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Nucor Corp (NYSE: NUE) COO sells 3,968 shares, gifts 2,409

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Stephen D. Laxton, President and COO of Nucor Corp, reported two transactions in Nucor common stock dated 2026-07-30. He made a bona fide gift of 2,409 shares and separately sold 3,968 shares of common stock at $256.96 per share in an open market or private transaction.

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Insider Laxton Stephen D
Role President and COO
Sold 3,968 shs ($1.02M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Gift Common Stock 2,409 $0.00 $0.00
Sale Common Stock 3,968 $256.96 $1.02M
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 77,866.9 shares (Direct)
Shares gifted 2,409 shares Bona fide gift of common stock on 2026-07-30
Shares sold 3,968 shares Sale of common stock on 2026-07-30
Sale price $256.96 per share Price per share for 3,968-share sale on 2026-07-30
Gift price $0.00 per share No consideration reported for 2,409-share gift
Bona fide gift financial
"transaction_code_description: Bona fide gift"
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
open market or private transaction financial
"Sale in open market or private transaction"
Common Stock financial
"security_title: Common Stock"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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What insider transactions involving Nucor (NUE) did Stephen D. Laxton report?

Stephen D. Laxton reported two insider transactions involving Nucor common stock. On 2026-07-30, he made a bona fide gift of 2,409 shares and separately sold 3,968 shares at $256.96 per share.

How many Nucor (NUE) shares did Stephen D. Laxton sell, and at what price?

Stephen D. Laxton sold 3,968 shares of Nucor common stock. The reported sale price was $256.96 per share, and the transaction is described as a sale in an open market or private transaction dated 2026-07-30.

Did Stephen D. Laxton gift any Nucor (NUE) shares in this insider report?

Yes. Stephen D. Laxton reported a bona fide gift of 2,409 shares of Nucor common stock. The gift was recorded on 2026-07-30 with no consideration shown, reflecting a non-market transfer of shares.

Were Stephen D. Laxton’s Nucor (NUE) transactions described as open market trades?

The 3,968-share sale was characterized as a sale in open market or private transaction. The 2,409-share transfer was reported separately as a bona fide gift of common stock, not an open market trade.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Laxton Stephen D

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President and COO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/30/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock07/30/2026G2,409D$081,834.9D
Common Stock07/30/2026S3,968D$256.9677,866.9D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
/s/ Caitlin A. Kelly, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Laxton08/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)