CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 29, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 356,009	$ 326,523	$ 652,352	$ 501,461
Foreign currency translation adjustment:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	240,955	(81,646)	325,927	(114,136)
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
Gains arising during the period	84	1,542	1,744	2,007
Reclassification to net earnings for losses (gains) realized	1,292	(1,020)	1,282	(2,061)
Available-for-sale securities:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(8)	152	(87)	152
Income tax effect	4	(37)	23	(37)
Reclassification to net earnings for losses (gains) realized	48	(226)	102	(234)
Income tax effect	(12)	55	(25)	57
Defined benefit plans:
Gains arising during the period	1,102	3,980	511	8,119
Income tax effect	(340)	(981)	(225)	(2,035)
Reclassification to net earnings for losses (gains) realized	(1,447)	204	(1,527)	344
Income tax effect	355	(49)	375	(83)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	242,033	(78,026)	328,100	(107,907)
Comprehensive income	598,042	248,497	980,452	393,554
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	489	220	799	737
Comprehensive income attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation	$ 597,553	$ 248,277	$ 979,653	$ 392,817