CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2026	Mar. 30, 2025
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 101,450	$ 296,343
Foreign currency translation adjustment:
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(64,553)	84,972
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
Gains arising during the period	614	1,660
Reclassification to net earnings for gains realized	(166)	(10)
Available-for-sale securities:
Losses arising during the period	(34)	(79)
Income tax effect	8	19
Reclassification to net earnings for losses realized	41	54
Income tax effect	(10)	(13)
Defined benefit plans:
Losses arising during the period	(881)	(591)
Income tax effect	241	115
Reclassification to net earnings of gains realized	(39)	(80)
Income tax effect	10	20
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(64,769)	86,067
Comprehensive income	36,681	382,410
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	27	310
Comprehensive income attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation	$ 36,654	$ 382,100