Nucor Corp
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Nucor Corp (NUE)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 98.5% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 79.6%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co | 10.67 | 24,206,873 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| BlackRock Inc | 8.49 | 19,260,020 | +2.6 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 6.38 | 14,466,444 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 5.40 | 12,243,259 | +1.4 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 5.17 | 11,736,865 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.72 | 6,167,880 | +4.5 | 03/31/2026 |
| NORGES BANK | 1.82 | 4,118,036 | +10.3 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.20 | 7,251,247 | +0.3 | 07/31/2026 |
| Vanguard 500 Index Investor | 2.64 | 5,978,515 | +1.1 | 07/31/2026 |
| Vanguard MStar Mid Cap Index Instl | 2.17 | 4,928,780 | -0.1 | 07/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topalian Leon J | Chair and CEO | 136,354 | 36,147,570 $ | Aug 17, 2026 | direct |
| Laxton Stephen D | President and COO | 77,867 | 20,642,515 $ | Jul 30, 2026 | direct |
| Behr Allen C | Executive Vice President | 59,308 | 15,722,593 $ | Aug 14, 2026 | direct |
| Batterbee Thomas J. | Executive Vice President | 16,138 | 4,278,149 $ | Aug 3, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Topalian Leon J | Chair and CEO | Other | 1,800 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Topalian Leon J | Chair and CEO | Sell | 102 | 269.29 | 27,468 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Topalian Leon J | Chair and CEO | Sell | 25,898 | 268.52 | 6,954,079 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Topalian Leon J | Chair and CEO | Other | 26,000 | 42.46 | 1,103,960 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Behr Allen C | Executive Vice President | Sell | 2,612 | 274.42 | 716,774 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Behr Allen C | Executive Vice President | Sell | 5,127 | 274.00 | 1,404,804 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Behr Allen C | Executive Vice President | Other | 7,739 | 110.74 | 857,017 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Batterbee Thomas J. | Executive Vice President | Sell | 4,000 | 261.02 | 1,044,062 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Laxton Stephen D | President and COO | Sell | 3,968 | 256.96 | 1,019,617 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Laxton Stephen D | President and COO | Other | 2,409 | 0.00 | – |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 17, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.