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Market sentiment signals for Nucor (NUE): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Overweight
17 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
0.89
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$246
-0.8%
Highest Price Target
$308
+24.2%
Lowest Price Target
$145
-41.5%
Short Interest
2.5%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | JP Morgan | Bill Peterson— | +19.4% | $308 → $296 | Maintained | Overweight |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Keybanc | Samuel McKinney— | +15.3% | $288 → $286 | Maintained | Overweight |