Nucor (NUE) Stock Analysis: AI Score & Alternative Data
NUE alt-data: revenue climbing, web traffic lagging
Is Nucor a buy right now? The alternative data says hold. This NUE stock analysis is built on the 25+ alternative data signals AltIndex tracks on Nucor every day — hiring, web traffic, sentiment, social reach — rolled into an AI Score of 51/100: a Hold. The stock trades at $272.29 with a $62B market cap.
The bullish side of the 90-day ledger: revenue up 21.3% YoY to $9.5B, job postings up 16.9% to 339 open roles, and 70% of employees are positive on the business outlook. The drag: web traffic down 22.8% to 158K monthly visits. That tension is what keeps the score mid-range.
NUE’s broader alt-data profile also covers headcount (9K employees, according to LinkedIn), Facebook followers (37K), and sentiment (100/100). Every signal links to its own page with full history, the NUE technical analysis covers RSI, moving averages, and support and resistance, and the full table of everything AltIndex tracks on NUE is just below.
Nucor AI Stock Analysis
Nucor Corporation is a leading producer of steel and steel products, committed to sustainable practices and innovative production methods. The company operates through a diverse range of segments, including steel mills, steel products, and raw materials.
Analysis generated August 1, 2026.
Recent Nucor Stock Alerts
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Nucor | August 11 Employee Rating is up by 2.6% over the last month. |
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Nucor | August 7 Insider Alert: Batterbee Thomas J. is selling shares |
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Nucor | August 5 Insider Alert: Laxton Stephen D is selling shares |
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Nucor | July 28 Price is up by 6.7% in the last 24h. |
Nucor Alternative Data
| Alternative Data | Value | 3m Change | Trend |
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| Webpage Traffic | 158K | 22.8% | |
| Job Posts | 339 | 16.9% | |
| LinkedIn Employees | 9K | 4.3% | |
| Employee Recommend | 70 | 1.4% | |
| Business Outlook | 70 | 0% | |
| Sentiment | 100 | 0% | |
| Reddit Mentions | 0 | 100.0% | |
| X Mentions | 6 | 100.0% | |
| Stocktwits Mentions | 9 | 50.0% | |
| News Mentions | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Stocktwits Subscribers | 9K | 0% | |
| 4chan Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| Instagram Followers | 20K | 3.9% | |
| Facebook Followers | 37K | 5.5% | |
| Facebook Engagement | 2K | 41.6% |
About Nucor (NUE)
Nucor Corp and its affiliates are engaged in the manufacturing of steel and steel products. It also produces direct reduced iron for use in the steel mills. The company is involved in every phase of the steelmaking.
| Price | $272.29 |
| Target Price | $387.74 |
| Volume | 63,420,177 |
| Market Cap | $62B |
| Year Range | $131 – $275 |
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| PE Ratio | 21.7 |
| Analyst Rating | 38% buy |
| Industry | Steel & Metals |
Latest Nucor News
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Nucor, ASML Lead Five Stocks Near Buy Points Without This Big RiskAugust 8 - Investor's Business Daily |
Nucor (NUE) Strengthened from Trade Policy TailwindsAugust 3 - Yahoo Entertainment |
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Nucor Outshines Albemarle in Charlotte Stock DuelJuly 31 - Biztoc.com |
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Nucor Reports Results for the Second Quarter of 2026July 27 - PRNewswire |
How To Earn $500 A Month From Nucor Stock Ahead Of Q2 EarningsJuly 25 - Yahoo Entertainment |
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Nucor Earnings & Financial Performance
View all earnings →Nucor Insider Trading Activity
View all →| Batterbee Thomas J. filed to sell 16,138 shares at $0.0. Aug 3 '26 |
| Laxton Stephen D filed to sell 77,867 shares at $0.0. Jul 30 '26 |
| Hollatz John J filed to sell 97,865 shares at $0.0. Jun 3 '26 |
| Hollatz John J filed to sell 97,865 shares at $0.0. Jun 3 '26 |
| QUERY KENNETH REX filed to sell 64,685 shares at $0.0. Jun 1 '26 |
Nucor Congress Trading
View all →| Politician | Filing Date | Type | Size |
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| Michael McCaul |
Jun 12, 25 | Buy | $175K+ |
| Rob Bresnahan |
Jun 10, 25 | Sell | $8K+ |
| Michael McCaul |
May 15, 25 | Buy | $175K+ |
| Jefferson Shreve |
Apr 14, 25 | Sell | $33K+ |
| Jefferson Shreve |
Apr 14, 25 | Buy | $33K+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Nucor (NUE)
Nucor has an AltIndex AI Score of 51/100 (Hold). The score reflects mixed alternative data signals. All investments carry risk.
51/100. The AI Score combines 25+ alternative data signals including job postings, employee sentiment, social media, web traffic, and financials. Scores above 60 = buy, 40–59 = hold, below 40 = sell. Updated daily.
Currently, the price of one share of Nucor (NUE) stock is $272.29 with a market cap of $62B.
As of today, Nucor’s PE (Price to Earnings) ratio is 21.7.
View the latest Nucor insider transactions to see recent buying and selling activity by company executives and directors.
Check the Nucor congress trading page for the latest disclosed trades by U.S. senators and representatives.
AltIndex tracks 25+ signals including job postings, web traffic, employee sentiment, Reddit mentions, Stocktwits activity, insider transactions, congressional trades, Google Trends, app downloads, and more.
The NUE stock price chart above shows Nucor’s performance over time alongside its AI Score. Investors can identify patterns, trends, and potential support or resistance levels. View the full Nucor technical analysis for RSI, moving averages, and more.
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