Nucor invests USD 105 million in Indiana. Nucor stock gains 1.95 percent
Published on 10/09/2026 at 16:09 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- Nucor announced a USD 105.00 million Indiana expansion on October 8, 2026.
- The project adds 100 jobs and more than 120,000 square feet of manufacturing space.
- Nucor stock was at EUR 224.65 at Lang & Schwarz, plus 1.95 percent versus the prior close.
- Third-quarter earnings guidance stands at USD 5.55-5.65 per diluted share, with results due October 26, 2026.
Nucor (ISIN US6703461052) announced a USD 105.00 million expansion of its Indiana utility structures facility on October 8, 2026, according to PR Newswire. Nucor stock was trading at EUR 224.65 at Lang & Schwarz on October 9, 2026 at 4:03 p.m. CEST, up 1.95 percent versus the prior close of EUR 220.35.
Three events shape the setup
On September 17, 2026, Nucor guided for third-quarter earnings of USD 5.55-5.65 per diluted share. The guidance followed USD 5.04 of net earnings per diluted share in the second quarter of 2026 and USD 2.63 in the third quarter of 2025, although the second-quarter figure included a USD 0.20 non-cash benefit.
On September 18, 2026, Nucor declared a quarterly cash dividend of USD 0.56 per share, according to Bolsa Mexicana de Valores. On October 8, 2026, the company announced the Indiana investment, which is expected to create 100 jobs and add more than 120,000 square feet of manufacturing space, pending regulatory approvals.
What does the expansion add?
The Crawfordsville project increases capacity for utility poles and related products used in power transmission and distribution. The facility currently employs 328 people, while the new investment is aimed at serving demand linked to grid modernization and rising electricity infrastructure spending.
Two dates matter next
Nucor plans to release its third-quarter 2026 results after the market close on October 26, 2026, followed by a conference call on October 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET, according to Nucor. The next dividend payment date is November 10, 2026, with a USD 0.56 per-share payment.
Stock remains below its yearly high
Nucor's market capitalization was USD 57.2 billion on October 9, 2026. Its NYSE 52-week range was USD 131.32 to USD 280.11 on the same date, leaving the current primary-exchange quote below the year's high while the euro quote showed a plus 1.95 percent move against the Lang & Schwarz prior close.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Nucor stock.
Nucor stock facts
- Company: Nucor Corporation
- ISIN: US6703461052
- Ticker: NUE
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Price Lang & Schwarz as of October 9, 2026, 4:03 p.m. CEST: EUR 224.65
- Change versus prior close: plus 1.95 percent
- Prior close Lang & Schwarz September 8, 2026: EUR 220.35
- Market capitalization: USD 57.2 billion as of October 9, 2026
- 52-week range: USD 131.32-280.11 as of October 9, 2026
- Sector / Industry: Basic Materials / Steel
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: October 26, 2026
Market context: Market report S&P 500.
