Dividend Grades
vs Basic Materials sector| Metric | NUE | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.19% | 1.44% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 6.51% | 8.40% |
| Payout Ratio | 27.6% | 26.6% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 44 | 17 |
| 1Y Total Return | +73.8% | 7.5% |
Grades compare this stock to Basic Materials sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
1.84%
3-Year Growth
3.21%
5-Year Growth
6.51%
10-Year Growth
4.01%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Sep 30, 2026
Last Payment
Nov 10, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $0.5600 | 0.00% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.5600 | 0.00% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.5600 | 0.00% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.5600 | +1.82% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.5500 | 0.00% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.5500 | 0.00% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.5500 | 0.00% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.5500 | +1.85% |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.5400 | 0.00% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.5400 | 0.00% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.5400 | 0.00% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.5400 | +5.88% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.5100 | 0.00% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.5100 | 0.00% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.5100 | 0.00% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.5100 | +2.00% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.5000 | +23.46% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
27.6%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
120.3%
HighFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $3.23 | $225.00M |
| Q1 2025 | $0.67 | -$495.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $2.61 | -$222.00M |
| Q3 2025 | $2.63 | $532.00M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of October 1, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.