NUE - Nucor Corporation
America's most profitable steelmaker, built on an electric arc furnace model that is more sustainable and flexible than traditional blast furnace steelmaking.
Finlify Score
88.8 / 100
Data Quality
FULL
Penalty
0.0
Sector
Materials
Close Price
$259.32
-2.64%
52W Range
$115.66 - $268.80
Market Cap
$56.9B
-2.6%Compared to previous day
2026 Q2 Revenue
$9.5B
+23.5%Changes from last reporting quarter
2026 Q2 EPS
$3.23
Diluted shares
Analyst Rating
24 analysts in latest ratings feed
RSI
65.9
40-70 moderate
2Y Range Position
93%
-4.3% from high / +165.7% from low
Beta
1.91
Relative to market benchmark
MACD
-0.30
MACD line 10.40 / signal line 10.70
Fundamental Trend
Growth 99.1Financial Health
Quality 78.9Data Quality
FULLValuation Reference
Price Chart
Close price, two-year source window
Finlify Score
BUY88.8 / 100
Score History
Finlify Score and component trend
Financial Statements
Calendar year view. Figures are estimates only. For official figures, refer to the company website.
| 2026 Q2 | 2025 Q4 | 2025 Q4 | 2025 Q3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $9.5B+23.5% | $7.7B-9.8% | $8.5B+0.8% | $8.5B+8.0% |
| Gross Profit | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Income | - | - | - | - |
| Net Income | $743M+96.6% | $378M-37.7% | $607M+0.7% | $603M+286.5% |
Columns use the calendar quarter of each reported period end date. QoQ is shown for adjacent company reporting quarters only.
AI Signal
Generated Jun 16, 2026
The Finlify signal for NUE is a BUY, supported by a strong Finlify Score of 89.0 out of 100, indicating robust performance across multiple quantitative factors.
Technical
Technical indicators appear strong, with a Relative Strength score of 93.7/100 and an Accumulation / Volume score of 76.1/100, suggesting significant buying interest. The asset is currently at its 52-week high, following a substantial 60-day return of 65.3%, though the RSI(14) at 72.8 may suggest it is nearing overbought conditions.
Fundamentals
Fundamentally, NUE shows a very strong Fundamental Trend score of 99.1/100, complemented by a solid Financial Quality score of 78.9/100. The asset trades at a P/E of 34.8x and has a Beta of 1.9, which may indicate higher volatility compared to the broader market, while offering a Dividend Yield of 0.86%.
Macro Context
The current macro environment, characterized by a 4.3% CPI YoY and a positive 0.4% yield spread (10Y-2Y), could suggest an economic backdrop that may generally support cyclical sectors like Metals & Mining, although higher interest rates (10Y Treasury Yield at 4.5%) could impact future growth.
Key Risks
- The RSI(14) of 72.8 and being at its 52-week high (0.0% distance) may suggest potential for a short-term pullback.
- A Beta of 1.9 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements, which could lead to increased volatility.
- The P/E ratio of 34.8x appears relatively high, which may imply a premium valuation.