Shares of Nucor Co. (NYSE: NUE), a leading basic materials company, have been given a “Hold” rating by ten research firms, according to a report by Bloomberg. The consensus among analysts is that the stock should be held, with one analyst even suggesting a sell rating, six recommending to hold, and three advising to buy shares in the company. The average twelve-month price target set by brokers who have covered the stock over the past year is $161.00.
On September 26, 2023, NYSE NUE opened at $155.25. The stock’s 50-day moving average stands at $166.74 while its 200-day moving average lies at $155.24. Nucor has a quick ratio of 2.41 and a current ratio of 3.82, indicating the company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations with ease. Additionally, it has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32 which suggests responsible management of its capital structure.
With a market capitalization of $38.61 billion and a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 7.17, Nucor remains an important player in this industry sector despite recent market fluctuations. The stock also boasts a beta of 1.61, signifying it’s relatively more volatile compared to the overall market.
Over the past twelve months, Nucor has experienced price levels between $102.86 and $182.68; demonstrating both potential for growth and fluctuations in value.
In news related to Nucor, CEO Leon J. Topalian recently sold 27,359 shares with an average price of $168 per share on July 27th for a total transaction value of $4,601,510.21 USD.
This information was disclosed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Furthermore,
CFO Stephen D Laxton sold 12,765 shares on July 31st at an average price of $171.46 per share for a total transaction value of $2,188,686.90 USD.
In the last quarter earnings report, Nucor announced earnings per share (EPS) of $5.81, surpassing analysts’ estimates by $0.22. The company achieved a net margin of 14.81% and a return on equity (ROE) of 28%, indicating effective operational management despite challenging market conditions.
For the quarter ending September 2023, Nucor reported revenue of $9.52 billion compared to the consensus estimate of $9.62 billion. Although this represents a decline of 19.3% compared to the same period in the previous year, analysts are still optimistic about Nucor’s performance.
Looking ahead, research analysts project that Nucor will post earnings per share (EPS) of 18.3 for the current fiscal year.
With its solid financials and positive outlook despite recent challenges faced by the market, investors may want to keep an eye on Nucor as it continues to navigate the ever-evolving landscape in the basic materials industry.
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Nucor Corporation Analyst Insights and Ratings: A Look into Performance and Future Prospects
Analysts Provide Insight and Ratings on Nucor Corporation
In recent times, numerous analysts have shared their thoughts on Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE), providing valuable insights into the company’s performance and future prospects. Among these analysts, Citigroup stands out as they recently raised their price target for Nucor from $160.00 to $180.00 and maintained a “neutral” rating for the stock, according to a research report published on Thursday, July 27th.
Another reputable analyst in the field, BNP Paribas, upgraded their rating for Nucor from “neutral” to “outperform,” setting a price target of $191.00 for the company on Wednesday, July 5th. This change in rating indicates increasing confidence in Nucor’s ability to deliver above-average returns compared to its competitors.
Furthermore, Credit Suisse Group increased its price target on Nucor shares from $156.00 to $167.00 back on Tuesday, July 11th. Such an upward revision suggests positive sentiment surrounding the company’s trajectory and future earnings potential.
However, it is worth noting that StockNews.com revised their outlook on Nucor from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report released on Monday, September 18th. This adjustment could suggest that StockNews.com believes there may be limited short-term potential for further increases in share price.
Adding another perspective to the mix, JPMorgan Chase & Co., while raising their price target from $150.00 to $151.00 per share recently maintained an “underweight” rating for Nucor in a research report published on Friday, September 8th.
The diversity of opinions among analysts reflects varying market conditions and interpretations of available data concerning Nucor Corporation.
Moreover, investors should also take note of an important development by Nucor Corporation itself – the declaration of a quarterly dividend. This dividend will be paid on Thursday, November 9th to shareholders of record as of Friday, September 29th. Shareholders on record will receive a dividend of $0.51 per share. The ex-dividend date for this particular payout is Thursday, September 28th.
With an annualized dividend of $2.04 per share and a yield of 1.31%, Nucor Corporation currently boasts a payout ratio of approximately 9.42%.
As always, investors should carefully consider all available information including these analyst ratings and the company’s dividend policy before making any investment decisions regarding Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE).
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