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Document and Entity Information
Feb. 27, 2026
Cover [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name NUCOR CORP
Amendment Flag true
Entity Central Index Key 0000073309
Document Type 8-K/A
Document Period End Date Feb. 27, 2026
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 1-4119
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
Security 12b Title Common Stock, par value $0.40 per share
Trading Symbol NUE
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Amendment Description This Amendment No. 1 amends the Current Report on Form 8-K (the “Original 8-K”) Nucor Corporation (the “Company”) filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 3, 2026, regarding, among other things, the retirement of Daniel R. Needham from his employment with the Company. The disclosure included in the Original 8-K otherwise remains unchanged.