Nucor Corporation (NUE) Stock Chart
NUE price chart
Daily prices adjusted for splits and dividends. 1D and 5D show delayed intraday prices. Markers: E earnings, D dividend, S split.
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About the NUE chart
Nucor (NUE) closed at $256.29 on October 16, 2026, up 58.4% so far this year. The stock is trading 17.5% above its 200-day moving average of $218.14, which technical analysts usually read as a long-term uptrend. Over the past year NUE returned +95.5% including dividends, ahead of the S&P 500 (+16.8%).
This page charts the full trading history of Nucor Corporation stock. Daily prices come from EODHD and are adjusted for stock splits and dividends, so returns over long periods are comparable. For the latest quote, company profile, earnings and news, see the NUE stock overview.
NUE chart FAQ
What is Nucor's all-time high stock price?
The highest closing price for NUE was $274.74 on August 5, 2026 (adjusted for stock splits). As of the October 16, 2026 close it traded 6.7% below that level.
What is the 52-week range of NUE stock?
Over the 52 weeks to October 16, 2026, NUE traded between an intraday low of $131.32 on October 17, 2025 and an intraday high of $280.11 on August 5, 2026.
Is NUE above its 200-day moving average?
Yes. On October 16, 2026 NUE closed at $256.29, 17.5% above its 200-day simple moving average of $218.14. The 50-day average was $253.47.
How has NUE stock performed compared with the S&P 500?
Including reinvested dividends, NUE returned +95.5% over the past year, compared with +16.8% for the S&P 500 (SPY). Over five years the figures were +170.8% and +83.0%.
Does Nucor pay a dividend?
Yes. Nucor paid $2.24 per share in dividends over the past 12 months (4 payments), a yield of about 0.87% at the latest close. The most recent dividend of $0.56 per share had an ex-dividend date of September 30, 2026.
Has NUE stock ever split?
NUE has split its stock 6 times: 2:1 (September 21, 1983), 3:2 (June 18, 1986), 2:1 (June 22, 1992), 2:1 (September 20, 1993), 2:1 (October 18, 2004), 2:1 (June 1, 2006). Prices on this chart are adjusted for all splits.
How do I read the NUE chart?
Pick a time range above the chart and choose candlesticks, a line or an area chart. Moving averages, Bollinger Bands, volume, RSI and MACD can be switched on with the indicator buttons, and "Compare" plots NUE against the S&P 500, its sector or a competitor as a percentage change. Chart prices are adjusted for splits and dividends.