Stockholders' Equity

3 Months Ended

Apr. 04, 2015

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, 2014	$	7,772,470		$	302,648		$	8,075,118
Total comprehensive income (loss)		(50,995	)		16,492			(34,503	)
Stock options		473						473
Issuance of stock under award plans, net of forfeitures		9,034			—			9,034
Amortization of unearned compensation		300			—			300
Dividends declared		(119,770	)		—			(119,770	)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests		—			(24,981	)		(24,981	)
Stockholders’ equity at April 4, 2015	$	7,611,512		$	294,159		$	7,905,671
Stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2013	$	7,645,769		$	264,509		$	7,910,278
Total comprehensive income (loss)		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