Note 15 - Segments - Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Income From Equity Method Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||||
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Aug. 29, 2026 |
Aug. 30, 2025 |
Aug. 29, 2026 |
Aug. 30, 2025 |
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| Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller | $ 79,182 | $ 67,160 | $ 168,031 | $ 122,236 | ||||||
| Acquisition project costs | (10,358) | 518 | (8,033) | 13,948 | ||||||
| Organizational realignment | 5,834 | 4,620 | 20,269 | 20,028 | ||||||
| Project One | 2,700 | 2,499 | 8,140 | 8,146 | ||||||
| Other | [1] | 8,387 | 1,711 | 11,317 | 1,755 | |||||
| Discrete tax items | (2,075) | (3,742) | (1,621) | 11,210 | ||||||
| Income tax effect on adjustments | (242) | (3,402) | (5,628) | (13,309) | ||||||
| Adjusted net income attributable to H.B. Fuller | 83,428 | 69,364 | 192,475 | 164,014 | ||||||
| Interest expense | [2] | 32,953 | 33,369 | 97,910 | 99,884 | |||||
| Interest income | (2,489) | (1,110) | (6,519) | (3,064) | ||||||
| Adjusted Income taxes | 26,973 | 23,671 | 64,910 | 57,297 | ||||||
| Depreciation and Amortization expense | [3] | 45,844 | 45,298 | 137,682 | 132,477 | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ 186,709 | $ 170,592 | $ 486,458 | $ 450,608 | ||||||
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- Definition The amount of adjusted EBITDA. No definition available.
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- Definition The amount of discrete tax items expensed during the period. No definition available.
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- Definition The adjustment to income due to 'Project One.' No definition available.
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- Definition The income tax effect on income adjustments. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations adjusted for EBITDA calculations. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of interest expense adjusted for EBIDTA calculations. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount before accretion (amortization) of purchase discount (premium) on nonoperating securities adjusted for EBITDA calculations. No definition available.
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- Definition The adjusted portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of expense for acquisition-related cost incurred to effect business combination. Includes, but is not limited to, finder's fee; advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional and consulting fees; and general administrative cost, including cost of maintaining internal acquisition department. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets not used in production, and which are not intended for resale, to allocate or recognize the cost of such assets over their useful lives; or to record the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such asset; or to reflect consumption during the period of an asset that is not used in production. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of income (expense) related to nonoperating activities, classified as other. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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- Definition Amount of other expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses associated with a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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