Nucor (NUE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Nucor - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
10

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Nucor in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 14 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 9 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for NUE.

Consensus Price Target

$245.45
8.82% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Nucor, the average price target is $245.45. The highest price target for NUE is $262.00, while the lowest price target for NUE is $224.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.82% from the current price of $225.56.

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

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NUE Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/20/25 to 5/20/26	1 Month Ago 4/20/25 to 4/20/26	3 Months Ago 2/19/25 to 2/19/26	1 Year Ago 5/20/24 to 5/20/25
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$245.45	$198.10	$179.36	$160.33
Forecasted Upside	8.82% Upside	-1.99% Downside	-0.43% Downside	39.38% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

NUE Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

NUE Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Nucor Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Nucor	Basic Materials Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.79	2.57	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	9.75% Upside	178.70% Upside	16.68% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent NUE News	Neutral News	Positive News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
5/15/2026	Argus 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy	$200.00 ➝ $262.00	+14.47%
5/14/2026	Weiss Ratings Not Rated		Upgrade	Hold (C) ➝ Hold (C+)
5/12/2026	Zacks Research Not Rated		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
5/4/2026	BNP Paribas Exane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$210.00 ➝ $248.00	+8.71%
5/1/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$240.00 ➝ $260.00	+15.08%
4/29/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Alexander Hacking Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$180.00 ➝ $260.00	+15.42%
4/29/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Timna Tanners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$213.00 ➝ $244.00	+8.34%
4/29/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Bill Peterson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$212.00 ➝ $240.00	+6.56%
4/29/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight	$180.00 ➝ $227.00	+0.79%
4/28/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Jones Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$190.00 ➝ $224.00	+4.23%
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4/28/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$190.00 ➝ $250.00	+11.00%
4/28/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$225.00 ➝ $250.00	+12.11%
4/28/2026	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Katja Jancic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$196.00 ➝ $235.00	+9.35%
3/25/2026	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Philip Gibbs Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Sector Weight

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Should I Buy Nucor Stock? NUE Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, May 15, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Nucor pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Nucor
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Nucor Co.:

Analysts have recently increased their target price for Nucor Co. stock, with estimates reaching as high as $262.00, indicating a potential upside from the current stock price of around $228.61.
The company has received multiple "buy" ratings from various analysts, reflecting strong confidence in its future performance and growth potential.
Nucor Co. has a solid market capitalization of over $52 billion, which suggests stability and the ability to invest in growth opportunities.
The firm operates with a low debt-to-equity ratio, indicating a strong balance sheet and reduced financial risk, which is attractive for long-term investors.
Recent insider trading activity shows executives selling shares at favorable prices, which may indicate confidence in the company's future performance.

Nucor
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Nucor Co. for these reasons:

The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a recent decline of about 1.8%, which may raise concerns about short-term volatility.
Despite positive ratings, the consensus rating remains "Moderate Buy," suggesting that some analysts may have reservations about the stock's performance.
Insider selling activity, while sometimes viewed positively, can also signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term prospects.
The company's reliance on the steel market, which can be cyclical and influenced by economic conditions, poses risks for investors.
With a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 22.63, the stock may be considered overvalued compared to industry peers, which could deter value-focused investors.

NUE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Nucor is $245.45, with a high forecast of $262.00 and a low forecast of $224.00.

14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Nucor in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 9 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NUE shares.

According to analysts, Nucor's stock has a predicted upside of 8.82% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Nucor's stock had 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Nucor has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Bank of America, BMO Capital Markets, BNP Paribas Exane, Citigroup, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Morgan Stanley, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Nucor more than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Nucor is 2.79 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.57. Learn more on how NUE compares to other companies.

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Nucor (NUE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Nucor - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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Consensus Price Target

NUE Analyst Ratings Over Time

NUE Analyst Recommendations By Month

NUE Price Targets by Month

Nucor Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Nucor Stock? NUE Pros and Cons Explained

Nucor
Bull Case

Nucor
Bear Case

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Nucor (NUE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Nucor - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

NUE Analyst Ratings Over Time

NUE Analyst Recommendations By Month

NUE Price Targets by Month

Nucor Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Nucor Stock? NUE Pros and Cons Explained

Nucor Bull Case

Nucor Bear Case

NUE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nucor's forecast for 2026?

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