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Nucor Corp manufactures steel and steel products. The company's reportable segments are steel mills, steel products, and raw materials. A majority of its revenue is derived from the steel mills segment, which is engaged in producing sheet steel (hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized), plate steel, structural steel (wide-flange beams, beam blanks, H-piling, and sheet piling), and bar steel products. Nucor manufactures steel principally from scrap steel and scrap steel substitutes using electric arc furnaces (EAFs) along with continuous casting and automated rolling mills. The steel mills segment sells its products mainly to steel service centers, fabricators, and manufacturers located in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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9 analysts have shared their evaluations of Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Nucor, presenting an average target of $153.67, a high estimate of $169.00, and a low estimate of $135.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 1.35%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744808412_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The standing of Nucor among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Bill Peterson &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $140.00&#x7C;$156.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mike Harris &#x7C;Goldman Sachs &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $169.00&#x7C;$175.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Curt Woodworth &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $160.00&#x7C;$156.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Bill Peterson &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $156.00&#x7C;$150.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Carlos De Alba &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $167.00&#x7C;$154.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Carlos De Alba &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $154.00&#x7C;$166.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Bill Peterson &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $150.00&#x7C;$152.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Christopher LeFemina&#x7C;Jefferies &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $135.00&#x7C;$125.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Bill Peterson &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $152.00&#x7C;$168.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Nucor. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Nucor compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Nucor's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Nucor's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NUE/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Nucor analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Nucor Better</h2>
Nucor Corp manufactures steel and steel products. The company's reportable segments are steel mills, steel products, and raw materials. A majority of its revenue is derived from the steel mills segment, which is engaged in producing sheet steel (hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized), plate steel, structural steel (wide-flange beams, beam blanks, H-piling, and sheet piling), and bar steel products. Nucor manufactures steel principally from scrap steel and scrap steel substitutes using electric arc furnaces (EAFs) along with continuous casting and automated rolling mills. The steel mills segment sells its products mainly to steel service centers, fabricators, and manufacturers located in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Nucor's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Nucor's financials over 3M reveals challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -8.17% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Net Margin: Nucor's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 4.16%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 1.45%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.86%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Nucor's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.34, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Breaking Down Nucor: 9 Analysts Share Their Views

JP Morgan analyst Bill Peterson maintains Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $156 to $140.

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JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Nucor, Lowers Price Target to $140

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Nucor. Our analysis of options history for Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) revealed 12 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 33% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $294,760, and 7 were calls, valued at $656,392.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $95.0 to $170.0 for Nucor over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Nucor options trades today is 221.0 with a total volume of 1,123.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Nucor's big money trades within a strike price range of $95.0 to $170.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Nucor Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744398049_0_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<tr>
<td>NUE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$16.4</td>
<td>$16.3</td>
<td>$16.3</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$197.3K</td>
<td align="right">229</td>
<td align="right">151</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NUE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$16.5</td>
<td>$16.2</td>
<td>$16.6</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$166.0K</td>
<td align="right">213</td>
<td align="right">150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NUE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$101.2K</td>
<td align="right">636</td>
<td align="right">135</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NUE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$17.1</td>
<td>$16.1</td>
<td>$16.3</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$96.1K</td>
<td align="right">229</td>
<td align="right">210</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NUE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.7</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$15.23</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$76.1K</td>
<td align="right">213</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Nucor</h3>
Nucor Corp manufactures steel and steel products. The company's reportable segments are steel mills, steel products, and raw materials. A majority of its revenue is derived from the steel mills segment, which is engaged in producing sheet steel (hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized), plate steel, structural steel (wide-flange beams, beam blanks, H-piling, and sheet piling), and bar steel products. Nucor manufactures steel principally from scrap steel and scrap steel substitutes using electric arc furnaces (EAFs) along with continuous casting and automated rolling mills. The steel mills segment sells its products mainly to steel service centers, fabricators, and manufacturers located in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Nucor, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Nucor's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 943,175, the price of NUE is up by 1.52%, reaching $111.1.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 17 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Nucor</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $164.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs persists with their Buy rating on Nucor, maintaining a target price of $169. 
&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from UBS upgrades its rating to Buy with a revised price target of $160. 
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Cramer took to X, stating that it was a &#8216;Smart move blocking Nippon Dumper Steel deal,&#8217; referring to the President&#8217;s statement that signaled his reluctance to give a go-ahead to the $15 billion deal.
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What Happened: During a press meeting at the Oval Office on Wednesday night, Trump emphasized the importance of United States Steel for American industry, referring to it as &#8220;a very special company,&#8221; before adding &#8220;we don&#8217;t want it to go to Japan or any other place,&#8221; casting fresh uncertainty on the future of this deal.
This comes just days after Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/04/44679320/us-steel-gains-16-as-trump-orders-review-of-nippon-steels-blocked-acquisition-amid-national-security-concerns">ordered another review</a> of the blocked acquisition when the Committee On Foreign Investment In The United States was given 45 days to submit its recommendations.
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Why It Matters: The deal was blocked by the Biden Administration in January, citing national security issues, but Cramer&#8217;s opposition to it largely centers on the adverse impact it has on other U.S. steel companies, particularly the likes of Nucor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>), the largest steel-maker in the U.S, <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/jim-cramer-nucor-nue-sell-142005180.html">reported</a> Yahoo Finance via Insider Monkey
In his Wednesday X post, Cramer refers to the Japanese giant &#8220;Nippon Dumper Steel&#8221; calling out its serial steel dumping activities in the United States. Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-18/commerce-slaps-tariffs-on-nippon-steel-amid-anti-import-promise">reported</a> that the U.S. Department of Commerce imposed tariffs on the Japanese steel giant last year.
Price Action: Shares of US Steel plunged nearly 11% to $40.19 in after-hours trading, following a 2.5% gain to $45.14 during the regular session. Meanwhile, Nippon Steel has been rallying since Thursday morning in Tokyo, climbing over 5% at the time of writing.
According to Benzinga Edge, United States Steel stock is attractive in the short, medium, and long terms, with strong momentum and value scores. However, how does it compare with competitors Nucor and Steel Dynamics? Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a> for deeper insights.
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Another Dividend Aristocrat, PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>), makes popular soft drinks like Pepsi, Mountain Dew, and Gatorade and snack foods under the Frito-Lay brand. Over 60% of the company's manufacturing occurs in the United States, which should grant it some shelter from tariff woes. It's also raised its dividend annually for 53 straight years and currently yields 3.58%.
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Pepsi's biggest competitor is Coca-Cola, another 50-year dividend booster, but Pepsi has a few advantages that put it ahead for income investors. Pepsi has a lower DPR (77% vs. 83%), higher yield (3.58% vs. 2.79%), and has grown its dividend at a faster rate over the previous three years (7.9% vs. 4.9%). The stock also trades at just 17 times forward earnings and 2.3 times sales, both better figures than Coca-Cola.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Nucor Corp.&nbsp;</h2>
Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) stands to be one of the biggest beneficiaries of Trump's tariffs, as the company manufactures most of its steel and iron products domestically and has had little pushback to price raises to start 2025. Nucor also has a 52-year history of raising its dividend, which currently yields 2% and has a very manageable 26.2% DPR. It's been a brutal 12 months for the company, which saw its stock cut in half from its 2024 highs. But the Relative Strength Index (RSI) just hit an Oversold trigger, so it&#8217;s worth reexamining this beaten-down name.
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Nucor has profit margins similar to American competitors like Steel Dynamics and Reliance Steel. Still, it pays a superior yield and has an impressive 8.2% dividend growth rate over the last three years. The stock trades at 10 times forward earnings and just 0.82 times sales, and its 18% decline in the previous month could present dividend seekers with a buying opportunity.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Altria Group Inc.&nbsp;</h2>
Not everyone will feel comfortable investing in a company that manufactures cigarettes. But if you're looking for a dividend yield in uncertain times, Altria Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>) is a stock that stands out for its strong payout and, yes, an addictive product with inelastic demand. The company distributes the Marlboro brand of tobacco, Black and Milds, and smokeless products like Skoal and Copenhagen.
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For Altria, 2024 was one of its best years in a decade, thanks to a 20% stock price jump and solid earnings growth. The company has profit margins of over 50% and a tiny P/E ratio at 8.8. And did we mention the dividend? MO yields a whopping 7% and has raised its payout for 56 years. Despite the impressive yield, Altria's DPR is just 62.3%, making it manageable despite the hefty obligation. MO shares also earned an 89.76 Momentum score from Benzinga Edge, a rare feat for a tobacco company.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">McKesson Corp.&nbsp;</h2>
McKesson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>) was among the few stocks to rally during the tariff tantrum on April 2, jumping 3% and building its year-to-date gain over 25%. Healthcare stocks are another safe harbor during uncertain periods, and investors have been flocking to McKesson, which is well-positioned to continue its substantial dividend boosts.
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MCK shares yield only 0.41%, but the dividend payout is $2.84 annually since the share price equals $700. While the yield seems paltry, the company has been aggressively boosting it over the last three years. Dividend growth exceeded 14% annually during the period, yet the DPR is still just 13%, giving the company plenty of room for future dividend raises. McKesson doesn't have the reputation of the Dividend Aristocrats mentioned above. Still, it does have 17 straight years of payout increases under its belt, and the stock trades at a reasonable 19.5 times forward earnings.
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The White House announced that certain industrial and precious metals won't incur additional <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs" rel="noreferrer noopener">reciprocal tariffs</a>.
What Happened? President Donald Trump introduced reciprocal tariffs but exempted key metals, including steel, aluminum, gold, and copper. This move partially relieves domestic buyers already dealing with the 25% duties imposed on steel and 10% on aluminum under Section 232.
Spot gold rallied to a fresh high, touching $3,167, while copper futures sank 3.16% to $4.88 per pound as markets <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44498083/trumps-copper-tariffs-might-come-sooner-rather-than-later-insiders-warn" rel="noreferrer noopener">feared the orange metal tariffs</a> would come sooner rather than later.
Nucor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>), the largest U.S. steel producer, saw shares drop 2% in after-hours trading after closing the day at $123.03.
Why It Matters? Additional tariffs could have been a serious headwind for sectors relying heavily on metal imports. Recently, the Aluminum Association noted that Canada supplies nearly two-thirds of U.S. aluminum, with Mexico as the third-largest provider.
The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) warned about tariffs, clarifying that domestic production <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44338152/can-manufacturers-warn-about-tariffs-ask-for-targeted-relief" rel="noreferrer noopener">cannot meet the demand</a>. Nine domestic mill production lines have closed since the 2018 tariffs, leaving only three operational facilities.
This market dynamic created a reliance on imports, which CMI argues will further drive up food and beverage packaging costs. Furthermore, they warned that artificially high prices could make American products less competitive globally.
However, the White House framed the tariffs as a strategic move to protect domestic industries, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/04/tariffs-work-and-president-trumps-first-term-proves-it/" rel="noreferrer noopener">citing</a> a 2024 study showing that Trump's first-term tariffs "strengthened the U.S. economy" and spurred reshoring in manufacturing.
The Economic Policy Institute noted that Section 232 tariffs led to $15.7 billion in steel industry investments and 3,200 new jobs before the 2020 downturn.
"Following implementation of Sec. 232 in 2018, U.S. steel output, employment, capital investment, and financial performance all improved," they stated.
The White House also provided a broader study by The Coalition for a Prosperous America. The <a target="_blank" href="https://prosperousamerica.org/cpa-economic-model-shows-10-universal-tariff-would-raise-incomes-pay-for-large-tax-cuts-for-lower-and-middle-class/" rel="noreferrer noopener">study</a>, published in July 2024, showed that a 10% universal tariff would generate $728 billion of economic growth and 2.8 million additional jobs.
Price Watch: Invesco DB Base Metals ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBB#NYSE">DBB</a>) is up 0.69% year-to-date.
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Nucor's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.56% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.57 million shares sold short, which is 2.62% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.55 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Nucor Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743615916_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Nucor has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Nucor's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Nucor's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.62%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Nucor?

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with NUE, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 8 uncommon options trades for Nucor.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $271,045, and 5 are calls, for a total amount of $265,634.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $105.0 to $180.0 for Nucor over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Nucor's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Nucor's significant trades, within a strike price range of $105.0 to $180.0, over the past month.
<h3>Nucor 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743015741_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NUE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$16.5</td>
<td>$16.3</td>
<td>$16.3</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$149.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NUE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$14.5</td>
<td>$14.3</td>
<td>$14.2</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$130.7K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">105</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NUE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
<td>$94.3K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td align="right">181</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NUE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$28.0</td>
<td>$28.0</td>
<td>$28.0</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$39.2K</td>
<td>3</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NUE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$12.1</td>
<td>$12.2</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$35.3K</td>
<td>50</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Nucor</h3>
Nucor Corp manufactures steel and steel products. The company's reportable segments are steel mills, steel products, and raw materials. A majority of its revenue is derived from the steel mills segment, which is engaged in producing sheet steel (hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized), plate steel, structural steel (wide-flange beams, beam blanks, H-piling, and sheet piling), and bar steel products. Nucor manufactures steel principally from scrap steel and scrap steel substitutes using electric arc furnaces (EAFs) along with continuous casting and automated rolling mills. The steel mills segment sells its products mainly to steel service centers, fabricators, and manufacturers located in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Nucor, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Nucor Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 933,388, the price of NUE is down -0.06% at $127.48. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 33 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Nucor</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $161.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has elevated its stance to Buy, setting a new price target at $160. 
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In the last three months, 8 analysts have published ratings on Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $149.88, a high estimate of $167.00, and a low estimate of $125.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 1.8% lower than the prior average price target of $152.62. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742846478_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Nucor. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Curt Woodworth</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$156.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Peterson</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$156.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carlos De Alba</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$167.00</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carlos De Alba</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
<td>$166.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Peterson</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$152.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher LeFemina</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Peterson</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$152.00</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher LeFemina</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Nucor. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Nucor compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Nucor's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Nucor's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Nucor</h2>
Nucor Corp manufactures steel and steel products. The company's reportable segments are steel mills, steel products, and raw materials. A majority of its revenue is derived from the steel mills segment, which is engaged in producing sheet steel (hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized), plate steel, structural steel (wide-flange beams, beam blanks, H-piling, and sheet piling), and bar steel products. Nucor manufactures steel principally from scrap steel and scrap steel substitutes using electric arc furnaces (EAFs) along with continuous casting and automated rolling mills. The steel mills segment sells its products mainly to steel service centers, fabricators, and manufacturers located in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
<h3>Nucor: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Challenges: Nucor's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -8.17%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Materials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Nucor's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 4.16%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Nucor's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 1.45%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Nucor's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.86%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Nucor's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.34.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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On Friday, March 21, U.S. markets closed in green after President Trump signaled flexibility on upcoming tariffs and plans for trade talks with China. Markets, pressured by trade and policy uncertainty, saw some recovery this week. Fed officials emphasized patience on rate changes, citing the need to assess the economic impact of Trump&#8217;s trade measures.
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<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed the session lower by 0.15% at 37,619.50, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Manufacturing, and Services sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 0.07% and closed at 7,936.90, led by gains in the Consumer Discretionary, Financials and Utilities sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 1.41% to 23,679.65 and Nifty 500 was up 1.32% at 21,552.55.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.15% to 3,370.03, and the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose   0.51% to 3,934.85.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was up 0.91%, ending the session at 23,905.56.</li>
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<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.17%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 0.07%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.04%.</li>
<li>European shares rose as euro zone business activity hit a seven-month high, boosted by Germany&#8217;s rebound and fiscal stimulus.</li>
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<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.57% at $68.67/bbl, and Brent was up 0.50% at $71.97/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 1.22% to $3.974.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.33% at $3,058.61, Silver was up 0.46% to $33.640, and Copper gained 0.64% to $5.1465.</li>
<li>Gold eased as reports suggested Trump&#8217;s April 2 tariffs may be milder than feared, denting haven demand. Copper rose on supply concerns and hopes for China&#8217;s stimulus.</li>
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Dow futures were up 0.73%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.96%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 1.17%.
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Shares now sit above their key moving averages, suggesting strong momentum as Wall Street weighs the company's earnings outlook and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44380592/trump-eyes-approval-of-controversial-steel-merger-nippon-and-us-steel-await-key-decision">merger drama</a>.
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X stock has decisively broken above its short- and long-term moving averages, reinforcing a bullish trend:
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<li>Even its 200-day SMA of $37.40 is far behind, underscoring solid technical strength.</li>
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With this momentum, traders are watching whether X can break through resistance and extend gains.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">JPMorgan: Solid Foundation, But Merger Uncertainty Lingers</h2>
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The earnings of the raw materials segment are expected to decrease in the first quarter of 2025 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2024 due to lower margins at DRI facilities.&nbsp;
The company expects higher corporate, administrative and tax impacts in the first quarter of 2025 than recognized in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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Nucor Expects Q1 Earnings In Steel Products Segment To Decrease Q/Q Due Primarily To Lower Average Selling Prices

Nucor reported net earnings of $1.22 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2024 and $3.46 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2024.
The company expects earnings in the steel mills segment in the first quarter of 2025 to be in line with the fourth quarter of 2024.&nbsp;

Nucor Expects Q1 Adjusted EPS Of $0.50 - $0.60, Est $1.06

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with NUE, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 8 uncommon options trades for Nucor.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 12%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $420,907, and 3 are calls, for a total amount of $175,830.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $90.0 to $140.0 for Nucor during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Nucor's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Nucor's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $90.0 to $140.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Nucor Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742330744_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NUE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$13.5</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$13.45</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$134.3K</td>
<td>192</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NUE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$10.18</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$103.9K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td align="right">497</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NUE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$13.3</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$98.2K</td>
<td>192</td>
<td align="right">176</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NUE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$24.0</td>
<td>$23.6</td>
<td>$23.8</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$95.2K</td>
<td>194</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NUE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$42.4</td>
<td>$39.0</td>
<td>$40.75</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Nucor</h3>
Nucor Corp manufactures steel and steel products. The company's reportable segments are steel mills, steel products, and raw materials. A majority of its revenue is derived from the steel mills segment, which is engaged in producing sheet steel (hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized), plate steel, structural steel (wide-flange beams, beam blanks, H-piling, and sheet piling), and bar steel products. Nucor manufactures steel principally from scrap steel and scrap steel substitutes using electric arc furnaces (EAFs) along with continuous casting and automated rolling mills. The steel mills segment sells its products mainly to steel service centers, fabricators, and manufacturers located in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
In light of the recent options history for Nucor, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Nucor's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,153,227, the price of NUE is up 0.24% at $129.81. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 34 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Nucor</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $161.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Nucor, which currently sits at a price target of $167. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on Nucor, maintaining a target price of $156. 
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