STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 05, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of Changes in 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		245,040			38,559			283,599
Stock options		7,617			—			7,617
Issuance of stock under award plans, net of forfeitures		19,556			—			19,556
Amortization of unearned compensation		400			—			400
Dividends declared		(237,560	)		—			(237,560	)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests		—			(37,877	)		(37,877	)
Stockholders’ equity at July 5, 2014	$	7,680,822		$	265,191		$	7,946,013
	Attributable to Nucor Corporation			Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests			Total
Stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2012	$	7,641,571		$	243,803		$	7,885,374
Total comprehensive income		103,839			47,064			150,903
Stock options		8,575			—			8,575
Issuance of stock under award plans, net of forfeitures		18,789			—			18,789
Amortization of unearned compensation		400			—			400
Dividends declared		(235,545	)		—			(235,545	)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests		—			(57,266	)		(57,266	)
Stockholders’ equity at June 29, 2013	$	7,537,629		$	233,601		$	7,771,230