Nucor (NUE) EVP sells 10,560 shares after exercising stock options

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Nucor Corporation Executive Vice President John J. Hollatz reported an option exercise-and-sale transaction in company stock. On June 3, 2026, he exercised employee stock options to acquire 10,560 shares of common stock at exercise prices of $133.03 and $130.71 per share. He then sold 10,560 common shares in open-market transactions at prices of $258.33 and $258.57 per share. Following these transactions, Hollatz directly holds 97,865.39 shares of Nucor common stock.

Insights

Equity compensation and insider trading analyst

Routine option exercise with same-day sales; modest change to holdings.

Executive Vice President John J. Hollatz exercised employee stock options for 10,560 Nucor common shares at exercise prices of $133.03 and $130.71. These are standard compensation-related derivatives converting into common stock.

On the same date, he sold 10,560 common shares in open-market trades at about $258.33 and $258.57 per share. This pattern is typical liquidity following option exercises rather than a pure open-market sale decision.

After the transactions, Hollatz holds 97,865.39 common shares directly. The filing shows no remaining derivative positions in the provided data, indicating the exercised options were fully converted. Overall, this appears as routine executive equity management rather than a thesis-changing event.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise and Sale: 10,560 shares ($1.34M approx. pre-tax spread)

Exercise and Sale 6 txns

Insider Hollatz John J

Role Executive Vice President

Sold 10,560 shs ($2.73M)

Approx. gross sale proceeds $2.73M

Approx. exercise cost $1.39M

Approx. pre-tax spread $1.34M

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Stock Option	5,522	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Stock Option	5,038	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	5,522	$130.71	$722K
Sale	Common Stock	5,522	$258.5701	$1.43M
Exercise	Common Stock	5,038	$133.03	$670K
Sale	Common Stock	5,038	$258.3301	$1.30M

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 97,865.39 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Employee Stock Option (right to buy)

Key Figures

Shares sold: 10,560 shares Sale price (lot 1): $258.33/share Sale price (lot 2): $258.57/share +3 more

6 metrics

Shares sold 10,560 shares Total Nucor common shares sold in open-market transactions on June 3, 2026

Sale price (lot 1) $258.33/share Price for 5,038 Nucor common shares sold

Sale price (lot 2) $258.57/share Price for 5,522 Nucor common shares sold

Option exercise price 1 $133.03/share Employee stock option exercise price for 5,038 underlying shares

Option exercise price 2 $130.71/share Employee stock option exercise price for 5,522 underlying shares

Shares held after 97,865.39 shares Direct Nucor common stock ownership after transactions

Key Terms

open-market sale, Employee Stock Option, derivative security, exercise price

4 terms

open-market sale financial

"sold 10,560 common shares in open-market transactions at prices of $258.33 and $258.57"

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Employee Stock Option financial

"Employee Stock Option (right to buy)"

An employee stock option is a promise that lets a worker buy company shares later at a predetermined price, often after they stay for a certain period or meet performance goals — think of it like a coupon that locks in today's price for a future purchase. It matters to investors because options align employees’ incentives with company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding (dilution) when exercised, and represent a compensation cost that affects reported profits and shareholder value.

derivative security financial

"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""

A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.

exercise price financial

"exercise prices of $133.03 and $130.71 per share"

The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.

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FAQ

What did Nucor (NUE) Executive Vice President John J. Hollatz report in this Form 4?

He reported exercising employee stock options for 10,560 Nucor common shares, then selling 10,560 shares in open-market transactions. These moves convert option-based compensation into cash while leaving him with a continuing direct ownership stake in the company.

How many Nucor (NUE) shares did John J. Hollatz sell and at what prices?

He sold 10,560 Nucor common shares in total. The reported sales were 5,038 shares at about $258.33 per share and 5,522 shares at about $258.57 per share, all executed as open-market transactions on the same date.

What stock options did John J. Hollatz exercise in this Nucor (NUE) Form 4 filing?

He exercised employee stock options covering 10,560 shares of Nucor common stock. The exercise prices were $133.03 per share for 5,038 shares and $130.71 per share for 5,522 shares, converting derivative awards into common shares.

How many Nucor (NUE) shares does John J. Hollatz own after these transactions?

Following the reported option exercises and share sales, John J. Hollatz directly holds 97,865.39 shares of Nucor common stock. This figure reflects his remaining direct equity stake after the same-day exercise-and-sale activity disclosed in the Form 4.

Does the Nucor (NUE) Form 4 show remaining stock options for John J. Hollatz?

The filing data provided lists stock option exercises for 10,560 shares and shows zero remaining shares for those specific options. No additional derivative positions are shown in the derivative summary, suggesting these particular option grants were fully exercised.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hollatz John J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1915 REXFORD ROAD

(Street)

CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA 28211

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NUCOR CORP [ NUE ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive Vice President

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/03/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/03/2026		M		5,522	A	$130.71	103,387.39	D
Common Stock	06/03/2026		S		5,522	D	$258.5701	97,865.39	D
Common Stock	06/03/2026		M		5,038	A	$133.03	102,903.39	D
Common Stock	06/03/2026		S		5,038	D	$258.3301	97,865.39	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Option(1)	$130.71	06/03/2026		M			5,522	06/01/2025	05/31/2032	Common Stock	5,522	$0	0	D
Stock Option(1)	$133.03	06/03/2026		M			5,038	06/01/2026	05/31/2033	Common Stock	5,038	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Employee Stock Option (right to buy)

	/s/ Caitlin A. Kelly, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Hollatz	06/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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