Companies /Basic Materials

Nucor Corp

NYSE: NUE Steel
$252.37
▼ $0.43 (−0.17%) today
Markets closed · 7:11am ET
24/7 Rating HOLD
12-Month Price Target
$246.09 −1.7% downside

Set by 24/7 Wall St.’s proprietary analysis of professional targets, profit trajectory, sector, risk, and retail attention. How we calculate our price targets →

Current close $250.24
Street consensus $282.81
Ours vs. the Street −13.0%
$207.39Conservative$250.24Current$246.09Our Target$297.17Optimistic
12-Month Projection Historical Optimistic Target Conservative
$150$200$250$300Aug 2025Aug 2027Today$297.17$246.09$207.39
$150$200$250$300Aug 2025Aug 2027Today$297.17$246.09$207.39

Analyst Sentiment

17ANALYSTS
Buy1482%
Hold318%
Sell00%
The Bottom Line

Nucor is fairly valued at current levels. With our price target of $246.09 suggesting limited downside, the stock appears to be trading near fair value. Consider your portfolio allocation and investment timeline before making a decision.

The 24/7 Factor

Base Growth
Conservative growth baseline (reduced to avoid double-counting P/E growth)
1.05×
Sector Momentum
Commodity-linked, cyclical
1.02×
Analyst Consensus
Strong analyst consensus (bullish)
+4.9%
Earnings Growth
Strong earnings acceleration
+3.0%
Volatility Adjustment
Higher volatility stock
−1.8%
Price Position
Trading near 52-week high
+1.5%
Read our full methodology →

5-Year Projection

Long-Term Forecast Optimistic Target Conservative
$240$300$360’26’27’28’29’30’31$395.18$275.04$206.12
$240$300$360’26’27’28’29’30’31$395.18$275.04$206.12

Prediction History

NUE Price Target History Our Target Stock Price
$240$260$280Jul 16Aug 21$260.24$243.63
$240$260$280Jul 16Aug 21$260.24$243.63
Date Price Target Stock Price Rating Upside
$260.24 $243.63 BUY +6.8%
$277.85 $268.91 HOLD +3.3%
$278.46 $272.63 HOLD +2.1%
$279.61 $257.29 BUY +8.7%
$232.16 $248.03 HOLD −6.4%
$228.63 $235.67 HOLD −3.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NUE stock price prediction for 2030?

Looking ahead to 2030, our model projects NUE could trade at an average price of $269.89, with a potential range between $202.42 and $337.36. This represents a potential 7.9% return from today’s price. Long-term forecasts depend heavily on company execution, competitive dynamics, and broader market conditions.

Is NUE a buy, sell, or hold right now?

24/7 Wall St. currently rates NUE as a HOLD. Near fair value (-1.7%) Among Wall Street analysts, 14 rate it Buy, 3 rate it Hold, and 0 rate it Sell.

What is the NUE stock price target in an optimistic scenario?

In our optimistic scenario for NUE, the stock could reach $297.17 over the next 12 months, representing a 18.8% gain from today’s price. This scenario assumes favorable conditions materialize, including strong earnings growth, positive market sentiment, and successful execution of company initiatives.

What is the downside risk for NUE stock?

In our conservative scenario, NUE could trade as low as $207.39 over the next 12 months, representing a 17.1% decline from current levels. This scenario accounts for potential headwinds including earnings misses, competitive pressures, or broader market weakness.

Projections are estimates based on current data, updated daily. Not investment advice. Learn how we calculate these projections →