NUE Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
15.16%
Last Quarter
$2.63
Past Year
$7.12
Growth Past 5yrs
15.38%
Next Quarter
$2.02
Estimate Next Year
- $29.62
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$200.00
19.13% Upside
Mean Price Target
$159.49
-5% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$135.00
-19.59% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
NUE Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, NUE (NYSE: NUE) reported an actual EPS of $2.63 for the quarter ending on Oct 27, 2025, compared to an estimated $2.18, resulting in a 20.64% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 28, 2025), NUE recorded an actual EPS of $2.6 with a 1.96% surprise. See NUE's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
NUE has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 27, 2025 showing a 20.64% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 28, 2025 recorded a 1.96% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2025 | 2.63 | 2.18 | +20.64% |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 2.6 | 2.55 | +1.96% |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 0.77 | 0.687 | +12.08% |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 1.22 | 0.94 | +29.79% |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 1.49 | 1.5 | -0.67% |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 2.68 | 2.49 | +7.63% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NUE stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given NUE stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 35 analysts have given their ratings
to NUE out of which
14 analysts have given strong buy call,
8 analysts have given buy call,
13 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$159.49 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -5% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for NUE highest price target?
Analysts suggest NUE's stock price would rise to a high of $200.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for NUE over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the NUE stock price could move to $135.00.
What is the average target price for NUE?
NUE stock has an average analyst estimate of $159.49.
At its current price, how far is NUE from its average target price?
NUE shares are currently trading -5% below this price target.
What were NUE’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.63 versus consensus estimates of $2.18, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $1.49.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
NUE's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.02 and - $29.62 for the whole year.
What has NUE's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 15.16% EPS growth for NUE in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 15.38% in the past five years.