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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 28, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS)
The following table provides a reconciliation between Basic and Diluted earnings per share (EPS):
 
Basic EPS
 
Dilutive
Effect of
Stock
Options
 
Diluted EPS
2019:
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.
$
153,769

 
$
—

 
$
153,769

Weighted average shares outstanding (000's)
21,659

 
110

 
21,769

Per share amount
$
7.10

 
$
0.04

 
$
7.06

2018:
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.
$
94,351

 
$
—

 
$
94,351

Weighted average shares outstanding (000's)
22,306

 
140

 
22,446

Per share amount
$
4.23

 
$
0.03

 
$
4.20

2017:
 
 
 
 
 
  Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.
$
116,240

 
$
—

 
$
116,240

  Weighted average shares outstanding (000's)
22,520

 
218

 
22,738

  Per share amount
$
5.16

 
$
0.05

 
$
5.11