Nucor Corporation (NUE) Stock
NYSENUE has an Alpha Score of 60 out of 100 (moderate), computed on Nov 3, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 11 members of Congress disclosed 20 trades in NUE since 2015: 9 purchases and 11 sales, most recently Alan Armstrong (purchase, Mar 27, 2026). 6 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported NUE in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Berkshire Hathaway's at $413.81M. Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 12 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Nov 9, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 16.1 and its net margin 9.3% (key statistics as of Nov 6, 2026).
What is NUE's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 59 reflects moderate overall profile with strong momentum, weak value, moderate quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Nov 3, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded Nucor Corporation (NUE)?
Most recent: Alan Armstrong (purchase, Mar 27, 2026); records start Dec 16, 2015.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Armstrong R-OK · Senate | 2026-03-27 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Rob Bresnahan R-PA · House | 2025-05-15 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Jefferson Shreve R-IN · House | 2025-03-31 | sale | $15k – $50k |
| Jefferson Shreve R-IN · House | 2025-03-05 | purchase | $15k – $50k |
| Julia Letlow R-LA · House | 2024-10-23 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Gary Peters D-MI · Senate | 2023-03-13 | sale | $50k – $100k |
| Virginia Foxx R-NC · House | 2022-11-02 | sale | Not disclosed |
| Virginia Foxx R-NC · House | 2022-11-02 | sale | $50k – $100k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 6, 2026.
See all NUE political trades →Which hedge funds own NUE?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett | 1.86M | $413.81M | -52% |
| Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio | 513K | $114.36M | -17% |
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 246K | $54.87M | -77% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 214K | $47.71M | -58% |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 45K | $10.02M | +333% |
| Blackstone | 5K | $1.07M | -82% |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are Nucor Corporation insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 26 | Laxton Stephen D | President and COO | SELL | 5.5K | $1.5M |
| Nov 3, 26 | Laxton Stephen D | President and COO | SELL | 4.8K | $1.3M |
| Nov 3, 26 | Laxton Stephen D | President and COO | SELL | 200 | $55K |
| Nov 2, 26 | Keller Michael D | Vice Pres. and Corp. Contro | SELL | 1.1K | $317K |
| Oct 29, 26 | Hanners Noah C | Executive Vice President | SELL | 5.2K | $1.4M |
| Oct 29, 26 | Behr Allen C | Executive Vice President | SELL | 5.5K | $1.5M |
| Oct 29, 26 | Behr Allen C | Executive Vice President | SELL | 3.3K | $915K |
| Oct 29, 26 | Behr Allen C | Executive Vice President | SELL | 3.0K | $810K |
| Aug 14, 26 | Behr Allen C | Executive Vice President | SELL | 5.1K | $1.4M |
| Aug 14, 26 | Behr Allen C | Executive Vice President | SELL | 2.6K | $717K |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Nov 9, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are NUE's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Nov 6, 2026
How does NUE's valuation compare with the Materials sector?
| Metric | NUE | Materials median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 16.1 | 18.5 | 78 |
| Net margin | 9.26% | 8.63% | 90 |
| Return on equity | 16.47% | 12.44% | 94 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 1.30% | 1.88% | 66 |
Medians over the Materials stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 10, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
NUE price chart
Powered by TradingViewWhat does Nucor Corporation do?
Nucor Corporation is one of North America's largest steel manufacturers and recyclers, operating through three primary business segments: steel mills, steel products, and raw materials. The steel mills segment produces sheet steel, plate steel, structural steel, and bar steel using electric arc furnaces powered by recycled scrap steel and scrap substitutes. The steel products segment manufactures finished and semi-finished items including steel joists, deck, fabricated reinforcing steel, metal building systems, fasteners, and utility structures for construction, infrastructure, and industrial applications. The raw materials segment, operated through The David J. Joseph Company, brokers ferrous and nonferrous metals, supplies ferro-alloys, and processes scrap materials to support steelmaking operations. Nucor operates integrated facilities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, serving steel service centers, fabricators, manufacturers, and downstream customers. The company has positioned itself as a leader in sustainable steelmaking through its extensive use of recycled materials and advanced manufacturing technologies including continuous casting and automated rolling mills.