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Nucor Corporation is projected to rise to $344.30 by 2027, a +30% move from its current price of $265.62. NUE is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/29/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31 | $261.47 | $265.73 | $270.07 | +0.04% |
| Aug 1 | $259.84 | $265.85 | $272.00 | +0.09% |
| Aug 2 | $258.62 | $265.96 | $273.52 | +0.13% |
| Aug 3 | $257.61 | $266.08 | $274.82 | +0.17% |
| Aug 4 | $256.74 | $266.19 | $275.99 | +0.21% |
| Aug 5 | $255.96 | $266.30 | $277.06 | +0.26% |
| Aug 6 | $255.26 | $266.42 | $278.06 | +0.30% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $255.26 | $266.42 | $278.06 | +0.30% |
| Week 2 | $251.53 | $267.22 | $283.89 | +0.60% |
| Week 3 | $248.88 | $268.02 | $288.64 | +0.91% |
| Week 4 | $246.79 | $268.83 | $292.84 | +1.21% |
| Week 5 | $245.04 | $269.64 | $296.71 | +1.51% |
| Week 6 | $243.55 | $270.45 | $300.33 | +1.82% |
| Week 7 | $242.24 | $271.26 | $303.77 | +2.13% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Nucor Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of steel and steel products. The company operates in three segments: Steel Mills, Steel Products, and Raw Materials. This structure covers a wide range of steel and related products, sold to steel service centers, fabricators, and manufacturers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as well as engaging in steel trading and rebar distribution.
Nucor Corporation was founded in 1905 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is categorized in the Basic Materials sector, reflecting its primary focus on steel and related materials.
The description presents a comprehensive view of the firm as a diversified steel producer with multiple product lines and material sourcing, distribution, and processing activities within the steel value chain.
Nucor Corporation (NUE) trades at $265.62 per share, with a market capitalization of $60.49B and a rank of 259. The stock sits in the Basic Materials sector.
The near-term technical picture is bullish, with RSI14 at 60 and key moving averages at SMA50 $240.16 and SMA200 $188.89. The stock currently faces resistance at $266.35 and has support near $219.02.
The forecasted price trajectory shows a bullish multi-year path starting in 2027, with rising average prices through 2030 and beyond. For 2026 the average is $265.62 with neutral sentiment, and later years project meaningful upside including 2030 with an average of $659.89, 2040 with $2,104.04, and 2050 with $5,083.07, underscoring a long-run bullish outlook.
A major floor 40.3% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 17.5% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (0.3% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 9.8% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key NUE support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of NUE market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $241.13 | Buy | $242.73 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $237.97 | Buy | $239.00 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $231.57 | Buy | $237.11 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $240.16 | Buy | $233.29 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $215.29 | Buy | $219.67 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $188.89 | Buy | $197.79 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 61.35 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 163.92 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | 0.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 2.22 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 11.51 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 1.01 | Sell |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | -0.10 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | 1.56 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 70.35 | Sell |
| Momentum (10) | 14.86 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -16.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 246.49 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 15.92 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 3.74 | Info |
The 30-day picture shows a price range from $238.77 to $295.49, signaling a constructive trading window.
Technical metrics support a bullish stance: RSI14 is 60, SMA50 is $240.16, and SMA200 is $188.89. The stock has a defined support at $219.02 and a resistance at $266.35, with volatility reflected in a 30-day range that captures recent movement.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $158.58 | $265.62 | $351.81 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $282.27 | $344.30 | $438.86 | +30% | Bullish | |
| $359.88 | $447.31 | $585.82 | +68% | Bullish | |
| $464.93 | $586.87 | $785.10 | +121% | Bullish | |
| $515.77 | $659.89 | $898.79 | +148% | Bullish | |
| $577.22 | $747.57 | $1,034.40 | +181% | Bullish | |
| $658.41 | $862.38 | $1,210.33 | +225% | Bullish | |
| $699.10 | $925.35 | $1,315.59 | +248% | Bullish | |
| $816.93 | $1,092.10 | $1,571.27 | +311% | Bullish | |
| $965.52 | $1,302.98 | $1,895.62 | +391% | Bullish | |
| $1,494.73 | $2,104.04 | $3,208.17 | +692% | Bullish | |
| $3,366.78 | $5,083.07 | $8,308.91 | +18.1x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $158.58 | $265.62 | $311.68 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $236.52 | $275.91 | $328.11 | +3.87% |
| September 2026 | $235.46 | $276.22 | $331.50 | +0.11% |
| October 2026 | $237.69 | $280.10 | $338.62 | +1.40% |
| November 2026 | $243.77 | $288.34 | $350.65 | +2.94% |
| December 2026 | $242.43 | $287.73 | $351.81 | -0.21% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month NUE forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
Nucor Corporation's 2026 outlook centres on $265.62, within a $158.58 to $351.81 range. That marks a 0% change versus current levels. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
By 2027, NUE could reach as high as $438.86, with a base case around $344.30 and support toward $282.27 — roughly +30% from $265.62. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect NUE to range from $359.88 to $585.82 through 2028. The $447.31 average target implies a +68% move from current prices. That is up +30% on the projected 2027 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The NUE price prediction for 2029 points to an average of $586.87 (low $464.93, high $785.10) — a potential gain of +121% on today's $265.62. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2030, NUE is projected to trade between $515.77 and $898.79, averaging $659.89 — a potential gain of +148% from today's $265.62. That is up +12% on the projected 2029 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Nucor Corporation's 2031 outlook centres on $747.57, within a $577.22 to $1,034.40 range. That is up +13% on the projected 2030 average. That marks a +181% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2032, NUE could reach as high as $1,210.33, with a base case around $862.38 and support toward $658.41 — roughly +225% from $265.62. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect NUE to range from $699.10 to $1,315.59 through 2033. The $925.35 average target implies a +248% move from current prices. That is up +7% on the projected 2032 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The NUE price prediction for 2034 points to an average of $1,092.10 (low $816.93, high $1,571.27) — a potential gain of +311% on today's $265.62. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2035, NUE is projected to trade between $965.52 and $1,895.62, averaging $1,302.98 — a potential gain of +391% from today's $265.62. That is up +19% on the projected 2034 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Nucor Corporation's 2040 outlook centres on $2,104.04, within a $1,494.73 to $3,208.17 range. That is up +61% on the projected 2035 average. That marks a +692% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2050, NUE could reach as high as $8,308.91, with a base case around $5,083.07 and support toward $3,366.78 — roughly +18.1x from $265.62. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in NUE today (≈ 3.764777 NUE) could be worth
$19,136.64
+$18,136.64 (+1814%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected NUE price of $5,083.07 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in NUEwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in NUE on Jul 28, 2025 (≈ 6.919457 NUE) would be worth
$1,837.95
+$837.95 (+83.8%) today · 1.84× · US Dollar
Based on a NUE entry price of $144.52 vs. today's $265.62.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $230.74 | $1,151.17 | +15.1% |
| 1 month ago | $239.78 | $1,107.77 | +10.8% |
| 3 months ago | $225.11 | $1,179.96 | +18.0% |
| 6 months ago | $173.18 | $1,533.78 | +53.4% |
| 1 year ago | $144.52 | $1,837.95 | +83.8% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $102.08 | $2,602.08 | +160.2% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our NUE forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $530.00 around 2029.
Implied market cap at $530.00: $120.7B
2030 is projected to have an average price of $659.89 with a maximum of $898.79 and a minimum of $515.77, yielding an ROI of 148.4% and a bullish sentiment.
2040 is forecast to average $2,104.04, with a max of $3,208.17 and a min of $1,494.73, for an ROI of 692.1% and a bullish sentiment.
2050 is forecast to average $5,083.07, with a max of $8,308.91 and a min of $3,366.78, delivering an ROI of 1,813.7% and a bullish sentiment.
These figures illustrate a strong, long-term uptrend in the price outlook. They are estimates and not guarantees, and actual results can vary with market conditions and other factors.
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2030 average price is $659.89, with a min of $515.77 and a max of $898.79, for an ROI of 148.4% and a bullish sentiment.
The forecast shows a bullish sentiment from 2027 onward with rising averages (e.g., 2027 $344.30; 2028 $447.31; 2029 $586.87; 2030 $659.89) and strong long-term upside (2040 $2,104.04 average; 2050 $5,083.07 average; ROIs of 692.1% and 1,813.7%, respectively). Note that these are estimates, not guarantees.
Yes. The forecast for 2040 lists a maximum of $3,208.17, which would exceed $3,000.
Current price is $265.62 per share. Market capitalization is $60.49B.
The 2050 forecast shows an average price of $5,083.07, a min of $3,366.78, a max of $8,308.91, with an ROI of 1,813.7% and a bullish sentiment.
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