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Market sentiment signals for Nucor (NUE): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Overweight
17 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
—
Avg Consensus PT
$245
+1.7%
Highest Price Target
$308
+28.2%
Lowest Price Target
$145
-39.7%
Short Interest
2.5%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Freedom Broker | Vitaly Kononov— | +18.6% | $305 → $285 | Downgrade | Buy→Hold |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Timna Tanners— | +16.5% | $285 → $280 | Maintained | Overweight |