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Nucor Corp (NUE) stock analysis
BUY 40% confidence · analysed Sep 10, 2026
This analysis is from Sep 10, 2026 and may be out of date.
On Sep 10, 2026, our model rated Nucor Corp (NUE) BUY with 40% confidence at a price of $256.80. That means most of the technical, fundamental, money-flow and news signals point to upside.
Technical picture
The 14-day RSI is 60, showing healthy upward momentum without being stretched.
MACD is above its signal line, a sign that short-term momentum is turning up.
The price is above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, the classic picture of an uptrend.
Volume is only 0.7x its 20-day average; light trading makes the latest move less convincing.
Fundamentals
The PEG ratio is 5.21, which looks expensive relative to its growth.
The company reports a profit margin of 8.0% and revenue growth of +23.0%.
In its latest quarter it earned $4.84 per share, which beat the $4.53 analysts expected, with revenue +23.0% year over year.
The next earnings report is expected around Oct 26, 2026; prices often move sharply around earnings.
Trade plan from the model
The model's long / bullish plan uses an entry near $254.82, a target of $278.15 (+9.2%) and a stop-loss at $239.26 (-6.1%).
That is a reward-to-risk ratio of about 1.5 to 1: the potential gain is not much bigger than the loss, so the setup is marginal.
The plan has a time limit: reassess by Oct 1, 2026 whatever the price does.
The model's one-paragraph read
Leans BUY — composite score +0.40 (BUY). Technicals: RSI 59.72, MACD bullish, price above SMA50. Fundamentals: PEG 5.21, margin 8.0%, revenue growth 23.0%. Financial results: YoY revenue +23.0%, last EPS surprise +6.8%, next earnings 2026-10-26. FinGPT news read: positive. Memory: 2 prior look(s); 33% of directional calls matched later price. Suggested levels: entry $254.82, target $278.15, stop-loss $239.26, exit by 2026-10-01 (21-calendar-day max hold (time-stop; reassess by this date regardless of P&L)).
Past ratings for NUE
| Date | Verdict | Confidence | Price | Move since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | BUY | 40% | $256.80 | — | |
| Sep 9, 2026 | WEAK BUY | 26% | $257.49 | -0.3% | ✘ wrong direction |
"Move since" compares each call's price with the latest analysed price.
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Frequently asked questions
Is NUE a buy right now?
As of Sep 10, 2026, our automated model rates Nucor Corp (NUE) BUY with 40% confidence: most of the technical, fundamental, money-flow and news signals point to upside. This is a model output for education, not personal investment advice.
What is the price target for NUE?
The model's most recent plan targets $278.15 with a stop-loss at $239.26, from an entry near $254.82.
When does Nucor Corp report earnings next?
The next earnings report is expected around Oct 26, 2026.
What does a BUY rating mean?
A BUY rating means most of the technical, fundamental, money-flow and news signals point to upside.
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