Nucor (NUE) Executive Vice President sells 13,529 common shares in open market

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NUCOR CORP Executive Vice President Kenneth Rex Query reported selling a total of 13,529 shares of Nucor common stock in open-market transactions. The sales occurred on June 1, 2026 at prices around $251 per share, and reflect discretionary open-market sales of directly held shares.

Insights

Equity compensation and insider-trading analyst

Nucor’s EVP executed a sizable but standalone open-market stock sale.

Kenneth Rex Query, an Executive Vice President of NUCOR CORP, sold 13,529 shares of common stock in two open-market transactions on June 1, 2026. Trade prices were about $251 per share, indicating a multi-million dollar transaction value.

The transactions are classified as code S, meaning open-market or private sales, and involve non-derivative common stock rather than option exercises or tax withholding. The filing does not reference a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, so the timing appears discretionary based on the available data.

There are no derivative positions listed after these sales, and the filing shows only direct ownership for these transactions. From an investment perspective, a single executive sale of this size is typically viewed as a routine liquidity event unless part of a broader selling pattern, which is not addressed in this document.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 13,529 shares ($3,400,843)

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider QUERY KENNETH REX

Role Executive Vice President

Sold 13,529 shs ($3.40M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	8,380	$251.42	$2.11M
Sale	Common Stock	5,149	$251.30	$1.29M

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 69,834 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares sold (trade 1): 5,149 shares Price per share (trade 1): $251.30 per share Shares sold (trade 2): 8,380 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares sold (trade 1) 5,149 shares Open-market sale of common stock on June 1, 2026

Price per share (trade 1) $251.30 per share Open-market sale of 5,149 common shares

Shares sold (trade 2) 8,380 shares Second open-market sale of common stock on June 1, 2026

Price per share (trade 2) $251.42 per share Open-market sale of 8,380 common shares

Total shares sold 13,529 shares Combined open-market sales reported in Form 4

Key Terms

open-market sale, Common Stock, Executive Vice President, Form 4

4 terms

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: "open-market sale" for both common stock transactions"

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.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock" for each reported transaction"

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.

Executive Vice President financial

"officer_title: "Executive Vice President" for Kenneth Rex Query"

An executive vice president is a high-ranking leader within a company who oversees major parts of its operations or strategies. Think of them as senior managers responsible for important areas, similar to a vice principal in a school hierarchy. Their role matters to investors because they help guide the company's success and decision-making at the top level.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4) heading describing the insider report"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:			0.5

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^*

QUERY KENNETH REX

(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)
06/01/2026

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	06/01/2026		S		8,380	D	$251.42	69,834	D
Common Stock	06/01/2026		S		5,149	D	$251.3	64,685	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

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Caitlin A. Kelly, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Query	06/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Nucor (NUE) report for Executive Vice President Kenneth Rex Query?

Nucor’s Executive Vice President Kenneth Rex Query reported selling 13,529 shares of Nucor common stock. The transactions were coded as open-market sales of non-derivative shares, indicating he directly sold existing stock rather than exercising options or receiving new awards.

How many Nucor (NUE) shares did Kenneth Rex Query sell and on what date?

Kenneth Rex Query sold a total of 13,529 Nucor common shares on June 1, 2026. The Form 4 shows two separate transactions that together sum to this amount, each reported as an open-market sale of common stock.

At what prices were Kenneth Rex Query’s Nucor (NUE) share sales executed?

The reported sales occurred at prices around $251 per share. One transaction was at $251.30 per share for 5,149 shares, and another at $251.42 per share for 8,380 shares, both classified as open-market sales of common stock.

Were Kenneth Rex Query’s Nucor (NUE) transactions option exercises or regular stock sales?

The transactions were regular stock sales of common shares, not option exercises. The Form 4 classifies them as non-derivative, code S open-market sales, with no associated exercise or conversion prices or derivative positions disclosed in the filing.

Does the Nucor (NUE) Form 4 indicate any derivative holdings for Kenneth Rex Query after these sales?

The Form 4 derivative section is empty, indicating no derivative securities, such as stock options or warrants, are reported for Kenneth Rex Query in this filing. Only transactions in non-derivative common stock are disclosed for the June 1, 2026 sales.