Nucor Corporation (NUE) is the largest steel producer and recycler in North America and one of the world's leading manufacturers of steel and steel products. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates a diversified network of electric arc furnace (EAF) steel mills, fabrication facilities, and raw material processing operations, serving customers across the construction, automotive, energy, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.
With a market capitalization of $57.7 billion, NUE firmly sits in the large-cap category, reflecting its scale, industry influence, and leadership within the U.S. steel sector. Known for its decentralized culture and performance-based compensation system, Nucor has earned a reputation for operational efficiency and disciplined capital allocation.