NUCOR CORP (NUE) Options Statistics & Positioning

NUCOR CORP (NUE) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 28.8%, an IV rank of 5 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$18.42 (±7.5%) move in NUE for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $200 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.80. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$244.10

52-week range

$131.78 – $275.07

ATM IV (30d)

28.8%

IV rank

5 / 100

Low

Expected move

±$18.42 (±7.5%)

Put/call OI

0.80

Call-heavy

Max pain

$200

↓ 18.1% below close

Next earnings

Nov 8, 2026

Most Active NUE Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
NUE $290 call	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$0.65	35.2%	673
NUE $260 call	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$4.33	29.2%	126
NUE $270 call	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$2.08	30.7%	102
NUE $70 put	Jan 21, 2028	515d	$0.75	57.1%	100
NUE $250 call	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$6.80	28.8%	89

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NUE Implied Volatility

28.8% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 5 places implied volatility in the lower part of its 52-week range.

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NUE Open Interest

0.80 put/call OI ratio

35,183 calls and 28,145 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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NUE Max Pain

$200 max pain

18.1% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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NUE Gamma Exposure

$608.31M net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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NUE Options Volume

2,040 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.36 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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NUE Most Active Options

$290 top volume strike

The 25 most actively traded NUE contracts with price, IV, greeks, and volume vs. average.

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Upcoming Earnings

NUE's next expected earnings date is Nov 8, 2026. Options currently price a ±$18.42 (±7.5%) move for the front expiration.

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NUE Options FAQ

When is NUE's next earnings date?

NUE's next expected earnings date is Nov 8, 2026. Options currently price a ±$18.42 (±7.5%) move for the front expiration.

How often is NUE options data on this page updated?

All NUE statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see NUE max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated NUE pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.

Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.