CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 26, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 174,938	$ 5,631
Foreign currency translation adjustment:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(32,490)	42,644
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
Gains arising during the period	465	18
Income tax effect	0	0
Reclassification to net earnings for gains realized	(1,041)	(64)
Income tax effect	0	0
Available-for-sale securities:
Gains arising during the period	0	40
Income tax effect	0	(10)
Reclassification to net earnings for gains realized	(8)	(18)
Income tax effect	2	5
Defined benefit plans:
Gains arising during the period	4,139	4,233
Income tax effect	(1,054)	(581)
Reclassification to net earnings of losses realized	140	182
Income tax effect	(34)	(43)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(29,881)	46,406
Comprehensive income	145,057	52,037
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	517	444
Comprehensive income attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation	$ 144,540	$ 51,593