Nucor Corporation $NUE Shares Acquired by Quantinno Capital Management LP

Quantinno Capital Management LP lifted its holdings in shares of Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE) by 32.8% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 118,548 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after purchasing an additional 29,249 shares during the quarter. Quantinno Capital Management LP’s holdings in Nucor were worth $20,047,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the business. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its position in Nucor by 745.2% during the 4th quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 83,463 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $13,614,000 after purchasing an additional 73,588 shares during the last quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System raised its holdings in shares of Nucor by 19.3% in the first quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System now owns 510,331 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $86,297,000 after buying an additional 82,668 shares during the last quarter. Oak Harvest Investment Services purchased a new stake in shares of Nucor in the fourth quarter valued at about $6,329,000. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of Nucor by 21.7% during the fourth quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. now owns 45,371 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $7,400,000 after buying an additional 8,097 shares during the period. Finally, Pacific Heights Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Nucor by 12.9% during the fourth quarter. Pacific Heights Asset Management LLC now owns 175,000 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $28,544,000 after buying an additional 20,000 shares during the period. 76.48% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Transactions at Nucor

In other news, EVP Bradley Ford sold 2,240 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $232.13, for a total transaction of $519,971.20. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 43,649 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,132,242.37. This represents a 4.88% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Randy J. Spicer sold 2,500 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $225.00, for a total transaction of $562,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 20,510 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,614,750. This represents a 10.86% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 29,950 shares of company stock valued at $7,122,879 in the last three months. Insiders own 0.62% of the company’s stock.

Nucor Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:NUE opened at $257.19 on Friday. Nucor Corporation has a 52 week low of $131.32 and a 52 week high of $270.90. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $242.94 and a 200 day moving average price of $207.32. The company has a market cap of $58.57 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.51, a PEG ratio of 0.58 and a beta of 1.91. The company has a quick ratio of 1.55, a current ratio of 2.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27.

Nucor (NYSE:NUE) last issued its earnings results on Monday, July 27th. The basic materials company reported $4.84 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.46 by $0.38. The business had revenue of $10.40 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.15 billion. Nucor had a return on equity of 12.73% and a net margin of 7.99%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 23.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $2.60 EPS. Research analysts predict that Nucor Corporation will post 17.84 earnings per share for the current year.

Nucor Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, August 11th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be given a $0.56 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a $2.24 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. Nucor’s dividend payout ratio is presently 17.86%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. BMO Capital Markets boosted their price target on Nucor from $285.00 to $295.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Morgan Stanley set a $270.00 price objective on Nucor in a research report on Wednesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on Nucor from $240.00 to $282.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 10th. Wall Street Zen raised Nucor from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Saturday, May 16th. Finally, KeyCorp upgraded Nucor from a “sector weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $274.00 price target for the company in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Twelve analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Nucor presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $273.31.

Key Headlines Impacting Nucor

Here are the key news stories impacting Nucor this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raise earnings expectations: Zacks Research brokers increased their earnings estimates for Nucor, suggesting greater confidence in the company’s near-term profitability. Zacks Research Brokers Raise Earnings Estimates for Nucor
• Positive Sentiment: Record shipments strengthen the outlook: Nucor’s shipment performance is being cited as a key reason for a more bullish earnings outlook, indicating solid demand across its steel operations. Nucor’s Record Shipments Drive Bullish Earnings Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Positive momentum and relative performance: Nucor is described as a strong momentum stock and has outperformed other basic-materials companies, including Charlotte-based Albemarle, supporting continued investor interest. Here’s Why Nucor Is a Strong Momentum Stock Nucor Outshines Albemarle in Charlotte Stock Duel
• Positive Sentiment: UBS sees further upside: A UBS Group analyst expects Nucor’s stock price to rise, adding to the constructive analyst sentiment. Nucor Stock Price Expected to Rise, UBS Analyst Says
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views are not unanimous: Recent coverage includes mixed opinions on Nucor, while another report discusses Nucor alongside Ecolab without indicating a clear change in the company’s fundamentals. Analysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on Nucor
• Negative Sentiment: Macro risks remain: A shrinking U.S. trade deficit is accompanied by signs of pressure in steel mills, freight activity and consumer sentiment, raising concerns about industrial demand and potential cyclicality for steel producers. What a $101.5 Billion Trade Deficit Really Means for Americans in 2026

Nucor Company Profile

Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) is an American steel producer headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company is primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of steel and steel products, operating a network of steel mills, recycling facilities and fabrication plants across the United States and North America. Nucor’s operations emphasize electric arc furnace steelmaking using recycled scrap metal, which supports a decentralized, mill-based production model focused on efficiency and flexibility.

Product offerings span a broad range of basic and value‑added steel items, including sheet, plate, merchant bar, structural beams, reinforcing bar, tubing, fasteners and fabricated components.