Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017shares | |
Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 10-Q |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2017 |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2,017 |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 |
Trading Symbol | NUE |
Entity Registrant Name | NUCOR CORP |
Entity Central Index Key | 73,309 |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 317,916,674 |
Condensed Consolidated Statemen
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | |
Income Statement [Abstract] | ||||
Net sales | $ 5,170,117 | $ 4,290,236 | $ 15,160,065 | $ 12,251,584 |
Costs, expenses and other: | ||||
Cost of products sold | 4,591,153 | 3,608,000 | 13,111,226 | 10,669,103 |
Marketing, administrative and other expenses | 172,792 | 169,223 | 519,429 | 440,679 |
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | (7,743) | (14,168) | (29,801) | (30,232) |
Interest expense, net | 43,310 | 43,009 | 131,495 | 128,415 |
Costs, expenses and other, total | 4,799,512 | 3,806,064 | 13,732,349 | 11,207,965 |
Earnings before income taxes and noncontrolling interests | 370,605 | 484,172 | 1,427,716 | 1,043,619 |
Provision for income taxes | 104,500 | 152,807 | 442,239 | 318,388 |
Net earnings | 266,105 | 331,365 | 985,477 | 725,231 |
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests | 11,255 | 25,918 | 50,680 | 88,599 |
Net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders | $ 254,850 | $ 305,447 | $ 934,797 | $ 636,632 |
Net earnings per share: | ||||
Basic | $ 0.79 | $ 0.95 | $ 2.91 | $ 1.99 |
Diluted | $ 0.79 | $ 0.95 | $ 2.90 | $ 1.99 |
Average shares outstanding: | ||||
Basic | 320,096 | 319,737 | 320,253 | 319,444 |
Diluted | 320,763 | 320,028 | 321,045 | 319,632 |
Dividends declared per share | $ 0.3775 | $ 0.3750 | $ 1.1325 | $ 1.1250 |
Condensed Consolidated Stateme3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | |
Statement Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||||
Net earnings | $ 266,105 | $ 331,365 | $ 985,477 | $ 725,231 |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||
Net unrealized income (loss) on hedging derivatives, net of income taxes of $300 and ($300) for the third quarter of 2017 and 2016, respectively, and ($700) and $600 for the first nine months of 2017 and 2016, respectively | 405 | (600) | (1,301) | 912 |
Reclassification adjustment for loss on settlement of hedging derivatives included in net income, net of income taxes of $0 and $1,200 for the third quarter of 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $300 and $4,800 for the first nine months of 2017 and 2016, respectively | 195 | 2,000 | 851 | 8,288 |
Foreign currency translation gain (loss), net of income taxes of $0 for the third quarter of 2017 and 2016, and $0 for the first nine months of 2017 and 2016 | 74,479 | (8,606) | 100,437 | 53,578 |
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) | 75,079 | (7,206) | 99,987 | 62,778 |
Comprehensive income | 341,184 | 324,159 | 1,085,464 | 788,009 |
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (11,255) | (25,918) | (50,680) | (88,599) |
Comprehensive income attributable to Nucor stockholders | $ 329,929 | $ 298,241 | $ 1,034,784 | $ 699,410 |
Condensed Consolidated Stateme4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | |
Statement Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||||
Net unrealized income (loss) on hedging derivatives, tax | $ 300 | $ (300) | $ (700) | $ 600 |
Reclassification adjustment for loss on settlement of hedging derivatives included in net income, tax effect | 0 | 1,200 | 300 | 4,800 |
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) tax | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Condensed Consolidated Balance
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,575,944 | $ 2,045,961 |
Short-term investments | 50,000 | 150,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | 2,113,890 | 1,631,676 |
Inventories, net | 3,522,199 | 2,479,958 |
Other current assets | 238,614 | 198,798 |
Total current assets | 7,500,647 | 6,506,393 |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 5,095,880 | 5,078,650 |
Goodwill | 2,208,246 | 2,052,728 |
Other intangible assets, net | 940,305 | 866,835 |
Other assets | 758,756 | 718,912 |
Total assets | 16,503,834 | 15,223,518 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Short-term debt | 50,370 | 17,959 |
Long-term debt due within one year | 1,100,000 | 600,000 |
Accounts payable | 1,312,817 | 838,109 |
Salaries, wages and related accruals | 499,177 | 428,829 |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 593,102 | 505,069 |
Total current liabilities | 3,555,466 | 2,389,966 |
Long-term debt due after one year | 3,241,488 | 3,739,141 |
Deferred credits and other liabilities | 861,066 | 839,703 |
Total liabilities | 7,658,020 | 6,968,810 |
Nucor stockholders' equity: | ||
Common stock | 151,943 | 151,734 |
Additional paid-in capital | 2,013,158 | 1,974,672 |
Retained earnings | 8,201,667 | 7,630,916 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes | (217,856) | (317,843) |
Treasury stock | (1,643,527) | (1,559,614) |
Total Nucor stockholders' equity | 8,505,385 | 7,879,865 |
Noncontrolling interests | 340,429 | 374,843 |
Total equity | 8,845,814 | 8,254,708 |
Total liabilities and equity | $ 16,503,834 | $ 15,223,518 |
Condensed Consolidated Stateme6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | |
Operating activities: | ||
Net earnings | $ 985,477 | $ 725,231 |
Adjustments: | ||
Depreciation | 474,822 | 459,109 |
Amortization | 68,394 | 54,066 |
Stock-based compensation | 51,227 | 44,210 |
Deferred income taxes | (38,335) | 86,821 |
Distributions from affiliates | 48,037 | 38,474 |
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | (29,801) | (30,232) |
Changes in assets and liabilities (exclusive of acquisitions and dispositions): | ||
Accounts receivable | (406,582) | (328,000) |
Inventories | (957,029) | (289,257) |
Accounts payable | 451,774 | 216,218 |
Federal income taxes | (30,859) | 28,915 |
Salaries, wages and related accruals | 70,231 | 103,324 |
Other operating activities | 75,137 | 73,211 |
Cash provided by operating activities | 762,493 | 1,182,090 |
Investing activities: | ||
Capital expenditures | (292,312) | (327,436) |
Investment in and advances to affiliates | (19,000) | (48,167) |
Disposition of plant and equipment | 19,420 | 14,883 |
Acquisitions (net of cash acquired) | (543,153) | (48,105) |
Purchases of investments | (50,000) | (650,000) |
Proceeds from the sale of investments | 150,000 | 100,000 |
Other investing activities | (1,455) | 13,350 |
Cash used in investing activities | (736,500) | (945,475) |
Financing activities: | ||
Net change in short-term debt | 32,409 | (21,520) |
Issuance of common stock | 9,492 | 5,727 |
Payment of tax withholdings on certain stock-based compensation | (13,960) | (10,410) |
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation | 1,507 | |
Distributions to noncontrolling interests | (85,094) | (86,808) |
Cash dividends | (364,302) | (360,675) |
Acquisition of treasury stock | (90,305) | (5,173) |
Other financing activities | (1,703) | (5,212) |
Cash used in financing activities | (513,463) | (482,564) |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 17,453 | 11,187 |
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (470,017) | (234,762) |
Cash and cash equivalents-beginning of year | 2,045,961 | 1,939,469 |
Cash and cash equivalents-end of nine months | 1,575,944 | 1,704,707 |
Non-cash investing activity: | ||
Change in accrued plant and equipment purchases and assets acquired by capital lease arrangements | $ 42,810 | $ 140,347 |
Basis of Interim Presentation
Basis of Interim Presentation | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Basis of Interim Presentation | 1. BASIS OF INTERIM PRESENTATION: The information included in this Item 1 reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented and are of a normal and recurring nature unless otherwise noted. The information furnished has not been audited; however, the December 31, 2016 condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in this Item 1 should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in Nucor’s Annual Report on Form 10-K Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements – In the first quarter of 2017, Nucor adopted new accounting guidance that amends the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions. The new guidance requires income statement recognition of all tax effects, including all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies, resulting from the settlement of share-based awards in the reporting period in which they occur. The new guidance also requires that all tax-related In January 2017, new guidance was issued regarding the simplification of the test for goodwill impairment. The new guidance eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test and will require an entity to perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. The new guidance is effective for the Company for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company early adopted this new guidance in the first quarter of 2017. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In August 2017, new guidance was issued regarding improvements to accounting and reporting for hedging activities to better reflect the economic results of an entity’s risk management activities. The new guidance reduces limitations on hedge designation and updates measurement guidance for qualifying hedging relationships. The new guidance also simplifies financial statement reporting for qualifying hedging relationships and aligns the recognition and presentation of the effects of the hedging instrument and hedged item within the financial statements. The new guidance is effective for the Company for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company early adopted this new guidance in the third quarter of 2017. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements – In May 2014, new accounting guidance was issued that will supersede nearly all existing accounting guidance related to revenue recognition. The new guidance provides that an entity recognizes revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new guidance also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments, and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. The Financial Accounting Standards Board has also issued a number of updates to this new accounting guidance. The Company will adopt the new revenue recognition guidance effective January 1, 2018. Using the modified retrospective approach, the Company will recognize the cumulative effect of the adoption, if any, as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. The Company does not expect the adoption of this new guidance to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In January 2016, new accounting guidance was issued regarding the recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities. Changes to the current accounting guidance primarily affect the accounting for equity investments, financial liabilities under the fair value option, and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. In addition, the Financial Accounting Standards Board clarified guidance related to the valuation allowance assessment when recognizing deferred tax assets resulting from unrealized losses on available-for-sale In February 2016, new accounting guidance was issued regarding the accounting for leases. The new guidance requires all lessees to recognize on the balance sheet right to use assets and lease liabilities for the rights and obligations created by lease arrangements with terms greater than 12 months. The new guidance is effective for the Company for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is evaluating the impact that the adoption of this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements, but it expects that assets and liabilities will increase on the consolidated balance sheet. In August 2016, new accounting guidance was issued regarding the presentation and classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments in the statement of cash flows. The new guidance addresses specific cash flow presentation issues in order to reduce diversity in existing practice. The new guidance is effective for the Company for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is evaluating the impact that the adoption of this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements. In October 2016, new accounting guidance was issued regarding intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. The new guidance requires that an entity should recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. The new guidance is effective for the Company for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is evaluating the impact that the adoption of this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements. Prior Year Change in Accounting Principle – In the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company changed its accounting method for valuing its inventories held by the parent company and Nucor-Yamato Steel Company to the first-in, first-out last-in, first-out The effects of the change in accounting principle from LIFO to FIFO have been retrospectively applied to all periods presented. As a result of the retrospective application of the change in accounting principle, certain financial statement line items in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 1, 2016 and condensed consolidated statement of cash flows (no impact on total cash provided by operating activities) for the nine-month period ended October 1, 2016 were adjusted as follows: (in thousands, except per share data) As Originally Reported Effect of Change As Currently Reported Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings for the Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended October 1, 2016: Cost of products sold $ 3,665,900 $ (57,900 ) $ 3,608,000 Provision for income taxes 131,788 21,019 152,807 Net earnings 294,484 36,881 331,365 Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests 24,448 1,470 25,918 Net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders 270,036 35,411 305,447 Net earnings per share: Basic $ 0.84 $ 0.11 $ 0.95 Diluted $ 0.84 $ 0.11 $ 0.95 (in thousands, except per share data) As Originally Reported Effect of Change As Currently Reported Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings for the Nine Months (39 Weeks) Ended October 1, 2016: Cost of products sold $ 10,774,040 $ (104,937 ) $ 10,669,103 Provision for income taxes 281,401 36,987 318,388 Net earnings 657,281 67,950 725,231 Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests 82,719 5,880 88,599 Net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders 574,562 62,070 636,632 Net earnings per share: Basic $ 1.79 $ 0.20 $ 1.99 Diluted $ 1.79 $ 0.20 $ 1.99 (in thousands) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Nine Months (39 Weeks) Ended October 1, 2016: Net earnings $ 657,281 $ 67,950 $ 725,231 Changes in inventories (184,320 ) (104,937 ) (289,257 ) Changes in deferred income taxes 49,834 36,987 86,821 |
Acquisitions and Dispositions
Acquisitions and Dispositions | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Business Combinations [Abstract] | |
Acquisitions and Dispositions | 2. ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS: On January 20, 2017, Nucor used cash on hand to acquire Republic Conduit (Republic) for a purchase price of $331.6 million. Republic produces steel electrical conduit primarily used to protect and route electrical wiring in various nonresidential structures such as hospitals, office buildings and stadiums. With its two facilities located in Kentucky and Georgia, Republic’s annual shipment volume has averaged 146,000 tons during the past two years. This acquisition not only further expands Nucor’s product portfolio to include steel electrical conduit but the Company also believes it will be an important, value-added channel to market for Nucor’s sheet mills. Republic’s financial results are included as part of the steel mills segment (see Note 16). We have allocated the purchase price for Republic to its individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed. While the purchase price allocation is substantially complete, it is still preliminary and subject to change. The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed of Republic as of the date of acquisition (in thousands): Cash $ 206 Accounts receivable 39,177 Inventory 33,561 Other current assets 1,101 Property, plant and equipment 67,412 Goodwill 115,562 Other intangible assets 89,200 Other assets 3,118 Total assets acquired 349,337 Current liabilities 17,743 Total liabilities assumed 17,743 Net assets acquired $ 331,594 The following table summarizes the purchase price allocation to the identifiable intangible assets of Republic as of the date of acquisition (in thousands, except years): Weighted - Customer relationships $ 80,800 12 years Trademarks and trade names 8,400 13 years $ 89,200 The goodwill of approximately $115.6 million is calculated as the excess of the purchase price over the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and has been allocated to the steel mills segment (see Note 5). Goodwill recognized for tax purposes was $118.6 million, all of which is deductible for such purposes. Other acquisitions, exclusive of purchase price adjustments of acquisitions made and net of cash acquired, totaled $212.7 million in the first nine months of 2017 ($48.1 million in the first nine months of 2016). Included in the 2017 amount is the January 9, 2017 acquisition of Southland Tube (Southland) and the September 1, 2017 acquisition of St. Louis Cold Drawn, Inc. (St. Louis Cold Drawn). Nucor used cash on hand to acquire Southland and St. Louis Cold Drawn for purchase prices of approximately $130 million and $60 million, respectively. Southland is a manufacturer of hollow structural section tubing, which is primarily used in nonresidential construction markets. Southland had shipments of approximately 240,000 tons in 2016 and has one manufacturing facility in Birmingham, Alabama. St. Louis Cold Drawn is a manufacturer of cold drawn rounds, hexagons, squares, and special sections that mainly serves the U.S. and Mexican automotive and industrial markets. St. Louis Cold Drawn has two manufacturing locations, one in St. Louis, Missouri and the other in Monterrey, Mexico, that have a combined annual capacity of 200,000 tons. |
Inventories
Inventories | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Inventories | 3. INVENTORIES: Inventories consisted of approximately 43% raw materials and supplies and 57% finished and semi-finished products at September 30, 2017 (37% and 63%, respectively, at December 31, 2016). Nucor’s manufacturing process consists of a continuous, vertically integrated process from which products are sold to customers at various stages throughout the process. Since most steel products can be classified as either finished or semi-finished products, these two categories of inventory are combined. Use of the lower of cost or market methodology reduced inventories by $1.9 million at September 30, 2017 ($2.2 million at December 31, 2016). |
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 4. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT: Property, plant and equipment is recorded net of accumulated depreciation of $8.61 billion at September 30, 2017 ($8.16 billion at December 31, 2016). Given the natural gas pricing environment, Nucor performed an impairment assessment of its proved producing natural gas well assets in December 2016. One of the main assumptions that most significantly affects the undiscounted cash flows determination is management’s estimate of future natural gas prices. The pricing used in this impairment assessment was developed by management based on projected natural gas market supply and demand dynamics, in conjunction with a review of projections by numerous sources of market data. This analysis was performed on each of Nucor’s three groups of wells, with each group defined by common geographic location. Each of Nucor’s three groups of wells passed the impairment test. One of the groups of wells had estimated undiscounted cash flows that were noticeably closer to its carrying value, which was $80.8 million as of December 31, 2016, than the other groups of wells. The carrying value of that group of wells was $74.0 million at September 30, 2017. The carrying value of the other groups of wells was $183.9 million as of September 30, 2017. Changes in the natural gas industry or a prolonged low price environment beyond what had already been assumed in the analysis could cause management to revise the natural gas price assumptions, which could possibly result in an impairment of some or all of the groups of proved well assets. |
Goodwill and Other Intangible A
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets | 5. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS: The change in the net carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, by segment is as follows (in thousands): Steel Mills Steel Products Raw Materials Total Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 620,156 $ 702,995 $ 729,577 $ 2,052,728 Acquisitions 125,328 7,157 — 132,485 Translation — 23,033 — 23,033 Balance at September 30, 2017 $ 745,484 $ 733,185 $ 729,577 $ 2,208,246 Nucor completed its most recent annual goodwill impairment testing during the fourth quarter of 2016 and concluded that there was no impairment of goodwill for any of its reporting units. There have been no triggering events requiring an interim assessment for impairment since the most recent annual impairment testing date. Intangible assets with estimated useful lives of five to 22 years are amortized on a straight-line or accelerated basis and were comprised of the following as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands): September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Gross Accumulated Gross Accumulated Customer relationships $ 1,422,569 $ 622,440 $ 1,295,803 $ 566,884 Trademarks and trade names 176,950 74,551 161,851 66,494 Other 62,807 25,030 62,807 20,248 $ 1,662,326 $ 722,021 $ 1,520,461 $ 653,626 Intangible asset amortization expense in the third quarter of 2017 and 2016 was $23.0 million and $18.5 million, respectively, and was $68.4 million and $54.1 million in the first nine months of 2017 and 2016, respectively. Annual amortization expense is estimated to be $91.2 million in 2017; $89.6 million in 2018; $86.7 million in 2019; $84.4 million in 2020; and $83.1 million in 2021. |
Equity Investments
Equity Investments | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] | |
Equity Investments | 6. EQUITY INVESTMENTS: The carrying value of our equity investments in domestic and foreign companies was $695.2 million at September 30, 2017 ($663.4 million at December 31, 2016) and is recorded in other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. NUMIT Nucor has a 50% economic and voting interest in NuMit LLC (NuMit). NuMit owns 100% of the equity interest in Steel Technologies LLC, an operator of 25 sheet processing facilities located throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Nucor accounts for the investment in NuMit (on a one-month DUFERDOFIN NUCOR Nucor owns a 50% economic and voting interest in Duferdofin Nucor S.r.l. (Duferdofin Nucor), an Italian steel manufacturer, and accounts for the investment (on a one-month Nucor’s investment in Duferdofin Nucor at September 30, 2017 was $280.8 million ($256.6 million at December 31, 2016). Nucor’s 50% share of the total net assets of Duferdofin Nucor was $112.6 million at September 30, 2017, resulting in a basis difference of $168.2 million due to the step-up step-up As of September 30, 2017, Nucor had outstanding notes receivable of €35.0 million ($41.3 million) from Duferdofin Nucor (€35.0 million, or $36.9 million, as of December 31, 2016). The notes receivable bear interest at 0.83% and reset annually on September 30 to the 12-month Euro Interbank Offered Rate (Euribor) plus 1% per year. The principal amounts are due on January 31, 2019. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the notes receivable were classified in other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Nucor has issued a guarantee, the fair value of which is immaterial, for its ownership percentage (50%) of Duferdofin Nucor’s borrowings under Facility A of a Structured Trade Finance Facilities Agreement (Facility A). The maximum amount Duferdofin Nucor could have borrowed under Facility A was €122.5 million ($144.6 million) as of September 30, 2017. As of September 30, 2017, there was €122.5 million ($144.6 million) outstanding under that facility (€107.0 million, or $112.7 million, as of December 31, 2016). Facility A was amended in 2015 to extend the maturity date to October 12, 2018. If Duferdofin Nucor fails to pay when due any amounts for which it is obligated under Facility A, Nucor could be required to pay 50% of such amounts pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of its guarantee. Any indebtedness of Duferdofin Nucor to Nucor is effectively subordinated to the indebtedness of Duferdofin Nucor under Facility A. Nucor has not recorded any liability associated with this guarantee. ALL EQUITY INVESTMENTS Nucor reviews its equity investments for impairment if and when circumstances indicate that a decline in value below their carrying amounts may have occurred. Nucor last assessed its equity investment in Duferdofin Nucor for impairment in 2015 due to the protracted challenging steel market conditions caused by excess global overcapacity, which increased in 2015, and the difficult economic environment in Europe. After completing its assessment, the Company determined that the carrying amount exceeded its estimated fair value and incurred a partial impairment of its investment. While the operating performance of Duferdofin Nucor showed meaningful improvement in 2016 and the first nine months of 2017, steel market conditions in Europe have continued to be challenging. Therefore, it is reasonably possible that material deviation of future performance from the estimates used in our most recent valuation could result in further impairment of our investment in Duferdofin Nucor. We will continue to monitor for potential triggering events that could affect the carrying value of our investment in Duferdofin Nucor as a result of future market conditions and any changes in our business strategy. |
Current Liabilities
Current Liabilities | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | |
Current Liabilities | 7. CURRENT LIABILITIES: Book overdrafts, included in accounts payable in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, were $125.3 million at September 30, 2017 ($61.3 million at December 31, 2016). Dividends payable, included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, were $121.0 million at September 30, 2017 ($121.3 million at December 31, 2016). |
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value Measurements | 8. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS: The following table summarizes information regarding Nucor’s financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands). Nucor does not have any non-financial non-financial Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Description Carrying Quoted Prices Significant Significant As of September 30, 2017 Assets: Cash equivalents $ 1,143,259 $ 1,143,259 $ — $ — Short-term investments 50,000 50,000 — — Commodity contracts 400 — 400 — Total assets $ 1,193,659 $ 1,193,259 $ 400 $ — Liabilities: Commodity and foreign exchange contracts $ (2,318 ) $ — $ (2,318 ) $ — As of December 31, 2016 Assets: Cash equivalents $ 1,609,523 $ 1,609,523 $ — $ — Short-term investments 150,000 150,000 — — Commodity and foreign exchange contracts 2,029 — 2,029 — Total assets $ 1,761,552 $ 1,759,523 $ 2,029 $ — Liabilities: Commodity contracts $ (605 ) $ — $ (605 ) $ — Fair value measurements for Nucor’s cash equivalents and short-term investments are classified under Level 1 because such measurements are based on quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets. Our short-term investments are held in similar short-term investment instruments as described in Note 4 to the audited consolidated financial statements included in Nucor’s Annual Report on Form 10-K The fair value of short-term and long-term debt, including current maturities, was approximately $4.75 billion at September 30, 2017 ($4.70 billion at December 31, 2016). The debt fair value estimates are classified under Level 2 because such estimates are based on readily available market prices of our debt at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, or similar debt with the same maturities, ratings and interest rates. |
Contingencies
Contingencies | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Contingencies | 9. CONTINGENCIES: Nucor is subject to environmental laws and regulations established by federal, state and local authorities and, accordingly, makes provision for the estimated costs of compliance. Of the undiscounted total of $18.7 million of accrued environmental costs at September 30, 2017 ($21.9 million at December 31, 2016), $6.3 million was classified in accrued expenses and other current liabilities ($9.5 million at December 31, 2016) and $12.4 million was classified in deferred credits and other liabilities ($12.4 million at December 31, 2016). Inherent uncertainties exist in these estimates primarily due to unknown conditions, evolving remediation technology and changing governmental regulations and legal standards. We are from time to time a party to various lawsuits, claims and other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. With respect to all such lawsuits, claims and proceedings, we record reserves when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We do not believe that any of these proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, would be expected to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Nucor maintains liability insurance for certain risks that is subject to certain self-insurance limits. |
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | |
Stock-Based Compensation | 10. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION: Stock Options – Stock options may be granted to Nucor’s key employees, officers and non-employee A summary of activity under Nucor’s stock option plans for the first nine months of 2017 is as follows (in thousands, except years and per share amounts): Shares Weighted - Weighted - Aggregate Number of shares under stock options: Outstanding at beginning of year 3,591 $ 45.32 Granted 698 $ 59.07 Exercised (144 ) $ 37.54 $ 3,618 Canceled — — Outstanding at September 30, 2017 4,145 $ 47.90 7.1 years $ 35,842 Stock options exercisable at September 30, 2017 1,848 $ 43.37 5.2 years $ 23,415 Stock options granted to employees who are eligible for retirement on the date of grant are expensed immediately since these awards vest upon retirement from the Company. Retirement, for purposes of vesting in these stock options, means termination of employment after satisfying age and years of service requirements. Similarly, stock options granted to employees who will become retirement-eligible prior to the end of the vesting term are expensed over the period through which the employee will become retirement-eligible. Compensation expense for stock options granted to employees who will not become retirement-eligible prior to the end of the vesting term is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Compensation expense for stock options was $0.4 million and $0.3 million in the third quarter of 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $7.9 million and $7.6 million in the first nine months of 2017 and 2016, respectively. As of September 30, 2017, unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options was $2.5 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.2 years. Restricted Stock Units – Nucor annually grants restricted stock units (RSUs) to key employees, officers and non-employee non-employee non-employee RSUs granted to employees who are eligible for retirement on the date of grant are expensed immediately, and RSUs granted to employees who will become retirement-eligible prior to the end of the vesting term are expensed over the period through which the employee will become retirement-eligible since these awards vest upon retirement from the Company. Compensation expense for RSUs granted to employees who will not become retirement-eligible prior to the end of the vesting term is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Cash dividend equivalents are paid to holders of RSUs each quarter. Dividend equivalents paid on RSUs expected to vest are recognized as a reduction in retained earnings. The fair value of an RSU is determined based on the closing stock price of Nucor’s common stock on the date of the grant A summary of Nucor’s RSU activity for the first nine months of 2017 is as follows (shares in thousands): Shares Grant Date Restricted stock units: Unvested at beginning of year 1,040 $ 48.47 Granted 721 $ 59.07 Vested (634 ) $ 53.21 Canceled (13 ) $ 50.21 Unvested at September 30, 2017 1,114 $ 52.61 Shares reserved for future grants (stock options and RSUs) 7,268 Compensation expense for RSUs was $6.1 million and $5.7 million in the third quarter of 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $32.2 million and $28.9 million in the first nine months of 2017 and 2016, respectively. As of September 30, 2017, unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested RSUs was $40.4 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.3 years. Restricted Stock Awards – Nucor’s Senior Officers Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) and Senior Officers Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) authorize the award of shares of common stock to officers subject to certain conditions and restrictions. The LTIP provides for the award of shares of restricted common stock at the end of each LTIP performance measurement period at no cost to officers if certain financial performance goals are met during the period. One-third The AIP provides for the payment of annual cash incentive awards. An AIP participant may elect, however, to defer payment of up to one-half A summary of Nucor’s restricted stock activity under the AIP and the LTIP for the first nine months of 2017 is as follows (shares in thousands): Shares Grant Date Restricted stock awards and units: Unvested at beginning of year 67 $ 45.77 Granted 172 $ 60.62 Vested (144 ) $ 51.69 Canceled — — Unvested at September 30, 2017 95 $ 54.45 Shares reserved for future grants 683 Compensation expense for common stock and common stock units awarded under the AIP and the LTIP is recorded over the performance measurement and vesting periods based on the anticipated number and market value of shares of common stock and common stock units to be awarded. Compensation expense for anticipated awards based upon Nucor’s financial performance, exclusive of amounts payable in cash, was $3.6 million and $0.7 million in the third quarter of 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $11.1 million and $7.7 million in the first nine months of 2017 and 2016, respectively. As of September 30, 2017, unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested restricted stock awards was $1.3 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.9 years. |
Employee Benefit Plan
Employee Benefit Plan | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |
Employee Benefit Plan | 11. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN: Nucor makes contributions to a Profit Sharing and Retirement Savings Plan for qualified employees based on the profitability of the Company. Nucor’s expense for these benefits totaled $35.7 million and $38.5 million in the third quarter of 2017 and 2016, respectively, and was $138.2 million and $86.3 million in the first nine months of 2017 and 2016, respectively. The related liability for these benefits is included in salaries, wages and related accruals in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. |
Interest Expense (Income)
Interest Expense (Income) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Interest Revenue (Expense), Net [Abstract] | |
Interest Expense (Income) | 12. INTEREST EXPENSE (INCOME): The components of net interest expense for the third quarter and first nine months of 2017 and 2016 are as follows (in thousands): Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended Nine Months (39 Weeks) Ended Sept. 30, 2017 Oct. 1, 2016 Sept. 30, 2017 Oct. 1, 2016 Interest expense $ 47,621 $ 46,519 $ 141,486 $ 137,370 Interest income (4,311 ) (3,510 ) (9,991 ) (8,955 ) Interest expense, net $ 43,310 $ 43,009 $ 131,495 $ 128,415 |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | 13. INCOME TAXES: The effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2017 was 28.2% compared to 31.6% for the third quarter of 2016. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2017 as compared to the third quarter of 2016 was primarily due to a net tax benefit totaling $13.2 million related to a return to provision change in estimate and state tax credits included during the third quarter of 2017. Nucor has concluded U.S. federal income tax matters for years through 2013. The tax years 2014 through 2016 remain open to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. The Canada Revenue Agency has substantially concluded its examination of the 2012 Canadian returns for Harris Steel Group Inc. and certain related affiliates and is now examining the 2013 Canadian returns. The tax years 2010 through 2016 remain open to examination by other major taxing jurisdictions to which Nucor is subject (primarily Canada and other state and local jurisdictions). Non-current Non-current |
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Stockholders' Equity | 14. 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%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016 (in thousands): Attributable to Attributable to Total Stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2016 $ 7,879,865 $ 374,843 $ 8,254,708 Total comprehensive income 1,034,784 50,680 1,085,464 Stock options 13,300 — 13,300 Issuance of stock under award plans, net of forfeitures 30,787 — 30,787 Amortization of unearned compensation 1,000 — 1,000 Treasury stock acquired (90,305 ) — (90,305 ) Dividends declared (364,046 ) — (364,046 ) Distributions to noncontrolling interests — (85,094 ) (85,094 ) Stockholders’ equity at September 30, 2017 $ 8,505,385 $ 340,429 $ 8,845,814 Attributable to Attributable to Total Stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2015 $ 7,477,816 $ 372,061 $ 7,849,877 Total comprehensive income 699,410 88,599 788,009 Stock options 13,229 — 13,229 Issuance of stock under award plans, net of forfeitures 25,929 — 25,929 Amortization of unearned compensation 600 — 600 Treasury stock acquired (5,173 ) — (5,173 ) Dividends declared (360,955 ) — (360,955 ) Distributions to noncontrolling interests — (86,808 ) (86,808 ) Other (602 ) (1,776 ) (2,378 ) Stockholders’ equity at October 1, 2016 $ 7,850,254 $ 372,076 $ 8,222,330 In September 2015, the Company announced that the Board of Directors had approved a stock repurchase program under which the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $900 million of the Company’s common stock. This $900 million share repurchase program has no stated expiration and replaced any previously authorized repurchase programs. As of September 30, 2017, the Company had approximately $738.0 million remaining available under the program. The Company expects any share repurchases to be made through purchases from time to time in the open market at prevailing market prices, through private transactions or block trades. The timing and amount of any repurchases will depend on market conditions, share price, applicable legal requirements and other factors. |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 15. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS): The following tables reflect the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016 (in thousands): Three-Month (13 Week) Period Ended September 30, 2017 Gains and Losses on Foreign Currency Adjustment to Early Total Accumulated other comprehensive loss at July 1, 2017 $ (300 ) $ (300,212 ) $ 7,577 $ (292,935 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 405 74,479 — 74,884 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings (1) 195 — — 195 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 600 74,479 — 75,079 Accumulated other comprehensive loss at September 30, 2017 $ 300 $ (225,733 ) $ 7,577 $ (217,856 ) Nine-Month (39 Week) Period Ended September 30, 2017 Gains and Losses on Foreign Currency Adjustment to Early Total Accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2016 $ 750 $ (326,170 ) $ 7,577 $ (317,843 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1,301 ) 100,437 — 99,136 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings (1) 851 — — 851 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (450 ) 100,437 — 99,987 Accumulated other comprehensive loss at September 30, 2017 $ 300 $ (225,733 ) $ 7,577 $ (217,856 ) (1) Includes $195 and $851 of accumulated other comprehensive income reclassifications into cost of products sold for net losses on commodity contracts in the third quarter and first nine months of 2017, respectively. The tax impacts of those reclassifications were $0 and $300, respectively. Three-Month (13 Week) Period Ended October 1, 2016 Gains and Losses on Foreign Currency Adjustment to Early Total Accumulated other comprehensive loss at July 2, 2016 $ (3,900 ) $ (289,481 ) $ 12,003 $ (281,378 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (600 ) (8,606 ) — (9,206 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings (2) 2,000 — — 2,000 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 1,400 (8,606 ) — (7,206 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss at October 1, 2016 $ (2,500 ) $ (298,087 ) $ 12,003 $ (288,584 ) Nine-Month (39 Week) Period Ended October 1, 2016 Gains and Losses on Foreign Currency Adjustment to Early Total Accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2015 $ (11,700 ) $ (351,665 ) $ 12,003 $ (351,362 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 912 53,578 — 54,490 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings (2) 8,288 — — 8,288 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 9,200 53,578 — 62,778 Accumulated other comprehensive loss at October 1, 2016 $ (2,500 ) $ (298,087 ) $ 12,003 $ (288,584 ) (2) Includes $2,000 and $8,288 of accumulated other comprehensive income reclassifications into cost of products sold for net losses on commodity contracts in the third quarter and first nine months of 2016, respectively. The tax impacts of those reclassifications were $1,200 and $4,800, respectively. |
Segments
Segments | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Segments | 16. SEGMENTS: Nucor reports its results in the following segments: steel mills, steel products and raw materials. The steel mills segment includes carbon and alloy steel in sheet, bars, structural and plate; steel foundation distributors; tubular products businesses; steel trading businesses; rebar distribution businesses; and Nucor’s equity method investments in Duferdofin Nucor and NuMit. The steel products segment includes steel joists and joist girders, steel deck, fabricated concrete reinforcing steel, cold finished steel, steel fasteners, metal building systems, steel grating and wire and wire mesh. The raw materials segment includes The David J. Joseph Company and its affiliates, primarily a scrap broker and processor; Nu-Iron Net interest expense, other income, profit sharing expense and stock-based compensation are shown under Corporate/eliminations. Corporate assets primarily include cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, allowances to eliminate intercompany profit in inventory, deferred income tax assets, federal and state income taxes receivable and investments in and advances to affiliates. The balance of earnings (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interests as of and for the periods ended October 1, 2016 was adjusted due to the change in accounting principle from LIFO to FIFO for certain inventories (see Note 1). Nucor’s results by segment for the third quarter and first nine months of 2017 and 2016 were as follows (in thousands): Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended Nine Months (39 Weeks) Ended Sept. 30, 2017 Oct. 1, 2016 Sept. 30, 2017 Oct. 1, 2016 Net sales to external customers: Steel mills $ 3,639,488 $ 2,960,642 $ 10,982,636 $ 8,611,553 Steel products 1,089,519 1,011,602 2,919,992 2,763,335 Raw materials 441,110 317,992 1,257,437 876,696 $ 5,170,117 $ 4,290,236 $ 15,160,065 $ 12,251,584 Intercompany sales: Steel mills $ 767,268 $ 567,854 $ 2,189,123 $ 1,592,512 Steel products 28,537 31,117 80,652 80,277 Raw materials 2,333,840 1,774,538 6,971,831 4,717,370 Corporate/eliminations (3,129,645 ) (2,373,509 ) (9,241,606 ) (6,390,159 ) $ — $ — $ — $ — Earnings (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interests: Steel mills $ 432,718 $ 591,799 $ 1,734,245 $ 1,402,898 Steel products 59,225 72,578 131,956 197,891 Raw materials 9,957 14,313 102,575 (76,240 ) Corporate/eliminations (131,295 ) (194,518 ) (541,060 ) (480,930 ) $ 370,605 $ 484,172 $ 1,427,716 $ 1,043,619 Sept. 30, 2017 Dec. 31, 2016 Segment assets: Steel mills $ 9,272,209 $ 8,084,773 Steel products 2,893,703 2,544,344 Raw materials 3,462,340 3,235,237 Corporate/eliminations 875,582 1,359,164 $ 16,503,834 $ 15,223,518 |
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Earnings Per Share | 17. EARNINGS PER SHARE: The computations of basic and diluted net earnings per share for the third quarter and first nine months of 2017 and 2016 are as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts): Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended Nine Months (39 Weeks) Ended Sept. 30, 2017 Oct. 1, 2016 Sept. 30, 2017 Oct. 1, 2016 Basic net earnings per share: Basic net earnings $ 254,850 $ 305,447 $ 934,797 $ 636,632 Earnings allocated to participating securities (900 ) (1,034 ) (3,239 ) (2,115 ) Net earnings available to common stockholders $ 253,950 $ 304,413 $ 931,558 $ 634,517 Average shares outstanding 320,096 319,737 320,253 319,444 Basic net earnings per share $ 0.79 $ 0.95 $ 2.91 $ 1.99 Diluted net earnings per share: Diluted net earnings $ 254,850 $ 305,447 $ 934,797 $ 636,632 Earnings allocated to participating securities (899 ) (1,034 ) (3,233 ) (2,116 ) Net earnings available to common stockholders $ 253,951 $ 304,413 $ 931,564 $ 634,516 Diluted average shares outstanding: Basic shares outstanding 320,096 319,737 320,253 319,444 Dilutive effect of stock options and other 667 291 792 188 320,763 320,028 321,045 319,632 Diluted net earnings per share $ 0.79 $ 0.95 $ 2.90 $ 1.99 The following stock options were excluded from the computation of diluted net earnings per share for the third quarter and first nine months of 2017 and 2016 because their effect would have been anti-dilutive (in thousands, except per share amounts): Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended Nine Months (39 Weeks) Ended Sept. 30, 2017 Oct. 1, 2016 Sept. 30, 2017 Oct. 1, 2016 Anti-dilutive stock options: Weighted-average shares 698 — 309 1,254 Weighted-average exercise price $ 59.07 $ — $ 59.07 $ 47.04 |
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | |
Subsequent Events | 18. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS: We evaluate events occurring after the date of our accompanying consolidated balance sheets for potential recognition or disclosure in our financial statements. Subsequent to September 30, 2017, we changed our estimate of potential liabilities related to certain legal matters that existed as of September 30, 2017. As a result of this change in estimate, we recorded a $0.05 per diluted share expense related to these legal matters. The expense is included in marketing, administrative and other expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2017. The accrual related to this expense is included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2017. The developments that led to this change in estimate occurred after the Company issued a news release announcing the preliminary financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2017, which release was included as an exhibit to the Current Report on Form 8-K furnished with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 19, 2017. |
Basis of Interim Presentation (
Basis of Interim Presentation (Policies) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements | Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements – In the first quarter of 2017, Nucor adopted new accounting guidance that amends the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions. The new guidance requires income statement recognition of all tax effects, including all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies, resulting from the settlement of share-based awards in the reporting period in which they occur. The new guidance also requires that all tax-related In January 2017, new guidance was issued regarding the simplification of the test for goodwill impairment. The new guidance eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test and will require an entity to perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. The new guidance is effective for the Company for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company early adopted this new guidance in the first quarter of 2017. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In August 2017, new guidance was issued regarding improvements to accounting and reporting for hedging activities to better reflect the economic results of an entity’s risk management activities. The new guidance reduces limitations on hedge designation and updates measurement guidance for qualifying hedging relationships. The new guidance also simplifies financial statement reporting for qualifying hedging relationships and aligns the recognition and presentation of the effects of the hedging instrument and hedged item within the financial statements. The new guidance is effective for the Company for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company early adopted this new guidance in the third quarter of 2017. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. |
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements | Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements – In May 2014, new accounting guidance was issued that will supersede nearly all existing accounting guidance related to revenue recognition. The new guidance provides that an entity recognizes revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new guidance also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments, and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. The Financial Accounting Standards Board has also issued a number of updates to this new accounting guidance. The Company will adopt the new revenue recognition guidance effective January 1, 2018. Using the modified retrospective approach, the Company will recognize the cumulative effect of the adoption, if any, as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. The Company does not expect the adoption of this new guidance to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In January 2016, new accounting guidance was issued regarding the recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities. Changes to the current accounting guidance primarily affect the accounting for equity investments, financial liabilities under the fair value option, and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. In addition, the Financial Accounting Standards Board clarified guidance related to the valuation allowance assessment when recognizing deferred tax assets resulting from unrealized losses on available-for-sale In February 2016, new accounting guidance was issued regarding the accounting for leases. The new guidance requires all lessees to recognize on the balance sheet right to use assets and lease liabilities for the rights and obligations created by lease arrangements with terms greater than 12 months. The new guidance is effective for the Company for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is evaluating the impact that the adoption of this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements, but it expects that assets and liabilities will increase on the consolidated balance sheet. In August 2016, new accounting guidance was issued regarding the presentation and classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments in the statement of cash flows. The new guidance addresses specific cash flow presentation issues in order to reduce diversity in existing practice. The new guidance is effective for the Company for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is evaluating the impact that the adoption of this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements. In October 2016, new accounting guidance was issued regarding intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. The new guidance requires that an entity should recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. The new guidance is effective for the Company for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is evaluating the impact that the adoption of this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements. |
Prior Year Change in Accounting Principle | Prior Year Change in Accounting Principle – In the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company changed its accounting method for valuing its inventories held by the parent company and Nucor-Yamato Steel Company to the first-in, first-out last-in, first-out |
Basis of Interim Presentation26
Basis of Interim Presentation (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Adjustments to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Effect of Change in Accounting Principle from LIFO to FIFO on Net Earnings | As a result of the retrospective application of the change in accounting principle, certain financial statement line items in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 1, 2016 and condensed consolidated statement of cash flows (no impact on total cash provided by operating activities) for the nine-month period ended October 1, 2016 were adjusted as follows: (in thousands, except per share data) As Originally Reported Effect of Change As Currently Reported Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings for the Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended October 1, 2016: Cost of products sold $ 3,665,900 $ (57,900 ) $ 3,608,000 Provision for income taxes 131,788 21,019 152,807 Net earnings 294,484 36,881 331,365 Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests 24,448 1,470 25,918 Net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders 270,036 35,411 305,447 Net earnings per share: Basic $ 0.84 $ 0.11 $ 0.95 Diluted $ 0.84 $ 0.11 $ 0.95 (in thousands, except per share data) As Originally Reported Effect of Change As Currently Reported Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings for the Nine Months (39 Weeks) Ended October 1, 2016: Cost of products sold $ 10,774,040 $ (104,937 ) $ 10,669,103 Provision for income taxes 281,401 36,987 318,388 Net earnings 657,281 67,950 725,231 Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests 82,719 5,880 88,599 Net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders 574,562 62,070 636,632 Net earnings per share: Basic $ 1.79 $ 0.20 $ 1.99 Diluted $ 1.79 $ 0.20 $ 1.99 (in thousands) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Nine Months (39 Weeks) Ended October 1, 2016: Net earnings $ 657,281 $ 67,950 $ 725,231 Changes in inventories (184,320 ) (104,937 ) (289,257 ) Changes in deferred income taxes 49,834 36,987 86,821 |
Acquisitions and Dispositions (
Acquisitions and Dispositions (Tables) - Republic [Member] | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed | The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed of Republic as of the date of acquisition (in thousands): Cash $ 206 Accounts receivable 39,177 Inventory 33,561 Other current assets 1,101 Property, plant and equipment 67,412 Goodwill 115,562 Other intangible assets 89,200 Other assets 3,118 Total assets acquired 349,337 Current liabilities 17,743 Total liabilities assumed 17,743 Net assets acquired $ 331,594 |
Purchase Price Allocation of Identifiable Intangible Assets | The following table summarizes the purchase price allocation to the identifiable intangible assets of Republic as of the date of acquisition (in thousands, except years): Weighted - Customer relationships $ 80,800 12 years Trademarks and trade names 8,400 13 years $ 89,200 |
Goodwill and Other Intangible28
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Change in Net Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment | The change in the net carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, by segment is as follows (in thousands): Steel Mills Steel Products Raw Materials Total Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 620,156 $ 702,995 $ 729,577 $ 2,052,728 Acquisitions 125,328 7,157 — 132,485 Translation — 23,033 — 23,033 Balance at September 30, 2017 $ 745,484 $ 733,185 $ 729,577 $ 2,208,246 |
Schedule of Intangible Assets | Intangible assets with estimated useful lives of five to 22 years are amortized on a straight-line or accelerated basis and were comprised of the following as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands): September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Gross Accumulated Gross Accumulated Customer relationships $ 1,422,569 $ 622,440 $ 1,295,803 $ 566,884 Trademarks and trade names 176,950 74,551 161,851 66,494 Other 62,807 25,030 62,807 20,248 $ 1,662,326 $ 722,021 $ 1,520,461 $ 653,626 |
Fair Value Measurements (Tables
Fair Value Measurements (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value | The following table summarizes information regarding Nucor’s financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands). Nucor does not have any non-financial non-financial Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Description Carrying Quoted Prices Significant Significant As of September 30, 2017 Assets: Cash equivalents $ 1,143,259 $ 1,143,259 $ — $ — Short-term investments 50,000 50,000 — — Commodity contracts 400 — 400 — Total assets $ 1,193,659 $ 1,193,259 $ 400 $ — Liabilities: Commodity and foreign exchange contracts $ (2,318 ) $ — $ (2,318 ) $ — As of December 31, 2016 Assets: Cash equivalents $ 1,609,523 $ 1,609,523 $ — $ — Short-term investments 150,000 150,000 — — Commodity and foreign exchange contracts 2,029 — 2,029 — Total assets $ 1,761,552 $ 1,759,523 $ 2,029 $ — Liabilities: Commodity contracts $ (605 ) $ — $ (605 ) $ — |
Stock-Based Compensation (Table
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | |
Summary of Stock Option Plans Activity | A summary of activity under Nucor’s stock option plans for the first nine months of 2017 is as follows (in thousands, except years and per share amounts): Shares Weighted - Weighted - Aggregate Number of shares under stock options: Outstanding at beginning of year 3,591 $ 45.32 Granted 698 $ 59.07 Exercised (144 ) $ 37.54 $ 3,618 Canceled — — Outstanding at September 30, 2017 4,145 $ 47.90 7.1 years $ 35,842 Stock options exercisable at September 30, 2017 1,848 $ 43.37 5.2 years $ 23,415 |
Summary of Nucor's RSU Activity | A summary of Nucor’s RSU activity for the first nine months of 2017 is as follows (shares in thousands): Shares Grant Date Restricted stock units: Unvested at beginning of year 1,040 $ 48.47 Granted 721 $ 59.07 Vested (634 ) $ 53.21 Canceled (13 ) $ 50.21 Unvested at September 30, 2017 1,114 $ 52.61 Shares reserved for future grants (stock options and RSUs) 7,268 |
Summary of Nucor's Restricted Stock Activity under AIP and LTIP | A summary of Nucor’s restricted stock activity under the AIP and the LTIP for the first nine months of 2017 is as follows (shares in thousands): Shares Grant Date Restricted stock awards and units: Unvested at beginning of year 67 $ 45.77 Granted 172 $ 60.62 Vested (144 ) $ 51.69 Canceled — — Unvested at September 30, 2017 95 $ 54.45 Shares reserved for future grants 683 |
Interest Expense (Income) (Tabl
Interest Expense (Income) (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Interest Revenue (Expense), Net [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Components of Net Interest Expense | The components of net interest expense for the third quarter and first nine months of 2017 and 2016 are as follows (in thousands): Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended Nine Months (39 Weeks) Ended Sept. 30, 2017 Oct. 1, 2016 Sept. 30, 2017 Oct. 1, 2016 Interest expense $ 47,621 $ 46,519 $ 141,486 $ 137,370 Interest income (4,311 ) (3,510 ) (9,991 ) (8,955 ) Interest expense, net $ 43,310 $ 43,009 $ 131,495 $ 128,415 |
Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
Stockholders' Equity (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
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%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016 (in thousands): Attributable to Attributable to Total Stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2016 $ 7,879,865 $ 374,843 $ 8,254,708 Total comprehensive income 1,034,784 50,680 1,085,464 Stock options 13,300 — 13,300 Issuance of stock under award plans, net of forfeitures 30,787 — 30,787 Amortization of unearned compensation 1,000 — 1,000 Treasury stock acquired (90,305 ) — (90,305 ) Dividends declared (364,046 ) — (364,046 ) Distributions to noncontrolling interests — (85,094 ) (85,094 ) Stockholders’ equity at September 30, 2017 $ 8,505,385 $ 340,429 $ 8,845,814 Attributable to Attributable to Total Stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2015 $ 7,477,816 $ 372,061 $ 7,849,877 Total comprehensive income 699,410 88,599 788,009 Stock options 13,229 — 13,229 Issuance of stock under award plans, net of forfeitures 25,929 — 25,929 Amortization of unearned compensation 600 — 600 Treasury stock acquired (5,173 ) — (5,173 ) Dividends declared (360,955 ) — (360,955 ) Distributions to noncontrolling interests — (86,808 ) (86,808 ) Other (602 ) (1,776 ) (2,378 ) Stockholders’ equity at October 1, 2016 $ 7,850,254 $ 372,076 $ 8,222,330 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensi33
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | The following tables reflect the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016 (in thousands): Three-Month (13 Week) Period Ended September 30, 2017 Gains and Losses on Foreign Currency Adjustment to Early Total Accumulated other comprehensive loss at July 1, 2017 $ (300 ) $ (300,212 ) $ 7,577 $ (292,935 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 405 74,479 — 74,884 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings (1) 195 — — 195 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 600 74,479 — 75,079 Accumulated other comprehensive loss at September 30, 2017 $ 300 $ (225,733 ) $ 7,577 $ (217,856 ) Nine-Month (39 Week) Period Ended September 30, 2017 Gains and Losses on Foreign Currency Adjustment to Early Total Accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2016 $ 750 $ (326,170 ) $ 7,577 $ (317,843 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1,301 ) 100,437 — 99,136 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings (1) 851 — — 851 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (450 ) 100,437 — 99,987 Accumulated other comprehensive loss at September 30, 2017 $ 300 $ (225,733 ) $ 7,577 $ (217,856 ) (1) Includes $195 and $851 of accumulated other comprehensive income reclassifications into cost of products sold for net losses on commodity contracts in the third quarter and first nine months of 2017, respectively. The tax impacts of those reclassifications were $0 and $300, respectively. Three-Month (13 Week) Period Ended October 1, 2016 Gains and Losses on Foreign Currency Adjustment to Early Total Accumulated other comprehensive loss at July 2, 2016 $ (3,900 ) $ (289,481 ) $ 12,003 $ (281,378 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (600 ) (8,606 ) — (9,206 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings (2) 2,000 — — 2,000 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 1,400 (8,606 ) — (7,206 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss at October 1, 2016 $ (2,500 ) $ (298,087 ) $ 12,003 $ (288,584 ) Nine-Month (39 Week) Period Ended October 1, 2016 Gains and Losses on Foreign Currency Adjustment to Early Total Accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2015 $ (11,700 ) $ (351,665 ) $ 12,003 $ (351,362 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 912 53,578 — 54,490 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings (2) 8,288 — — 8,288 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 9,200 53,578 — 62,778 Accumulated other comprehensive loss at October 1, 2016 $ (2,500 ) $ (298,087 ) $ 12,003 $ (288,584 ) (2) Includes $2,000 and $8,288 of accumulated other comprehensive income reclassifications into cost of products sold for net losses on commodity contracts in the third quarter and first nine months of 2016, respectively. The tax impacts of those reclassifications were $1,200 and $4,800, respectively. |
Segments (Tables)
Segments (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Segments | Nucor’s results by segment for the third quarter and first nine months of 2017 and 2016 were as follows (in thousands): Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended Nine Months (39 Weeks) Ended Sept. 30, 2017 Oct. 1, 2016 Sept. 30, 2017 Oct. 1, 2016 Net sales to external customers: Steel mills $ 3,639,488 $ 2,960,642 $ 10,982,636 $ 8,611,553 Steel products 1,089,519 1,011,602 2,919,992 2,763,335 Raw materials 441,110 317,992 1,257,437 876,696 $ 5,170,117 $ 4,290,236 $ 15,160,065 $ 12,251,584 Intercompany sales: Steel mills $ 767,268 $ 567,854 $ 2,189,123 $ 1,592,512 Steel products 28,537 31,117 80,652 80,277 Raw materials 2,333,840 1,774,538 6,971,831 4,717,370 Corporate/eliminations (3,129,645 ) (2,373,509 ) (9,241,606 ) (6,390,159 ) $ — $ — $ — $ — Earnings (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interests: Steel mills $ 432,718 $ 591,799 $ 1,734,245 $ 1,402,898 Steel products 59,225 72,578 131,956 197,891 Raw materials 9,957 14,313 102,575 (76,240 ) Corporate/eliminations (131,295 ) (194,518 ) (541,060 ) (480,930 ) $ 370,605 $ 484,172 $ 1,427,716 $ 1,043,619 Sept. 30, 2017 Dec. 31, 2016 Segment assets: Steel mills $ 9,272,209 $ 8,084,773 Steel products 2,893,703 2,544,344 Raw materials 3,462,340 3,235,237 Corporate/eliminations 875,582 1,359,164 $ 16,503,834 $ 15,223,518 |
Earnings Per Share (Tables)
Earnings Per Share (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Computations of Basic and Diluted Net Earnings Per Share | The computations of basic and diluted net earnings per share for the third quarter and first nine months of 2017 and 2016 are as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts): Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended Nine Months (39 Weeks) Ended Sept. 30, 2017 Oct. 1, 2016 Sept. 30, 2017 Oct. 1, 2016 Basic net earnings per share: Basic net earnings $ 254,850 $ 305,447 $ 934,797 $ 636,632 Earnings allocated to participating securities (900 ) (1,034 ) (3,239 ) (2,115 ) Net earnings available to common stockholders $ 253,950 $ 304,413 $ 931,558 $ 634,517 Average shares outstanding 320,096 319,737 320,253 319,444 Basic net earnings per share $ 0.79 $ 0.95 $ 2.91 $ 1.99 Diluted net earnings per share: Diluted net earnings $ 254,850 $ 305,447 $ 934,797 $ 636,632 Earnings allocated to participating securities (899 ) (1,034 ) (3,233 ) (2,116 ) Net earnings available to common stockholders $ 253,951 $ 304,413 $ 931,564 $ 634,516 Diluted average shares outstanding: Basic shares outstanding 320,096 319,737 320,253 319,444 Dilutive effect of stock options and other 667 291 792 188 320,763 320,028 321,045 319,632 Diluted net earnings per share $ 0.79 $ 0.95 $ 2.90 $ 1.99 |
Anti-dilutive Stock Options | The following stock options were excluded from the computation of diluted net earnings per share for the third quarter and first nine months of 2017 and 2016 because their effect would have been anti-dilutive (in thousands, except per share amounts): Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended Nine Months (39 Weeks) Ended Sept. 30, 2017 Oct. 1, 2016 Sept. 30, 2017 Oct. 1, 2016 Anti-dilutive stock options: Weighted-average shares 698 — 309 1,254 Weighted-average exercise price $ 59.07 $ — $ 59.07 $ 47.04 |
Basis of Interim Presentation -
Basis of Interim Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ||
Payment of tax withholdings on certain stock-based compensation | $ 13,960 | $ 10,410 |
Basis of Interim Presentation37
Basis of Interim Presentation - Schedule of Adjustments to Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||
Cost of products sold | $ 4,591,153 | $ 3,608,000 | $ 13,111,226 | $ 10,669,103 |
Provision for income taxes | 104,500 | 152,807 | 442,239 | 318,388 |
Net earnings | 266,105 | 331,365 | 985,477 | 725,231 |
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests | 11,255 | 25,918 | 50,680 | 88,599 |
Net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders | 254,850 | 305,447 | 934,797 | 636,632 |
Net earnings per share: | ||||
Cost of products sold | 4,591,153 | 3,608,000 | 13,111,226 | 10,669,103 |
Provision for income taxes | 104,500 | 152,807 | 442,239 | 318,388 |
Net earnings | 266,105 | 331,365 | 985,477 | 725,231 |
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests | 11,255 | 25,918 | 50,680 | 88,599 |
Net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders | $ 254,850 | $ 305,447 | $ 934,797 | $ 636,632 |
Basic | $ 0.79 | $ 0.95 | $ 2.91 | $ 1.99 |
Diluted | $ 0.79 | $ 0.95 | $ 2.90 | $ 1.99 |
As Originally Reported [Member] | ||||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||
Cost of products sold | $ 3,665,900 | $ 10,774,040 | ||
Provision for income taxes | 131,788 | 281,401 | ||
Net earnings | 294,484 | 657,281 | ||
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests | 24,448 | 82,719 | ||
Net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders | 270,036 | 574,562 | ||
Net earnings per share: | ||||
Cost of products sold | 3,665,900 | 10,774,040 | ||
Provision for income taxes | 131,788 | 281,401 | ||
Net earnings | 294,484 | 657,281 | ||
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests | 24,448 | 82,719 | ||
Net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders | $ 270,036 | $ 574,562 | ||
Basic | $ 0.84 | $ 1.79 | ||
Diluted | $ 0.84 | $ 1.79 | ||
Effect of Change [Member] | ||||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||
Cost of products sold | $ (57,900) | $ (104,937) | ||
Provision for income taxes | 21,019 | 36,987 | ||
Net earnings | 36,881 | 67,950 | ||
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1,470 | 5,880 | ||
Net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders | 35,411 | 62,070 | ||
Net earnings per share: | ||||
Cost of products sold | (57,900) | (104,937) | ||
Provision for income taxes | 21,019 | 36,987 | ||
Net earnings | 36,881 | 67,950 | ||
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1,470 | 5,880 | ||
Net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders | $ 35,411 | $ 62,070 | ||
Basic | $ 0.11 | $ 0.20 | ||
Diluted | $ 0.11 | $ 0.20 |
Basis of Interim Presentation38
Basis of Interim Presentation - Schedule of Adjustments to Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||
Net earnings | $ 266,105 | $ 331,365 | $ 985,477 | $ 725,231 |
Changes in inventories | (957,029) | (289,257) | ||
Changes in deferred income taxes | $ (38,335) | 86,821 | ||
As Originally Reported [Member] | ||||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||
Net earnings | 294,484 | 657,281 | ||
Changes in inventories | (184,320) | |||
Changes in deferred income taxes | 49,834 | |||
Effect of Change [Member] | ||||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||
Net earnings | $ 36,881 | 67,950 | ||
Changes in inventories | (104,937) | |||
Changes in deferred income taxes | $ 36,987 |
Acquisitions and Dispositions -
Acquisitions and Dispositions - Additional Information (Detail) | Sep. 01, 2017USD ($)FacilityT | Jan. 20, 2017USD ($)FacilityT | Jan. 09, 2017USD ($)FacilityT | Sep. 30, 2017USD ($) | Oct. 01, 2016USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016USD ($) |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Goodwill | $ 2,208,246,000 | $ 2,052,728,000 | ||||
Republic [Member] | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Business acquisition approximate purchase price | $ 331,600,000 | |||||
Approximate annual shipment tons | T | 146,000 | |||||
Number of manufacturing facilities | Facility | 2 | |||||
Goodwill | $ 115,562,000 | |||||
Other Acquisitions [Member] | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Business acquisition approximate purchase price | 212,700,000 | $ 48,100,000 | ||||
Southland [Member] | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Business acquisition approximate purchase price | $ 130,000,000 | |||||
Approximate annual shipment tons | T | 240,000 | |||||
Southland [Member] | Alabama [Member] | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Number of manufacturing facilities | Facility | 1 | |||||
St. Louis Cold Drawn, Inc. [Member] | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Business acquisition approximate purchase price | $ 60,000,000 | |||||
Approximate annual shipment tons | T | 200,000 | |||||
Number of manufacturing facilities | Facility | 2 | |||||
St. Louis Cold Drawn, Inc. [Member] | St Louis Missouri [Member] | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Number of manufacturing facilities | Facility | 1 | |||||
St. Louis Cold Drawn, Inc. [Member] | Monterrey, Mexico [Member] | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Number of manufacturing facilities | Facility | 1 | |||||
Steel Mills [Member] | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Goodwill | $ 745,484,000 | $ 620,156,000 | ||||
Steel Mills [Member] | Republic [Member] | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Goodwill | 115,600,000 | |||||
Goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes | $ 118,600,000 |
Acquisitions and Dispositions40
Acquisitions and Dispositions - Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2017 | Jan. 20, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Goodwill | $ 2,208,246 | $ 2,052,728 | |
Republic [Member] | |||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Cash | $ 206 | ||
Accounts receivable | 39,177 | ||
Inventory | 33,561 | ||
Other current assets | 1,101 | ||
Property, plant and equipment | 67,412 | ||
Goodwill | 115,562 | ||
Other intangible assets | 89,200 | ||
Other assets | 3,118 | ||
Total assets acquired | 349,337 | ||
Current liabilities | 17,743 | ||
Total liabilities assumed | 17,743 | ||
Net assets acquired | $ 331,594 |
Acquisitions and Dispositions41
Acquisitions and Dispositions - Purchase Price Allocation of Identifiable Intangible Assets (Detail) - Republic [Member] $ in Thousands | Jan. 20, 2017USD ($) |
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
Intangible assets | $ 89,200 |
Customer Relationships [Member] | |
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
Intangible assets | $ 80,800 |
Weighted - Average Life | 12 years |
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] | |
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
Intangible assets | $ 8,400 |
Weighted - Average Life | 13 years |
Inventories - Additional Inform
Inventories - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Raw materials and supplies in inventory, percentage | 43.00% | 37.00% |
Finished and semi-finished products in inventory, percentage | 57.00% | 63.00% |
Lower of cost or market adjustments | $ 1.9 | $ 2.2 |
Property, Plant and Equipment -
Property, Plant and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Accumulated depreciation | $ 8,610,000 | $ 8,160,000 |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 5,095,880 | 5,078,650 |
Group Of Wells Assets With Carrying Value Closest To Its Undiscounted Cash Flows [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 74,000 | $ 80,800 |
Other Groups of Wells Assets [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment, net | $ 183,900 |
Goodwill and Other Intangible44
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Change in Net Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment (Detail) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017USD ($) | |
Goodwill [Line Items] | |
Balance, beginning of period | $ 2,052,728 |
Acquisitions | 132,485 |
Translation | 23,033 |
Balance, end of period | 2,208,246 |
Steel Mills [Member] | |
Goodwill [Line Items] | |
Balance, beginning of period | 620,156 |
Acquisitions | 125,328 |
Balance, end of period | 745,484 |
Steel Products [Member] | |
Goodwill [Line Items] | |
Balance, beginning of period | 702,995 |
Acquisitions | 7,157 |
Translation | 23,033 |
Balance, end of period | 733,185 |
Raw Materials [Member] | |
Goodwill [Line Items] | |
Balance, beginning of period | 729,577 |
Balance, end of period | $ 729,577 |
Goodwill and Other Intangible45
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Oct. 01, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||||
Impairment of goodwill | $ 0 | |||||
Intangible asset amortization expense | $ 23,000,000 | $ 18,500,000 | $ 68,400,000 | $ 54,100,000 | ||
Future amortization expense, in 2017 | 91,200,000 | 91,200,000 | ||||
Future amortization expense, in 2018 | 89,600,000 | 89,600,000 | ||||
Future amortization expense, in 2019 | 86,700,000 | 86,700,000 | ||||
Future amortization expense, in 2020 | 84,400,000 | 84,400,000 | ||||
Future amortization expense, in 2021 | $ 83,100,000 | $ 83,100,000 | ||||
Minimum [Member] | ||||||
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||||
Intangible assets, useful life | 5 years | 5 years | ||||
Maximum [Member] | ||||||
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||||
Intangible assets, useful life | 22 years | 22 years |
Goodwill and Other Intangible46
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Intangible assets, Gross Amount | $ 1,662,326 | $ 1,520,461 |
Intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | 722,021 | 653,626 |
Customer Relationships [Member] | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Intangible assets, Gross Amount | 1,422,569 | 1,295,803 |
Intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | 622,440 | 566,884 |
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Intangible assets, Gross Amount | 176,950 | 161,851 |
Intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | 74,551 | 66,494 |
Other [Member] | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Intangible assets, Gross Amount | 62,807 | 62,807 |
Intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | $ 25,030 | $ 20,248 |
Equity Investments - Additional
Equity Investments - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands, € in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||
Sep. 30, 2017USD ($) | Oct. 01, 2016USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)Sheet | Oct. 01, 2016USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2017EUR (€) | Dec. 31, 2016USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€) | |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||||||
Equity method investment | $ 695,200 | $ 695,200 | $ 663,400 | ||||
Distributions from affiliates | 48,037 | $ 38,474 | |||||
Amortization expense due to fair value step-up | 68,394 | 54,066 | |||||
NuMit LLC [Member] | |||||||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||||||
Equity method investment | $ 311,900 | $ 311,900 | 325,100 | ||||
Equity method investment, ownership percentage | 50.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% | ||||
Period used for lag basis, in months | 1 month | ||||||
Distributions from affiliates | $ 100 | $ 500 | $ 47,000 | 37,500 | |||
Steel Technologies LLC [Member] | |||||||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||||||
Equity method investment, ownership percentage | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | ||||
Number of sheet processing facilities operated by Steel Technologies | Sheet | 25 | ||||||
Duferdofin Nucor S.r.l. [Member] | |||||||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||||||
Equity method investment | $ 280,800 | $ 280,800 | 256,600 | ||||
Equity method investment, ownership percentage | 50.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% | ||||
Period used for lag basis, in months | 1 month | ||||||
Equity method investments, share of net assets | $ 112,600 | $ 112,600 | |||||
Basis difference due to the step-up to fair value of certain assets and liabilities | 168,200 | 168,200 | |||||
Step-up to fair value of equity method investment, portion related to identification of goodwill | 91,000 | ||||||
Amortization expense due to fair value step-up | 2,300 | $ 2,200 | 6,600 | $ 6,600 | |||
Due from related parties, noncurrent | 41,300 | $ 41,300 | € 35 | 36,900 | € 35 | ||
Notes receivable, related parties, interest rate | 0.83% | ||||||
Interest rate per year in excess of Euribor as of date of the notes | 1.00% | ||||||
Equity method investments notes payable with parent company, maturity date | Jan. 31, 2019 | ||||||
Facility A [Member] | Duferdofin Nucor S.r.l. [Member] | |||||||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||||||
Equity method investments credit facilities, amount | 144,600 | $ 144,600 | 122.5 | ||||
Total amount outstanding under equity method investments credit facilities | $ 144,600 | $ 144,600 | € 122.5 | $ 112,700 | € 107 | ||
Guarantor obligation percentage of exposure in case of default | 50.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% | ||||
Line of credit facility, maturity period | Oct. 12, 2018 |
Current Liabilities - Additiona
Current Liabilities - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Liabilities, Current [Abstract] | ||
Book overdrafts | $ 125.3 | $ 61.3 |
Dividends payable, current | $ 121 | $ 121.3 |
Fair Value Measurements - Sched
Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Short-term investments | $ 50,000 | $ 150,000 |
Total assets | 16,503,834 | 15,223,518 |
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Cash equivalents | 1,143,259 | 1,609,523 |
Short-term investments | 50,000 | 150,000 |
Commodity and foreign exchange contracts, assets | 400 | 2,029 |
Total assets | 1,193,659 | 1,761,552 |
Commodity and foreign exchange contracts, liabilities | (2,318) | (605) |
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Cash equivalents | 1,143,259 | 1,609,523 |
Short-term investments | 50,000 | 150,000 |
Total assets | 1,193,259 | 1,759,523 |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total assets | 400 | 2,029 |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Commodity Contracts and Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Commodity and foreign exchange contracts, assets | 2,029 | |
Commodity and foreign exchange contracts, liabilities | (2,318) | |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Commodity Contracts [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Commodity and foreign exchange contracts, assets | $ 400 | |
Commodity and foreign exchange contracts, liabilities | $ (605) |
Fair Value Measurements - Addit
Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Fair value of short-term and long-term debt, including current maturities | $ 4,750 | $ 4,700 |
Contingencies - Additional Info
Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies, gross | $ 18.7 | $ 21.9 |
Accrued environmental loss contingencies, current | 6.3 | 9.5 |
Accrued environmental loss contingencies, noncurrent | $ 12.4 | $ 12.4 |
Stock-Based Compensation - Addi
Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017USD ($) | Oct. 01, 2016USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)AnniversariesInstallment | Oct. 01, 2016USD ($) | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Stock options exercise prices as percentage of the market value on the date of the grant | 100.00% | |||
Compensation expenses for stock options | $ 0.4 | $ 0.3 | $ 7.9 | $ 7.6 |
Restricted Stock [Member] | LTIP [Member] | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Portion of restricted stock award vesting on anniversary | 0.333% | |||
Eligible age of officer for restricted stock award | 55 years | |||
Restricted Stock Units [Member] | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Unrecognized compensation expense related to stock | 40.4 | $ 40.4 | ||
Weighted-average recognition period for unrecognized compensation expense related to stock (years) | 2 years 3 months 19 days | |||
Number of anniversaries of grant date upon which restricted stock units vest | Anniversaries | 3 | |||
Installments in which restricted stock units vest and are converted to common stock | Installment | 3 | |||
Compensation expense | 6.1 | 5.7 | $ 32.2 | 28.9 |
Restricted Stock Units [Member] | AIP [Member] | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Eligible age of officer for restricted stock award | 55 years | |||
Amount of annual incentive award payment participant can elect to defer | 50.00% | |||
Additional common stock units for election of deferred annual incentive award, percentage | 25.00% | |||
Restricted Stock And Restricted Stock Units [Member] | AIP and LTIP [Member] | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Unrecognized compensation expense related to stock | 1.3 | $ 1.3 | ||
Weighted-average recognition period for unrecognized compensation expense related to stock (years) | 1 year 10 months 25 days | |||
Compensation expense | 3.6 | $ 0.7 | $ 11.1 | $ 7.7 |
Stock Options [Member] | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Stock options vesting period | 3 years | |||
Stock options term, years | 10 years | |||
Unrecognized compensation expense related to stock | $ 2.5 | $ 2.5 | ||
Weighted-average recognition period for unrecognized compensation expense related to stock (years) | 2 years 2 months 12 days |
Stock-Based Compensation - Sche
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Stock Option Plans Activity (Detail) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares | |
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | |
Outstanding at beginning of year, Shares | shares | 3,591 |
Granted, Shares | shares | 698 |
Exercised, Shares | shares | (144) |
Canceled, Shares | shares | 0 |
Outstanding at end of year, Shares | shares | 4,145 |
Stock Options exercisable at end of year, Shares | shares | 1,848 |
Outstanding at beginning of year, Weighted - Average Exercise Price | $ / shares | $ 45.32 |
Granted, Weighted - Average Exercise Price | $ / shares | 59.07 |
Exercised, Weighted - Average Exercise Price | $ / shares | 37.54 |
Canceled, Weighted - Average Exercise Price | $ / shares | 0 |
Outstanding at end of period, Weighted - Average Exercise Price | $ / shares | 47.90 |
Stock options exercisable at end of year, Weighted - Average Exercise Price | $ / shares | $ 43.37 |
Outstanding at end of period, Weighted - Average Remaining Contractual Life | 7 years 4 days |
Stock options exercisable at end of period, Weighted - Average Remaining Contractual Life | 5 years 2 months 12 days |
Exercised, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $ | $ 3,618 |
Outstanding at end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $ | 35,842 |
Stock options exercisable at end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $ | $ 23,415 |
Stock-Based Compensation - Summ
Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Nucor's RSU Activity (Detail) shares in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017$ / sharesshares | |
Restricted Stock Units [Member] | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Unvested at beginning of year, Shares | 1,040 |
Granted, Shares | 721 |
Vested, Shares | (634) |
Canceled, Shares | (13) |
Unvested at end of year, Shares | 1,114 |
Unvested at beginning of year, Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares | $ 48.47 |
Granted, Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares | 59.07 |
Vested, Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares | 53.21 |
Canceled, Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares | 50.21 |
Unvested at end of year, Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares | $ 52.61 |
Restricted Stock Units and Stock Options [Member] | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Shares reserved for future grants | 7,268 |
Stock-Based Compensation - Su55
Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Nucor's Restricted Stock Activity under AIP and LTIP (Detail) - Restricted Stock And Restricted Stock Units [Member] - AIP and LTIP [Member] shares in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017$ / sharesshares | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Unvested at beginning of year, Shares | 67 |
Granted, Shares | 172 |
Vested, Shares | (144) |
Canceled, Shares | 0 |
Unvested at end of year, Shares | 95 |
Shares reserved for future grants | 683 |
Unvested at beginning of year, Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares | $ 45.77 |
Granted, Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares | 60.62 |
Vested, Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares | 51.69 |
Canceled, Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares | 0 |
Unvested at end of year, Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares | $ 54.45 |
Employee Benefit Plan - Additio
Employee Benefit Plan - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | |
Employee Benefit Plan [Abstract] | ||||
Profit Sharing and Retirement Savings Plan, plan expense | $ 35.7 | $ 38.5 | $ 138.2 | $ 86.3 |
Interest Expense (Income) - Sch
Interest Expense (Income) - Schedule of Components of Net Interest Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | |
Interest Revenue (Expense), Net [Abstract] | ||||
Interest expense | $ 47,621 | $ 46,519 | $ 141,486 | $ 137,370 |
Interest income | (4,311) | (3,510) | (9,991) | (8,955) |
Interest expense, net | $ 43,310 | $ 43,009 | $ 131,495 | $ 128,415 |
Income Taxes - Additional Infor
Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Effective income tax rate | 28.20% | 31.60% | |
Benefit related to return to provision changes in estimate and state tax credits | $ 13,200,000 | ||
Non-current deferred tax assets included in other assets | 600,000 | $ 0 | |
Non-current deferred tax liabilities included in deferred credits and other liabilities | $ 516,000,000 | $ 558,600,000 |
Stockholders' Equity - Addition
Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | Sep. 02, 2015 |
Common Stock [Member] | |||
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items] | |||
Stock repurchase program remaining amount | $ 738,000,000 | ||
Common Stock [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items] | |||
Stock repurchase program authorized amount | $ 900,000,000 | ||
Nucor-Yamato Steel Company [Member] | |||
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items] | |||
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent | 51.00% | 51.00% |
Stockholders' Equity - Schedule
Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Change in Stockholder's Equity (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | |
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items] | ||||
Stockholders' equity, beginning of period | $ 8,254,708 | $ 7,849,877 | ||
Total comprehensive income | $ 341,184 | $ 324,159 | 1,085,464 | 788,009 |
Stock options | 13,300 | 13,229 | ||
Issuance of stock under award plans, net of forfeitures | 30,787 | 25,929 | ||
Amortization of unearned compensation | 1,000 | 600 | ||
Treasury stock acquired | (90,305) | (5,173) | ||
Dividends declared | (364,046) | (360,955) | ||
Distributions to noncontrolling interests | (85,094) | (86,808) | ||
Other | (2,378) | |||
Stockholders' equity, end of period | 8,845,814 | 8,222,330 | 8,845,814 | 8,222,330 |
Total Nucor Stockholders' Equity [Member] | ||||
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items] | ||||
Stockholders' equity, beginning of period | 7,879,865 | 7,477,816 | ||
Total comprehensive income | 1,034,784 | 699,410 | ||
Stock options | 13,300 | 13,229 | ||
Issuance of stock under award plans, net of forfeitures | 30,787 | 25,929 | ||
Amortization of unearned compensation | 1,000 | 600 | ||
Treasury stock acquired | (90,305) | (5,173) | ||
Dividends declared | (364,046) | (360,955) | ||
Other | (602) | |||
Stockholders' equity, end of period | 8,505,385 | 7,850,254 | 8,505,385 | 7,850,254 |
Noncontrolling Interests [Member] | ||||
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items] | ||||
Stockholders' equity, beginning of period | 374,843 | 372,061 | ||
Total comprehensive income | 50,680 | 88,599 | ||
Distributions to noncontrolling interests | (85,094) | (86,808) | ||
Other | (1,776) | |||
Stockholders' equity, end of period | $ 340,429 | $ 372,076 | $ 340,429 | $ 372,076 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensi61
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] | ||||
Beginning Balance, Gains and Losses on Hedging Derivatives | $ (300) | $ (3,900) | $ 750 | $ (11,700) |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, Gains and Losses on Hedging Derivatives | 405 | (600) | (1,301) | 912 |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings, Gains and Losses on Hedging Derivatives | 195 | 2,000 | 851 | 8,288 |
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), Gains and Losses on Hedging Derivatives | 600 | 1,400 | (450) | 9,200 |
Ending Balance, Gains and Losses on Hedging Derivatives | 300 | (2,500) | 300 | (2,500) |
Beginning Balance, Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) | (300,212) | (289,481) | (326,170) | (351,665) |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) | 74,479 | (8,606) | 100,437 | 53,578 |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings, Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) | 74,479 | (8,606) | 100,437 | 53,578 |
Ending Balance, Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) | (225,733) | (298,087) | (225,733) | (298,087) |
Beginning Balance, Adjustment to Early Retiree Medical Plan | 7,577 | 12,003 | 7,577 | 12,003 |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, Adjustment to Early Retiree Medical Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings, Adjustment to Early Retiree Medical Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), Adjustment to Early Retiree Medical Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ending Balance, Adjustment to Early Retiree Medical Plan | 7,577 | 12,003 | 7,577 | 12,003 |
Beginning Balance, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | (292,935) | (281,378) | (317,843) | (351,362) |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 74,884 | (9,206) | 99,136 | 54,490 |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings | 195 | 2,000 | 851 | 8,288 |
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) | 75,079 | (7,206) | 99,987 | 62,778 |
Ending Balance, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | $ (217,856) | $ (288,584) | $ (217,856) | $ (288,584) |
Accumulated Other Comprehensi62
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings, Gains and Losses on Hedging Derivatives | $ 195 | $ 2,000 | $ 851 | $ 8,288 |
AOCI reclassification impact on tax | 0 | 1,200 | 300 | 4,800 |
Cost of Products Sold [Member] | ||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings, Gains and Losses on Hedging Derivatives | 195 | 2,000 | 851 | 8,288 |
AOCI reclassification impact on tax | $ 0 | $ 1,200 | $ 300 | $ 4,800 |
Segments - Additional Informati
Segments - Additional Information (Detail) | 3 Months Ended |
Oct. 01, 2016 | |
Hunter Ridge Energy Services LLC [Member] | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
Equity method investment ownership percentage, percentage of investee's ownership interest sold | 50.00% |
Segments - Segments (Detail)
Segments - Segments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Net sales | $ 5,170,117 | $ 4,290,236 | $ 15,160,065 | $ 12,251,584 | |
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interests | 370,605 | 484,172 | 1,427,716 | 1,043,619 | |
Total assets | 16,503,834 | 16,503,834 | $ 15,223,518 | ||
Operating Segments [Member] | Steel Mills [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Net sales | 3,639,488 | 2,960,642 | 10,982,636 | 8,611,553 | |
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interests | 432,718 | 591,799 | 1,734,245 | 1,402,898 | |
Total assets | 9,272,209 | 9,272,209 | 8,084,773 | ||
Operating Segments [Member] | Steel Products [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Net sales | 1,089,519 | 1,011,602 | 2,919,992 | 2,763,335 | |
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interests | 59,225 | 72,578 | 131,956 | 197,891 | |
Total assets | 2,893,703 | 2,893,703 | 2,544,344 | ||
Operating Segments [Member] | Raw Materials [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Net sales | 441,110 | 317,992 | 1,257,437 | 876,696 | |
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interests | 9,957 | 14,313 | 102,575 | (76,240) | |
Total assets | 3,462,340 | 3,462,340 | 3,235,237 | ||
Intercompany Eliminations [Member] | Steel Mills [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Net sales | 767,268 | 567,854 | 2,189,123 | 1,592,512 | |
Intercompany Eliminations [Member] | Steel Products [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Net sales | 28,537 | 31,117 | 80,652 | 80,277 | |
Intercompany Eliminations [Member] | Raw Materials [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Net sales | 2,333,840 | 1,774,538 | 6,971,831 | 4,717,370 | |
Corporate and Eliminations Items [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Net sales | (3,129,645) | (2,373,509) | (9,241,606) | (6,390,159) | |
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interests | (131,295) | $ (194,518) | (541,060) | $ (480,930) | |
Total assets | $ 875,582 | $ 875,582 | $ 1,359,164 |
Earnings Per Share - Computatio
Earnings Per Share - Computations of Basic and Diluted Net Earnings Per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ||||
Basic net earnings | $ 254,850 | $ 305,447 | $ 934,797 | $ 636,632 |
Earnings allocated to participating securities, Basic | (900) | (1,034) | (3,239) | (2,115) |
Net earnings available to common stockholders, Basic | $ 253,950 | $ 304,413 | $ 931,558 | $ 634,517 |
Average shares outstanding | 320,096 | 319,737 | 320,253 | 319,444 |
Basic net earnings per share | $ 0.79 | $ 0.95 | $ 2.91 | $ 1.99 |
Diluted net earnings | $ 254,850 | $ 305,447 | $ 934,797 | $ 636,632 |
Earnings allocated to participating securities, Diluted | (899) | (1,034) | (3,233) | (2,116) |
Net earnings available to common stockholders, Diluted | $ 253,951 | $ 304,413 | $ 931,564 | $ 634,516 |
Basic shares outstanding | 320,096 | 319,737 | 320,253 | 319,444 |
Dilutive effect of stock options and other | 667 | 291 | 792 | 188 |
Diluted average shares outstanding | 320,763 | 320,028 | 321,045 | 319,632 |
Diluted net earnings per share | $ 0.79 | $ 0.95 | $ 2.90 | $ 1.99 |
Earnings Per Share - Anti-dilut
Earnings Per Share - Anti-dilutive Stock Options (Detail) - $ / shares shares in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |||
Weighted-average shares | 698 | 309 | 1,254 |
Weighted-average exercise price | $ 59.07 | $ 59.07 | $ 47.04 |
Subsequent Events - Additional
Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017$ / shares | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | |
Diluted share expense related to subsequent event | $ 0.05 |