EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

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
2016:
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.	$	173,232	$	—	$	173,232
Weighted average shares outstanding (000's)	22,562		147		22,709
Per share amount	$	7.68	$	0.05	$	7.63
2015:
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.	$	40,117	$	—	$	40,117
Weighted average shares outstanding (000's)	23,288		117		23,405
Per share amount	$	1.72	$	0.01	$	1.71
2014:
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.	$	183,976	$	—	$	183,976
Weighted average shares outstanding (000's)	25,719		213		25,932
Per share amount	$	7.15	$	0.06	$	7.09