Laxton Stephen D, an insider at Nucor Corp (NUE), sold 84,118 shares of the company at $157.10 each, totaling $13.22 million on December 21, 2025. Following this transaction, Laxton retains 84,118 shares in Nucor.
Nucor Corp, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, operates in the metals and mining industry. The company manufactures steel products and processes ferrous and non-ferrous materials, employing 32,700 full-time staff. Nucor's product offerings include carbon and alloy steel in various forms and other steel-related products.
As of December 25, 2025, Nucor boasts a market capitalization of $37.9 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.91, and an EPS of 7.14. The company also has a notable dividend yield of 135.4%.
Insider transactions like this one are reported to the SEC, providing transparency into executives' views on their stock. While such sales can signal various personal or financial motivations, they should not singularly influence investment decisions. Investors are encouraged to consider broader patterns of insider activity across multiple individuals and time frames.