Which Steel Stock Has Dominated in 2026: Nucor, Steel Dynamics, or Worthington Steel?

Owning steel stocks in 2026 has produced radically different outcomes depending on which ticker landed in a portfolio, and the spread inside a single industry tells the entire story.

24/7 Wall Street • 15 hours ago

Why Nucor (NUE) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term

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Zacks Investment Research • Aug 20, 2026

Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Just Sold Over 50% of Berkshire Hathaway's Stake in Nucor and Piled Into an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock That Billionaire Investor Bill Ackman Just Exited

Greg Abel took the reins at Berkshire Hathaway at the start of this year, and investors are closely monitoring his investment choices. Berkshire appears to be on pace to exit its position in Nucor, which it purchased only in 2025 and which has performed superbly.

The Motley Fool • Aug 19, 2026

Nucor: Tariff Shield, Rising Capacity, And Infrastructure Demand Merit A Strong Buy

Nucor Corporation is positioned for durable growth as U.S. steel demand strengthens and import volumes decline, supporting higher pricing and volumes. New capacity from the West Virginia sheet mill and Utah towers facility will drive volume growth, with start-up costs expected through eFY27 before normalizing. NUE's strong balance sheet and reduced net leverage (0.77x) provide flexibility for expansion and M&A, while Section 232 tariffs and infrastructure demand underpin the bullish outlook.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 18, 2026

Here's Why Nucor (NUE) is a Strong Momentum Stock

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Zacks Investment Research • Aug 17, 2026

Nucor to Invest $59 Million in Major Vulcraft Indiana Expansion

NUE's $59 million Vulcraft Indiana expansion will add steel grating capabilities, create 20 jobs and broaden its downstream product portfolio.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 14, 2026

Nucor to Invest $59 Million to Expand Production Capabilities at its Vulcraft Indiana Manufacturing Facility

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced today that it will invest $59 million to expand its Vulcraft Indiana manufacturing facility in St. Joe, Indiana, adding capabilities to produce steel grating products.

PRNewsWire • Aug 13, 2026

L.B. Foster's Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates in Q2

FSTR beat Q2 earnings and revenue estimates as stronger margins, cash flow and backlog support its 2026 outlook.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 13, 2026

Diamond Hill Large Cap Fund Q2 2026 Portfolio Update

Key contributors include Texas Instruments, Humana, and Nucor. Key detractors include Zoetis, ConocoPhillips, and Accenture. New positions include Elevance Health, FedEx Freight, and Humana.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 13, 2026

Nucor, ASML Lead Five Stocks Near Buy Points Without This Big Risk

Steelmaker Nucor and chip-gear giant ASML are among five stocks near buy points with earnings in the rearview mirror.

Investors Business Daily • Aug 8, 2026