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Nucor (NUE) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$135.18 -4.77 (-3.40%)
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Nucor Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
1.63%
Annual Dividend
$2.20
Next
Dividend Payment
May. 12
Dividend Increase
Track Record
52 Years
Annualized 3-Year
Dividend Growth
8.16%
Dividend Payout Ratio
26.16%

Nucor (NUE) pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.63%. The next quarterly payment of $0.55 per share is scheduled for Monday, May 12, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, March 31. NUE has grown its dividend for 52 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 2.65%. The company currently pays out 26.16% of its earnings and 15.31% 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$0.18$1.58
Dividend Yield1.63%5.15%3.65%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth8.16%11.69%11.49%
Track Record52 years27 years25 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 Earnings26.16%
Based on This Year's Estimate28.80%
Based on Next Year's Estimate20.02%
Based on Cashflow15.31%

Nucor Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
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
6/8/2023Quarterly$0.51 - 1.39%6/29/20236/30/20238/11/2023
2/21/2023quarterly$0.51 - 1.21%3/30/20233/31/20235/11/2023

This table shows Nucor's quarterlydividend 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 1.63%. 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, May 12, 2025.

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

Nucor's next ex-dividend date is Monday, March 31, 2025.

Nucor's most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 8.16% per year.

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:
  • 26.16% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 28.80% based on this year's estimates
  • 20.02% based on next year's estimates
  • 15.31% based on cash flow

Nucor's dividend yield of 1.57% 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 26.16% 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 2/21/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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