EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 26, 2020

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of 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
2020:
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.	$	140,693	$	—	$	140,693
Weighted average shares outstanding (000's)	21,315		110		21,425
Per share amount	$	6.60	$	0.03	$	6.57
2019:
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.	$	146,408	$	—	$	146,408
Weighted average shares outstanding (000's)	21,659		110		21,769
Per share amount	$	6.76	$	0.03	$	6.73
2018:
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.	$	101,770	$	—	$	101,770
Weighted average shares outstanding (000's)	22,306		140		22,446
Per share amount	$	4.56	$	0.03	$	4.53