Stockholders' Equity

3 Months Ended

Apr. 05, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity

15. 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, of which Nucor owns 51% (in thousands):

	Attributable to Nucor Corporation			Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests			Total
Stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2013	$	7,645,769		$	264,509		$	7,910,278
Total comprehensive income		66,154			18,665			84,819
Issuance of stock under award plans, net of forfeitures		8,727			—			8,727
Amortization of unearned compensation		200			—			200
Dividends declared		(118,695	)		—			(118,695	)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests		—			(24,794	)		(24,794	)
Stockholders’ equity at April 5, 2014	$	7,602,155		$	258,380		$	7,860,535
Stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2012	$	7,641,571		$	243,803		$	7,885,374
Total comprehensive income		34,276			25,939			60,215
Stock options		168			—			168
Issuance of stock under award plans, net of forfeitures		8,547			—			8,547
Amortization of unearned compensation		201			—			201
Dividends declared		(117,667	)		—			(117,667	)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests		—			(34,595	)		(34,595	)
Stockholders’ equity at March 30, 2013	$	7,567,096		$	235,147		$	7,802,243