BASIC MATERIALS2/27/2026 • LIVE

Nucor Corporation (NUE)

Nucor Corporation (NUE) is a basic materials company operating in steel. The company operates in the steel segment and is benchmarked against listed peers. Follow price action, market risk, and comparative valuation signals to support portfolio decisions.

PRICE
$175.61
+0.07% today
RISK
HIGH

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP
$40.19B
P/E RATIO
23.4
BETA
1.84
More volatile
DIV YIELD
1.28%
52W HIGH
$196.90
52W LOW
$97.59
VOLATILITY
30.5%
30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$173.58 → $175.61+1.17%
30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$137.47 → $175.61+27.7%
$124$150$176FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJan
NUE | 52-week chartLast updated: 2/27/2026

Basic Materials Sector Context

Commodity-driven sector including mining, chemicals, and construction materials.

METRICNUESECTOR AVGVS SECTOR
P/E Ratio23.4x14.0x 67%
Beta1.841.15More volatile
Div Yield1.28%2.20%Below avg
30d Volatility30.5%28%Higher risk

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Competitors Analysis

Compare NUE's key metrics against its main basic materials sector competitors.

COMPANYPRICEMARKET CAPSECTOR
NUE(You are here)
$175.61$40.19BBasic Materials
LIN$498.51$233.76BBasic MaterialsVIEW →
APD$276.23$61.50BBasic MaterialsVIEW →
ECL$306.76$86.89BBasic MaterialsVIEW →
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Technical Analysis

Nucor Corporation is currently trading at $175.61, which is 10.8% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.84, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERSOLD
30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL
VOLUME1.0M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NUE a good buy right now?

Nucor Corporation trades at 23.4x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is High based on 30.5% volatility.

Does NUE pay dividends?

Yes, Nucor Corporation offers a dividend yield of 1.28%. This translates to approximately $2.25 per share annually.

How volatile is NUE?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 30.5% and beta of 1.84,NUE is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.

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Last updated: 2/27/2026, 2:03:48 PM