Leon J. Topalian, Chair and CEO of Nucor Corp, filed a Form 4 on August 19, 2026, reporting multiple transactions in Nucor common stock between August 14 and August 17, 2026, including an option exercise, open-market sales, and a gift of shares.

Key Highlights

  • Option exercise: Topalian exercised a stock option for 26,000 shares of common stock on August 14, 2026, at an exercise price of $42.46 per share (transaction code M).
  • Share sales: On August 14, 2026, Topalian sold 25,898 shares at a weighted average price of $268.518 and 102 shares at a weighted average price of $269.29.
  • Gift of shares: On August 17, 2026, Topalian disposed of 1,800 shares at $0 via a gift (transaction code G).
  • Remaining direct ownership: Following all reported transactions, Topalian directly held 136,354.47 shares of common stock.
  • Indirect holdings: Topalian also held 1,357.03 shares indirectly through the Nucor Profit Sharing Plan, based on a balance of $364,917.61 in the Nucor Stock Fund as of August 14, 2026.
  • Remaining options: After the exercise, Topalian retained 145,981 stock options with an exercise price of $42.46, expiring May 31, 2030.

Nucor CEO Reports Option Exercise, Sales, and Gift in August 2026 Transactions

According to the filing, Leon J. Topalian, serving as Chair and CEO of Nucor Corp (NYSE:NUE), reported a series of transactions in the company's common stock. On August 14, 2026, Topalian exercised an employee stock option (right to buy) covering 26,000 shares at the exercise price of $42.46 per share. The underlying option had become exercisable on June 1, 2023, and is set to expire on May 31, 2030, according to the filing.

Also on August 14, 2026, the filing reports that Topalian sold a total of 26,000 shares in two tranches. The first sale covered 25,898 shares at a weighted average price of $268.518, with individual transaction prices ranging from $268.165 to $269.130, inclusive. The second sale covered 102 shares at a weighted average price of $269.29, with prices ranging from $269.275 to $269.290, inclusive. The reporting person has undertaken to provide full details of each separate price upon request, according to the filing.

On August 17, 2026, the filing discloses that Topalian gifted 1,800 shares at $0, reducing his direct holdings further. Following all reported transactions, his direct beneficial ownership stood at 136,354.47 shares. The filing also notes 1,357.03 shares held indirectly through the Nucor Profit Sharing Plan, with the share count calculated by the plan administrator based on a fund balance of $364,917.61 as of August 14, 2026. The Form 4 was signed by Caitlin A. Kelly as attorney-in-fact for Mr. Topalian.

What Was Disclosed

The Form 4 filed August 19, 2026, discloses that Nucor Corp's Chair and CEO exercised 26,000 stock options, sold 26,000 shares in two tranches, gifted 1,800 shares, and retained 136,354.47 shares directly and 1,357.03 shares indirectly through a profit sharing plan.