Nucor (NUE) YTD return

Updated November 02, 2026 · Data: Yahoo Finance

+71.22%

YTD return in 2026 (from Dec 31, 2025 close)

Dec 31, 2025 close$162.16

Current price$277.65

$1,000 on Dec 31 →$1,712.20

YTD rank#21 of 500

SectorMaterials

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NUE vs its sector

Materials sector average+20.19%

NUE YTD+71.22%

Difference+51.03 pts

Stocks in sector24

Outperforming its sector. NUE is 51.03 points ahead of the Materials sector average, which covers 24 ranked S&P 500 stocks.

Nucor (NUE) is up +71.22% year-to-date in 2026, ranking #21 of 500 ranked S&P 500 stocks. It closed 2025 at $162.16 and trades at $277.65 as of November 02, 2026. $1,000 invested on December 31, 2025 would be worth $1,712.20 today. That puts it 51.03 points ahead of the Materials sector average of +20.19%.

Recent performance

Nucor (NUE) has gained 15.50% over the past month, outpacing the S&P 500 by 17.85%, and gained 1.56% over the past three months (ahead of the index by 4.08%). It is trading at its 52-week high. Momentum is positive: the stock rose in at least 4 of the last 5 sessions.

Latest NUE news

Higher Metal Prices Are Showing Up in Third-Quarter Results at Mines, Mills and Alloy MakersCNW Group · 2026-11-02
MarketBeat Week in Review – 10/26 - 10/30MarketBeat · 2026-10-31
Global Structural Steel Fabrication Market Opportunities and Strategies to 2035 | Capitalize on Automation and Modular Construction with Nucor, Canam, Schuff Steel and SteelFabGlobeNewswire · 2026-10-30
As the Nasdaq wobbles on capex, this Buffett strategy went 15-for-15Investing.com · 2026-10-30
BNP Paribas Adjusts Price Target on Nucor to $318 From $310MT Newswires · 2026-10-29

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NUE YTD return FAQ

What is Nucor (NUE)'s YTD return in 2026?

Nucor (NUE) is up +71.22% year-to-date in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

What was Nucor (NUE)'s price at the start of 2026?

Nucor (NUE) closed at $162.16 on December 31, 2025 and trades at $277.65 as of November 02, 2026.

Where does Nucor (NUE) rank by YTD return in 2026?

Nucor (NUE) ranks #21 of 500 S&P 500 stocks by YTD return in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

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