EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS)

	Basic EPS		Dilutive Effect of Stock Options		Diluted EPS
2013:
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.	$	278,489	$	—	$	278,489
Weighted average shares outstanding (000's)		26,641		258		26,899
Per share amount	$	10.45	$	0.10	$	10.35
2012:
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.	$	234,072	$	—	$	234,072
Weighted average shares outstanding (000's)		26,471		293		26,764
Per share amount	$	8.84	$	0.09	$	8.75
2011:
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.	$	228,308	$	—	$	228,308
Weighted average shares outstanding (000's)		26,329		221		26,550
Per share amount	$	8.67	$	0.07	$	8.60