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 September 2026 at $248.38, down 0.50% for the month and +84.94% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, NUE is +52.28%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +18.95% versus its 200-day moving average ($208.82), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, NUE has underperformed the S&P 500 by −11.11%, with a relative strength index reading of 93.5.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
Nucor ended September 2026 at $248.38, posting a monthly return of −0.50%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +0.19%.
The current quarter stands at +11.51% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +18.95% versus the 200-day moving average ($208.82).
Year-to-date, NUE is +52.28% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of +40.58%. The stock is currently −11.33% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −48.64%.
| Period | NUE | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −6.32% | −0.12% | −6.20% |
| 1 Week | −4.26% | −0.34% | −3.92% |
| 1 Month | −0.50% | −0.70% | +0.19% |
| 3 Months | −4.13% | +2.80% | −6.93% |
| 6 Months | +51.93% | +13.85% | +38.08% |
| YTD | +52.28% | +11.70% | +40.58% |
| 12 Months | +84.94% | +15.01% | +69.93% |
| 3 Years | +60.59% | +71.69% | −11.11% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2026 | +33.23% |
| #2 | Jun 2025 | +18.45% |
| #3 | Jul 2026 | +15.51% |
| #4 | Nov 2023 | +15.01% |
| #5 | May 2026 | +10.97% |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +7.65% |
| Q3 2025 | +4.55% |
| Q4 2025 | +20.44% |
| Q1 2026 | +3.67% |
| Q2 2026 | +31.73% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +11.51% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +32.04% |
| 2024 | −32.94% |
| 2025 | +39.76% |
| 2026 | +52.28% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $280.11 (2026-08-05) |
| 52-Week Low | $131.32 (2025-10-17) |
| Current Price | $248.38 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $208.82 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +18.95% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −48.64% (2025-04-04) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −11.33% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 93.5 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −11.11% |
| RS Peak | 111.3 (Apr 2024) |
| RS Trough | 53 (May 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was NUE's return for this report period?
NUE returned −0.50% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has NUE outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD NUE: +52.28% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is NUE's 12-month return?
+84.94% over the trailing 12 months.
Is NUE above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +18.95% versus 200DMA ($208.82).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−48.64% on 2025-04-04.