Nucor Corporation (NUE) is currently trading at $240.29. Based on 14 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $242.80, implying a 1.0% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.

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Educational recap of recent analyst price target upgrades and downgrades among 110 S&P 500 stocks we track, with firm names and prior/current targets as of May 26, 2026.

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NUE

Nucor Corporation

MaterialsOpinion: buy

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

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Price (USD)

$240.29

Consensus target price range

Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price

LowHigh

$184.00$270.00

Current $240.29

Median: $218.50Mean: $221.92Current: $240.29

Recent price target updates (latest 80)

Firm	Date	PT action	Prior → Current
Barclays	May 22, 2026	Announces	$0.00 → $270.00
JP Morgan	Apr 29, 2026	Raises	$212.00 → $240.00
Citigroup	Apr 29, 2026	Raises	$180.00 → $260.00
Wells Fargo	Apr 29, 2026	Raises	$213.00 → $244.00
UBS	Apr 28, 2026	Raises	$190.00 → $224.00
BMO Capital	Apr 28, 2026	Raises	$196.00 → $235.00
Wells Fargo	Apr 16, 2026	Raises	$197.00 → $213.00
JP Morgan	Apr 14, 2026	Raises	$198.00 → $212.00
UBS	Mar 26, 2026	Raises	$184.00 → $190.00
Wells Fargo	Mar 20, 2026	Raises	$194.00 → $197.00
UBS	Mar 16, 2026	Raises	$183.00 → $184.00
Wells Fargo	Mar 2, 2026	Raises	$184.00 → $194.00
UBS	Jan 28, 2026	Raises	$168.00 → $183.00
Wells Fargo	Jan 28, 2026	Raises	$176.00 → $184.00
Morgan Stanley	Jan 9, 2026	Raises	$165.00 → $180.00
Wells Fargo	Dec 18, 2025	Lowers	$178.00 → $176.00
Wells Fargo	Dec 15, 2025	Raises	$167.00 → $178.00
Jefferies	Dec 10, 2025	Raises	$170.00 → $190.00
JP Morgan	Dec 5, 2025	Raises	$175.00 → $200.00
Wells Fargo	Nov 14, 2025	Raises	$147.00 → $167.00
Citigroup	Oct 30, 2025	Raises	$150.00 → $180.00
UBS	Oct 29, 2025	Raises	$165.00 → $168.00
JP Morgan	Oct 29, 2025	Raises	$172.00 → $175.00
Wells Fargo	Oct 29, 2025	Raises	$140.00 → $147.00
Morgan Stanley	Oct 28, 2025	Raises	$152.00 → $165.00
JP Morgan	Oct 13, 2025	Raises	$165.00 → $172.00
Wells Fargo	Sep 18, 2025	Lowers	$146.00 → $140.00
B of A Securities	Sep 15, 2025	Raises	$150.00 → $165.00
Wells Fargo	Sep 15, 2025	Raises	$145.00 → $146.00
Wells Fargo	Aug 14, 2025	Announces	$0.00 → $145.00
Jefferies	Jul 31, 2025	Raises	$135.00 → $170.00
JP Morgan	Jul 14, 2025	Raises	$143.00 → $162.00
Morgan Stanley	Jun 20, 2025	Raises	$134.00 → $149.00
BMO Capital	Jun 2, 2025	Raises	$140.00 → $145.00
UBS	May 29, 2025	Lowers	$153.00 → $147.00
JP Morgan	Apr 16, 2025	Lowers	$156.00 → $140.00
Goldman Sachs	Apr 7, 2025	Lowers	$175.00 → $169.00
UBS	Mar 24, 2025	Raises	$156.00 → $160.00
JP Morgan	Mar 11, 2025	Raises	$150.00 → $156.00
Morgan Stanley	Mar 7, 2025	Raises	$154.00 → $167.00
Morgan Stanley	Feb 3, 2025	Lowers	$166.00 → $154.00
JP Morgan	Jan 29, 2025	Lowers	$152.00 → $150.00
Jefferies	Jan 29, 2025	Raises	$125.00 → $135.00
JP Morgan	Jan 17, 2025	Lowers	$168.00 → $152.00
Jefferies	Jan 6, 2025	Lowers	$150.00 → $125.00
Citigroup	Dec 19, 2024	Lowers	$240.00 → $160.00
UBS	Dec 12, 2024	Lowers	$171.00 → $156.00
Goldman Sachs	Dec 2, 2024	Announces	$0.00 → $190.00
JP Morgan	Oct 23, 2024	Lowers	$170.00 → $168.00
Morgan Stanley	Oct 23, 2024	Lowers	$170.00 → $166.00
JP Morgan	Oct 9, 2024	Lowers	$174.00 → $170.00
BMO Capital	Sep 18, 2024	Lowers	$175.00 → $160.00
Morgan Stanley	Sep 18, 2024	Lowers	$176.00 → $170.00
JP Morgan	Sep 9, 2024	Raises	$170.00 → $174.00
Morgan Stanley	Aug 15, 2024	Lowers	$187.00 → $176.00
JP Morgan	Jul 16, 2024	Lowers	$180.00 → $170.00
B of A Securities	Jun 26, 2024	Lowers	$210.00 → $200.00
BMO Capital	Jun 17, 2024	Lowers	$185.00 → $175.00
JP Morgan	Jun 11, 2024	Lowers	$190.00 → $180.00
Jefferies	May 20, 2024	Announces	$0.00 → $190.00
BMO Capital	Apr 24, 2024	Lowers	$210.00 → $200.00
JP Morgan	Apr 24, 2024	Lowers	$195.00 → $190.00
JP Morgan	Apr 16, 2024	Raises	$180.00 → $195.00
Citigroup	Mar 13, 2024	Raises	$180.00 → $240.00
UBS	Jan 16, 2024	Announces	$0.00 → $210.00
JP Morgan	Dec 12, 2023	Raises	$151.00 → $158.00
Morgan Stanley	Oct 31, 2023	Lowers	$162.00 → $154.00
JP Morgan	Oct 16, 2023	Announces	$0.00 → $151.00
JP Morgan	Sep 8, 2023	Raises	$150.00 → $151.00
Citigroup	Jul 27, 2023	Raises	$160.00 → $180.00
Morgan Stanley	Jul 26, 2023	Raises	$148.00 → $162.00
Credit Suisse	Jul 11, 2023	Raises	$156.00 → $167.00
Exane BNP Paribas	Jul 5, 2023	Announces	$0.00 → $191.00
Morgan Stanley	Jun 21, 2023	Maintains	$0.00 → $148.00
Wolfe Research	Jun 1, 2023	—	$0.00 → $0.00
JP Morgan	May 23, 2023	Announces	$0.00 → $130.00
Morgan Stanley	May 22, 2023	Raises	$133.00 → $148.00
Morgan Stanley	Apr 24, 2023	Raises	$131.00 → $133.00
Morgan Stanley	Mar 20, 2023	Raises	$122.00 → $131.00
Credit Suisse	Mar 17, 2023	Raises	$140.00 → $156.00

BarclaysMay 22, 2026
PT action: Announces
$0.00 → $270.00
JP MorganApr 29, 2026
PT action: Raises
$212.00 → $240.00
CitigroupApr 29, 2026
PT action: Raises
$180.00 → $260.00
Wells FargoApr 29, 2026
PT action: Raises
$213.00 → $244.00
UBSApr 28, 2026
PT action: Raises
$190.00 → $224.00
BMO CapitalApr 28, 2026
PT action: Raises
$196.00 → $235.00
Wells FargoApr 16, 2026
PT action: Raises
$197.00 → $213.00
JP MorganApr 14, 2026
PT action: Raises
$198.00 → $212.00
UBSMar 26, 2026
PT action: Raises
$184.00 → $190.00
Wells FargoMar 20, 2026
PT action: Raises
$194.00 → $197.00
UBSMar 16, 2026
PT action: Raises
$183.00 → $184.00
Wells FargoMar 2, 2026
PT action: Raises
$184.00 → $194.00
UBSJan 28, 2026
PT action: Raises
$168.00 → $183.00
Wells FargoJan 28, 2026
PT action: Raises
$176.00 → $184.00
Morgan StanleyJan 9, 2026
PT action: Raises
$165.00 → $180.00
Wells FargoDec 18, 2025
PT action: Lowers
$178.00 → $176.00
Wells FargoDec 15, 2025
PT action: Raises
$167.00 → $178.00
JefferiesDec 10, 2025
PT action: Raises
$170.00 → $190.00
JP MorganDec 5, 2025
PT action: Raises
$175.00 → $200.00
Wells FargoNov 14, 2025
PT action: Raises
$147.00 → $167.00
CitigroupOct 30, 2025
PT action: Raises
$150.00 → $180.00
UBSOct 29, 2025
PT action: Raises
$165.00 → $168.00
JP MorganOct 29, 2025
PT action: Raises
$172.00 → $175.00
Wells FargoOct 29, 2025
PT action: Raises
$140.00 → $147.00
Morgan StanleyOct 28, 2025
PT action: Raises
$152.00 → $165.00
JP MorganOct 13, 2025
PT action: Raises
$165.00 → $172.00
Wells FargoSep 18, 2025
PT action: Lowers
$146.00 → $140.00
B of A SecuritiesSep 15, 2025
PT action: Raises
$150.00 → $165.00
Wells FargoSep 15, 2025
PT action: Raises
$145.00 → $146.00
Wells FargoAug 14, 2025
PT action: Announces
$0.00 → $145.00
JefferiesJul 31, 2025
PT action: Raises
$135.00 → $170.00
JP MorganJul 14, 2025
PT action: Raises
$143.00 → $162.00
Morgan StanleyJun 20, 2025
PT action: Raises
$134.00 → $149.00
BMO CapitalJun 2, 2025
PT action: Raises
$140.00 → $145.00
UBSMay 29, 2025
PT action: Lowers
$153.00 → $147.00
JP MorganApr 16, 2025
PT action: Lowers
$156.00 → $140.00
Goldman SachsApr 7, 2025
PT action: Lowers
$175.00 → $169.00
UBSMar 24, 2025
PT action: Raises
$156.00 → $160.00
JP MorganMar 11, 2025
PT action: Raises
$150.00 → $156.00
Morgan StanleyMar 7, 2025
PT action: Raises
$154.00 → $167.00
Morgan StanleyFeb 3, 2025
PT action: Lowers
$166.00 → $154.00
JP MorganJan 29, 2025
PT action: Lowers
$152.00 → $150.00
JefferiesJan 29, 2025
PT action: Raises
$125.00 → $135.00
JP MorganJan 17, 2025
PT action: Lowers
$168.00 → $152.00
JefferiesJan 6, 2025
PT action: Lowers
$150.00 → $125.00
CitigroupDec 19, 2024
PT action: Lowers
$240.00 → $160.00
UBSDec 12, 2024
PT action: Lowers
$171.00 → $156.00
Goldman SachsDec 2, 2024
PT action: Announces
$0.00 → $190.00
JP MorganOct 23, 2024
PT action: Lowers
$170.00 → $168.00
Morgan StanleyOct 23, 2024
PT action: Lowers
$170.00 → $166.00
JP MorganOct 9, 2024
PT action: Lowers
$174.00 → $170.00
BMO CapitalSep 18, 2024
PT action: Lowers
$175.00 → $160.00
Morgan StanleySep 18, 2024
PT action: Lowers
$176.00 → $170.00
JP MorganSep 9, 2024
PT action: Raises
$170.00 → $174.00
Morgan StanleyAug 15, 2024
PT action: Lowers
$187.00 → $176.00
JP MorganJul 16, 2024
PT action: Lowers
$180.00 → $170.00
B of A SecuritiesJun 26, 2024
PT action: Lowers
$210.00 → $200.00
BMO CapitalJun 17, 2024
PT action: Lowers
$185.00 → $175.00
JP MorganJun 11, 2024
PT action: Lowers
$190.00 → $180.00
JefferiesMay 20, 2024
PT action: Announces
$0.00 → $190.00
BMO CapitalApr 24, 2024
PT action: Lowers
$210.00 → $200.00
JP MorganApr 24, 2024
PT action: Lowers
$195.00 → $190.00
JP MorganApr 16, 2024
PT action: Raises
$180.00 → $195.00
CitigroupMar 13, 2024
PT action: Raises
$180.00 → $240.00
UBSJan 16, 2024
PT action: Announces
$0.00 → $210.00
JP MorganDec 12, 2023
PT action: Raises
$151.00 → $158.00
Morgan StanleyOct 31, 2023
PT action: Lowers
$162.00 → $154.00
JP MorganOct 16, 2023
PT action: Announces
$0.00 → $151.00
JP MorganSep 8, 2023
PT action: Raises
$150.00 → $151.00
CitigroupJul 27, 2023
PT action: Raises
$160.00 → $180.00
Morgan StanleyJul 26, 2023
PT action: Raises
$148.00 → $162.00
Credit SuisseJul 11, 2023
PT action: Raises
$156.00 → $167.00
Exane BNP ParibasJul 5, 2023
PT action: Announces
$0.00 → $191.00
Morgan StanleyJun 21, 2023
PT action: Maintains
$0.00 → $148.00
Wolfe ResearchJun 1, 2023
PT action: —
$0.00 → $0.00
JP MorganMay 23, 2023
PT action: Announces
$0.00 → $130.00
Morgan StanleyMay 22, 2023
PT action: Raises
$133.00 → $148.00
Morgan StanleyApr 24, 2023
PT action: Raises
$131.00 → $133.00
Morgan StanleyMar 20, 2023
PT action: Raises
$122.00 → $131.00
Credit SuisseMar 17, 2023
PT action: Raises
$140.00 → $156.00

Band uses only the revised target (Current column) from firm actions dated within the last 3 months—not the Prior price.

Avg Target

$242.80

Based on 14 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (12)Hold (3)Sell (1)

Upside

+1.04%

Market Cap

$54.72B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date

Jul 27, 2026D-62

P/E Ratio (TTM)23.86

Forward P/E15.22

P/B Ratio2.62

Dividend Yield0.97%

Return on Equity (ROE)12.29%

Operating Margin11.83%

Debt to Equity31.59

Beta (Volatility)1.88

52 Week Range$106.21 - $240.40

LowCurrent: $240.29High

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Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 0Insider Sells: 10

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

No major insider buying detected recently.

Recent Insider Transactions

Date	Name	Position	Transaction	Shares
5/18/2026	SPICER RANDY J.	Officer	Sale at price 225.00 per share.	2,500
5/15/2026	TOPALIAN LEON J	Chief Executive Officer	Sale at price 226.84 - 229.32 per share.	52,000
5/5/2026	FORD BRADLEY	Officer	Sale at price 232.11 - 232.23 per share.	2,240
5/4/2026	BEHR ALLEN C.	Officer	Sale at price 225.93 - 226.10 per share.	10,096
5/4/2026	KELLER MICHAEL D	Officer	Sale at price 225.86 per share.	4,554
5/1/2026	NEEDHAM DANIEL R.	Officer	Sale at price 226.00 per share.	12,888
5/1/2026	HANNERS NOAH C	Officer	Sale at price 226.50 per share.	6,472
4/30/2026	SUMOSKI DAVID A	Officer	Sale at price 225.66 - 226.41 per share.	33,068
3/23/2026	TOPALIAN LEON J	Chief Executive Officer	Sale at price 162.01 - 162.40 per share.	11,500
2/11/2026	QUERY KENNETH REX	Officer	Sale at price 196.02 per share.	7,452

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for NUE?

A. The current target price for Nucor Corporation is $242.80, which implies a 1.0% upside from the current price of $240.29. This is based on the consensus of 14 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for NUE?

A. Currently, there are 3 Strong Buy, 9 Buy, 3 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.

Q. Are insiders buying NUE stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 0 insider buys and 10 insider sells. Insider selling is more prominent recently.

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