Stockholders' Equity

3 Months Ended

Apr. 02, 2016

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, 2015	$	7,416,878		$	369,135		$	7,786,013
Total comprehensive income (loss)		125,951			33,707			159,658
Stock options		150			—			150
Issuance of stock under award plans, net of forfeitures		8,618			—			8,618
Amortization of unearned compensation		200			—			200
Treasury stock acquired		(5,173	)		—			(5,173	)
Dividends declared		(120,156	)		—			(120,156	)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests		—			(49,853	)		(49,853	)
Other		—			(1,385	)		(1,385	)
Stockholders’ equity at April 2, 2016	$	7,426,468		$	351,604		$	7,778,072
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