CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2025	Sep. 29, 2024	Sep. 28, 2025	Sep. 29, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 343,061	$ 349,990	$ 995,413	$ 851,451
Foreign currency translation adjustment:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(41,412)	110,012	284,515	(4,124)
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(2,548)	2,314	(804)	4,321
Reclassification to net earnings for losses (gains) realized	734	(639)	2,016	(2,700)
Available-for-sale securities:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(7)	(43)	(94)	109
Income tax effect	12	10	35	(27)
Reclassification to net earnings for losses (gains) realized	8	152	110	(82)
Income tax effect	(2)	(37)	(27)	20
Defined benefit plans:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(2,506)	1,016	(1,995)	9,135
Income tax effect	618	(351)	393	(2,386)
Reclassification to net earnings for losses (gains) realized	(83)	11,037	(1,610)	11,381
Income tax effect	20	(2,671)	395	(2,754)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(45,166)	120,800	282,934	12,893
Comprehensive income	297,895	470,790	1,278,347	864,344
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	248	130	1,047	867
Comprehensive income attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation	$ 297,647	$ 470,660	$ 1,277,300	$ 863,477