EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 25, 2021

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
2021:
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.	$	195,630	$	—	$	195,630
Weighted average shares outstanding (000's)	21,193		300		21,493
Per share amount	$	9.23	$	0.13	$	9.10
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