Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Sep. 02, 2023	Aug. 31, 2024	Sep. 02, 2023
Net income including non-controlling interest	$ 55,339	$ 37,650	$ 137,647	$ 99,987
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation	33,355	(8,717)	(12,932)	14,058
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax	1,270	863	3,808	2,572
Other comprehensive income (loss)	650	3,403	(31,455)	21,051
Comprehensive income	55,989	41,053	106,192	121,038
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	9	16	22	59
Comprehensive income attributable to H.B. Fuller	55,980	41,037	106,170	120,979
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Derivatives, net of tax	(25,744)	15,898	(18,013)	14,745
Net Investment Hedges [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Derivatives, net of tax	$ (8,231)	$ (4,641)	$ (4,318)	$ (10,324)