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Nucor's shares have rallied significantly, surging 50% in the past six months, driven by higher steel prices, capacity expansion, strategic acquisitions, and an upbeat earnings outlook. The company reported Q2 2026 earnings of $4.84 per share, surpassing analyst estimates, and projects higher Q3 2026 earnings of $5.85 per share. Nucor announced its 214th consecutive cash dividend of $0.56 per share on September 18, 2026. In October 2026, Nucor announced a $105 million expansion of its Crawfordsville, Indiana facility to increase capacity for utility poles and related products, creating 100 new jobs. As of October 8, 2026, Nucor's stock price increased by 78.29% over the last 12 months and 50.70% year-to-date. Analysts have a consensus rating of 'Moderate Buy' with an average price target of $276.07, suggesting a 10.3% upside.