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Market sentiment signals for Nucor (NUE): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Overweight
16 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
1.17
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$253
-3.2%
Highest Price Target
$308
+17.8%
Lowest Price Target
$145
-44.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Barclays | Richard Garchitorena— | +17.0% | $295 → $306 | Maintained | Overweight |
| Oct 9, 2026 | JP Morgan | Bill Peterson— | +13.2% | $308 → $296 | Maintained | Overweight |