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Nucor Corp

Nucor Corp

NUE
$259.43USD↑+1.55%+3.97 today

MARKET CAP

58.9B

P/E (TTM)

25.7x

FWD P/E

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DAY RANGE

$253 – $260

52W RANGE

$131
$280

AI Summary

Stalk
StalkMedium

NUE remains in a structural uptrend with a recent Bullish Pivot Point signaling further mean-reversion strength. Medium-term directional bias is bullish, underpinned by rising EMAs and Stage 2 advance dynamics. Short-term price action is consolidating around the 9/20 EMA zone, suggesting patient accumulation on pullbacks. For the Growth at Reasonable Price strategy, waiting for a constructive retracement into the short-term EMA band or the 50-day SMA offers a favorable entry opportunity.

  • ↑Q2 revenue of $10.4B (+23% YoY) and net income $1.16B ($5.04/share) surpassed forecasts
  • ↑Record 7.1M tons shipments and 18% QoQ backlog growth signal sustained demand
  • ↓Negative profitability factors and lagging price adjustments may compress margins in Q3
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The case for & against

Bull & Bear analysis

Bullish

Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) is a leading North American steel producer that operates a diversified portfolio spanning steel mill production and downstream steel products. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, focusing on electric arc furnace technology that contributes to its efficiency. Nucor has positioned itself at the forefront of sectors benefiting from recent infrastructure investments and advancements in technology, including the ongoing demand from construction, automotive, and energy markets.

Bull says

  • ↑Q2 revenue of $10.4B (+23% YoY) and net income $1.16B ($5.04/share) surpassed forecasts
  • ↑Record 7.1M tons shipments and 18% QoQ backlog growth signal sustained demand
  • ↑Returned $479M via buybacks/dividends; CapEx ~$2.5B for 2026 growth projects
  • ↑Analysts maintain Moderate Buy with Q4 EPS raised to $5.06, reflecting optimism
  • ↑High earnings yield and strong analyst revisions indicate positive valuation catalysts
  • ↑Infrastructure, automotive, and energy markets support future steel demand expansion

Bear says

  • ↓Negative profitability factors and lagging price adjustments may compress margins in Q3
  • ↓Below-average dividend yield may deter income investors amid heavy capital spending
  • ↓Slowing momentum and negative growth indicators suggest potential demand slowdown risks
  • ↓Tariff uncertainty and trade policy shifts could expose Nucor to foreign competition
  • ↓High short interest reflects bearish sentiment and skepticism on the stock
  • ↓Commodity price volatility remains a risk to cost structure and margins

Investment themes with NUE

High Dividend Yield↓ -0.51%

Companies paying above-average dividends

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Infrastructure Development↓ -1.13%

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Steel↓ -0.08%

RIO · BHP · NUE

Earnings Call · Q2 2025 · Mgmt. Guidance

Updated 08-12-2026neutral

Transcript signals

Bull points

  • we have the ability to go source anywhere in the world and domestically, and our team exercises that ability, and they're really adept at finding us the lowest cost solution.
  • we're excited about what this mill is going to do; it's our third micro mill in the fleet alongside Frost Proof and Sedalia, and again, it's a market segment we know really well.
  • we're proud of the team that they've started their melt shop up now and will continue to ramp up in that asset; it's geographically positioned incredibly well also in a market that's growing and continues to grow.

Bear points

  • higher cost in the third quarter due to the tariffs on slabs that have already been taken, which is already in effect.
  • margin compression
  • despite resilient backlogs and stable demand, we expect modest margin compression compared to the second quarter.
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