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NUE Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield

NUE has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 2.74 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.98%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.74
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.10%
Overall Dividend Rating 68.42%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.08%
Payout Ratio 39.7%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 98.36%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 1.7% (S&P 500: 18.7%)
Total Return 5y: 217% (S&P 500: 113.5%)

Top Dividend Payers in Steel

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
VK 4,405 M 9.63% 23.1%
TX 6,594 M 8.33% 19.8%
SXC 656 M 5.81% 16.4%
VALE 45,377 M 8.0% 11.6%
SSAB-B 5,720 M 4.81% 12.3%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
SID 1,987 M 159% 64.3%
RYI 757 M 46.1% 100%
HCC 3,085 M 32.6% 56.8%
ALLEI 1,857 M 19.5% 100%
STLD 19,537 M 13.0% 98.7%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare NUE Dividends with its Peer-Group

RYI
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 3.35% Yield
SXC
SunCoke Energy
 5.81% Yield
TX
Ternium
 8.33% Yield
STLD
Steel Dynamics
 1.86% Yield
ZEUS
Olympic Steel
 1.90% Yield
RS
Reliance Steel
 1.62% Yield

NUE Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-11-10 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-08-11 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.42%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-05-12 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.46%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-02-11 Quarterly 0.55 1.9% 0.47%
2024-09-27 2024-09-27 2024-11-08 Quarterly 0.54 0% 0.36%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-08-09 Quarterly 0.54 0% 0.34%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-05-10 Quarterly 0.54 0% 0.28%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-02-09 Quarterly 0.54 5.9% 0.31%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-11-09 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.33%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-08-11 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.32%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-05-11 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.34%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-02-10 Quarterly 0.51 2% 0.38%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-11-10 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.47%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-08-11 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.46%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-05-11 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.33%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-02-11 Quarterly 0.5 23.5% 0.44%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-11-10 Quarterly 0.405 0% 0.39%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-08-11 Quarterly 0.405 0% 0.42%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-05-11 Quarterly 0.405 0% 0.51%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-02-11 Quarterly 0.405 0.5% 0.78%
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-11-10 Quarterly 0.403 0% 0.88%
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-08-11 Quarterly 0.403 0% N/A
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-05-11 Quarterly 0.403 0% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-02-11 Quarterly 0.403 0.8% N/A
2019-09-26 2019-09-27 2019-11-08 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-08-09 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-05-10 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-02-11 Quarterly 0.4 5.3% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-11-09 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-08-10 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-05-11 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-02-09 Quarterly 0.38 0.5% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-11-09 Quarterly 0.378 0% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-08-11 Quarterly 0.378 0% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-05-11 Quarterly 0.378 0% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-02-10 Quarterly 0.378 0.8% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-11-10 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-08-11 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-05-11 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-02-11 Quarterly 0.375 0.5% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-11-10 Quarterly 0.373 0% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-08-11 Quarterly 0.373 0.3% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-05-11 Quarterly 0.372 0% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-02-11 Quarterly 0.372 0.5% N/A
2014-09-26 2014-09-30 2014-11-10 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2014-06-26 2014-06-30 2014-08-11 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-03-31 2014-05-12 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-02-11 Quarterly 0.37 0.5% N/A
2013-09-25 2013-09-27 2013-11-08 Quarterly 0.368 0.3% N/A
2013-06-26 2013-06-28 2013-08-09 Quarterly 0.367 0% N/A

NUE Dividend FAQ

Nucor Corporation is a leading steel production company in the United States, operating through three main segments: Steel Mills, Steel Products, and Raw Materials. The companys diversified product portfolio includes a wide range of steel products, such as sheet steel, plate steel, and structural steel products, as well as raw materials like direct reduced iron (DRI) and ferrous scrap metal.

What is the Dividend Yield of NUE?

As of September 2025, NUE`s dividend yield is 1.98%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.74 USD by the current share price of 142.93.

Does NUE pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, NUE paid a dividend of 2.74 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-30 and the payout was 0.55 USD.

How often does NUE pay dividends?

NUE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NUE has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-30.

Will NUE pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.55 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Nucor (NUE) is 2025-09-30.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NUE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Nucor (NUE) is 2025-09-30.

What is the Dividend Growth of NUE?

NUE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.10% per year.
Strong growth: NUE's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NUE?

NUE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.08%. If you bought NUE's shares at 45.08 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.74 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.08% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NUE?

NUE Payout Consistency is 97.8%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Nucor has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NUE have a good Dividend Yield?

NUE`s 1.98% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NUE?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NUE is 39.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of NUE?

NUE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.42%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NUE Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NUE`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Nucor`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.06% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Nucor ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2006-06-01 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 341,040,000
1986 344,080,000 +0.89%
1987 338,096,000 -1.74%
1988 339,136,000 +0.31%
1989 326,153,800 -3.83%
1990 336,000,000 +3.02%
1991 344,444,400 +2.51%
1992 340,000,000 -1.29%
1993 348,000,000 +2.35%
1994 350,100,000 +0.6%
1995 351,100,000 +0.29%
1996 351,100,000
1997 351,900,000 +0.23%
1998 351,700,000 -0.06%
1999 349,300,000 -0.68%
2000 310,347,400 -11.15%
2001 311,700,000 +0.44%
2002 313,200,000 +0.48%
2003 313,500,000 +0.1%
2004 320,500,000 +2.23%
2005 314,500,000 -1.87%
2006 301,034,000 -4.28%
2007 289,300,000 -3.9%
2008 317,000,000 +9.57%
2009 315,200,000 -0.57%
2010 316,800,000 +0.51%
2011 317,300,000 +0.16%
2012 318,613,000 +0.41%
2013 319,652,000 +0.33%
2014 320,449,000 +0.25%
2015 320,687,000 +0.07%
2016 320,396,000 -0.09%
2017 319,967,000 -0.13%
2018 310,447,000 -2.98%
2019 303,987,000 -2.08%
2020 303,806,000 -0.06%
2021 281,046,000 -7.49%
2022 255,838,000 -8.97%
2023 247,249,000 -3.36%
2024 234,300,000 -5.24%
2025 230,800,000 -1.49%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-17 04:07