Nucor (NUE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$138.51 -0.35 (-0.25%)

Closing price 07/3/2025 03:53 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$137.94 -0.57 (-0.41%)

As of 07/3/2025 04:57 PM Eastern

Nucor - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 8 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
7

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Nucor in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 8 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for NUE.

Consensus Price Target

$150.00
8.30% Upside

According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Nucor, the average price target is $150.00. The highest price target for NUE is $169.00, while the lowest price target for NUE is $135.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.30% from the current price of $138.51.

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NUE Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 7/5/24 to 7/5/25	1 Month Ago 6/5/24 to 6/5/25	3 Months Ago 4/6/24 to 4/6/25	1 Year Ago 7/6/23 to 7/5/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$150.00	$157.22	$164.44	$189.67
Forecasted Upside	8.30% Upside	32.49% Upside	59.44% Upside	23.29% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	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	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	3.00	2.76	2.53
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	8.30% Upside	264.62% Upside	9.83% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent NUE News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
6/20/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Carlos De Alba Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$134.00 ➝ $149.00	+20.00%
6/2/2025	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars	Katja Jancic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$140.00 ➝ $145.00	+32.66%
5/29/2025	UBS Group 3 of 5 stars	A. Jones Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$153.00 ➝ $147.00	+36.13%
4/16/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Bill Peterson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$156.00 ➝ $140.00	+26.65%
4/7/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Harris Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$175.00 ➝ $169.00	+63.85%
3/5/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$155.00	+22.07%
1/29/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Christopher LeFemina Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$125.00 ➝ $135.00	+6.68%
12/19/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$240.00 ➝ $160.00	+37.91%
6/26/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$210.00 ➝ $200.00	+30.65%
7/11/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$156.00 ➝ $167.00	+1.73%
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7/5/2023	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$191.00	+15.33%

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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, July 4, 2025. 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.:

The current stock price is around $129.73, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the steel industry.
Nucor Co. has shown strong institutional support, with over 76% of its stock owned by institutional investors, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.
The company has a solid dividend yield of approximately 1.59%, providing investors with a steady income stream, which is particularly attractive in volatile markets.
Recent upgrades from analysts, including a price target increase from BMO Capital Markets, suggest positive sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.
Nucor Co. operates in multiple segments, including steel mills and raw materials, which diversifies its revenue streams and reduces risk associated with market fluctuations.

Nucor
Bear Case

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

Insider selling has been notable, with executives selling over 51,000 shares recently, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects.
Despite recent upgrades, one analyst has downgraded the stock to a "sell" rating, indicating potential concerns about future performance.
The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 1-year high of $170.52 and a low of $97.59, suggesting volatility that may deter risk-averse investors.
The company's dividend payout ratio is around 39.15%, which, while sustainable, may limit future dividend increases if earnings do not grow significantly.
Market conditions for the steel industry can be unpredictable, influenced by global demand and trade policies, which may impact Nucor Co.'s profitability.

NUE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Nucor is $150.00, with a high forecast of $169.00 and a low forecast of $135.00.
: 8 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Nucor in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating, 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" NUE shares.
: According to analysts, Nucor's stock has a predicted upside of 8.30% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Nucor's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Nucor has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, The Goldman Sachs Group, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Nucor more than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating for Nucor is Buy while the average consensus rating for "basic materials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how NUE compares to other companies.

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Nucor (NUE) Stock Forecast & Price Target