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Nucor Corp. (NUE)
NYSE:NUE
NUE Analyst Ratings
Strong Buy
7 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
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NUE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$143.75
▲(22.73%Upside)
| Highest Price Target$160.00 | Average Price Target$143.75 | Lowest Price Target$120.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
TipRanks
$132
Buy
12.70%
Upside
Reiterated
06/03/25
Nucor's overall stock score is driven primarily by its solid financial foundation and positive earnings call outlook, which are tempered by current technical weaknesses and valuation concerns. The optimism surrounding future demand and strategic initiatives also contributes positively, but investors should be mindful of recent declines in profitability and cash flow strength.
J.P. Morgan
$143
Buy
22.09%
Upside
Reiterated
06/09/25
BMO Capital
$140→$145
Buy
23.79%
Upside
Upgraded
06/02/25
UBS
$153→$147
Buy
25.50%
Upside
Reiterated
05/29/25
KeyBanc
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
05/06/25
Unknown AnalystSeaport Global
Not Ranked
Seaport Global
$145
Buy
23.79%
Upside
Reiterated
04/30/25
Morgan Stanley
$140
Buy
19.53%
Upside
Reiterated
04/28/25
Bank of America Securities
$150
Buy
28.06%
Upside
Reiterated
04/28/25
Jefferies
$135→$120
Hold
2.45%
Upside
Reiterated
04/10/25
Citi
$160
Buy
36.60%
Upside
Reiterated
03/24/25
Argus Research
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
03/04/25
Nucor (NUE): New Buy Recommendation for This Basic Materials GiantWe view Nucor as a well-run company with a strong track record in its industry, poised to take advantage of megatrends such as the rebuilding of U.S. infrastructure, the transition to alternative energy sources, and manufacturing onshoring. Although NUE’s earnings have been hurt by reduced demand and inflationary pressures, we expect conditions to start to improve in 2025. The balance sheet is clean, and management has experience navigating difficult conditions. With Nucor’s diverse portfolio and commitment to investing in higher margin businesses, we see potential for share-price gains as earnings begin to rebound in 2025. Future earnings growth can be driven by long-term demand and potential tariffs on imported steel.
Goldman Sachs
$190
Buy
62.21%
Upside
Initiated
12/02/24
Barclays
$210→$183
Buy
56.24%
Upside
Reiterated
06/14/24
Ranks
Any
Analyst Rating
Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Action
Any
TipRanks
$132
Buy
12.70%
Upside
Reiterated
06/03/25
Nucor's overall stock score is driven primarily by its solid financial foundation and positive earnings call outlook, which are tempered by current technical weaknesses and valuation concerns. The optimism surrounding future demand and strategic initiatives also contributes positively, but investors should be mindful of recent declines in profitability and cash flow strength.
J.P. Morgan
$143
Buy
22.09%
Upside
Reiterated
06/09/25
BMO Capital
$140→$145
Buy
23.79%
Upside
Upgraded
06/02/25
UBS
$153→$147
Buy
25.50%
Upside
Reiterated
05/29/25
KeyBanc
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
05/06/25
Unknown AnalystSeaport Global
Not Ranked
Seaport Global
$145
Buy
23.79%
Upside
Reiterated
04/30/25
Morgan Stanley
$140
Buy
19.53%
Upside
Reiterated
04/28/25
Bank of America Securities
$150
Buy
28.06%
Upside
Reiterated
04/28/25
Jefferies
$135→$120
Hold
2.45%
Upside
Reiterated
04/10/25
Citi
$160
Buy
36.60%
Upside
Reiterated
03/24/25
Argus Research
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
03/04/25
Nucor (NUE): New Buy Recommendation for This Basic Materials GiantWe view Nucor as a well-run company with a strong track record in its industry, poised to take advantage of megatrends such as the rebuilding of U.S. infrastructure, the transition to alternative energy sources, and manufacturing onshoring. Although NUE’s earnings have been hurt by reduced demand and inflationary pressures, we expect conditions to start to improve in 2025. The balance sheet is clean, and management has experience navigating difficult conditions. With Nucor’s diverse portfolio and commitment to investing in higher margin businesses, we see potential for share-price gains as earnings begin to rebound in 2025. Future earnings growth can be driven by long-term demand and potential tariffs on imported steel.
Goldman Sachs
$190
Buy
62.21%
Upside
Initiated
12/02/24
Barclays
$210→$183
Buy
56.24%
Upside
Reiterated
06/14/24
Best Analysts Covering Nucor
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
17/27 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+1.32%
reiterated a xxx
rating 12 months ago
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3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
17/27 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+4.46%
reiterated a xxx
rating 12 months ago
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trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 62.96% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +4.46% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
5/10 ratings generated profit
Average Return
-1.35%
reiterated a buy rating 3 days ago
Copying Bill Peterson's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 50.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of -1.35% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
5/10 ratings generated profit
Average Return
-1.35%
reiterated a xxx
rating 3 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 50.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of -1.35% per trade.
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NUE Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Feb 25
Mar 25
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Strong Buy
1
0
0
0
0
Buy
13
17
17
16
10
Hold
6
7
6
6
3
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
20
24
23
22
13
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
NUE Financial Forecast
NUE Stock Forecast FAQ
What is NUE’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Nucor Corp.’s 12-month average price target is 143.75.
What is NUE’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Nucor Corp. has 22.73% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
Head over to our Expert Center to see a list of the top 100 Wall Street analysts and follow the analysts of your choice. Visit their profiles for more details about their stock ratings and see how they perform on a stock-by-stock basis.
Is NUE a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Nucor Corp. has a consensus rating of Strong Buy which is based on 7 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Nucor Corp.’s price target?
The average price target for Nucor Corp. is 143.75. This is based on 9 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $160.00 ,the lowest forecast is $120.00. The average price target represents 22.73% Increase from the current price of $117.13.
The highest analyst price target is $160.00 ,the lowest forecast is $120.00. The average price target represents 22.73% Increase from the current price of $117.13.
What do analysts say about Nucor Corp.?
Nucor Corp.’s analyst rating consensus is a Strong Buy. This is based on the ratings of 9 Wall Streets Analysts.
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