Nucor Corporation (NUE) Stock Analysis
Basic Materials · Steel
Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $224.82, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (1.0% 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
Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $224.82, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (1.0% away). Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Mixed signals. Hold existing position. Score 6.2/10, moderate confidence.
Passes 8/9 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news boost earnings 0.80, news boost analyst 0.70, news boost analyst cluster(3), earnings proximity 88d clear, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.
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Material Events(8-K, last 90d)
- 2026-03-03Item 5.02MEDIUM(b) On February 27, 2026, Daniel R. Needham, Executive Vice President of Commercial at Nucor Corporation (the Company), notified the Company's Board of Directors that he will be retiring from the Company effective June 20, 2026. Mr.SEC filing →
- 2026-02-27Item 5.02MEDIUMOn February 26, 2026, the Company and Mr. Sullivan entered into an Executive Employment Agreement (the "Executive Employment Agreement"), effective March 1, 2026, in connection with Mr. Sullivan's promotion to Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Executive Vice President of the Company.SEC filing →
- 2026-02-20Item 5.02MEDIUM(c) On February 19, 2026, the Board of Directors of Nucor Corporation (the "Company") elected John L.SEC filing →
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Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $224.82, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (1.0% away). Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Mixed signals. Hold existing position. Target $222.93 (-0.8%), stop $213.62 (−5.2%), A.R:R -0.9:1. Score 6.2/10, moderate confidence.
Take-profit target: $222.93 (-1.1% upside). Target $222.93 (-0.8%), stop $213.62 (−5.2%), A.R:R -0.9:1. Stop-loss: $213.62.
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (1.0% away); Overbought (RSI 91).
Nucor Corporation trades at a P/E of 22.1 (forward 14.9). TrendMatrix value score: 6.9/10. Verdict: Hold.
22 analysts cover NUE with a consensus score of 4.0/5. Average price target: $222.
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.