Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 01, 2017

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of Changes in Stockholders' Equity

16. 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, 2016	$	7,879,865		$	374,843		$	8,254,708
Total comprehensive income		357,750			20,749			378,499
Stock options		3,785			—			3,785
Issuance of stock under award plans, net of forfeitures		13,633			—			13,633
Amortization of unearned compensation		400			—			400
Dividends declared		(121,410	)		—			(121,410	)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests		—			(61,544	)		(61,544	)
Stockholders’ equity at April 1, 2017	$	8,134,023		$	334,048		$	8,468,071
Stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2015	$	7,477,816		$	372,061		$	7,849,877
Total comprehensive income		142,762			34,932			177,694
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	$	7,504,217		$	355,755		$	7,859,972