Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,260	$ 3,558
Short-term investments	439	581
Accounts receivable, net	3,105	2,675
Inventories, net	5,462	5,106
Other current assets	499	555
Total current assets	11,765	12,475
Property, plant and equipment, net	15,306	13,243
Goodwill	4,297	4,288
Other intangible assets, net	2,880	3,134
Other assets	856	800
Total assets	35,104	33,940
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt	122	225
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations	90	1,042
Accounts payable	1,890	1,832
Salaries, wages and related accruals	882	903
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	1,020	975
Total current liabilities	4,004	4,977
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations due after one year	6,909	5,683
Deferred credits and other liabilities	2,067	1,863
Total liabilities	12,980	12,523
Commitments and contingencies
Nucor stockholders' equity:
Common stock (800.0 shares authorized; 380.2 and 380.2 shares issued, respectively)	152	152
Additional paid-in capital	2,253	2,223
Retained earnings	31,504	30,271
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes	(194)	(208)
Treasury stock (151.9 and 147.4 shares, respectively)	(12,779)	(12,144)
Total Nucor stockholders’ equity	20,936	20,294
Noncontrolling interests	1,188	1,123
Total equity	22,124	21,417
Total liabilities and equity	$ 35,104	$ 33,940