As the largest mini-mill operator and metals recycler in the U.S., Nucor (NUE +0.67%) is a steel company that has some unique advantages over its peers, and these have allowed it to grow margins quickly. But, in this time of below-average demand and utilization of steel in the U.S., can Nucor continue to perform well in 2013? In this video, Motley Fool energy analyst Taylor Muckerman tells us whether this trend could spell long-term trouble for the company, and what the housing recovery trend might mean for Nucor and steel.
After a Pre-announcement Miss, Is Nucor's 2013 Bright?
By Taylor Muckerman and Joel South – Jan 5, 2013 at 2:00PM
NYSE: NUE
Nucor
Market Cap
$33B
Today's Change
(0.67%) $0.96
Current Price
$145.25
Price as of November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
Nucor performed well in 2012, but what does 2013 look like?
About the Author
Taylor Muckerman was lead energy & materials analyst for fool.com from 2012-2013. He is now Head of Retention for Motley Fool Canada.