Core Insights - Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE) has been upgraded by Wells Fargo from Equal Weight to Overweight, with a new price target of $167, up from $147, due to higher US steel price forecasts for 2026, which are expected to increase 2026 EBITDA by 12% to $5.1 billion [2] Group 1: Financial Performance and Projections - In Q3 2025, Nucor raised its CapEx guidance to $3.3 billion from $3 billion due to accelerated project spending [3] - The company is projected to benefit from higher steel prices, which will positively impact its EBITDA in 2026 [2] Group 2: Product Focus and Market Position - Nucor has shifted focus towards specialized steel products, such as racks for data centers and doors for large structures, which are expected to have higher margins and more resilient demand amid the AI investment boom [4] - The company supplies over 95% of all steel products used in data centers, indicating a strong market position in this growing sector [3]