NYSE:NUE · New York Stock Exchange
-$8.78 today
Vol 1.06M · Avg 1.50M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Nucor Corporation earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare NUE returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
8.3%
avg 18.5%
ROIC
6.7%
avg 12.7%
ROA
5.0%
avg 10.3%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 8.3% versus its period average of 18.5%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Leon J. Topalian | Chairman of the Board & CEO | $4.05M | — | 58 | $143,841.47 | 0.06% |
Stephen D. Laxton | President & COO | $2.84M | — | 55 | $87,383.90 | 0.04% |
D. Chad Utermark | Executive Vice President of New Markets & Innovation | $2.56M | — | 57 | $231,984.84 | 0.10% |
John L. Sullivan | Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Executive Vice President | $2.55M | — | 52 | $103,387.39 | 0.05% |
K. Rex Query | Executive Vice President of Strategy | $2.51M | — | 60 | $81,777.00 | 0.04% |
Daniel R. Needham | Executive Vice President of Commercial | $2.44M | — | 60 | $97,463.27 | 0.04% |
David A. Sumoski | Executive Vice President | $2.21M | — | 59 | $0.00 | <0.01% |
Douglas R. Wilner | President of Corporate Legal Affairs & General Counsel | — | — | — | $97,463.27 | 0.04% |
Gregory J. Murphy | Executive Vice President & Advisor | — | — | 62 | $19,538.87 | <0.01% |
Elizabeth Bledsoe | President of Human Resources & Talent | — | — | 53 | — | — |
Chris Jacobi | Director of Investor Relations | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
0
$0.00
Sells
47
$50.05M
Net Sentiment
$50.05M
Net selling
Most Active
Topalian Leon J
11 transactions
1–10 of 47
Analysis
Insiders reported 0 buys worth $0.00 and 47 sells worth $50.05M over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $50.05M. Topalian Leon J was the most active insider with 11 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | -11.1% | +19.9% (15yr)1 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | -5.4% | +6.1% (15yr)4 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | -10.8% | +17.3% (15yr)4 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | -14.8% | +17.2% (15yr)4 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in Revenue at -5.4% over three years. Forward estimates point to EPS at +19.9% (15yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages NUE?
Nucor Corporation (NUE) lists 11 active executives. The top listed executive is D. Chad Utermark, Executive Vice President of New Markets & Innovation.
Are NUE insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $49.11M.
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