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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 $229.57, with a high of $270.00 and a low of $180.00. This represents a 1.38% increase from the last price of $226.44.

$100 $140 $180 $220 $260 $300 High: $270 Avg: $229.57 Low: $180 Last Closed Price: $226.44

NUE Stock Rating

Nucor stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 32 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 19 Buy (59.38%), 10 Hold (31.25%), 3 Sell (9.38%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 32 0 3 10 19 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

NUE Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockNucor1.38%
SectorBasic Materials Stocks 13.33%
IndustrySteel Stocks List-0.83%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts5613
Avg Price Target$242.80$237.83$198.92
Last Closing Price$226.44$226.44$226.44
Upside/Downside7.22%5.03%-12.15%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
May, 262931-15
Apr, 262103--15
Mar, 26294--15
Feb, 26294--15
Jan, 263102--15
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
May 21, 2026Richard GarchitorenaBarclays$270.00$226.4419.24%19.24%
Apr 30, 2026Seaport Global$245.00$224.908.94%8.20%
Apr 29, 2026Goldman Sachs$240.00$225.116.61%5.99%
Apr 28, 2026BMO Capital$235.00$217.238.18%3.78%
Apr 28, 2026UBS$224.00$215.004.19%-1.08%
Apr 15, 2026Wells Fargo$213.00$190.0412.08%-5.94%
Jan 28, 2026Andrew JonesUBS$183.00$173.585.43%-19.18%
Jan 09, 2026Carlos De AlbaMorgan Stanley$180.00$167.887.22%-20.51%
Dec 18, 2025Timna TannersWells Fargo$176.00$160.699.53%-22.28%
Oct 29, 2025UBS$168.00$151.9910.53%-25.81%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
May 21, 2026BarclaysOverweightinitialise
Apr 30, 2026Seaport GlobalBuyBuyhold
Apr 29, 2026Goldman SachsBuyBuyhold
Apr 29, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Apr 28, 2026BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Apr 28, 2026UBSBuyNeutraldowngrade
Apr 15, 2026Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Mar 26, 2026UBSNeutralBuyupgrade
Mar 02, 2026Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Jan 28, 2026UBSBuyNeutraldowngrade

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$5 $11 $17 $23 $29 $35 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$23.23$28.88$18.05$8.47$7.53----
Avg Forecast$23.54$28.42$17.88$8.27$7.65$10.88$12.10$17.01$18.08
High Forecast$26.08$30.44$17.93$8.53$9.99$13.02$12.68$17.83$18.95
Low Forecast$21.95$27.17$17.86$7.83$5.09$8.93$11.55$16.24$17.26
Surprise %-1.32%1.62%0.95%2.42%-1.57%----

Revenue Forecast

$25B $29B $33B $37B $41B $45B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$36.48B$41.51B$34.71B$30.73B$32.49B----
Avg Forecast$36.59B$41.17B$34.60B$30.41B$30.80B$33.38B$36.20B$40.23B$41.22B
High Forecast$39.62B$43.42B$34.75B$30.78B$31.90B$35.08B$37.55B$41.72B$42.75B
Low Forecast$34.69B$39.78B$34.43B$30.25B$29.73B$32.33B$34.94B$38.82B$39.78B
Surprise %-0.29%0.84%0.33%1.06%5.51%----

Net Income Forecast

$1B $2B $4B $5B $7B $8B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$6.83B$7.61B$4.52B$2.03B$1.74B----
Avg Forecast$5.89B$3.38B$4.51B$2.03B$1.62B$2.76B$2.89B$4.06B$4.31B
High Forecast$6.53B$4.05B$5.41B$2.03B$2.38B$3.11B$3.02B$4.25B$4.52B
Low Forecast$5.50B$2.70B$3.61B$1.87B$1.21B$2.13B$2.75B$3.87B$4.12B
Surprise %15.83%125.34%0.38%-7.33%----

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, 19 Buy, 10 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 $229.57 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $180 at the low end to $270 at the high end, suggesting a potential 1.38% change from the previous closing price of $226.44.

How does Nucor stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Nucor's stock forecast shows a 1.38% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the basic materials stocks sector (13.33%) and outperforming the steel stocks list industry (-0.83%).

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

  • May 2026: 13.33% Strong Buy, 60.00% Buy, 20.00% Hold, 6.67% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • April 2026: 13.33% Strong Buy, 66.67% Buy, 20.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2026: 13.33% Strong Buy, 60.00% Buy, 26.67% 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 2026 is $10.88, marking a 44.49% increase from the reported $7.53 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $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 2026 is $33.38B, reflecting a 2.72% increase from the reported $32.49B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $36.2B, followed by $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 2026 stands at $2.76B, representing an 58.20% increase from the reported $1.74B in 2025. Projections indicate $2.89B in 2027, $4.06B in 2028, and $4.31B in 2029.