Nucor Corp (NUE) stock chart and technical analysis
Indicator summary: Bullish (4 bullish, 0 bearish, 1 neutral). As of 2026-10-15, the close was $254.69: 0.4% above the 50-day average and 17.0% above the 200-day average, which is rising. RSI (14) is 55, in its neutral range. MACD is bullish after a cross in the last 10 days. The stock sits 83% of the way up its 52-week range of $129.80 to $279.44, on 0.9x its 20-day average volume.
| Indicator | Reading | Read |
|---|---|---|
| 50-day average | $253.77 | Price 0.4% above |
| 200-day average | $217.67 | Price 17.0% above, average rising |
| 50 vs 200-day | 50 above 200 | Golden-cross alignment |
| RSI (14) | 55 | Neutral range |
| MACD (12, 26, 9) | +0.53 vs -1.15 | Bullish cross in the last 10 days |
| 52-week range | $129.80 to $279.44 | 83% of the way up the range |
| Volume vs 20-day average | 0.9x | Normal |
What followed this setup for NUE
- When it closed above its 200-day average (4,198 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 61% of the time, median +4.2%.
- When it closed above its 50-day average (3,848 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 58% of the time, median +3.3%.
- When it had MACD above its signal line (3,440 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 58% of the time, median +3.3%.
- All days since 1999 (6,717 days): higher 63 trading days later 60% of the time, median +3.9%.
Base rates use NUE's own daily history since 1999; they describe the past, not a forecast.
Questions about NUE's chart
What is NUE's RSI today?
As of 2026-10-15, NUE's 14-day RSI is 55, which is in the neutral range between 30 and 70.
Is NUE above its 200-day moving average?
Yes. NUE closed at $254.69 on 2026-10-15, 17.0% above its 200-day average of $217.67, which is rising. When it closed above its 200-day average (4,198 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 61% of the time, median +4.2%.
Is NUE above its 50-day moving average?
Yes. NUE closed at $254.69 on 2026-10-15, 0.4% above its 50-day average of $253.77. When it closed above its 50-day average (3,848 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 58% of the time, median +3.3%.
Has NUE had a MACD crossover?
Yes, a bullish cross within the last 10 trading days. As of 2026-10-15 the MACD line is +0.53 against a signal line of -1.15, so MACD is bullish.
Is NUE near its 52-week high?
No. At $254.69 it sits 83% of the way up its 52-week range of $129.80 to $279.44, 8.9% below the high.
What is NUE's technical rating today?
Bullish: 4 of 5 indicators are bullish and 0 bearish as of 2026-10-15 (the 50 and 200-day averages, their alignment, RSI and MACD). A rating summarises the chart; it is not a recommendation.
ŷRobot chart signal: Bearish, from the chart signal model.
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