Nucor's $271 Million Trading Volume Leads to 4.25% Stock Surge, Despite Bearish Trend

On May 12, 2025, Nucor's trading volume reached $271 million, marking a 37.38% increase from the previous day. The stock price of Nucor (NUE) rose by 4.25%.

Nucor is currently facing several negative signals and is within a wide and falling trend, which suggests that the stock may continue to perform weakly in the coming days or weeks.

Analysts generally have a positive outlook on Nucor, with an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a target price of around $160, indicating potential for growth.

Historically, Nucor has risen by an average of 18.2% over the next 52 weeks, based on the past 52 years of stock performance. The stock has risen higher in 36 of those 52 years, corresponding to a historical accuracy of 69.23%.

Nucor is currently trading in the 40-50% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels, indicating a higher risk than normal. The current trend is considered strongly bullish, with the stock experiencing slight selling pressure.

Nucor has a market capitalization of $26.6 billion and a beta of 1.32, indicating higher volatility compared to the market. The stock's 52-week high is $176.59, and its 52-week low is $97.59.

Nucor is planning significant capital investments in 2025, with $3 billion allocated to various projects aimed at improving the company's business operations and competitiveness.