CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2025	Dec. 29, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 1,083,344	$ 1,087,223	$ 322,317
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Gains (losses) arising during the period	324,025	(222,393)	154,975
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(2,282)	1,756	(2,565)
Reclassification to net earnings for losses (gains) realized	2,814	(1,849)	1,813
Available-for-sale securities
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(150)	72	(166)
Income tax effect	37	(27)	42
Reclassification to net earnings for losses (gains) realized	156	(82)	175
Income tax effect	(38)	20	(42)
Defined benefit plans
Gains (losses) realized during the period	(11)	15,535	6,751
Income tax effect	2	(3,849)	(1,825)
Reclassification to net earnings of losses (gains) realized	(1,690)	22,530	1,065
Income tax effect	415	(5,530)	(258)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	323,278	(193,817)	159,965
Comprehensive income	1,406,622	893,406	482,282
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	985	785	743
Comprehensive income attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation	$ 1,405,637	$ 892,621	$ 481,539