On June 11, Nucor Corporation rose 3.31% in regular trading, trading at $259.425/share, with turnover of $113 million. The rally came as JP Morgan raised its target price on Nucor from $240 to $282 while maintaining an Overweight rating, signaling strong analyst confidence in the steelmaker's outlook.
According to analyst consensus polled by FactSet, Nucor carries an average Overweight rating with a mean price target of $260.50. The upgraded target from JP Morgan represents approximately 8.7% upside from the current level. Additionally, Nucor announced maintenance of its quarterly dividend at $0.56 per share, payable on August 11 to shareholders of record as of June 30, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns.
Within the Steel and Iron sector, broad-based strength was evident. Among peers, Cleveland-Cliffs rose 7.66%, ArcelorMittal gained 6.21%, Steel Dynamics advanced 3.89%, Gerdau SA climbed 2.43%, and Vale SA added 2.41%, indicating a sector-wide tailwind supporting Nucor's move higher.
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