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Nucor Corporation is projected to rise to $331.13 by 2027, a +34% move from its current price of $246.47. 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 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $242.50 | $246.56 | $250.69 | +0.04% |
| May 30 | $240.93 | $246.66 | $252.52 | +0.08% |
| May 31 | $239.75 | $246.75 | $253.95 | +0.11% |
| Jun 1 | $238.77 | $246.84 | $255.18 | +0.15% |
| Jun 2 | $237.93 | $246.93 | $256.28 | +0.19% |
| Jun 3 | $237.17 | $247.03 | $257.29 | +0.23% |
| Jun 4 | $236.49 | $247.12 | $258.23 | +0.26% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $236.49 | $247.12 | $258.23 | +0.26% |
| Week 2 | $232.84 | $247.77 | $263.67 | +0.53% |
| Week 3 | $230.21 | $248.43 | $268.08 | +0.79% |
| Week 4 | $228.12 | $249.08 | $271.98 | +1.06% |
| Week 5 | $226.36 | $249.74 | $275.54 | +1.33% |
| Week 6 | $224.83 | $250.40 | $278.87 | +1.59% |
| Week 7 | $223.49 | $251.06 | $282.03 | +1.86% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Nucor Corporation (NUE) is a Basic Materials company that manufactures and sells steel and steel products. It operates in three segments: Steel Mills, Steel Products, and Raw Materials. NUE was founded in 1905 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
NUE is currently priced at $232.12. It has a market cap of $52.86B and ranks 301.
A major floor 35.7% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 23.1% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (0.0% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 15.4% 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 | $234.17 | Buy | $236.96 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $231.13 | Buy | $232.87 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $229.66 | Buy | $226.80 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $201.58 | Buy | $209.80 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $189.15 | Buy | $193.37 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $168.30 | Buy | $175.77 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 74.91 | Sell |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 96.90 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 248.22 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | 0.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.28 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | 8.34 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 1.23 | Sell |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | 0.66 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 16.17 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 75.48 | Sell |
| Momentum (10) | 16.64 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 100.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 240.11 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 41.80 | Buy |
| ATR (14) | 3.74 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish. RSI14 is 60, indicating room to move higher without being overbought. The short-term trend shows the 50-day simple moving average at $198.36 and the 200-day simple moving average at $167.25.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $158.58 | $246.47 | $324.58 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $270.51 | $331.13 | $424.27 | +34% | Bullish | |
| $323.62 | $403.37 | $530.34 | +64% | Bullish | |
| $401.71 | $508.29 | $682.19 | +106% | Bullish | |
| $452.86 | $580.64 | $793.09 | +136% | Bullish | |
| $476.82 | $618.75 | $858.31 | +151% | Bullish | |
| $552.09 | $724.44 | $1,019.05 | +194% | Bullish | |
| $589.36 | $781.44 | $1,113.31 | +217% | Bullish | |
| $633.56 | $848.34 | $1,222.94 | +244% | Bullish | |
| $788.62 | $1,065.92 | $1,553.55 | +332% | Bullish | |
| $1,131.90 | $1,595.41 | $2,436.04 | +547% | Bullish | |
| $2,436.80 | $3,683.02 | $6,026.41 | +13.9x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $158.58 | $246.47 | $289.93 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $218.92 | $255.38 | $303.69 | +3.61% |
| July 2026 | $217.41 | $255.08 | $306.21 | -0.12% |
| August 2026 | $219.19 | $258.33 | $312.36 | +1.27% |
| September 2026 | $224.22 | $265.24 | $322.63 | +2.68% |
| October 2026 | $222.20 | $263.74 | $322.53 | -0.57% |
| November 2026 | $217.38 | $258.80 | $317.97 | -1.88% |
| December 2026 | $220.28 | $263.00 | $324.58 | +1.63% |
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 $246.47, within a $158.58 to $324.58 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 $424.27, with a base case around $331.13 and support toward $270.51 — roughly +34% from $246.47. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect NUE to range from $323.62 to $530.34 through 2028. The $403.37 average target implies a +64% move from current prices. That is up +22% 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 $508.29 (low $401.71, high $682.19) — a potential gain of +106% on today's $246.47. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2030, NUE is projected to trade between $452.86 and $793.09, averaging $580.64 — a potential gain of +136% from today's $246.47. That is up +14% on the projected 2029 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Nucor Corporation's 2031 outlook centres on $618.75, within a $476.82 to $858.31 range. That is up +7% on the projected 2030 average. That marks a +151% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2032, NUE could reach as high as $1,019.05, with a base case around $724.44 and support toward $552.09 — roughly +194% from $246.47. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect NUE to range from $589.36 to $1,113.31 through 2033. The $781.44 average target implies a +217% move from current prices. That is up +8% on the projected 2032 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The NUE price prediction for 2034 points to an average of $848.34 (low $633.56, high $1,222.94) — a potential gain of +244% on today's $246.47. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2035, NUE is projected to trade between $788.62 and $1,553.55, averaging $1,065.92 — a potential gain of +332% from today's $246.47. That is up +26% on the projected 2034 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Nucor Corporation's 2040 outlook centres on $1,595.41, within a $1,131.90 to $2,436.04 range. That is up +50% on the projected 2035 average. That marks a +547% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2050, NUE could reach as high as $6,026.41, with a base case around $3,683.02 and support toward $2,436.80 — roughly +13.9x from $246.47. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in NUE today (≈ 4.057289 NUE) could be worth
$14,943.07
+$13,943.07 (+1394%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected NUE price of $3,683.02 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 May 27, 2025 (≈ 9.142439 NUE) would be worth
$2,253.34
+$1,253.34 (+125.3%) today · 2.25× · US Dollar
Based on a NUE entry price of $109.38 vs. today's $246.47.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $225.67 | $1,092.17 | +9.2% |
| 1 month ago | $215 | $1,146.37 | +14.6% |
| 3 months ago | $175.61 | $1,403.51 | +40.4% |
| 6 months ago | $159.49 | $1,545.36 | +54.5% |
| 1 year ago | $109.38 | $2,253.34 | +125.3% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $110.74 | $2,225.66 | +122.6% |
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 $490.00 around 2029.
Implied market cap at $490.00: $111.59B
The multi-year forecast points to a bullish trajectory with rising averages over time. For 2026 the avg is $232.12 with a neutral sentiment and an min of $158.58 and max of $313.72. By 2030 the avg climbs to $615.76, with a min of $480.15 and a max of $841.25 and an ROI of 165.3.
By 2040 the avg reaches $1,927.11, with a min of $1,367.08 and a max of $2,942.88 and an ROI of 730.2. By 2050 the avg is $4,664.50, with a min of $3,085.89 and a max of $7,633.06 and an ROI of 1909.5. All of these years carry a bullish sentiment.
These figures are estimates and not guarantees.
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The forecast shows an avg of $615.76 with a min of $480.15 and a max of $841.25, and an ROI of 165.3; sentiment is BULLISH.
The forecast shows an avg of $1,927.11 with a min of $1,367.08 and a max of $2,942.88, and an ROI of 730.2; sentiment is BULLISH.
The forecast shows an avg of $4,664.50 with a min of $3,085.89 and a max of $7,633.06, and an ROI of 1909.5; sentiment is BULLISH.
Technical sentiment is BULLISH. RSI 14 is 60, SMA50 is $198.36, SMA200 is $167.25, with support at $189.60 and resistance at $234.22; the 30-day range runs from $210.10 to $256.45.
Current price is $232.12 and market cap is $52.86B; NUE ranks 301 by market capitalization.
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