Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Apr. 05, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 3,156	$ 3,558
Short-term investments	905	581
Accounts receivable, net	2,965	2,675
Inventories, net	5,256	5,106
Other current assets	478	555
Total current assets	12,760	12,475
Property, plant and equipment, net	13,759	13,243
Goodwill	4,287	4,288
Other intangible assets, net	3,069	3,134
Other assets	824	800
Total assets	34,699	33,940
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt	160	225
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations	1,031	1,042
Accounts payable	2,272	1,832
Salaries, wages and related accruals	574	903
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	1,022	975
Total current liabilities	5,059	4,977
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations due after one year	6,689	5,683
Deferred credits and other liabilities	1,836	1,863
Total liabilities	13,584	12,523
Commitments and contingencies
Nucor stockholders' equity:
Common stock	152	152
Additional paid-in capital	2,245	2,223
Retained earnings	30,300	30,271
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes	(198)	(208)
Treasury stock	(12,430)	(12,144)
Total Nucor stockholders' equity	20,069	20,294
Noncontrolling interests	1,046	1,123
Total equity	21,115	21,417
Total liabilities and equity	$ 34,699	$ 33,940