War
Published: June 09, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
We are ten weeks into the new tariff regime with the suspension of reciprocal tariffs due to expire in a month. These tariff changes are having wide impacts across the economy and the only new trade deal so far that has happened has been with the United Kingdom. Tariffs on steel and aluminum just got boosted to 50% and major retailers like Walmart and Amazon are pushing on suppliers to eat most of the new tariff costs.
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Nucor Tops JPMorgan's Metals List, Eyes 67% Surge Thanks To Tariffs
Published: June 09, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive
Steel stocks are back in the spotlight, and it's not just the furnaces heating up. Since President Donald Trump's late-May announcement of 50% tariffs on imported steel, the sector has re-rated sharply, with JPMorgan highlighting Nucor Corp NUE as the top pick with a potential 67% upside.
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EXCLUSIVE: Tariff Titans - Why Cleveland-Cliffs, Nucor, Steel Dynamics Could Outmuscle The Competition
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive
Steel tariffs are back with a bang, and investors are already positioning for the winners. As the U.S. slaps a prohibitive 50% tariff on imported steel and aluminum, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc CLF, Nucor Corp NUE and Steel Dynamics Inc STLD are emerging as the early champions of this protectionist pivot.
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3 Stocks Poised for Growth as Trump Doubles Steel Tariffs
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Trump's tariff hike to 50% on steel imports could ignite gains for NUE, STLD and CLF as demand shifts to U.S. producers.
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I'd be more bullish on Nucor if there were clearer signs of macro strength, says Jim Cramer
Published: June 02, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks about President Trump's move to increase tariffs on steel imports to 50%.
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Trump increases steel tariffs from 25% to 50%
Published: June 02, 2025 by: The Street
Sentiment: Neutral
The U.S. imported more than $31 billion worth of steel in 2024. Transcript: While stocks are slumping overall, steel stocks got a big bump to begin the first trading day of June.
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Steel stocks soar as Trump doubles tariffs to 50%
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Shares of American steel firms jumped in early trade on Monday after US president Donald Trump said he would be doubling tariffs on steel imports to 50% from 25%, effective June 4. “We're going to bring it from 25% to 50%, the tariffs on steel into the United States of America, which will even further secure the steel industry in the United States," Trump said at a rally in Pennsylvania on Friday.
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Why Is Nucor (NUE) Down 7.9% Since Last Earnings Report?
Published: May 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Nucor (NUE) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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NUE vs. STLD: Which U.S. Steel Giant Should You Invest in Now?
Published: May 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
NUE and STLD ramp up growth plans as steel prices rebound, with both eyeing profitability through expansion, strong cash flow and shareholder returns.
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Should You Buy Nucor's Rallying Stock?
Published: May 25, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral
Nucor (NUE -2.11%) is a large and diversified U.S. steelmaker. Despite being conservatively run, the company can't avoid the cyclical nature of the industry in which it operates.
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Prediction: 2 Stocks That Will Be Worth More Than United States Steel 5 Years From Now
Published: May 21, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
United States Steel's (X 2.19%) place in history is secure, given how important the company was to the creation of the steel industry. But US Steel is no longer the industry-leading company it once was.
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Nucor Corp (NYSE: NUE) Is a Discounted Dividend To Buy Hand-Over-Fist
Published: May 15, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
It is believed that an industry downturn could be an ideal time to load up on stocks.
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Steelmaker Nucor experiences cybersecurity incident, shuts down some production
Published: May 14, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Negative
Steel company Nucor said it experienced a cybersecurity incident, prompting it to temporarily shut down some of its production operations as a precaution.
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Nucor Trades at Premium Valuation: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
Published: May 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
While NUE gains on its actions to grow through acquisitions and capacity expansion, weak steel prices weigh on its prospects.
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China Trade Progress: Market Booms On News, Who Will Benefit?
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The U.S. and China agreed to reduce tariffs on each other's goods for 90 days, boosting global equity markets and easing trade tensions. U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports will drop from 145% to 30%, while China will cut tariffs on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%. The tariff reductions are expected to lower input costs, alleviate supply chain pressures, and enhance cross-border commerce in key industries.
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Should Value Investors Buy Nucor (NUE) Stock?
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
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Nucor Corporation (NUE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 29, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Jack Sullivan - VP, IR Leon Topalian - Chair, President & CEO Steve Laxton - EVP & CFO Brad Ford - EVP, Plate & Structural Products Allen Behr - EVP, Raw Materials John Hollatz - EVP, Fabricated Construction Products Noah Hanners - EVP, Sheet Products Conference Call Participants Lawson Winder - Bank of America Securities Timna Tanners - Wolfe Research Alex Hacking - Citi Bill Peterson - JPMorgan. Mike Harris - Goldman Sachs Katja Jancic - BMO Capital Markets Chris LaFemina - Jefferies …
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Nucor: Mixed Q1 But Encouraging Guidance For Growth In Q2
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Nucor's stock has underperformed, but I still rate it a "buy" due to its strong balance sheet and strategic shift towards value-added products. Despite lower steel prices, Nucor's Q1 earnings exceeded updated guidance, and management expects sequential improvement in earnings. Nucor's diversification into steel products has helped mitigate cyclicality, and its ongoing expansion projects are set to boost future profitability.
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Big Week Ahead for the Stock Market
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Jobs Week, PCE and Q1 earnings reports should dominate market headlines all week.
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2025 Dividend Kings: Weathering Tariff Volatility Better Than The Market
Published: April 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The Dividend Kings are outperforming the S&P 500 in 2025 by 8.94%. Top performers include National Fuel & Gas (+28.88%), Consolidated Edison (+28.10%), and Middlesex Water Company (+21.00%). Promising Dividend Kings identified in March showed relative outperformance, averaging -3.15% vs. -8.16% for SPY.
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Will Nucor (NUE) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Nucor (NUE) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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Are Investors Undervaluing Nucor (NUE) Right Now?
Published: April 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
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Nucor Executive Vice President Chad Utermark to Retire
Published: April 04, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
CHARLOTTE, N.C. , April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced today that Chad Utermark, Executive Vice President of New Markets and Innovation, plans to retire effective June 7, 2025.
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Nucor's Low-Cost Model Makes It The Steel Maker To Own In This Market
Published: March 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Nucor's low-cost, sustainable steel production and strong domestic focus position it as a resilient player in the U.S. steel market. Despite a 30% stock drop, Nucor's innovative EAF technology and diversified product portfolio ensure cost efficiency and market adaptability. Nucor's valuation metrics, including a P/E GAAP of 15.49 and strong profitability, make it attractive compared to peers.
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What Awaits the U.S. Steel Industry as Trump Tariffs Take Effect?
Published: March 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
The tariffs will allow U.S. steel stocks like NUE, STLD, CLF and X to capitalize on higher prices and reduced competition against cheaper imported steel.
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2 Metal Stocks in Motion as Tariffs Take Effect
Published: March 12, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Neutral
The latest U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum are already sending ripples through Wall Street, and putting major metal producers Nucor Corp (NYSE:NUE) and Alcoa Corp (NYSE:AA) in focus.
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Trump raises Canadian steel, aluminum tariffs to 50% in retaliation for Ontario energy duties
Published: March 11, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
CNBC's Megan Cassella joins 'Squawk on the Street' with the latest news on tariffs.
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About Nucor Corporation (NUE)
- IPO Date 1980-03-17
- Website https://www.nucor.com
- Industry Steel
- CEO Mr. Leon J. Topalian
- Employees 32700