NUE Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield

NUE has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 2.21 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.63%
Payout Ratio 29.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.54%
Consistency Lifetime 97.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.45%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 43
Dividend Rating 65.74%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 47.1%
Total Return 5y: 288.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Steel

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VALE 69,496 M 12.7% 13.6%
VK 4,632 M 9.78% 17.9%
TX 8,463 M 8.83% 13.9%
SXC 665 M 6.08% 12.6%
APAM 2,670 M 7.19% 7.36%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ZEUS 562 M 68.2% 89.2%
RYI 957 M 46.1% 99.2%
SXC 665 M 18.9% 64.6%
STLD 26,810 M 17.8% 98.7%
RS 17,464 M 14.9% 99.4%

Quality Dividend Peers in Steel

STLD
Steel Dynamics
 1.45% Yield
MSB
Mesabi Trust
 4.18% Yield

NUE Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 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% 0.34%
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 February 2026, NUE`s dividend yield is 1.63%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.21 USD by the current share price of 192.84.

Does NUE pay a dividend?

As of February 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 6.54% 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 4.45%. If you bought NUE's shares at 49.68 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.21 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.45% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NUE?

NUE Payout Consistency is 97.9%. 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 1.63% 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 29.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of NUE?

NUE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.74%. 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?

Nucor's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.64% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has NUE ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 1, 2006 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

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 229,600,000 -2.01%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-05 02:39