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Are Nucor Insiders Buying or Selling?
Nucor (NUE) has had 6 insider transactions in the past 90 days, all sells. The most recent was Thomas Batterbee, who sold 4,000 shares at $261.02 on August 3, 2026.
Insider trading patterns can signal confidence or concern from the people who know the company best. AltIndex tracks insider transactions as one of 25+ alternative data signals in the NUE AI Score. For government officials trading this stock, see NUE congressional trading.
Who’s Trading Nucor Stock?
| Insider | Activity | Trades | Last Trade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Topalian | Sold $25M | 15 | May 15, 2026 |
| Allen Behr | Sold $9.3M | 9 | May 4, 2026 |
| QUERY KENNETH REX | Sold $8.9M | 8 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| David Sumoski | Sold $7.5M | 2 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Daniel Needham | Sold $5.6M | 5 | May 1, 2026 |
| John Hollatz | Sold $3.8M | 4 | Jun 3, 2026 |
Recent Nucor Insider Transactions
| Insider | Transaction Date | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Batterbee | Aug 3, 2026 | Sell | 4,000 | $261.02 | $1M |
| Stephen Laxton | Jul 30, 2026 | Sell | 3,968 | $256.96 | $1M |
| John Hollatz | Jun 3, 2026 | Sell | 5,522 | $258.57 | $1.4M |
| John Hollatz | Jun 3, 2026 | Sell | 5,038 | $258.33 | $1.3M |
| QUERY KENNETH REX | Jun 1, 2026 | Sell | 8,380 | $251.42 | $2.1M |
| QUERY KENNETH REX | Jun 1, 2026 | Sell | 5,149 | $251.3 | $1.3M |
| Leon Topalian | May 15, 2026 | Sell | 21,954 | $227.58 | $5M |
| Leon Topalian | May 15, 2026 | Sell | 16,239 | $226.84 | $3.7M |
| Leon Topalian | May 15, 2026 | Sell | 9,366 | $228.63 | $2.1M |
| Leon Topalian | May 15, 2026 | Sell | 4,441 | $229.32 | $1M |
| Bradley Ford | May 5, 2026 | Sell | 1,940 | $232.11 | $450,000 |
| Bradley Ford | May 5, 2026 | Sell | 300 | $232.23 | $70,000 |
| Allen Behr | May 4, 2026 | Sell | 8,438 | $226.11 | $1.9M |
| Allen Behr | May 4, 2026 | Sell | 1,558 | $225.93 | $350,000 |
| Michael Keller | May 4, 2026 | Sell | 4,554 | $225.86 | $1M |
| Allen Behr | May 4, 2026 | Sell | 100 | $225.94 | $23,000 |
| Daniel Needham | May 1, 2026 | Sell | 7,739 | $226 | $1.7M |
| Daniel Needham | May 1, 2026 | Sell | 5,149 | $226 | $1.2M |
| Noah Hanners | May 1, 2026 | Sell | 6,472 | $226.5 | $1.5M |
| David Sumoski | Apr 30, 2026 | Sell | 32,824 | $225.66 | $7.4M |
| David Sumoski | Apr 30, 2026 | Sell | 244 | $226.41 | $55,000 |
| Leon Topalian | Mar 23, 2026 | Sell | 6,454 | $162.01 | $1M |
| Leon Topalian | Mar 23, 2026 | Sell | 5,046 | $162.4 | $820,000 |
| QUERY KENNETH REX | Feb 11, 2026 | Sell | 7,452 | $196.02 | $1.5M |
| Allen Behr | Feb 3, 2026 | Sell | 7,568 | $188.5 | $1.4M |
| Allen Behr | Feb 2, 2026 | Sell | 7,500 | $181.07 | $1.4M |
| Daniel Needham | Jan 30, 2026 | Sell | 3,881 | $178 | $690,000 |
| Thomas Batterbee | Dec 23, 2025 | Sell | 2,000 | $165.28 | $330,000 |
| Allen Behr | Dec 19, 2025 | Sell | 5,950 | $157.89 | $940,000 |
| Leon Topalian | Dec 19, 2025 | Sell | 5,000 | $157.99 | $790,000 |
| John Hollatz | Nov 12, 2025 | Sell | 5,000 | $149.86 | $750,000 |
| John Hollatz | Nov 12, 2025 | Sell | 2,000 | $149.93 | $300,000 |
| Stephen Laxton | Oct 30, 2025 | Sell | 1,082 | $151.51 | $160,000 |
| Allen Behr | Oct 30, 2025 | Sell | 9,042 | $151.28 | $1.4M |
| Stephen Laxton | Oct 30, 2025 | Sell | 510 | $151.67 | $77,000 |
| Stephen Laxton | Oct 30, 2025 | Sell | 257 | $151.62 | $39,000 |
| Stephen Laxton | Oct 30, 2025 | Sell | 70 | $151.57 | $11,000 |
| Stephen Laxton | Oct 30, 2025 | Sell | 25 | $151.73 | $3,800 |
| Stephen Laxton | Oct 30, 2025 | Sell | 18 | $151.7 | $2,700 |
| Stephen Laxton | Oct 30, 2025 | Sell | 15 | $151.53 | $2,300 |
| Stephen Laxton | Oct 30, 2025 | Sell | 1 | $151.55 | $150 |
| Michael Keller | Aug 22, 2025 | Sell | 6,000 | $148.41 | $890,000 |
| Michael Keller | Aug 22, 2025 | Sell | 88 | $148.43 | $13,000 |
| QUERY KENNETH REX | Aug 18, 2025 | Sell | 10,000 | $144.9 | $1.4M |
| Daniel Needham | Aug 18, 2025 | Sell | 7,200 | $146 | $1.1M |
| Leon Topalian | Jul 31, 2025 | Sell | 21,172 | $143.18 | $3M |
| Leon Topalian | Jul 31, 2025 | Sell | 5,947 | $144.03 | $860,000 |
| Leon Topalian | Jul 31, 2025 | Sell | 2,674 | $142.23 | $380,000 |
| Allen Behr | Jul 31, 2025 | Sell | 8,021 | $143.38 | $1.2M |
| Leon Topalian | Jul 31, 2025 | Sell | 37 | $144.67 | $5,400 |
| QUERY KENNETH REX | Jun 26, 2025 | Sell | 7,088 | $130.4 | $920,000 |
| QUERY KENNETH REX | Jun 26, 2025 | Sell | 2,912 | $130.3 | $380,000 |
| Daniel Needham | Jun 24, 2025 | Sell | 7,088 | $127.87 | $910,000 |
| Leon Topalian | May 1, 2025 | Sell | 23,935 | $119.91 | $2.9M |
| Leon Topalian | May 1, 2025 | Sell | 9,769 | $120.78 | $1.2M |
| Leon Topalian | May 1, 2025 | Sell | 534 | $121.57 | $65,000 |
| Allen Behr | Nov 11, 2024 | Sell | 4,968 | $159.72 | $790,000 |
| Leon Topalian | Nov 6, 2024 | Sell | 11,000 | $169.11 | $1.9M |
| Gregory Murphy | Nov 6, 2024 | Sell | 6,191 | $167.82 | $1M |
| Stephen Laxton | Nov 6, 2024 | Sell | 4,712 | $169.53 | $800,000 |
| QUERY KENNETH REX | Oct 29, 2024 | Sell | 6,322 | $146.59 | $930,000 |
| QUERY KENNETH REX | Oct 29, 2024 | Sell | 2,678 | $147.29 | $390,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions: Nucor Insider Trading
In the past 90 days, Nucor insiders have made 0 buys and 6 sells. The net selling may indicate insiders are taking profits or reducing exposure.
The most recent sale was by Thomas Batterbee who sold 4,000 shares on August 3, 2026. View all transactions in the table on this page.
Insider buying is generally a stronger signal than insider selling, since insiders may sell for personal reasons (diversification, taxes) but typically buy only when they believe the stock is undervalued. AltIndex uses insider transaction patterns alongside 25+ other signals in the AI Score.
Topalian Leon J has sold the most NUE stock in the last 2 years, with a total value of $25M.
The total value of insider transactions for Nucor in the last 2 years is negative, amounting to -$68M. This suggests that insiders have predominantly sold shares, which could reflect various personal or financial considerations rather than a straightforward outlook on the company's future performance.
