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Nucor (NUE) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$142.61 -1.14 (-0.79%)
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Nucor Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
1.54%
Annual Dividend
$2.20
Next
Dividend Payment
Nov. 10
Dividend Increase
Track Record
52 Years
Dividend Payout Ratio
39.71%

Nucor (NUE) pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.54%. The next quarterly payment of $0.55 per share is scheduled for Monday, November 10, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, September 30. The company currently pays out 39.71% of its earnings and 14.75% of its cash flow as dividends.

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NUE Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Nucor's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

NUE Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Nucor's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Nucor vs. The Competition

Compare Nucor's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Materials and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeNucorMaterials CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$2.20$0.16$1.59
Dividend Yield1.54%5.06%3.53%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth0.00%0.00%0.00%
Track Record52 years15 years11 years

Nucor Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings39.71%
Based on This Year's Estimate28.80%
Based on Next Year's Estimate20.02%
Based on Cashflow14.73%

Nucor Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
9/4/2025quarterly$0.55 - 1.52%9/30/20259/30/202511/10/2025
6/10/2025quarterly$0.55 - 1.77%6/30/20256/30/20258/11/2025
2/18/2025quarterly$0.55 - 1.56%3/31/20253/31/20255/12/2025
12/11/2024quarterly$0.55+$0.01
1.85%
1.58%12/31/202412/31/20242/11/2025
9/12/2024quarterly$0.54 - 1.54%9/27/20249/27/202411/8/2024
6/6/2024quarterly$0.54 - 1.34%6/28/20246/28/20248/9/2024
2/20/2024quarterly$0.54 - 1.17%3/27/20243/28/20245/10/2024
12/14/2023quarterly$0.54+$0.03
5.88%
1.26%12/28/202312/29/20232/9/2024
9/14/2023quarterly$0.51 - 1.23%9/28/20239/29/202311/9/2023

This table shows Nucor's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Nucor Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Nucor is 1.54%. Learn more on NUE's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for NUE shares is $2.20. Learn more on NUE's annual dividend history.

Nucor pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Nucor's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.55 per share will be made to shareholders on Monday, November 10, 2025.

Nucor's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.55 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, August 11, 2025.

Nucor's next ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Nucor's most recent ex-dividend date was Monday, June 30, 2025.

Nucor has increased its dividend for the past 52 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.01 on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

The dividend payout ratio for NUE is:
  • 39.71% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 28.80% based on this year's estimates
  • 20.02% based on next year's estimates
  • 14.73% based on cash flow

Nucor's dividend yield of 1.55% is lower than the average Basic Materials company that issues a dividend. The company's 52 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Nucor's dividend payout ratio of 39.71% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Nucor stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.


This page (NYSE:NUE) was last updated on 9/12/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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