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Market sentiment signals for Nucor (NUE): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
16 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
0.70
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$259
+4.3%
Highest Price Target
$320
+29.0%
Lowest Price Target
$145
-41.5%
Short Interest
2.8%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Seller
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | Keybanc | Samuel McKinney— | +21.4% | $286 → $301 | Maintained | Overweight |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Freedom Broker | Vitaly Kononov— | +22.6% | $285 → $304 | Upgrade | Hold→Buy |