Every Form 4 that Nucor Corporation (NUE) has filed with the SEC in the last 12 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A Form 4 covers the transactions officers, directors and large holders report, so if you follow NUE and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full NUE filings page.
NUCOR CORP (NUE) reported insider transactions by Chair and CEO Leon J. Topalian. On August 14, 2026 he exercised 26,000 stock options for common shares at an exercise price of $42.46 per share, leaving 145,981 options outstanding. That same day he sold 25,898 shares at a weighted average price of $268.518 and 102 shares at a weighted average price of $269.29, each across multiple trades within stated price ranges. On August 17, 2026 he made a bona fide gift of 1,800 shares of common stock. As of August 14, 2026 he also held 1,357.03 indirect shares through the Nucor Profit Sharing Plan, representing a Nucor Stock Fund balance of $364,917.61.
NUCOR CORP (NUE) executive vice president Allen C. Behr reported option exercises and share sales. On 2026-08-14 he exercised an employee stock option for 7,739 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $110.74 per share, eliminating that option position. He then sold 5,127 shares at a weighted average price of $274.0012 (individual trades ranged from $273.365 to $274.255) and 2,612 shares at a weighted average price of $274.4156 (trades ranged from $274.410 to $274.450). The Rule 10b5‑1 plan checkbox was not marked as being used for these transactions.
Nucor Corp Executive Vice President Thomas J. Batterbee reported selling 4000.0000 shares of Nucor common stock on 2026-08-03 in a sale described as an open market or private transaction at an average price of 261.0156 per share, leaving him with 16137.8700 shares held directly.
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.
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.
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.
West Nadja reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Nucor Corporation director Nadja West reported receiving a grant of 755 shares of common stock as equity compensation. The award was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting that it was a grant, not an open-market purchase. The footnote explains these shares are tied to restricted stock units that vest immediately upon grant, with the actual shares issuable to her, or her estate, as soon as administratively practicable after her service on the board of directors ends. Following this grant, West directly holds 10,703 shares of Nucor common stock.
NUCOR CORP director Michael W. Lamach reported an acquisition of 755 shares of Common Stock as a compensation award. The award is recorded at a price of $0.0000 per share, reflecting a grant rather than an open-market purchase. Following this award, he holds 4,555 directly owned shares of NUCOR CORP common stock. The filing also shows indirect holdings of 55 shares held by a trust for the benefit of his spouse and 70 shares held by a trust for his benefit. According to the footnote, these shares are tied to restricted stock units that vest immediately upon grant, with the underlying shares issuable to him, or his estate if applicable, as soon as administratively practicable after his service on the board of directors ends.
KOELLNER LAURETTE T reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
NUCOR CORP director Laurette T. Koellner received an equity award of 755 shares of common stock-equivalent units. The filing shows this as a grant or award with no cash price per share. Following the award, Koellner directly owns 21,193 shares of Nucor common stock.
The footnote explains that these restricted stock units vest immediately upon grant, but the underlying shares will be issued to Koellner, or to her estate if applicable, as soon as administratively practicable after her service on the board of directors ends.
KEARNEY CHRISTOPHER J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
NUCOR CORP director Christopher J. Kearney received an equity award of 755 shares of common stock as compensation. The Form 4 classifies this as a grant or award, not an open‑market purchase, with a stated price of $0.00 per share. Following the award, Kearney directly holds 46,753 common shares. According to the footnote, the grant takes the form of restricted stock units that vest immediately, while the actual shares will be issued as soon as administratively practicable after he leaves the board.
Director Nicholas C. Gangestad reported receiving an equity award from Nucor Corporation. He acquired 755 shares of common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share as a grant, rather than an open-market purchase. According to the footnote, these shares are tied to restricted stock units that vest immediately but are issued in stock to him, or his estate, after his service on the board of directors ends. After this award, he directly holds 4,315 common shares.
NUCOR CORP director Patrick Dempsey received an equity award of 755 shares of Common Stock as board compensation. The transaction is coded as a grant or award acquisition at a price of $0.00 per share and is not an open-market purchase.
Following this award, Dempsey directly holds a total of 18,325 shares of Nucor common stock. According to the footnote, these shares are tied to restricted stock units that vest immediately upon grant, but the underlying shares are issuable as soon as administratively practicable after his service on the board of directors ends.
CLAYTON NORMA reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
NUCOR CORP director Norma Clayton received a grant of 755 shares of Common Stock on June 1, 2026. The award is recorded at a price of $251.49 per share and is immediately vested. Following this grant, her direct holdings total 5,825.623 shares of Nucor common stock.
Although the shares vest immediately, the footnote explains they may not be sold or otherwise transferred until her service on the board of directors ends. This makes the grant a compensation-related equity award rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
Nucor Corp Chair and CEO Leon J. Topalian reported routine equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions in company common stock. On June 1, 2026, he received 12,028 shares of common stock as a grant and 18,429 stock options with a $251.49 exercise price, each option tied to one share.
The options are issuable upon vesting of restricted stock units that vest in three annual installments starting on June 1, 2027, with potential acceleration upon death, disability, retirement, or change in control. The filing also shows 17,715 shares withheld by Nucor at $250.00 per share to cover tax liabilities from previously reported restricted stock unit vestings in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
After these transactions, Topalian directly held 126,126.47 shares of common stock, plus 1,356.52 shares held indirectly through the Nucor Profit Sharing Plan, where his plan balance was $334,341.65 as of May 27, 2026.
Nucor Corp Executive Vice President David A. Sumoski reported equity compensation awards and related tax withholdings, not open-market trades. He received restricted stock units representing 3,528 shares of common stock, which vest in three annual installments beginning on June 1, 2027, with potential acceleration upon death, disability, retirement, or change in control. He was also granted an employee stock option for 4,607 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $251.49 per share, expiring on May 31, 2036. To cover tax liabilities from earlier restricted stock unit vestings, the company withheld a total of 6,668 shares at $250 per share. After these transactions, Sumoski directly owns 236,670.88 shares of Nucor common stock.
Nucor Corporation CFO, Treasurer and EVP John Leo Sullivan III reported routine equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions. He received a grant of 1,662 restricted stock units, each representing one share of common stock, which vest in three annual installments beginning on June 1, 2027, with possible acceleration upon death, disability, retirement, or a change in control. He also received 4,607 employee stock options with an exercise price of $251.49 per share, exercisable until May 31, 2036.
To cover income tax liabilities from prior restricted stock unit vesting, a total of 236 shares of common stock were withheld by Nucor at approximately $250.00 per share, recorded as tax-withholding dispositions rather than market sales. After these transactions, Sullivan directly holds about 5,040.62 shares of Nucor common stock plus the newly granted options.
Nucor Corporation Executive Vice President Randy J. Spicer reported routine equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions. He received an award covering 2,875 restricted stock units, each representing the right to receive one share of common stock, vesting in three annual installments starting on June 1, 2027, with possible acceleration upon death, disability, retirement, or a change in control. The company will deliver the underlying shares after vesting.
Spicer was also granted employee stock options on 2,303 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $251.49 per share, exercisable beginning on June 1, 2029 and expiring on May 31, 2036. In connection with the vesting of previously awarded restricted stock units, a total of 1,800 shares of common stock were withheld at $250.00 per share to cover associated tax liabilities. Following these transactions, he holds 18,710.252 shares of Nucor common stock directly.
NUCOR CORP Executive Vice President Kenneth Rex Query reported equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions. He received 2,875 shares tied to restricted stock units that will convert into common stock in three annual installments starting on June 1, 2027, with potential acceleration upon death, disability, retirement, or a change in control. He was also granted stock options on 2,303 shares at an exercise price of $251.49, exercisable beginning June 1, 2029 and expiring May 31, 2036. In separate F-code entries, a total of 6,438 shares of common stock were withheld at $250 per share to cover tax liabilities from prior restricted stock unit vesting events, which are not open-market sales.
Nucor Corporation Executive Vice President Benjamin M. Pickett reported routine equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions. He was awarded 1,636 restricted stock units that each represent the right to receive one share of common stock, vesting in three annual installments starting on June 1, 2027, with potential acceleration upon death, disability, retirement, or a change in control. The company also granted him an employee stock option for 1,842 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $251.49 per share, exercisable beginning on June 1, 2029 and expiring on May 31, 2036. To cover tax liabilities from the vesting of previously awarded restricted stock units, 899 shares of common stock were withheld by the issuer at approximately $250.00 per share, which is an administrative disposition rather than an open-market sale. After these transactions, Pickett holds 15,095.43 shares of common stock directly, in addition to the newly granted options and unvested restricted stock units.
NUCOR CORP Executive Vice President Daniel R. Needham reported compensation-related equity activity in company stock. He received an award of 2,875 shares of common stock tied to restricted stock units that will vest in three annual installments beginning on June 1, 2027, with potential acceleration upon death, disability, retirement or a change in control. He was also granted employee stock options on 2,303 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $251.49 per share, exercisable starting on June 1, 2029. In separate entries, a total of 6,438 shares were withheld by Nucor at a value of $250 per share to cover tax liabilities from vesting of previously awarded restricted stock units, rather than sold on the open market.
NUCOR CORP President and COO Stephen D. Laxton reported routine equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions. He received 3,528 restricted stock units that will vest in three annual installments starting on June 1, 2027, and a grant of 4,607 employee stock options with a $251.49 exercise price. The filing also shows 6,668 shares of common stock withheld by the company at $250 per share to cover tax liabilities from vesting of earlier restricted stock units, with no open-market purchases or sales.
Nucor Corp vice president and corporate controller Michael D. Keller reported routine equity compensation activity involving company common stock. On June 1, 2026, he acquired 717 shares at $0.00 per share as a stock award tied to restricted stock units.
The footnotes explain that the 717 shares are issuable upon vesting of restricted stock units that will vest in three annual installments starting on June 1, 2027, with potential acceleration upon death, disability, retirement, or a change in control. On the same date, a total of 827 shares at $250.00 per share were withheld by Nucor to cover tax liabilities from prior restricted stock unit vestings, which is recorded as three separate tax-withholding dispositions rather than open-market sales.
NUCOR CORP Executive Vice President John J. Hollatz reported compensation-related equity awards and associated tax withholding transactions. He received 2,875 restricted stock units that each represent the right to receive one share of common stock, vesting in three annual installments commencing on June 1, 2027, with potential acceleration upon death, disability, retirement, or a change in control.
Hollatz was also granted an employee stock option covering 2,303 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $251.49 per share, expiring on May 31, 2036. On the same date, a total of 6,438 shares of common stock were withheld by Nucor at $250.00 per share to satisfy tax liabilities tied to prior restricted share and restricted stock unit vestings. After these transactions, he directly holds 94,990.39 shares of Nucor common stock.
Nucor Corporation Executive Vice President Noah C. Hanners reported equity compensation changes. He received 2,875 restricted stock units that each represent the right to one share of common stock. According to the terms, these units vest in three annual installments starting on June 1, 2027, with potential accelerated vesting upon death, disability, retirement, or a change in control of the company.
Hanners also received an employee stock option grant covering 2,303 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $251.49 per share, exercisable beginning June 1, 2029 and expiring May 31, 2036. The issuer withheld a total of 3,989 common shares at $250.00 per share to cover tax liabilities tied to the vesting of previously awarded restricted stock units. After these transactions, Hanners directly holds 46,388.06 shares of Nucor common stock.
Nucor Corporation Executive Vice President Bradley Ford reported routine equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions in company stock. He received 2,875 shares of common stock linked to restricted stock units that vest in three annual installments starting on June 1, 2027, with accelerated vesting possible upon death, disability, retirement, or a change in control. The filing also shows 3,989 shares of common stock withheld by Nucor at $250 per share to cover tax liabilities from the vesting of previously awarded restricted stock units reported in earlier years. In addition, Ford was granted employee stock options covering 2,303 shares of common stock at a $251.49 exercise price, exercisable beginning on June 1, 2029 and expiring on May 31, 2036. These events reflect compensation and tax payments rather than open-market buying or selling.
NUCOR CORP Executive Vice President Allen C. Behr reported routine equity compensation activity involving company stock. On June 1, 2026, he received a grant tied to 2,875 shares of common stock through restricted stock units that vest in three annual installments beginning June 1, 2027, with accelerated vesting possible upon death, disability, retirement, or a change in control.
Behr also received an employee stock option award covering 2,303 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $251.49 per share, exercisable beginning June 1, 2029 and expiring on May 31, 2036. In connection with earlier restricted stock unit vestings, a total of 6,438 shares of common stock were withheld by Nucor at $250.00 per share to cover tax liabilities, rather than being sold in the open market.
After these transactions, Behr directly holds about 56,433 shares of Nucor common stock. The filing shows compensation-related grants and tax withholdings, not discretionary open-market buying or selling.
Nucor Corporation Executive Vice President Thomas J. Batterbee reported routine equity compensation and related tax withholding. On June 1, 2026, he received 1,636 shares of common stock, and three separate entries totaling 1,037 shares were withheld by the company to cover tax liabilities tied to vesting restricted stock units previously awarded in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Following these transactions, he directly held 20,137.87 shares of common stock. He was also granted a stock option for 1,842 shares at an exercise price of $251.49 per share, exercisable starting on June 1, 2029 and expiring on May 31, 2036. A related footnote explains that certain restricted stock units will vest in three annual installments beginning on June 1, 2027, with shares delivered after vesting.
Nucor Corp Executive Vice President Randy J. Spicer reported an open-market sale of 2,500 shares of Nucor common stock. The shares were sold at a price of $225.0000 per share. After this transaction, Spicer directly holds 20,510.252 shares of Nucor common stock.
Nucor Corp Chair and CEO Leon J. Topalian exercised employee stock options for 52,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $42.46 per share on May 15, 2026.
He then executed open-market sales totaling 52,000 shares at weighted average prices between $226.19 and $229.36. After these transactions, he holds 179,602.47 shares directly and 1,357.8 shares indirectly through the Nucor Profit Sharing Plan, which had a balance of $308,247.58 in the Nucor Stock Fund as of May 15, 2026.
Nucor Corporation Executive Vice President Bradley Ford reported open-market sales of a total of 2,240 shares of common stock on May 5, 2026. The shares were sold in two trades at prices of $232.23 and $232.1101 per share. After these transactions, he continues to hold 43,649.444 shares of Nucor common stock directly.
Nucor Corp Executive Vice President Allen C. Behr sold company stock in multiple open-market transactions. On May 4, 2026, he sold a total of 10,096 shares of Nucor common stock in three separate trades at prices around $226 per share. These were routine open-market sales reported for compliance with insider trading disclosure rules.
Nucor Corp vice president and corporate controller Michael D. Keller reported an open-market sale of company stock. On May 4, 2026, he sold 4,554 shares of Nucor common stock at an average price of $225.86 per share. After this transaction, Keller directly holds 16,833.71 shares of Nucor common stock.
Nucor Corporation Executive Vice President Daniel R. Needham reported an exercise-and-sell transaction involving company stock. On May 1, 2026, he exercised employee stock options to acquire 7,739 shares of Nucor common stock at a price of $110.74 per share, converting a derivative position into common shares.
That same day, he completed open-market sales totaling 12,888 shares of Nucor common stock at $226.00 per share. Following these transactions, Needham directly holds 89,724.27 shares of Nucor common stock.
NUCOR CORP Executive Vice President Noah C. Hanners reported an open-market sale of company stock. On May 1, 2026, he sold 6,472 shares of Nucor common stock at an average price of $226.50 per share.
Following this transaction, Hanners directly holds 50,377.06 shares of Nucor common stock. The filing reflects a single open-market sale and shows his remaining direct equity stake after the trade.
Nucor Corp Executive Vice President David A. Sumoski reported an option exercise and related share sales in Nucor common stock. On April 30, 2026, he exercised an employee stock option for 33,068 shares at $42.46 per share and then sold 33,068 shares in open-market transactions.
The sales consisted of 32,824 shares at a weighted average price of $225.66 and 244 shares at a weighted average price of $226.41, with actual trade prices falling within narrow ranges around those figures. After these transactions, Sumoski directly holds 243,338.88 Nucor shares.
NUCOR CORP Chair and CEO Leon J. Topalian reported open-market sales of Nucor common stock and a stock gift. On March 23, 2026, he sold 6,454 shares at a weighted average price of $162.0084 per share and 5,046 shares at a weighted average price of $162.4028 per share in multiple transactions within the price ranges described in the footnotes.
He also made a bona fide gift of 3,800 shares of common stock. After these transactions, he directly held 143,841.47 shares of Nucor common stock and indirectly held 1,361.69 shares through a balance in the Nucor Stock Fund in the Nucor Profit Sharing Plan as of March 23, 2026.
Nucor Corp Executive Vice President David A. Sumoski reported an acquisition of 823.6300 common stock units at a reference price of $169.4700 per share equivalent. These units were credited after he elected to defer a portion of his cash award under the company’s annual incentive plan, rather than receiving cash.
He is immediately vested in these common stock units, but they will be paid out only after his retirement, with 50% scheduled for distribution three years after retirement and the remaining 50% four years after retirement. Following this grant, his directly held common stock position reported in this filing increased to 243338.8800 shares, reflecting a routine, compensation-related equity award rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
NUCOR CORP CFO, Treasurer and EVP John Leo Sullivan III reported a compensation-related equity transaction. He acquired 316.89 common stock units as a grant tied to his election to defer part of his annual cash incentive award at an imputed price of $169.47 per unit.
According to the plan terms, he is immediately vested in 253.51 of these units, while 63.38 units will vest only if he reaches age 55, dies, or becomes disabled while employed by the company. All 316.89 units are scheduled to be distributed to him six months after his retirement. Following this award, he directly holds 3,614.62 common stock units, indicating this is a relatively small, routine compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
Nucor Corporation Executive Vice President Benjamin M. Pickett acquired 478.56 common stock units as a grant tied to his election to defer a portion of his cash award under the company’s annual incentive plan at an indicated value of $169.47 per unit. He now holds 15,994.43 shares directly. Of these new units, 382.85 are immediately vested, while 95.71 are unvested and tied to an incentive feature. The 478.56 units will be distributed after his retirement, with 33% paid three years after retirement, another 33% four years after, and the remaining 34% five years after.
Nucor Corp President and COO Stephen D. Laxton reported an acquisition of common stock units through the company’s incentive program. He received 823.63 common stock units at a reference price of $169.47 per unit, increasing his directly held position to 87,383.9 shares of Nucor common stock.
According to the disclosure, these units were acquired when Mr. Laxton elected to defer a portion of his cash award under Nucor’s annual incentive plan. The units are fully vested immediately and are scheduled to be distributed in full to Mr. Laxton six months after his retirement from the company.
Nucor Corp Executive Vice President Daniel R. Needham acquired 1,425.9 common stock units as a compensation-related award. The units were credited at a reference price of $169.47 per share after he elected to defer a portion of his cash award under the company’s annual incentive plan.
These common stock units are immediately vested but will be paid out only after his retirement, in installments over years two through five. Following this grant, his reported direct common stock holdings total 94,873.27 shares, showing this is a relatively small, routine addition to his existing position.
Nucor Corp Chair and CEO Leon J. Topalian reported a compensation-related equity award. On March 10, 2026, he acquired 2,037.5600 common stock units at $169.4700 per unit by electing to defer a portion of his cash award under the company’s annual incentive plan.
He is immediately vested in these common stock units, which will be distributed after his retirement, with 50% paid three years after retirement and 50% four years after retirement. Following this award, his direct common stock holdings totaled 159,141.4700 shares, and an indirect account in the Nucor Profit Sharing Plan showed 1,359.9400 shares, tied to a $229,490.15 balance in the Nucor Stock Fund as of March 6, 2026.
NUCOR CORP Vice President and Corporate Controller Michael D. Keller reported an equity award of 1,387 shares of common stock on February 19, 2026. The filing shows these shares were acquired as a grant or award at a stated price of $0.0000 per share. Following this award, Keller directly holds a total of 21,387.71 Nucor common shares.
Spicer Randy J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
NUCOR CORP Executive Vice President Randy J. Spicer received a grant of 3,329 shares of Nucor common stock on February 19, 2026. The shares were awarded at a stated price of $0.00 per share as part of a grant or award transaction. Following this award, Spicer directly owns a total of 23,010.252 shares of Nucor common stock.
QUERY KENNETH REX reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
NUCOR CORP Executive Vice President Kenneth Rex Query received a stock award of 5,149 shares of common stock. The grant on February 19, 2026 was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share, indicating it was an equity award rather than an open-market purchase.
After this award, Query directly owned 81,777 shares of Nucor common stock, reflecting his updated direct ownership position as reported in this insider filing.
Nucor Corporation Executive Vice President Benjamin M. Pickett reported an equity award of company stock. On this Form 4, he acquired 1,996 shares of Nucor common stock as a grant or award at a stated price of $0.00 per share. Following this award, his directly held ownership increased to 15,515.87 shares of Nucor common stock.
Needham Daniel R. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Nucor Corporation Executive Vice President Daniel R. Needham received a grant of 5,149 shares of common stock on February 19, 2026, recorded at $0.00 per share as a stock award rather than a purchase. After this grant, his directly owned holdings total 93,447.37 shares of Nucor common stock.
Hollatz John J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
NUCOR CORP Executive Vice President John J. Hollatz received a grant of 4,878 shares of common stock on February 19, 2026. The award was recorded at a price of $0.0000 per share, indicating a stock-based compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase. Following this grant, his directly owned holdings increased to 101,428.39 common shares.
NUCOR CORP Executive Vice President Noah C. Hanners reported an equity award of 4,606 shares of common stock. The shares were acquired on February 19, 2026 as a grant or award at a stated price of $0.00 per share, indicating a compensation-related issuance rather than an open-market purchase.
Following this grant, Hanners' directly owned holdings increased to 56,849.06 shares of NUCOR CORP common stock, reflecting his updated ownership position as an executive officer.
Ford Bradley reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
NUCOR CORP Executive Vice President Bradley Ford received a grant of 4,289 shares of Nucor common stock on February 19, 2026. The award was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share, increasing his directly held stake to 45,889.444 shares after the transaction.