Does Nucor Pay Dividends?
Nucor Corporation · NUE · updated
Key facts: Nucor dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, Nucor (NUE) pays a dividend of $0.56 per share every quarter, $2.24 a year, a 0.84% yield at its share price of $256.44.
- Nucor (NUE) paid its last 4 regular dividends in February, May, August and November.
- The most recent dividend from Nucor (NUE), $0.56 per share, went ex-dividend on Sep 30, 2026 and was paid on Nov 10, 2026.
- Nucor (NUE) has paid a dividend since at least 1983; SmarterDividends' records hold 173 of its dividend payments.
- Nucor (NUE) has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Nucor (NUE), 1.8% to $0.56 per share, went ex-dividend on Dec 31, 2025.
- At $2.24 a year per share, 100 shares of NUE pay $224.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Nucor (NUE) A on an A to F scale; it pays out 18% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Nucor Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-nucor-pay-dividends
How much does Nucor pay?
Nucor (NUE) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $0.56 per share. That is $2.24 per share a year, a 0.84% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $224.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $84.00 a year, before tax. Work out your own number with the NUE dividend calculator.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nov 10, 2026 | $0.56 | — |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 | $0.56 | — |
| Mar 31, 2026 | May 11, 2026 | $0.56 | — |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Feb 11, 2026 | $0.56 | +1.8% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | $0.55 | — |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 | $0.55 | — |
| Mar 31, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | $0.55 | — |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Feb 11, 2025 | $0.55 | +1.9% |
When does Nucor pay dividends?
Nucor (NUE) paid its last 4 regular dividends in February, May, August and November. Its next dividend has not been declared yet.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The NUE ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Nucor's dividend history
Nucor (NUE) has paid a dividend since at least 1983, and SmarterDividends' records hold 173 payments. It has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 1.8%, went ex-dividend on Dec 31, 2025.
Its annual dividend was cut in 2009, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is A on an A to F scale. Full NUE dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Nucor pay dividends?
As of Nov 5, 2026, Nucor (NUE) pays a dividend of $0.56 per share every quarter, $2.24 a year, a 0.84% yield at its share price of $256.44.
How much is Nucor's dividend?
Nucor (NUE) pays $0.56 per share each payment, $2.24 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $2.24 per share in total.
How often does Nucor pay dividends?
Nucor (NUE) pays every quarter, most recently in February, May, August and November.
When is Nucor's next dividend?
Nucor has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in February, May, August and November. The last one went ex-dividend on Sep 30, 2026.
What is Nucor's dividend yield?
0.84% as of Nov 5, 2026: $2.24 a year in dividends divided by the $256.44 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of NUE pay?
About $224.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $56.00, at Nucor's current dividend rate.
Has Nucor ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in Nucor's annual dividend, most recently in 2009. It has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years since.
How long has Nucor paid dividends?
Since at least 1983, the start of Nucor's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 173 payments.
When do I need to buy NUE to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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