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Nucor (NUE) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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NUE Stock Forecast

Nucor (NUE) stock forecast, based on 32 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $169.67, with a high of $176.00 and a low of $165.00. This represents a 7.50% increase from the last price of $157.83.

$115 $132 $149 $166 $183 $200 High: $176 Avg: $169.67 Low: $165 Last Closed Price: $157.83

NUE Stock Rating

Nucor stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 32 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 21 Buy (65.62%), 8 Hold (25.00%), 3 Sell (9.38%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 32 0 3 8 21 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

NUE Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockNucor7.50%
SectorBasic Materials Stocks 8.06%
IndustrySteel Stocks List8.65%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts149
Avg Price Target$176.00$164.00$158.78
Last Closing Price$157.83$157.83$157.83
Upside/Downside11.51%3.91%0.60%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Dec, 253102--15
Nov, 25392--14
Oct, 25392--14
Sep, 25384--15
Aug, 25383--14
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Dec 18, 2025Timna TannersWells Fargo$176.00$160.699.53%11.51%
Oct 29, 2025UBS$168.00$151.9910.53%6.44%
Oct 29, 2025Timna TannersWells Fargo$147.00$151.99-3.28%-6.86%
Oct 28, 2025Carlos De AlbaMorgan Stanley$165.00$152.408.27%4.54%
Sep 18, 2025Wells Fargo$140.00$142.83-1.98%-11.30%
Mar 24, 2025Carlos De AlbaMorgan Stanley$164.00$127.4028.73%3.91%
Mar 24, 2025Andrew JonesUBS$160.00$127.4025.59%1.37%
Mar 05, 2025Argus Research$155.00$132.4916.99%-1.79%
Feb 03, 2025Carlos De AlbaMorgan Stanley$154.00$131.3017.29%-2.43%
Oct 29, 2024John EadeArgus Research$160.00$147.738.31%1.37%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Dec 18, 2025Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Dec 10, 2025JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Oct 30, 2025CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Oct 29, 2025UBSBuyBuyhold
Oct 29, 2025BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 28, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 13, 2025Wells FargoNegativeinitialise
Jul 30, 2025JefferiesHoldBuyupgrade
Mar 24, 2025UBSNeutralBuyupgrade
Mar 07, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$0 $7 $14 $21 $28 $35 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$2.37$23.23$28.88$18.05$8.51-----
Avg Forecast$3.02$23.54$28.42$17.88$8.27$7.65$10.88$12.10$17.01$18.08
High Forecast$3.35$26.08$30.44$17.93$8.53$9.99$13.02$12.68$17.83$18.95
Low Forecast$2.82$21.95$27.17$17.86$7.83$5.09$8.93$11.55$16.24$17.26
Surprise %-21.52%-1.32%1.62%0.95%2.90%-----

Revenue Forecast

$15B $21B $27B $33B $39B $45B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$20.14B$36.48B$41.51B$34.71B$30.73B-----
Avg Forecast$20.29B$36.59B$41.17B$34.60B$30.41B$30.80B$33.38B$36.20B$40.23B$41.22B
High Forecast$21.97B$39.62B$43.42B$34.75B$30.78B$31.90B$35.08B$37.55B$41.72B$42.75B
Low Forecast$19.23B$34.69B$39.78B$34.43B$30.25B$29.73B$32.33B$34.94B$38.82B$39.78B
Surprise %-0.73%-0.29%0.84%0.33%1.06%-----

Net Income Forecast

$500M $2B $4B $5B $7B $8B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$721.47M$6.83B$7.61B$4.52B$2.03B-----
Avg Forecast$757.16M$5.89B$3.38B$4.51B$2.03B$1.62B$2.76B$2.89B$4.06B$4.31B
High Forecast$838.77M$6.53B$4.05B$5.41B$2.03B$2.38B$3.11B$3.02B$4.25B$4.52B
Low Forecast$705.98M$5.50B$2.70B$3.61B$1.87B$1.21B$2.13B$2.75B$3.87B$4.12B
Surprise %-4.71%15.83%125.34%0.38%------

NUE Forecast FAQ

Is Nucor stock a buy?

Nucor stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 32 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 21 Buy, 8 Hold, 3 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Nucor is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Nucor's price target?

Nucor's price target, set by 32 Wall Street analysts, averages $169.67 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $165 at the low end to $176 at the high end, suggesting a potential 7.50% change from the previous closing price of $157.83.

How does Nucor stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Nucor's stock forecast shows a 7.50% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the basic materials stocks sector (8.06%) and underperforming the steel stocks list industry (8.65%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Nucor over the past three months?

  • December 2025: 20.00% Strong Buy, 66.67% Buy, 13.33% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 21.43% Strong Buy, 64.29% Buy, 14.29% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • October 2025: 21.43% Strong Buy, 64.29% Buy, 14.29% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Nucor’s EPS forecast?

Nucor's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $7.65, marking a -10.11% decrease from the reported $8.51 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $10.88 in 2026, $12.1 in 2027, $17.01 in 2028, and $18.08 in 2029.

What is Nucor’s revenue forecast?

Nucor's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $30.8B, reflecting a 0.20% increase from the reported $30.73B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $33.38B, followed by $36.2B for 2027, $40.23B for 2028, and $41.22B for 2029.

What is Nucor’s net income forecast?

Nucor's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $1.62B, representing a -19.84% decrease from the reported $2.03B in 2024. Projections indicate $2.76B in 2026, $2.89B in 2027, $4.06B in 2028, and $4.31B in 2029.