Document And Entity Information
Document And Entity Information | Oct. 22, 2019 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Entity Registrant Name | NUCOR CORPORATION |
Document Type | 8-K |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000073309 |
Document Period End Date | Oct. 22, 2019 |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Entity File Number | 1-4119 |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-1860817 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 1915 Rexford Road |
Entity Address, City or Town | Charlotte |
Entity Address, State or Province | NC |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 28211 |
City Area Code | (704) |
Local Phone Number | 366-7000 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Title of each class | Common Stock, par value $0.40 per share |
Trading Symbol | NUE |
Name of each exchange on which registered | NYSE |