Nucor (NUE) | Dividend History & Payments | 1995 - 2025
Nucor Corporation Large-cap Basic Materials
TL;DR: Nucor Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
Nucor has paid $2.21 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 1.35%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 0.37%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $6.45 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Dec 31, 2025
12-Month Dividend
$2.21
12-Month Div. Yield
1.35%
3-Year Total Dividend
$6.45
3-Year Avg Dividend
$2.15
3-Year Avg Yield
0.37%
Last 5Y Dividend
$9.37
All Time Dividend
$34.25
Date Range
Jun 1995 - Dec 2025
Nucor Yearly Dividend History Chart
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Nucor Dividend History From 1995 - 2025
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | $2.21 | $0.55 | 1.63% |
| 2024 | 4 | $2.17 | $0.54 | 1.40% |
| 2023 | 4 | $2.07 | $0.52 | 1.28% |
| 2022 | 4 | $2.01 | $0.50 | 1.63% |
| 2021 | 4 | $1.73 | $0.43 | 1.78% |
| 2020 | 4 | $1.61 | $0.40 | 3.65% |
| 2019 | 4 | $1.60 | $0.40 | 2.94% |
| 2018 | 4 | $1.54 | $0.38 | 2.56% |
| 2017 | 4 | $1.52 | $0.38 | 2.56% |
| 2016 | 4 | $1.52 | $0.38 | 2.94% |
| 2015 | 4 | $1.49 | $0.37 | 3.51% |
| 2014 | 4 | $1.48 | $0.37 | 2.96% |
| 2013 | 4 | $1.48 | $0.37 | 3.10% |
| 2012 | 4 | $1.45 | $0.36 | 3.59% |
| 2011 | 4 | $1.44 | $0.36 | 3.62% |
| 2010 | 4 | $1.44 | $0.36 | 3.47% |
| 2009 | 4 | $1.41 | $0.35 | 3.19% |
| 2008 | 4 | $0.95 | $0.24 | 1.67% |
| 2007 | 4 | $1.81 | $0.45 | 2.97% |
| 2006 | 3 | $1.50 | $0.50 | 2.84% |
| 2005 | 3 | $0.36 | $0.12 | 1.32% |
| 2004 | 4 | $0.24 | $0.06 | 1.15% |
| 2003 | 4 | $0.20 | $0.05 | 1.66% |
| 2002 | 4 | $0.20 | $0.05 | 1.52% |
| 2001 | 4 | $0.16 | $0.04 | 1.41% |
| 2000 | 4 | $0.16 | $0.04 | 1.67% |
| 1999 | 4 | $0.12 | $0.03 | 0.97% |
| 1998 | 4 | $0.12 | $0.03 | 1.04% |
| 1997 | 4 | $0.12 | $0.03 | 0.93% |
| 1996 | 4 | $0.08 | $0.02 | 0.60% |
| 1995 | 3 | $0.06 | $0.02 | 0.46% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.56 | 0.34% | $163.11 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.55 | 0.40% | $138.04 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.55 | 0.40% | $137.87 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.55 | 0.53% | $103.22 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.55 | 0.48% | $115.45 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.54 | 0.36% | $151.44 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.54 | 0.35% | $153.84 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.54 | 0.27% | $197.90 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.54 | 0.31% | $174.04 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.51 | 0.33% | $156.35 |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.51 | 0.31% | $163.98 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.51 | 0.33% | $154.47 |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.51 | 0.39% | $131.81 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.50 | 0.47% | $106.99 |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.50 | 0.47% | $105.64 |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $0.50 | 0.33% | $149.26 |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.50 | 0.44% | $114.15 |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.41 | 0.41% | $97.65 |
| Jun 29, 2021 | $0.41 | 0.42% | $96.52 |
| Mar 30, 2021 | $0.41 | 0.51% | $79.88 |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.41 | 0.76% | $53.19 |
| Sep 29, 2020 | $0.40 | 0.87% | $46.04 |
| Jun 29, 2020 | $0.40 | 0.97% | $41.40 |
| Mar 30, 2020 | $0.40 | 1.13% | $35.65 |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $0.40 | 0.74% | $54.39 |
| Sep 26, 2019 | $0.40 | 0.80% | $50.01 |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $0.40 | 0.73% | $55.10 |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $0.40 | 0.69% | $58.35 |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.40 | 0.74% | $53.83 |
| Sep 27, 2018 | $0.38 | 0.60% | $63.45 |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.38 | 0.61% | $62.50 |
| Mar 28, 2018 | $0.38 | 0.62% | $61.09 |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.38 | 0.60% | $63.58 |
| Sep 28, 2017 | $0.38 | 0.67% | $56.04 |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $0.38 | 0.65% | $57.87 |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $0.38 | 0.63% | $59.72 |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.38 | 0.63% | $59.52 |
| Sep 28, 2016 | $0.38 | 0.76% | $49.45 |
| Jun 28, 2016 | $0.38 | 0.75% | $49.97 |
| Mar 29, 2016 | $0.38 | 0.79% | $47.52 |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.38 | 0.93% | $40.30 |
| Sep 28, 2015 | $0.37 | 0.98% | $38.00 |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $0.37 | 0.84% | $44.25 |
| Mar 27, 2015 | $0.37 | 0.79% | $47.26 |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.37 | 0.76% | $49.01 |
| Sep 26, 2014 | $0.37 | 0.71% | $51.98 |
| Jun 26, 2014 | $0.37 | 0.75% | $49.09 |
| Mar 27, 2014 | $0.37 | 0.74% | $50.06 |
| Dec 27, 2013 | $0.37 | 0.70% | $52.78 |
| Sep 25, 2013 | $0.37 | 0.75% | $48.80 |
| Jun 26, 2013 | $0.37 | 0.85% | $43.32 |
| Mar 26, 2013 | $0.37 | 0.80% | $46.15 |
| Dec 27, 2012 | $0.37 | 0.87% | $42.44 |
| Sep 26, 2012 | $0.36 | 0.95% | $38.26 |
| Jun 27, 2012 | $0.36 | 0.96% | $37.90 |
| Mar 28, 2012 | $0.36 | 0.85% | $42.95 |
| Dec 28, 2011 | $0.36 | 0.92% | $39.57 |
| Sep 28, 2011 | $0.36 | 1.15% | $31.64 |
| Jun 28, 2011 | $0.36 | 0.87% | $41.57 |
| Mar 29, 2011 | $0.36 | 0.78% | $46.20 |
| Dec 29, 2010 | $0.36 | 0.83% | $43.82 |
| Sep 28, 2010 | $0.36 | 0.93% | $38.87 |
| Jun 28, 2010 | $0.36 | 0.96% | $37.32 |
| Mar 29, 2010 | $0.36 | 0.78% | $45.95 |
| Dec 29, 2009 | $0.36 | 0.77% | $46.65 |
| Sep 28, 2009 | $0.35 | 0.79% | $44.36 |
| Jun 26, 2009 | $0.35 | 0.83% | $42.22 |
| Mar 27, 2009 | $0.35 | 0.80% | $43.70 |
| Dec 29, 2008 | $0.35 | 0.72% | $48.30 |
| Sep 26, 2008 | $0.20 | 0.58% | $34.75 |
| Jun 26, 2008 | $0.20 | 0.27% | $74.88 |
| Mar 26, 2008 | $0.20 | 0.29% | $69.06 |
| Dec 27, 2007 | $0.31 | 0.51% | $60.85 |
| Sep 26, 2007 | $0.50 | 0.84% | $59.47 |
| Jun 27, 2007 | $0.50 | 0.85% | $58.65 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | $0.50 | 0.77% | $65.13 |
| Dec 27, 2006 | $0.50 | 0.91% | $54.66 |
| Sep 27, 2006 | $0.50 | 1.01% | $49.49 |
| Jun 28, 2006 | $0.50 | 0.92% | $54.25 |
| Sep 28, 2005 | $0.12 | 0.42% | $29.50 |
| Jun 28, 2005 | $0.12 | 0.54% | $23.21 |
| Mar 29, 2005 | $0.12 | 0.43% | $29.20 |
| Dec 29, 2004 | $0.07 | 0.25% | $26.17 |
| Sep 28, 2004 | $0.07 | 0.28% | $23.25 |
| Jun 28, 2004 | $0.05 | 0.28% | $18.46 |
| Mar 29, 2004 | $0.05 | 0.34% | $15.50 |
| Dec 29, 2003 | $0.05 | 0.36% | $14.01 |
| Sep 26, 2003 | $0.05 | 0.41% | $12.10 |
| Jun 26, 2003 | $0.05 | 0.41% | $12.24 |
| Mar 27, 2003 | $0.05 | 0.51% | $9.73 |
| Dec 27, 2002 | $0.05 | 0.45% | $10.51 |
| Sep 25, 2002 | $0.05 | 0.48% | $9.94 |
| Jun 26, 2002 | $0.05 | 0.29% | $16.26 |
| Mar 26, 2002 | $0.05 | 0.30% | $16.06 |
| Dec 26, 2001 | $0.04 | 0.32% | $13.19 |
| Sep 26, 2001 | $0.04 | 0.43% | $9.93 |
| Jun 27, 2001 | $0.04 | 0.35% | $12.22 |
| Mar 28, 2001 | $0.04 | 0.42% | $10.02 |
| Dec 27, 2000 | $0.04 | 0.38% | $9.92 |
| Sep 27, 2000 | $0.04 | 0.49% | $7.59 |
| Jun 28, 2000 | $0.04 | 0.45% | $8.30 |
| Mar 29, 2000 | $0.04 | 0.30% | $12.50 |
| Dec 29, 1999 | $0.03 | 0.24% | $13.70 |
| Sep 28, 1999 | $0.03 | 0.28% | $11.67 |
| Jun 28, 1999 | $0.03 | 0.27% | $12.23 |
| Mar 29, 1999 | $0.03 | 0.28% | $11.67 |
| Dec 29, 1998 | $0.03 | 0.28% | $10.81 |
| Sep 28, 1998 | $0.03 | 0.31% | $9.73 |
| Jun 26, 1998 | $0.03 | 0.26% | $11.53 |
| Mar 27, 1998 | $0.03 | 0.21% | $14.00 |
| Dec 29, 1997 | $0.03 | 0.20% | $12.27 |
| Sep 26, 1997 | $0.03 | 0.19% | $13.22 |
| Jun 26, 1997 | $0.03 | 0.17% | $14.39 |
| Mar 26, 1997 | $0.03 | 0.21% | $11.69 |
| Dec 27, 1996 | $0.02 | 0.15% | $13.03 |
| Sep 26, 1996 | $0.02 | 0.16% | $12.72 |
| Jun 26, 1996 | $0.02 | 0.16% | $12.66 |
| Mar 27, 1996 | $0.02 | 0.14% | $14.78 |
| Dec 27, 1995 | $0.02 | 0.12% | $14.28 |
| Sep 27, 1995 | $0.02 | 0.16% | $11.19 |
| Jun 28, 1995 | $0.02 | 0.13% | $13.38 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has Nucor been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- Nucor has been paying dividends for 30 years, from 1995 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $34.25 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was Nucor's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- Nucor's most recent dividend payment was $0.56 per share, with an ex-dividend date of December 31, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was Nucor's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- Nucor's highest annual dividend was paid in 2025, when the company distributed $2.21 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do Nucor's dividend payments in 2024 compare to 2025?
- Comparing Nucor's dividend payments, the company paid $2.17 per share in 2024 versus $2.21 per share in 2025, representing an increase of $0.04. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in Nucor have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, Nucor has paid a total of $17.22 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $664.04 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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