Nucor Corporation (NUE) Stock Forecast
NUE analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.24 / 5 from 17 analysts
- Price target
- $284.31 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +10.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 26, 2026 EPS estimate $5.71
- 52-week range
- $136.61 – $274.74
NUE analyst ratings
17 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
NUE price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
NUE earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $5.83 | $5.66 | $6.45 | $2.63 | +121.6% | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $19.49 | $18.94 | $20.55 | $7.71 | +152.8% | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $20.95 | $17.36 | $25.95 | $19.49 | +7.5% | 11 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
NUE revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $10.79B | $10.54B | $11.01B | +26.6% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $40.52B | $38.34B | $41.64B | +24.7% | 12 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $41.59B | $37.76B | $43.98B | +2.6% | 13 |
NUE EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
NUE revenue: reported and forecast
NUE EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $5.14 | $5.87 | $6.20 | $5.82 | $5.83 | +13.4% | 3 up · 4 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $17.00 | $18.77 | $19.47 | $19.25 | $19.49 | +14.7% | 5 up · 3 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $17.41 | $18.82 | $19.94 | $20.13 | $20.95 | +20.4% | 8 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
NUE earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; NUE beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from NUE
17 analysts cover Nucor; their consensus rating is buy (4.24 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $284.31, 10.9% above the latest close of $256.29. Analysts expect earnings of $19.49 per share for 2026, +152.8% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $20.95 per share on revenue of $41.6 billion. Nucor beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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NUE forecast FAQ
What is Nucor's price target?
The average analyst price target for Nucor is $284.31, 10.9% above the latest close of $256.29.
Is Nucor a buy, hold or sell?
Of 17 analysts covering Nucor, 10 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 3 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Nucor's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $19.49 per share for 2026 (range $18.94 to $20.55); for 2027 the estimate is $20.95.
What is Nucor's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $40.5 billion, growth of 24.7%; for 2027 it is $41.6 billion.
When does Nucor report earnings?
Nucor is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 26, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $5.71.
Does Nucor usually beat earnings estimates?
Nucor reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.