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Net Income (Loss) per Common Share (Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Aug. 29, 2026
Aug. 30, 2025
Net Income (Loss) per Common Share [Abstract]    
Net income (loss) $ (56,204) $ 199,107
Less: Income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest 2,411 (233)
Net income (loss) attributable to Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. $ (58,615) $ 199,340
Denominator    
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares) 46,703 48,281
Effect of dilutive restricted shares (in shares) 0 143
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted (in shares) 46,703 48,424
Net income (loss) per common share attributable to Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.    
Basic (in dollars per share) $ (1.26) $ 4.13
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ (1.26) $ 4.12