Nucor (NUE) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $254.69, -0.94% vs the prior close of $257.11.
- Volume 1.22M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
NUE dips 0.9% to $254.69. Closed at $254.69, -0.94% vs the prior close of $257.11. Day range $248.29–$257.43, opened at $256.87.
NUE daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — NUE dips 0.9% to $254.69
- Closed at $254.69, -0.94% vs the prior close of $257.11. Day range $248.29–$257.43, opened at $256.87.
- Volume was 1.22M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 1.30M.
- Price is +0.2% vs its 50-day average ($254.23) and +16.5% vs its 200-day average ($218.65).
- 52-week range $131.32–$280.11; today's close sits at 83% of that range, 9.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — NUE rises 1.3% to $257.11, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $257.11, +1.30% vs the prior close of $253.80. Day range $251.32–$257.39, opened at $251.38.
- Volume was 1.03M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 1.32M.
- Price is +1.0% vs its 50-day average ($254.63) and +17.8% vs its 200-day average ($218.20).
- 52-week range $131.32–$280.11; today's close sits at 85% of that range, 8.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 13, 2026 — NUE rises 0.8% to $253.80, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $253.80, +0.78% vs the prior close of $251.83. Day range $250.91–$254.30, opened at $252.07.
- Volume was 874.10K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 1.33M.
- Price is -0.5% vs its 50-day average ($254.97) and +16.6% vs its 200-day average ($217.75).
- 52-week range $131.32–$280.11; today's close sits at 82% of that range, 9.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 12, 2026 — NUE rises 0.6% to $251.83
- Closed at $251.83, +0.60% vs the prior close of $250.33. Day range $249.54–$254.17, opened at $250.93.
- Volume was 796.80K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 1.34M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -1.3% vs its 50-day average ($255.12) and +15.9% vs its 200-day average ($217.31).
- 52-week range $131.32–$280.11; today's close sits at 81% of that range, 10.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — NUE rises 1.7% to $250.33
- Closed at $250.33, +1.70% vs the prior close of $246.14. Day range $247.41–$253.75, opened at $248.66.
- Volume was 1.03M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 1.35M.
- Price is -1.9% vs its 50-day average ($255.23) and +15.4% vs its 200-day average ($216.87).
- 52-week range $131.32–$280.11; today's close sits at 80% of that range, 10.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — NUE ends flat (-0.1%) to $246.14, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $246.14, -0.12% vs the prior close of $246.44. Day range $244.90–$249.03, opened at $245.13.
- Volume was 860.80K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 1.37M.
- Price is -3.6% vs its 50-day average ($255.37) and +13.7% vs its 200-day average ($216.44).
- 52-week range $131.32–$280.11; today's close sits at 77% of that range, 12.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 7, 2026 — NUE dips 1.8% to $246.44
- Closed at $246.44, -1.84% vs the prior close of $251.07. Day range $246.27–$250.36, opened at $247.86.
- Volume was 1.06M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 1.40M.
- Price is -3.6% vs its 50-day average ($255.56) and +14.1% vs its 200-day average ($216.00).
- 52-week range $131.32–$280.11; today's close sits at 77% of that range, 12.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — NUE ends flat (-0.1%) to $251.07
- Closed at $251.07, -0.14% vs the prior close of $251.41. Day range $247.74–$253.28, opened at $252.79.
- Volume was 1.07M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 1.41M.
- Price is -1.9% vs its 50-day average ($255.95) and +16.5% vs its 200-day average ($215.56).
- 52-week range $131.32–$280.11; today's close sits at 80% of that range, 10.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — NUE jumps 4.6% to $251.41, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $251.41, +4.58% vs the prior close of $240.39. Day range $242.40–$255.08, opened at $242.40.
- Volume was 1.59M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 1.41M.
- Price is -1.7% vs its 50-day average ($255.88) and +16.9% vs its 200-day average ($215.11).
- 52-week range $131.32–$280.11; today's close sits at 81% of that range, 10.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — NUE rises 1.9% to $240.39
- Closed at $240.39, +1.87% vs the prior close of $235.98. Day range $238.03–$242.89, opened at $238.88.
- Volume was 1.08M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 1.42M.
- Price is -6.0% vs its 50-day average ($255.81) and +12.0% vs its 200-day average ($214.66).
- 52-week range $131.32–$280.11; today's close sits at 73% of that range, 14.2% below the 52-week high.
NUE latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about NUE in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Aug 21, 2026 · S-3ASR — S-3ASR filing
S-3ASR filing
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Aug 19, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Topalian Leon J sold 102 shares at $269.29 (≈$27.47K) on Aug 14, 2026
- Topalian Leon J sold 25,898 shares at $268.52 (≈$6.95M) on Aug 14, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 18, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Behr Allen C sold 5,127 shares at $274.00 (≈$1.40M) on Aug 14, 2026
- Behr Allen C sold 2,612 shares at $274.42 (≈$716.79K) on Aug 14, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 14, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 14, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 12, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jul 4, 2026:
- Revenue: $10.40B (prior year $8.46B) (+23.0% vs Jul 5, 2025)
- Net income: $1.16B (prior year $603.00M) (+91.7% vs Jul 5, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $5.04 (prior year $2.60) (+93.8% vs Jul 5, 2025)
Aug 5, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Batterbee Thomas J. sold 4,000 shares at $261.02 (≈$1.04M) on Aug 3, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 3, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Jul 27, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jun 22, 2026 · 8-K/A — Amended current report
Amended current report
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Things to know before you trade NUE
- Last results release: Jul 27, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 27, 2026, Jan 26, 2026, Oct 27, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 26, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.58% (largest 6.3%).
- Liquidity: about 1.30M shares (≈$331.98M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $254.69 vs a range of $131.32–$280.11 (83% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 30, 2026 ($0.56/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: Leon J Topalian sold 102 shares on Aug 14, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Aug 12, 2026; 8-K Jul 27, 2026; 8-K May 19, 2026.
- Share count: 226.88M shares outstanding (Jul 4, 2026), -1.2% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling Mills (Coke Ovens).
NUE market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 256.87 | 257.43 | 248.29 | 254.69 | 1.22M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 251.38 | 257.39 | 251.32 | 257.11 | 1.03M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 252.07 | 254.30 | 250.91 | 253.80 | 874.10K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 250.93 | 254.17 | 249.54 | 251.83 | 796.80K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 248.66 | 253.75 | 247.41 | 250.33 | 1.03M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 245.13 | 249.03 | 244.90 | 246.14 | 860.80K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 247.86 | 250.36 | 246.27 | 246.44 | 1.06M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 252.79 | 253.28 | 247.74 | 251.07 | 1.07M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 242.40 | 255.08 | 242.40 | 251.41 | 1.59M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 238.88 | 242.89 | 238.03 | 240.39 | 1.08M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 231.35 | 236.18 | 229.20 | 235.98 | 1.54M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 237.52 | 239.32 | 233.60 | 233.75 | 1.49M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 242.26 | 244.05 | 235.18 | 236.24 | 1.47M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 245.05 | 247.52 | 241.87 | 244.49 | 1.17M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 247.81 | 250.26 | 243.64 | 247.25 | 1.01M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 247.65 | 250.69 | 246.27 | 247.96 | 1.08M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 244.42 | 249.44 | 243.00 | 246.98 | 1.33M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 241.50 | 246.42 | 241.21 | 245.66 | 1.32M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 248.39 | 249.16 | 242.07 | 242.40 | 1.85M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 254.26 | 259.00 | 246.65 | 248.38 | 3.19M |
About Nucor
Nucor (NUE) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling Mills (Coke Ovens)”. Its business address is in CHARLOTTE, NC. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 73309.
NUE board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Norma Clayton | Director | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Patrick Dempsey | Director | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Nicholas C Gangestad | Director | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Christopher J Kearney | Director | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Laurette T Koellner | Director | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Michael W Lamach | Director | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Nadja West | Director | Jun 3, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas J. Batterbee | Executive Vice President | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Allen C Behr | Executive Vice President | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Bradley Ford | Executive Vice President | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Noah C Hanners | Executive Vice President | Jun 3, 2026 |
| John J Hollatz | Executive Vice President | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Michael D Keller | Vice Pres. and Corp. Contro | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Stephen D Laxton | President and COO | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Daniel R. Needham | Executive Vice President | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Benjamin M Pickett | Executive Vice President | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Kenneth Rex Query | Executive Vice President | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Randy J Spicer | Executive Vice President | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Iii John Leo Sullivan | CFO, Treasurer and EVP | Jun 3, 2026 |
| David A Sumoski | Executive Vice President | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Leon J Topalian | Chair and CEO | Aug 19, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Leon J Topalian | Sale | 102 | $269.29 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Leon J Topalian | Sale | 25,898 | $268.52 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Allen C Behr | Sale | 5,127 | $274.00 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Allen C Behr | Sale | 2,612 | $274.42 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Thomas J. Batterbee | Sale | 4,000 | $261.02 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Stephen D Laxton | Sale | 3,968 | $256.96 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | John J Hollatz | Sale | 5,038 | $258.33 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | John J Hollatz | Sale | 5,522 | $258.57 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Kenneth Rex Query | Sale | 5,149 | $251.30 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Kenneth Rex Query | Sale | 8,380 | $251.42 |
| May 18, 2026 | Randy J Spicer | Sale | 2,500 | $225.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Leon J Topalian | Sale | 4,441 | $229.32 |
| May 15, 2026 | Leon J Topalian | Sale | 9,366 | $228.63 |
| May 15, 2026 | Leon J Topalian | Sale | 21,954 | $227.58 |
| May 15, 2026 | Leon J Topalian | Sale | 16,239 | $226.84 |
NUE financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $32.49B | $1.74B | 7.52 | $3.23B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $30.73B | $2.03B | 8.46 | $3.98B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $34.71B | $4.53B | 18.00 | $7.11B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $41.51B | $7.61B | 28.79 | $10.07B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $36.48B | $6.83B | 23.16 | $6.23B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $36.95B, total liabilities $13.69B, cash $2.48B (as of Jul 4, 2026).
NUE earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $247.86 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $215.00 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $177.66 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $144.16 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $144.52 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $116.57 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $121.97 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $156.11 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 22, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jan 29, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 23, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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