Nucor (NUE) Dividend
Nucor Corporation · Basic Materials · Steel · quarterly payer
As of Nov 5, 2026, Nucor (NUE) pays a quarterly dividend of $0.56 per share, or $2.24 a year, a 0.84% yield at its $256.44 share price. It pays every quarter, usually in February, May, August and November. It has raised its dividend 16 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of A.
Forward Yield
0.84%
Annual Dividend
$2.24
Payout Ratio
18%
5-Yr Growth
6.5%
Ex-Date
Sep 30, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
Key facts about NUE's dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, Nucor Corporation (NUE) has a forward dividend yield of 0.84%, based on an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and a share price of $256.44.
- As of Nov 5, 2026, NUE's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (91 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
- By SmarterDividends' count, Nucor Corporation (NUE) has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
- NUE last cut its regular dividend in 2009.
- NUE's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 30, 2026, for a dividend of $0.56 per share.
- As of Nov 5, 2026, NUE pays out 18% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
- NUE's dividend has grown at an average rate of 6.5% a year over the past five years.
- As of Nov 5, 2026, NUE's 0.84% yield is 45% below its five-year average yield of 1.52%.
- As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for NUE is $157.42 per share, 39% below the $256.44 share price, so NUE screens as overvalued.
- Nucor Corporation (NUE) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
- Nucor Corporation (NUE) has raised its regular dividend 47 times and cut it 2 times across the 173 payments on record since 1983. Its most recent change was a 1.8% increase to $0.560 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 31, 2025. The last cut went ex-dividend on Dec 29, 2008.
- Nucor (NUE) has declared its first higher dividend of the year in December in 5 of the last 5 years; its most recent raise, 1.8%, was declared on Dec 1, 2025.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "NUE Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/NUE
Is NUE a good dividend stock?
YesNucor Corporation (NUE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.84% ($2.24/yr), with 16 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Advantages
- 16 consecutive years of dividend growth
- Comfortable payout ratio (18%)
- Strong 6.5% 5-yr dividend growth
- 158% total price return over 5 years
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 2009
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 0.84%
- Payout Ratio
- 18%
- Annual Dividend
- $2.24
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 6.5%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Sep 30, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 16
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 1.81
- Market Cap
- $58.2B
- P/E Ratio
- 16.3
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 158%
- 52-Week Range
- $140.93 – $280.11
- Dividend Safety
- A · 91/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (2009)
NUE dividend raises and cuts
Nucor Corporation (NUE) has raised its regular dividend 47 times and cut it 2 times across the 173 payments on record since 1983. Its most recent change was a 1.8% increase to $0.560 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 31, 2025. The last cut went ex-dividend on Dec 29, 2008.
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | Raise | $0.550 → $0.560 | +1.8% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Raise | $0.540 → $0.550 | +1.9% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Raise | $0.510 → $0.540 | +5.9% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | Raise | $0.500 → $0.510 | +2.0% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | Raise | $0.405 → $0.500 | +23.5% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | Raise | $0.403 → $0.405 | +0.5% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | Raise | $0.400 → $0.403 | +0.8% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | Raise | $0.380 → $0.400 | +5.3% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | Raise | $0.378 → $0.380 | +0.5% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | Raise | $0.375 → $0.378 | +0.8% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | Raise | $0.373 → $0.375 | +0.5% |
| Jun 26, 2015 | Raise | $0.372 → $0.373 | +0.3% |
Show all 49 changes since 1984
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2014 | Raise | $0.370 → $0.372 | +0.5% |
| Dec 27, 2013 | Raise | $0.368 → $0.370 | +0.5% |
| Sep 25, 2013 | Raise | $0.367 → $0.368 | +0.3% |
| Dec 27, 2012 | Raise | $0.365 → $0.367 | +0.5% |
| Dec 28, 2011 | Raise | $0.363 → $0.365 | +0.6% |
| Dec 29, 2010 | Raise | $0.360 → $0.363 | +0.8% |
| Dec 29, 2009 | Raise | $0.350 → $0.360 | +2.9% |
| Dec 29, 2008 | Cut | $0.520 → $0.350 | −32.7% |
| Mar 26, 2008 | Cut | $0.610 → $0.520 | −14.8% |
| Mar 28, 2007 | Raise | $0.600 → $0.610 | +1.7% |
| Jun 28, 2006 | Raise | $0.250 → $0.600 | +140.0% |
| Mar 29, 2006 | Raise | $0.200 → $0.250 | +25.0% |
| Sep 28, 2005 | Raise | $0.125 → $0.200 | +60.0% |
| Mar 29, 2005 | Raise | $0.0650 → $0.125 | +92.3% |
| Sep 28, 2004 | Raise | $0.0525 → $0.0650 | +23.8% |
| Mar 29, 2004 | Raise | $0.0500 → $0.0525 | +5.0% |
| Mar 27, 2003 | Raise | $0.0475 → $0.0500 | +5.3% |
| Mar 26, 2002 | Raise | $0.0425 → $0.0475 | +11.8% |
| Mar 28, 2001 | Raise | $0.0375 → $0.0425 | +13.3% |
| Mar 29, 2000 | Raise | $0.0325 → $0.0375 | +15.4% |
| Mar 29, 1999 | Raise | $0.0300 → $0.0325 | +8.3% |
| Mar 27, 1998 | Raise | $0.0250 → $0.0300 | +20.0% |
| Mar 26, 1997 | Raise | $0.0200 → $0.0250 | +25.0% |
| Mar 27, 1996 | Raise | $0.0175 → $0.0200 | +14.3% |
| Mar 27, 1995 | Raise | $0.0113 → $0.0175 | +55.6% |
| Mar 25, 1994 | Raise | $0.0100 → $0.0113 | +12.5% |
| Mar 25, 1993 | Raise | $0.0088 → $0.0100 | +14.3% |
| Mar 25, 1992 | Raise | $0.0081 → $0.0088 | +7.7% |
| Mar 22, 1991 | Raise | $0.0075 → $0.0081 | +8.3% |
| Mar 26, 1990 | Raise | $0.0069 → $0.0075 | +9.1% |
| Mar 27, 1989 | Raise | $0.0063 → $0.0069 | +10.0% |
| Mar 25, 1988 | Raise | $0.0056 → $0.0063 | +11.1% |
| Mar 25, 1987 | Raise | $0.0050 → $0.0056 | +12.5% |
| Jun 24, 1986 | Raise | $0.0046 → $0.0050 | +9.1% |
| Mar 24, 1986 | Raise | $0.0042 → $0.0046 | +10.0% |
| Mar 25, 1985 | Raise | $0.0038 → $0.0042 | +11.1% |
| Mar 26, 1984 | Raise | $0.0033 → $0.0038 | +12.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NUE a good dividend stock?
Yes. Nucor Corporation (NUE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.84% ($2.24/yr), with 16 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Is NUE undervalued?
Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, NUE's fair value is about $157.42 versus a $256.44 share price — so it looks overvalued (-39% vs. fair value).
Is NUE's dividend safe?
NUE has a dividend-safety grade of A (91/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 16-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2009, debt and yield-versus-history.
What is NUE's fair value?
Our blended fair-value estimate for NUE is about $157.42 per share, about 39% below the current $256.44 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.
Is NUE a buy, hold, or sell?
We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data NUE screens as "yes" and overvalued. Nucor Corporation (NUE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.84% ($2.24/yr), with 16 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.
Will NUE cut its dividend?
NUE earns a dividend-safety grade of A (91/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2009). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.
Does NUE pay a dividend?
Yes. Nucor Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.24 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.84%.
How much dividend does 100 shares of NUE pay?
At $2.24 per share a year, 100 shares of NUE pay $224.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $56.00 each quarter. Buying them costs about $25,644 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.
What is NUE's dividend yield?
As of Nov 5, 2026, NUE's forward dividend yield is 0.84%, based on a $2.24 annual dividend and a $256.44 share price.
What is NUE's dividend per share?
As of Nov 5, 2026, NUE pays $2.24 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.
What is NUE's dividend payout ratio?
As of Nov 5, 2026, NUE's payout ratio is 18% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.
How many years has NUE grown its dividend?
As of Nov 5, 2026, NUE has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years.
When is the next NUE ex-dividend date?
As of Nov 5, 2026, NUE's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 30, 2026, for $0.56 per share.
NUE Price — Last 12 Months
Daily close
Price Return
1 Year
+72%
3 Years
+61%
5 Years
+158%
52-Week Range
$140.93 – $280.11
Price change over each period (excludes dividends). Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
What is NUE worth?
Overvaluedmedium confidenceOur blended fair-value estimate for Nucor Corporation is $157.42 per share, versus a market price of $256.44. That implies 39% of downside.
Fair Value
$157.42
Current Price
$256.44
Downside
-39%
Margin of Safety
-63%
How we get there
Discounted cash flow
Discounts projected free cash flow back to today.
Earnings multiple (Graham)
Graham's earnings-multiple formula, anchored to bond yields.
At today's price, the market is pricing in about 7.8% annual free-cash-flow growth. We model 0.0% — so the price already assumes faster growth than we think is likely.
Assumptions: 12.0% discount rate (CAPM), 0.0% growth for five years fading to 2.5% over the next five, $15.70 EPS, $2.24 annual dividend. Updated weekly.
Fair-value estimates are model output for educational purposes only — not investment advice or a price target.
NUE Dividend Safety Score
Very Safe
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Dividend History
Full NUE dividend history →| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nov 10, 2026 | $0.5600 | regular |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 | $0.5600 | regular |
| Mar 31, 2026 | May 11, 2026 | $0.5600 | regular |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Feb 11, 2026 | $0.5600 | regular |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | $0.5500 | regular |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 | $0.5500 | regular |
| Mar 31, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | $0.5500 | regular |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Feb 11, 2025 | $0.5500 | regular |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Nov 8, 2024 | $0.5400 | regular |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Aug 9, 2024 | $0.5400 | regular |
| Mar 27, 2024 | May 10, 2024 | $0.5400 | regular |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Feb 9, 2024 | $0.5400 | regular |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Nov 9, 2023 | $0.5100 | regular |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 | $0.5100 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $2.24 / yr per share
Similar Dividend Stocks
Compare NUE
Explore more
Lists and tools related to NUE
- Does Nucor pay dividends? →
- Companies that raise dividends in December →
- Stocks that pay dividends in November →
- Safest dividend stocks →
- Basic Materials dividend stocks →
- NUE dividend calculator →
- NUE DRIP calculator →
- NUE: last day to buy for the dividend →
- Embed NUE dividend data on your site →
- Dividend increases & cuts this week →
- Dividend calendar →
- Dividend calculator →
- Dividend income calculator →
- DRIP calculator →
- Latest dividend cuts →
- Dividend cuts this month (research note) →
- Dividend increases this month (research note) →
- Safety score track record →
- Dividend screener →
- Dividend history lookup →
- Guide: what is a good dividend yield? →
- Guide: how to value a dividend stock →