NUE monthly performance report
View NUE's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
NUE monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Nucor (NUE) closed November 2026 at $260.75, down 4.79% for the month and +75.73% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, NUE is +59.86%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.03% YTD.
- The stock is trading +14.67% versus its 200-day moving average ($227.40), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, NUE has underperformed the S&P 500 by −0.99%, with a relative strength index reading of 99.1.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 53.8% — 21 positive months versus 18 negative months.
Nucor ended November 2026 at $260.75, posting a monthly return of −4.79%. The S&P 500 returned +0.19% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −4.98%.
The current quarter stands at +11.55% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +14.67% versus the 200-day moving average ($227.40).
Year-to-date, NUE is +59.86% against SPY +11.03%, a gap of +48.83%. The stock is currently −9.37% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −48.64%.
| Period | NUE | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.24% | −0.35% | +0.11% |
| 1 Week | +6.13% | +3.29% | +2.84% |
| 1 Month | −4.79% | +0.19% | −4.98% |
| 3 Months | −3.03% | −2.48% | −0.56% |
| 6 Months | +12.23% | +2.00% | +10.23% |
| YTD | +59.86% | +11.03% | +48.83% |
| 12 Months | +75.73% | +10.79% | +64.94% |
| 3 Years | +70.85% | +71.83% | −0.99% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2026 | +33.23% |
| #2 | Jun 2025 | +18.45% |
| #3 | Oct 2026 | +17.16% |
| #4 | Jul 2026 | +15.51% |
| #5 | Nov 2023 | +15.01% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dec 2024 | −24.55% |
| #2 | Apr 2024 | −14.84% |
| #3 | Mar 2025 | −12.46% |
| #4 | Jun 2026 | −10.90% |
| #5 | Sep 2023 | −9.15% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +4.55% |
| Q4 2025 | +20.44% |
| Q1 2026 | +3.67% |
| Q2 2026 | +31.73% |
| Q3 2026 | +4.94% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +11.55% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +32.04% |
| 2024 | −32.94% |
| 2025 | +39.76% |
| 2026 | +59.86% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $287.70 (2026-11-02) |
| 52-Week Low | $141.33 (2025-11-11) |
| Current Price | $260.75 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $227.40 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +14.67% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −48.64% (2025-04-04) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −9.37% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 99.1 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −0.99% |
| RS Peak | 111.7 (Apr 2024) |
| RS Trough | 53.1 (May 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was NUE's return for this report period?
NUE returned −4.79% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-12.
Has NUE outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD NUE: +59.86% vs SPY: +11.03%.
What is NUE's 12-month return?
+75.73% over the trailing 12 months.
Is NUE above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +14.67% versus 200DMA ($227.40).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−48.64% on 2025-04-04.