Behind the Scenes of Nucor's Latest Options Trends

Recently, there has been a notable surge in bullish sentiment towards Nucor (NYSE:NUE) among investors with significant capital. This trend was highlighted when we examined the options trading activity that we monitor.

It remains unclear if these transactions originate from institutional investors or affluent individual traders. Nonetheless, large-scale movements in Nucor's options often indicate that someone might have insights into forthcoming developments related to the company.

Today, our analysis revealed eight atypical options trades for Nucor, a clear deviation from the norm.

The sentiment of these large investors shows a division, with 37% adopting a bullish outlook while 12% have taken a bearish position. Of the highlighted trades, five were put options totaling $420,907, while three were call options amounting to $175,830.

Expected Price Movements

By evaluating the volume and open interest connected with these options contracts, it appears that major players are targeting a price range for Nucor between $90.00 and $140.00 over the last quarter.

Analyzing Volume & Open Interest

Understanding the volume and open interest in options trading is a vital strategy. These metrics reveal the liquidity and the level of investor engagement with Nucor's options at various strike prices. The following data illustrates the variations in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, associated with Nucor's significant trades within the price range of $90.00 to $140.00 over the past month.

Nucor Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview

Noteworthy Options Activity:

Symbol	PUT/CALL	Trade Type	Sentiment	Exp. Date	Ask	Bid	Price	Strike Price	Total Trade Price	Open Interest	Volume
NUE	PUT	SWEEP	NEUTRAL	09/19/25	$13.5	$13.1	$13.45	$130.00	$134.3K	192	100
NUE	PUT	SWEEP	BEARISH	06/20/25	$10.3	$9.9	$10.18	$130.00	$103.9K	2.1K	497
NUE	PUT	SWEEP	BULLISH	09/19/25	$13.3	$13.1	$13.1	$130.00	$98.2K	192	176
NUE	CALL	TRADE	NEUTRAL	01/16/26	$24.0	$23.6	$23.8	$120.00	$95.2K	194	40
NUE	CALL	TRADE	NEUTRAL	06/20/25	$42.4	$39.0	$40.75	$90.00	$44.8K	1	0

About Nucor

Nucor Corporation specializes in manufacturing steel and a wide range of steel products. The company operates through various segments, primarily focusing on steel mills, steel products, and raw materials. Most of its revenue stems from its steel mills segment, which is dedicated to producing hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized sheet steel, as well as plate, structural, and bar steel products. Nucor primarily uses scrap steel and substitutes to produce high-quality steel via electric arc furnaces (EAFs), supported by continuous casting and automated rolling mill processes. Its products are mainly sold to steel service centers, fabricators, and manufacturers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Given the recent trends in Nucor's options trading, it is essential to evaluate the company's current standing in the market.

Nucor's Current Market Status

• The volume for NUE is 2,153,227, with the price currently at $129.81, representing a 0.24% increase.
• Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicators suggest that the stock may be nearing an oversold position.
• The company is anticipating its next earnings announcement in 34 days.

Professional Analyst Ratings for Nucor

In the previous month, two analysts issued ratings for this stock, resulting in an average target price of $161.5.

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One analyst from Morgan Stanley maintained an Overweight rating for Nucor, setting a target price of $167, while an analyst from JP Morgan has also upheld an Overweight rating with a target price of $156.

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