Nucor Corporation (NUE) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Nucor shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Nucor stock is State Farm Investment Management Corp., with 24.2 million shares (10.67% of the company), worth about $6.04 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 43.9%.
In Q2 2026, 1,630 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $40.70 billion.
Insiders reported 123 transactions in the last two years: 32 sales worth $72.11 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from August 17, 2026 (Topalian Leon J, Chief Executive Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through August 17, 2026.
Nucor Corporation
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Nucor shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Farm Investment Management Corp. | 24.2 million | 10.67% | $6.0B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 14.9 million | 6.55% | $3.7B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 14.7 million | 6.48% | $3.7B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 12.2 million | 5.38% | $3.0B |
| State Street Corporation | 11.6 million | 5.10% | $2.9B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 6.1 million | 2.68% | $1.5B |
| BlackRock Life Ltd. | 4.9 million | 2.15% | $1.2B |
| Norges Bank (13F) | 4.1 million | 1.81% | $1.0B |
| Eaton Vance Management | 4.0 million | 1.75% | $988.0M |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC | 2.9 million | 1.30% | $736.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Nucor institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,630 | – | $40.7B |
| Q1 2026 | 1,457 | 177.0 million | $30.0B |
| Q4 2025 | 1,418 | 183.0 million | $29.9B |
| Q3 2025 | 1,313 | 177.0 million | $23.9B |
| Q2 2025 | 1,265 | 182.0 million | $23.6B |
| Q1 2025 | 1,269 | 181.0 million | $21.7B |
| Q4 2024 | 1,268 | 180.0 million | $21.0B |
| Q3 2024 | 1,291 | 186.0 million | $27.9B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Nucor insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topalian Leon J | Aug 17, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Behr Allen C. | Aug 14, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 274.00 - 274.42 per share. | $2.1M |
| Topalian Leon J | Aug 14, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 268.52 - 269.29 per share. | $7.0M |
| Topalian Leon J | Aug 14, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 42.46 per share. | $1.1M |
| Behr Allen C. | Aug 14, 2026 | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 110.74 per share. | $857,017 |
| Batterbee Thomas J. | Aug 3, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 261.02 per share. | $1.0M |
| Laxton Stephen D. | Jul 30, 2026 | President | Sale at price 256.96 per share. | $1.0M |
| Laxton Stephen D. | Jul 30, 2026 | President | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Hollatz John J | Jun 3, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 258.33 - 258.57 per share. | $2.7M |
| Hollatz John J | Jun 3, 2026 | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 130.71 - 133.03 per share. | $1.4M |
| Query Kenneth Rex | Jun 1, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 251.30 - 251.42 per share. | $3.4M |
| Dempsey Patrick J Jr | Jun 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 123 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Nucor stock?
State Farm Investment Management Corp., with 10.67% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Vanguard Capital Management LLC (6.55%) and BlackRock Advisors LLC (6.48%).
How many institutions own Nucor stock?
1,630 institutional holdings reports listed Nucor shares in Q2 2026 worth $40.70 billion.
Are Nucor insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 32 sales and no purchases (123 transactions in all); the newest on file is from August 17, 2026.
