If you'd invested in Nucor (NUE): performance and returns
Looking for Nucor's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Nucor have returned?
This calculator shows how much Nucor stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Nucor
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,620 | +62% |
| 3 years ago | $1,330 | +33% |
| 5 years ago | $3,724 | +272% |
| 10 years ago | $5,662 | +466% |
| since inception (1984) | $144,483 | +14348% |
Return by year (Nucor)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +26% | $1,259 (+26%) |
| 2025 | +29% | $1,620 (+62%) |
| 2024 | -29% | $1,158 (+16%) |
| 2023 | +15% | $1,330 (+33%) |
| 2022 | +27% | $1,692 (+69%) |
| 2021 | +120% | $3,724 (+272%) |
| 2020 | +45% | $5,387 (+439%) |
| 2019 | -32% | $3,678 (+268%) |
| 2018 | -7% | $3,406 (+241%) |
| 2017 | +5% | $3,560 (+256%) |
| 2016 | +59% | $5,662 (+466%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does NUE return?
$1,000 invested in Nucor 10 years ago would be worth $5,662 today, i.e. +19%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was NUE's best/worst year?
Best year: 2021 (+120%). Worst year: 2019 (-32%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in NUE since inception be worth?
Since 1984, $1,000 would have become $144,483 (+14348%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Nucor's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Nucor pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Nucor's average annual return (ROI)?
Nucor's return on investment is about +19%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.