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Nucor - NUE Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $153.44
  • Forecasted Upside: 3.68%
  • Number of Analysts: 8
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 5 Hold Ratings
  • 3 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$148.00 As of 03/23/2023 01:00 AM ET
▲ +0.45 (0.30%)

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Analyst Price Target for NUE

Analyst Price Target is $153.44
▲ +3.68% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 8 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Nucor in the last 3 months. The average price target is $153.44, with a high forecast of $190.00 and a low forecast of $122.00. The average price target represents a 3.68% upside from the last price of $148.00.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 8 investment analysts is to hold stock in Nucor. This Hold consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/29/2021
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/28/2021
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/28/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/26/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/24/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/23/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/21/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/23/2023

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
3/17/2023Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$140.00 ➝ $156.00Low
3/10/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetNeutral$144.00 ➝ $161.00Low
1/30/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$113.00 ➝ $122.00Low
1/27/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$155.00 ➝ $165.00Low
1/4/2023Bank of AmericaInitiated CoverageBuy ➝ Buy$172.00Low
12/6/2022UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$120.00 ➝ $145.00Low
11/9/2022BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$113.00 ➝ $142.00Low
10/24/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$115.00 ➝ $113.00Low
10/6/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetNeutral$127.00 ➝ $114.00Low
9/16/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$165.00 ➝ $140.00Low
9/13/2022CitigroupBoost Target$145.00Low
7/25/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$121.00 ➝ $115.00Low
7/6/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$144.00 ➝ $121.00N/A
6/20/2022UBS GroupSet Target$120.00Low
6/14/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral$146.00 ➝ $125.00Medium
5/31/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetNeutral$148.00 ➝ $130.00High
5/17/2022BMO Capital MarketsLower Target$168.00 ➝ $128.00Low
4/25/2022ArgusBoost TargetBuy$140.00 ➝ $190.00Medium
4/22/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetNeutral$134.00 ➝ $148.00High
4/22/2022BMO Capital MarketsBoost Target$152.00 ➝ $168.00High
4/22/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$142.00 ➝ $175.00High
3/24/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$113.00 ➝ $129.00High
2/16/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetNeutral$114.00 ➝ $120.00Low
1/31/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$107.00 ➝ $108.00Low
1/11/2022Wolfe ResearchDowngradePeer Perform ➝ Underperform$102.00Low
11/16/2021Wolfe ResearchInitiated CoverageMarket Perform$104.00High
11/9/2021CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$105.00 ➝ $120.00Medium
10/26/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$105.00 ➝ $107.00High
10/6/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$123.00 ➝ $108.00Low
9/17/2021Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingBuy$142.00High
9/15/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$100.00 ➝ $130.00High
8/24/2021ArgusBoost TargetPositive ➝ Buy$110.00 ➝ $140.00Low
8/23/2021Seaport Res PtnReiterated RatingBuyHigh
7/1/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$75.00 ➝ $100.00Low
6/16/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Initiated CoverageNeutral$114.00Medium
6/14/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$95.00 ➝ $101.00High
5/14/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$86.00 ➝ $110.00Low
5/11/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$71.00 ➝ $95.00Low
4/20/2021Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$56.00 ➝ $80.00Low
4/9/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$86.00Low
3/19/2021ArgusUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$85.00Low
3/17/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetFair Value ➝ Market Perform$63.00 ➝ $75.00Medium
3/12/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$60.00 ➝ $71.00Low
2/3/2021Credit Suisse GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$48.00 ➝ $63.00Medium
12/9/2020Morgan StanleyInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$60.00Low
10/23/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$50.00 ➝ $54.00Low
10/15/2020Exane BNP ParibasDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$48.00Low
10/15/2020BNP ParibasDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$48.00Low
10/2/2020UBS GroupBoost Target$39.00 ➝ $48.00Medium
10/1/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$42.00 ➝ $46.00Low
9/18/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetFair Value ➝ Market Perform$46.00 ➝ $50.00Low
8/11/2020ArgusReiterated RatingBuy ➝ HoldHigh
6/19/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetFair Value ➝ Market Perform$42.00 ➝ $46.00High
6/10/2020KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$45.00 ➝ $49.00Medium
5/14/2020UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral$56.00 ➝ $39.00Medium
5/13/2020KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$49.00 ➝ $45.00High
4/29/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$35.00 ➝ $42.00High
4/17/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight$57.00 ➝ $42.00Low
4/15/2020Credit Suisse GroupDowngradeOutperform ➝ NeutralHigh
3/30/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftUpgradeSell ➝ Hold$45.00 ➝ $37.00High
3/30/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$55.00 ➝ $41.00High
3/24/2020KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$60.00 ➝ $43.00High
3/20/2020BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetMarket Perform$57.00 ➝ $30.00High
3/20/2020Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$57.00 ➝ $54.00Medium
2/18/2020KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$62.00 ➝ $60.00Low
1/31/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$60.00 ➝ $55.00Medium
1/29/2020Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$61.00 ➝ $57.00High
1/29/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftDowngradeHold ➝ SellHigh
12/9/2019Longbow ResearchUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$65.00Medium
11/14/2019BNP ParibasInitiated CoverageBuy$71.00Low
11/14/2019Exane BNP ParibasInitiated CoverageOutperform$71.00Low
11/13/2019KeyCorpReiterated RatingBuy$60.00 ➝ $62.00Low
9/4/2019Bank of AmericaLower TargetUnderperform$50.00 ➝ $46.00Medium
8/27/2019KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$61.00 ➝ $60.00Medium
7/19/2019Credit Suisse GroupSet TargetBuy$61.00Low
6/17/2019KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$66.00 ➝ $61.00Low
6/11/2019CitigroupSet TargetBuy$60.00Low
6/4/2019The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetBuy$70.00 ➝ $59.00Low
5/31/2019Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ Underperform$68.00 ➝ $50.00Low
5/30/2019Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldMedium
5/22/2019KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$70.00 ➝ $66.00Medium
5/8/2019UBS GroupSet TargetHold$59.00Low
3/18/2019Standpoint ResearchUpgradeHold ➝ BuyLow
3/11/2019Longbow ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ NeutralHigh
1/8/2019CowenInitiated CoverageOutperform ➝ Outperform$62.00Low
1/8/2019Credit Suisse GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ OutperformHigh
12/10/2018UBS GroupSet TargetHold$59.00Low
11/30/2018KeyCorpReiterated RatingBuy$72.00Low
11/27/2018UBS GroupSet TargetHold$63.00High
10/23/2018ArgusReiterated RatingBuyLow
10/19/2018BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$75.00 ➝ $70.00Low
10/19/2018CitigroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$78.00 ➝ $70.00Low
10/15/2018Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ NeutralHigh
10/2/2018Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftDowngradeBuyMedium
7/24/2018KeyCorpUpgradeSector Weight ➝ Overweight$77.00Low
7/13/2018Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingBuy$80.00Low
5/17/2018MacquarieUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$75.00Low
4/17/2018UBS GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$65.00High
4/17/2018Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$68.00 ➝ $73.00Medium
(Data available from 3/23/2018 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.67 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 7 very positive mentions
  • 34 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/25/2022
  • 5 very positive mentions
  • 26 positive mentions
  • 7 negative mentions
  • 3 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/24/2022
  • 5 very positive mentions
  • 28 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/24/2022
  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 25 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/23/2022
  • 5 very positive mentions
  • 14 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 3 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/23/2022
  • 8 very positive mentions
  • 7 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/22/2023
  • 16 very positive mentions
  • 31 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 6 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
2/21/2023
  • 24 very positive mentions
  • 23 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 3 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
3/23/2023

Current Sentiment

  • 24 very positive mentions
  • 23 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 3 very negative mentions

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Nucor logo
Nucor Corp. engages in the manufacturing of steel and steel products. It operates through the following segments: Steel Mills, Steel Products, and Raw Materials. The Steel Mills segment consists of carbon and alloy steel in sheet, bars, structural and plate, steel trading businesses, rebar distribution businesses, and Nucor's equity method investments. The Steel Products segment includes steel joists and joist girders, steel deck, fabricated concrete reinforcing steel, cold finished steel, steel fasteners, metal building systems, steel grating, tubular products businesses, piling products businesses, and wire and wire mesh. The Raw Materials segment consists of direct reduced iron, and ferrous and nonferrous metals. The company was founded by Ransom E. Olds in 1905 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.
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Today's Range

Now: $148.00
Low: $146.60
High: $152.85

50 Day Range

MA: $162.71
Low: $144.12
High: $178.37

52 Week Range

Now: $148.00
Low: $100.13
High: $187.90

Volume

1,645,174 shs

Average Volume

1,911,659 shs

Market Capitalization

$37.29 billion

P/E Ratio

5.15

Dividend Yield

1.38%

Beta

1.59

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Nucor?

The following Wall Street research analysts have issued reports on Nucor in the last twelve months: Argus, Bank of America Co., BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup Inc., Credit Suisse Group AG, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, StockNews.com, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., and UBS Group AG.
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What is the current price target for Nucor?

9 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Nucor in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $153.44, suggesting a possible upside of 3.7%. Argus has the highest price target set, predicting NUE will reach $190.00 in the next twelve months. Morgan Stanley has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $122.00 for Nucor in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Nucor?

Nucor currently has 5 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in NUE, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with Nucor?

Other companies that are similar to Nucor include Steel Dynamics, ArcelorMittal, POSCO, Nutrien and Newmont. Learn More about companies similar to Nucor.

How do I contact Nucor's investor relations team?

Nucor's physical mailing address is 1915 REXFORD ROAD, CHARLOTTE NC, 28211. The basic materials company's listed phone number is (704) 366-7000 and its investor relations email address is [email protected] The official website for Nucor is www.nucor.com. Learn More about contacing Nucor investor relations.