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NUE
NUE|Basic Materials|Steel|$162.74|P/E 21.7|MCap 37.2B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About 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

1.36%

Annual Dividend

$2.21

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

29.39%

FCF Payout Ratio

-272.34%

Stock Price

$162.74

52-Week Range

$97.59 $196.90

Dividend Health Score

75/ 100Safe

NUE's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 29.4% earnings payout ratio & 16.1% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: -272.3% fcf payout ratio & 6.9% operating margin. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, NUE has a proven commitment to shareholders.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
29.4%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
-272.3%Danger
CFO Payout Ratio
16.1%Very Safe
Interest Coverage
16.1xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
13.9%Safe
Current Ratio
2.9xVery Safe
Debt-to-Equity
32.8Very Safe

Profitability

Warning
Return on Equity
9.4%Caution
Operating Margin
6.9%Warning
Gross Margin
11.2%Warning
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
Aristocrat (25+ yrs)Very Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
6.5%Safe
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

NUE annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

NUE earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

March 31, 2026

Next 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.

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$16,274.00

Annual Income

$221.00

Quarterly Income

$55.25

Monthly Income

$18.42

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NUE's current dividend yield?
Nucor Corporation (NUE) currently has a dividend yield of 1.36%, based on a stock price of $162.74 and an annual dividend of $2.21.
When is NUE's next dividend payment date?
NUE's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-31 and the next payment date is 2026-05-11. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does NUE pay in dividends per year?
Nucor Corporation paid $2.21 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has NUE been increasing its dividend?
Yes, Nucor Corporation is a Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs). Its dividend has grown at a 5-year CAGR of 6.51%, a 3-year CAGR of 3.21% and a 10-year CAGR of 4.00%.
Is NUE's dividend safe?
Nucor Corporation has a payout ratio of 29.39%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is NUE's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Nucor Corporation's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for basic materials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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