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Nucor Corporation is projected to rise to $281.74 by 2027, a +24% move from its current price of $227.37. NUE is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/12/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | $223.27 | $227.45 | $231.71 | +0.04% |
| Jul 14 | $221.64 | $227.54 | $233.59 | +0.07% |
| Jul 15 | $220.42 | $227.62 | $235.05 | +0.11% |
| Jul 16 | $219.40 | $227.70 | $236.31 | +0.15% |
| Jul 17 | $218.52 | $227.78 | $237.44 | +0.18% |
| Jul 18 | $217.74 | $227.87 | $238.47 | +0.22% |
| Jul 19 | $217.03 | $227.95 | $239.42 | +0.25% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $217.03 | $227.95 | $239.42 | +0.25% |
| Week 2 | $213.20 | $228.53 | $244.97 | +0.51% |
| Week 3 | $210.43 | $229.11 | $249.45 | +0.77% |
| Week 4 | $208.21 | $229.70 | $253.40 | +1.02% |
| Week 5 | $206.33 | $230.28 | $257.01 | +1.28% |
| Week 6 | $204.70 | $230.87 | $260.38 | +1.54% |
| Week 7 | $203.26 | $231.46 | $263.57 | +1.80% |
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. Nucor Corporation was founded in 1905 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
NUE is currently priced at $222.75 per share, with a market cap of $50.73B and a rank of 305. The stock sits in the Basic Materials sector, reflecting its role in steel production and related materials.
The overall price outlook shows meaningful upside over the long term, with the forecast projecting rising averages toward 2030, 2040, and 2050. By 2030, the average price is forecast at $477.19 with an ROI of 114.2; by 2040, the average price is forecast at $1,242.46 with an ROI of 457.8; by 2050, the average price is forecast at $2,721.52 with an ROI of 1121.8.
In the near term, the 2026 forecast aligns with the current level at an average of $222.75, and the sequence continues through 2029 with higher average values culminating in substantial long-run gains. The forecast paints a bullish long-run trajectory for NUE, supported by rising averages and sizable ROIs into 2050.
A major floor 30.3% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 3.7% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 17.1% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 25.3% 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 | $225.53 | Buy | $225.74 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $225.85 | Buy | $228.38 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $238.73 | Sell | $233.58 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $238.19 | Sell | $230.66 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $208.84 | Buy | $215.21 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $183.33 | Buy | $193.16 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 43.63 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 48.94 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | -58.35 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -72.05 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -2.06 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -5.12 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.31 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 27.95 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -0.18 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -17.46 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 50.99 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -21.52 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -48.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 226.12 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 24.62 | Sell |
| ATR (14) | 4.43 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture shows a bullish sentiment, with RSI(14) at 40 and a price trend above some near-term metrics. The SMA50 is $236.68 and the SMA200 is $180.34, providing nearby dynamic guidance.
Key support sits at $221.73 and resistance at $266.35, framing a trading range that reflects cautious upside potential. Over the last 30 days, the price has moved within a low of $194.07 and a high of $255.67, illustrating notable volatility within a defined window.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $158.58 | $227.37 | $292.34 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $230.75 | $281.74 | $359.64 | +24% | Bullish | |
| $282.28 | $351.13 | $460.35 | +54% | Bullish | |
| $348.04 | $439.61 | $588.63 | +93% | Bullish | |
| $384.31 | $491.99 | $670.63 | +116% | Bullish | |
| $417.73 | $541.30 | $749.52 | +138% | Bullish | |
| $461.11 | $604.26 | $848.60 | +166% | Bullish | |
| $487.70 | $645.84 | $918.73 | +184% | Bullish | |
| $547.68 | $732.48 | $1,054.43 | +222% | Bullish | |
| $630.04 | $850.61 | $1,238.11 | +274% | Bullish | |
| $940.43 | $1,324.26 | $2,019.96 | +482% | Bullish | |
| $1,945.50 | $2,938.14 | $4,804.08 | +11.9x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $158.58 | $227.37 | $275.69 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $201.02 | $235.29 | $281.36 | +3.48% |
| September 2026 | $199.84 | $235.04 | $283.25 | -0.11% |
| October 2026 | $203.97 | $240.88 | $292.22 | +2.49% |
| November 2026 | $205.65 | $243.71 | $297.29 | +1.17% |
| December 2026 | $200.56 | $238.45 | $292.34 | -2.16% |
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 $227.37, within a $158.58 to $292.34 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 $359.64, with a base case around $281.74 and support toward $230.75 — roughly +24% from $227.37. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect NUE to range from $282.28 to $460.35 through 2028. The $351.13 average target implies a +54% move from current prices. That is up +25% 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 $439.61 (low $348.04, high $588.63) — a potential gain of +93% on today's $227.37. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2030, NUE is projected to trade between $384.31 and $670.63, averaging $491.99 — a potential gain of +116% from today's $227.37. 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 $541.30, within a $417.73 to $749.52 range. That is up +10% on the projected 2030 average. That marks a +138% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2032, NUE could reach as high as $848.60, with a base case around $604.26 and support toward $461.11 — roughly +166% from $227.37. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect NUE to range from $487.70 to $918.73 through 2033. The $645.84 average target implies a +184% 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 $732.48 (low $547.68, high $1,054.43) — a potential gain of +222% on today's $227.37. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2035, NUE is projected to trade between $630.04 and $1,238.11, averaging $850.61 — a potential gain of +274% from today's $227.37. That is up +16% on the projected 2034 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Nucor Corporation's 2040 outlook centres on $1,324.26, within a $940.43 to $2,019.96 range. That is up +56% on the projected 2035 average. That marks a +482% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2050, NUE could reach as high as $4,804.08, with a base case around $2,938.14 and support toward $1,945.50 — roughly +11.9x from $227.37. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in NUE today (≈ 4.398118 NUE) could be worth
$12,922.29
+$11,922.29 (+1192%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected NUE price of $2,938.14 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 10, 2025 (≈ 6.97788 NUE) would be worth
$1,586.56
+$586.56 (+58.7%) today · 1.59× · US Dollar
Based on a NUE entry price of $143.31 vs. today's $227.37.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $220.75 | $1,029.99 | +3.0% |
| 1 month ago | $250.49 | $907.7 | -9.2% |
| 3 months ago | $186.12 | $1,221.63 | +22.2% |
| 6 months ago | $165.97 | $1,369.95 | +37.0% |
| 1 year ago | $143.31 | $1,586.56 | +58.7% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $95.3 | $2,385.83 | +138.6% |
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 $450.00 around 2030.
Implied market cap at $450.00: $102.48B
The multi-year forecast points to strong upside potential, with the 2030 average at $477.19 and an ROI of 114.2, the 2040 average at $1,242.46 and an ROI of 457.8, and the 2050 average at $2,721.52 and an ROI of 1121.8. These figures indicate a persistent upward trajectory in the forecast horizon, with progressively larger upside as time extends.
The 2026 forecast shows an average of $222.75 and a neutral sentiment, shifting toward bullish over the following years as the averages rise to $277–$422 in subsequent years and beyond. The 30-year outlook includes a max forecast of $4,592.79 by 2050, underscoring the potential for substantial gains relative to the current level. The long-range outlook carries inherent uncertainty, and volatility is reflected by an annualized volatility of 40, underscoring the risk that outcomes may diverge from the projected path.
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The 2030 forecast shows an average price of $477.19, with a min of $367.94 and a max of $661.47, and an ROI of 114.2. Sentiment for 2030 is bullish.
The forecast indicates a bullish long-term trajectory with rising averages and ROIs, including an average of $477.19 in 2030 (ROI 114.2), $1,242.46 in 2040 (ROI 457.8), and $2,721.52 in 2050 (ROI 1121.8). However, these are estimates and carry uncertainty.
Yes. The 2040 max forecast is $1,945.58, which exceeds $1,000, while the 2040 average is $1,242.46.
NUE's current price is $222.75 and its market cap is $50.73B.
The 30-day range is $194.07 to $255.67.
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