Nucor Corporation (NUE) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 61/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
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Nucor Corporation (NUE) advanced +1.29% to $275.29, trading at 97% of its 52-week range ($140.93 – $280.11). Solid 12% profit margin (7% return on capital), mixed timing at 36x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
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Key TakeawaysNucor shares jumped 6% today after third-quarter sales of $11. 25 billion beat the $10.
JP Morgan analyst Bill Peterson maintains Nucor (NYSE:NUE) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $296 to $304.
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +5.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 72 tracked Materials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Nucor Corporation (NUE) ranks #20 by composite RQD confidence (61/100, grade C-) and #9 by equity capitalization ($62.46B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, STLD leads on earnings valuation at 30.4x trailing P/E, while ATI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 18.6% ROIC and 22.0% gross margin. ATI currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 70/100 (B-) compared with NUE at 61/100 (C-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUE
ACTIVE
Nucor Corporation | C- | 61/100 | 35.8x | 11.9% | 7.0% | +1.29% | $62.46B | Benchmark Subject |
| MT Arcelor Mittal NY Registry Shares | D+ | 52/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | +2.47% | $47.03B | /mt-vs-nue → |
| STLD Steel Dynamics Inc. | C+ | 68/100 | 30.4x | 13.2% | 9.4% | +1.42% | $36.06B | /stld-vs-nue → |
| TS Tenaris S.A. | C+ | 68/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | +1.52% | $32.46B | /ts-vs-nue → |
| ATI ATI Inc. | B- | 70/100 | 58.9x | 22.0% | 18.6% | +5.87% | $23.83B | /ati-vs-nue → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Nucor Corporation (NUE) reported GAAP revenue of $32.49B (+5.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $30.73B , and -6.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $1.74B, operating cash flow of $3.23B, and free cash flow of -$188.0M (-123.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, NUE closed FY2025 with $35.10B in total assets against $5.84B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 5.53, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $32.49B | $1.74B | $3.23B | -$188.0M | $35.10B | $5.84B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $30.73B | $2.03B | $3.98B | $806.0M | $33.94B | $5.64B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $34.71B | $4.53B | $7.11B | $5.55B | $41.66B | $9.75B |
As of 2026-11-01, Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 61/100 at a spot price of $275.29 (+1.29% 1D, market cap $62.46B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 9/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20. Across 72 tracked Materials issuers, NUE ranks #20 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Materials sector (Steel/Iron Ore), NUE carries a Roarable C- (61/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 35.8x, gross margin of 11.9%, and ROIC of 7.0%. By comparison, MT (Arcelor Mittal NY Registry Shares) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $47.03B) and STLD (Steel Dynamics Inc.) posts a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 30.4x, ROIC 9.4%, cap $36.06B). Among the 5-stock peer group, STLD leads on earnings multiple (30.4x) while ATI leads on capital efficiency (18.6% ROIC).
Per NUE's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000073309), Nucor Corporation generated $32.49B in revenue (+5.7% YoY), $1.74B in net income, and -$188.0M in free cash flow against $35.10B in total assets and $5.84B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
NUE last traded at $275.29 (+1.29% on volume of 1,486,002 shares), positioning the stock +8.20% above its 50-day simple moving average ($254.43) and +22.62% above its 200-day simple moving average ($224.50). Across its 52-week range of $140.93 to $280.11, NUE sits at the 96.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 67.9 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.0% ($258.77 to $291.81).
Why NUE Stock advanced +1.29% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 12% profit margin (7% return on capital), mixed timing at 36x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.