Nucor is a high-growth steel producer trading at a forward P/E of 15.7x with a PEG of 0.04, supported by 21% YoY revenue growth and a strong Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, but momentum is marginally below threshold and the stock sits near analyst targets, limiting near-term upside.
Thesis pillars
- Earnings Beat Consistency→Stable
- Insider Signal And Low Short Interest↓Deteriorating
- Low Peg Growth At Value↑Improving
- +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning
Pillars as of Jul 3, 2026, based on the 10-K filed Feb 25, 2026· older than 90 days
Nucor Corporation (NUE) Stock Analysis
Breakout setup · Sector Rotation edge
Basic Materials · Steel
Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $273.53 — A.R:R is negative (-0.2) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (4.9% away).
The Company also produces and procures ferrous and non-ferrous materials primarily for use in its steel manufacturing business. Most of the Company's operating facilities and customers are located in North America. The Company's operations include international trading and sales... Read more
Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $273.53 — A.R:R is negative (-0.2) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (4.9% away). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 68, MACD bullish. Score 6.7/10, moderate confidence.
Passes 6/7 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, earnings proximity 82d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.
Recent developments
updated Oct 21, 2026Recent Developments — Nucor Corporation
Latest news
- NEWS Nucor (NUE) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why - Yahoo Finance — Yahoo Finance Oct 21, 2026 positive
- NEWS NUE Rides on Expansion Actions, Higher Steel Prices & Acquisitions - Zacks Investment Research — Zacks Investment Research Oct 21, 2026 positive
- NEWS The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Ross Stores, Roku, Interactive Brokers, Target and Nucor - The Globe and Mail — The Globe and Mail Oct 21, 2026 neutral
- NEWS Where Did Nucor Stock's Gains Really Come From? - Yahoo Finance — Yahoo Finance Oct 21, 2026 neutral
- NEWS NUE Rides on Expansion Actions, Higher Steel Prices & Acquisitions - Yahoo Finance — Yahoo Finance Oct 21, 2026 positive
Latest item Oct 21, 2026 · Generated 2026-11-04T11:29:28Z.
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Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $273.53 — A.R:R is negative (-0.2) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (4.9% away). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 68, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $254.55. Score 6.7/10, moderate confidence.
Analyst target $266.29 reached (−2.6% from $273.53); no take-profit level is published. Prior stop was $254.55. Stop-loss: $254.55.
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (4.9% away); Sector modifier (Basic Materials): -0.1.
Nucor Corporation trades at a P/E of 17.7 (forward 12.7). TrendMatrix value score: 7.5/10. Verdict: Sell.
23 analysts rate NUE, with a consensus score of 4.0/5. 16 analysts publish price targets averaging $296.
What does Nucor Corporation do?The Company also produces and procures ferrous and non-ferrous materials primarily for use in its steel manufacturing...
The Company also produces and procures ferrous and non-ferrous materials primarily for use in its steel manufacturing business. Most of the Company's operating facilities and customers are located in North America. The Company's operations include international trading and sales companies that buy and sell steel and steel products manufactured by the Company and others.