STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

16. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: The following tables reflect the changes in stockholders’ equity attributable to both Nucor and the noncontrolling interests of Nucor’s joint ventures, primarily Nucor-Yamato Steel Company and Barker Steel Company, Inc., of which Nucor owns 51% and 90%, respectively (in thousands):

	Attributable to Nucor Corporation			Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests			Total
Stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2011	$	7,474,885		$	231,695		$	7,706,580
Total comprehensive income		275,229			45,512			320,741
Stock options		15,381			—			15,381
Issuance of stock under award plans, net of forfeitures		26,029			—			26,029
Amortization of unearned compensation		500			—			500
Dividends declared		(233,216	)		—			(233,216	)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests		—			(52,812	)		(52,812	)
Other		(644	)		—			(644	)
Stockholders’ equity at June 30, 2012	$	7,558,164		$	224,395		$	7,782,559
	Attributable to Nucor Corporation			Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests			Total
Stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2010	$	7,120,070		$	210,624		$	7,330,694
Total comprehensive income		547,812			43,091			590,903
Stock options		10,571			—			10,571
Issuance of stock under award plans, net of forfeitures		16,367			—			16,367
Amortization of unearned compensation		900			—			900
Dividends declared		(230,772	)		—			(230,772	)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests		—			(43,272	)		(43,272	)
Stockholders’ equity at July 2, 2011	$	7,464,948		$	210,443		$	7,675,391