CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 25, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 25, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 326,523	$ 60,908	$ 501,461	$ 66,539
Foreign currency translation adjustment:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(81,646)	101,281	(114,136)	143,925
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	1,542	(1,677)	2,007	(1,659)
Reclassification to net earnings for gains realized	(1,020)	(285)	(2,061)	(349)
Available-for-sale securities:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	152	(94)	152	(54)
Income tax effect	(37)	23	(37)	13
Reclassification to net earnings for losses (gains) realized	(226)	47	(234)	29
Income tax effect	55	(12)	57	(7)
Defined benefit plans:
Gains arising during the period	3,980	5,760	8,119	9,993
Income tax effect	(981)	(2,546)	(2,035)	(3,127)
Reclassification to net earnings of losses realized	204	266	344	448
Income tax effect	(49)	(63)	(83)	(106)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(78,026)	102,700	(107,907)	149,106
Comprehensive income	248,497	163,608	393,554	215,645
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	220	452	737	896
Comprehensive income attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation	$ 248,277	$ 163,156	$ 392,817	$ 214,749