Last update: Jun 4, 2026 at 07:24
Dividend Safety Rating
NUE's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 22.0% earnings payout ratio & 16.1% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 96.2% fcf payout ratio & 15.8% gross margin. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, NUE has a proven commitment to shareholders.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 22.0%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 16.1%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
- Interest Coverage: 16.1xEarnings cover interest payments many times over.
Risks
- FCF Payout Ratio: 96.2%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
- Gross Margin: 15.8%Gross margin is low and limits flexibility.
- Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
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Very SafeAbout Nucor Corporation
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.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
0.89%
Annual Dividend
$2.22
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
22.02%
FCF Payout Ratio
96.24%
Stock Price
$257.73
52-Week Range
$115.35 – $261.42
Dividend History (2016–2025)
NUE annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
NUE earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
March 31, 2026
Last Payment Date
May 11, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
3.21%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
6.51%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
4.00%
3-Year Total Growth
9.95%
5-Year Total Growth
37.05%
10-Year Total Growth
48.07%
Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs)
This company has increased its dividend for 25+ consecutive years.
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