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Earning Per Share - Anti-Dilutive Stock Options (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Apr. 04, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Weighted-average shares 455us-gaap_AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAmount
Weighted-average exercise price $ 50.63nue_AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareWeightedAverageExercisePrice