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Freedom Broker Downgrades Nucor to Hold on Weak Q3 Earnings Guidance

Nucor shares face short-term pressure after Freedom Broker downgraded the stock to Hold, citing Q3 guidance that fell significantly short of the $7.54 per share estimate.

📅 September 22, 2026 🕐 1 min read

1 assets impacted (Stocks). Net bias: 0 Bullish, 1 Bearish, 0 Neutral. Strongest signal: NUE ↓ 4/10 (58% confidence).

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Freedom Broker downgraded Nucor to Hold and lowered its price target after Q3 guidance midpoint of $5.60 came in below both the analyst's estimate and Street expectations.

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🎯 Key Takeaways

Nucor issued Q3 guidance of $5.60 per share, missing Street expectations of $5.99 to $6.20.
Despite the downgrade, 74% of analysts covering Nucor maintain a Buy rating with a median price target of $295.
The company reported record steel mill shipments of 7.1 million tons in Q2 2026, supported by federal trade policies.

📝 Executive Summary

Freedom Broker downgraded Nucor Corporation (NUE) from Buy to Hold, slashing its price target to $285 from $305. The move follows Q3 earnings guidance of $5.60 per share, which missed both analyst estimates and Street expectations. Despite the downgrade, Nucor maintains strong operational momentum with record steel mill shipments and consistent capital returns to shareholders.

❓ FAQ

Why did Freedom Broker downgrade Nucor stock?

The downgrade was driven by Nucor's Q3 2026 earnings guidance midpoint of $5.60 per share, which significantly trailed the analyst's $7.54 estimate and broader market expectations.

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