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NUE Dividend History & Analysis | 1.3% Yield

NUE has a dividend yield of 1.3% and paid 2.21 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.34%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.21
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.16%
Dividend Rating 61.84%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.53%
Payout Ratio 31.0%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.33%

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: 44.8%
Total Return 5y: 235.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Steel

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VK 4,610 M 9.49% 17.6%
VALE 56,268 M 10.6% 13.8%
TX 7,130 M 7.07% 13.5%
SXC 611 M 6.65% 12.8%
APAM 2,658 M 5.68% 7.79%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
RYI 822 M 65.8% 100%
HCC 4,687 M 60.1% 64.0%
SXC 611 M 22.4% 62.5%
STLD 25,829 M 21.0% 95.0%
RS 15,403 M 16.9% 98.1%

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SXC
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RYI
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 2.95% Yield
STLD
Steel Dynamics
 1.17% Yield
RS
Reliance Steel
 1.65% Yield
ZEUS
Olympic Steel
 1.47% Yield
CMC
Commercial Metals
 1.04% Yield

NUE Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-31 2025-12-31 2026-02-11 Quarterly 0.56 1.8% N/A
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-11-10 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.41%
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% N/A
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-11-10 Quarterly 0.403 0% N/A
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% N/A

NUE Dividend FAQ

Nucor Corp (NYSE:NUE) is a diversified steelmaker operating through three primary segments: Steel Mills, which produces a full range of flat-rolled, structural, and bar steel and serves service centers and fabricators across North America; Steel Products, which supplies specialty items such as joists, decks, torque tubes for solar arrays, and building-system components; and Raw Materials, which generates direct-reduced iron, processes ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, and operates a modest natural-gas and industrial-gas business. The company’s vertically integrated model lets it recycle scrap internally for its electric-arc furnaces, reducing reliance on external ore imports.

What is the Dividend Yield of NUE?

As of January 2026, NUE`s dividend yield is 1.34%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.21 USD by the current share price of 163.11.

Does NUE pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, NUE paid a dividend of 2.21 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-31 and the payout was 0.56 USD.

How often does NUE pay dividends?

NUE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NUE has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-31.

NUE dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NUE for the next 4 payments are between 0.496 (-11.4%) and 0.504 (-10.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will NUE pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.56 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for Nucor (NUE) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NUE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Nucor (NUE) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of NUE?

NUE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.16% 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 4.53%. If you bought NUE's shares at 48.58 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.21 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.53% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NUE?

NUE Payout Consistency is 95.1%. 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 1.34% 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 31.0%. 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 61.84%. 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 -4.67% 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
2010 317,000,000
2011 317,000,000
2012 318,000,000 +0.32%
2013 319,000,000 +0.31%
2014 320,000,000 +0.31%
2015 321,000,000 +0.31%
2016 320,000,000 -0.31%
2017 321,000,000 +0.31%
2018 317,000,000 -1.25%
2019 306,000,000 -3.47%
2020 303,000,000 -0.98%
2021 293,000,000 -3.3%
2022 263,000,000 -10.24%
2023 250,000,000 -4.94%
2024 239,000,000 -4.4%

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: 2025-12-29 02:17