Form 4: Nucor CEO Sells Shares
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Leon J Topalian, Chair and CEO of Nucor Corp, sold 26,000 shares of common stock on August 14, 2026.
Summary
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 26,000 Common Stock at $42.46 ($1,103,960) on August 14, 2026; holds 164,154 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 25,898 Common Stock at $268.52 ($6,954,079) on August 14, 2026; holds 138,256 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 102 Common Stock at $269.29 ($27,468) on August 14, 2026; holds 138,154 after (Direct).
- Bona fide gift: disposed of 1,800 Common Stock on August 17, 2026; holds 136,354 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 26,000 Stock Option on August 14, 2026; holds 145,981 after (Direct).
Sentiment
Score: 2
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a mildly negative signal: an insider sold $6,981,547 of stock on the open market.
Insider Transactions
Leon J Topalian — Officer (Chair and CEO)
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | Option exercise/conversion | Common Stock | 26,000 | $42 | $1.1M | 164,154.47 |
| 2026-08-14 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 25,898 | $269 | $7.0M | 138,256.47 |
| 2026-08-14 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 102 | $269 | $27.5K | 138,154.47 |
| 2026-08-17 | Bona fide gift | Common Stock | 1,800 | — | — | 136,354.47 |
| 2026-08-14 | Option exercise/conversion | Stock Option | 26,000 | — | — | 145,981 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | Option exercise/conversion (26,000 shares) |
| 2026-08-14 | Open-market sale (25,898 shares) |
| 2026-08-14 | Open-market sale (102 shares) |
| 2026-08-17 | Bona fide gift (1,800 shares) |
| 2026-08-14 | Option exercise/conversion (26,000 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, NUE, NUCOR CORP, bearish, Leon J Topalian
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