Mohawk Industries (MHK) 10-Q 30 Oct 20 2020 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

COVER PAGE

COVER PAGE - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Oct. 28, 2020
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Sep. 26, 2020
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	01-13697
Entity Registrant Name	MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	52-1604305
Entity Address, Address Line One	160 S. Industrial Blvd.
Entity Address, City or Town	Calhoun
Entity Address, State or Province	GA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	30701
City Area Code	706
Local Phone Number	629-7721
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		71,198,620
Entity Central Index Key	0000851968
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2020
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Common Stock, $.01 par value
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $.01 par value
Trading Symbol	MHK
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Floating Rate Notes due 2021
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Floating Rate Notes due 2021
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
2.000% Senior Notes due 2022
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	2.000% Senior Notes due 2022
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Security Exchange Name	NYSE

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 26, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 781,238	$ 134,785
Short-term investments	407,784	42,500
Receivables, net	1,710,961	1,526,619
Inventories	1,841,973	2,282,328
Prepaid expenses	374,875	415,546
Other current assets	35,156	27,679
Total current assets	5,151,987	4,429,457
Property, plant and equipment	8,500,684	8,496,008
Less: accumulated depreciation	4,095,441	3,797,091
Property, plant and equipment, net	4,405,243	4,698,917
Right of use operating lease assets	303,050	323,003
Goodwill	2,574,641	2,570,027
Tradenames	698,566	702,732
Other intangible assets subject to amortization, net	220,212	226,147
Deferred income taxes and other non-current assets	430,515	436,397
Total assets	13,784,214	13,386,680
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	356,130	1,051,498
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,933,206	1,559,140
Current operating lease liabilities	97,778	101,945
Total current liabilities	2,387,114	2,712,583
Deferred income taxes	411,287	473,886
Long-term debt, less current portion	2,282,781	1,518,388
Non-current operating lease liabilities	214,654	228,155
Other long-term liabilities	321,309	327,220
Total liabilities	5,617,145	5,260,232
Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 60 shares authorized; no shares issued	0	0
Common stock, $.01 par value; 150,000 shares authorized; 78,545 and 78,980 shares issued in 2020 and 2019, respectively	785	790
Additional paid-in capital	1,879,998	1,868,250
Retained earnings	7,430,945	7,232,337
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(935,423)	(765,824)
Stockholders' equity before treasury stock	8,376,305	8,335,553
Less: treasury stock at cost; 7,346 and 7,348 shares in 2020 and 2019, respectively	215,648	215,712
Total Mohawk Industries, Inc. stockholders’ equity	8,160,657	8,119,841
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interest	6,412	6,607
Total stockholders’ equity	8,167,069	8,126,448
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 13,784,214	$ 13,386,680

Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Sep. 26, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)	60,000	60,000
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	78,545,000	78,980,000
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	7,346,000	7,348,000

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 2,574,870	$ 2,519,185	$ 6,910,433	$ 7,546,160
Cost of sales	1,868,671	1,827,494	5,217,827	5,492,924
Gross profit	706,199	691,691	1,692,606	2,053,236
Selling, general and administrative expenses	443,455	451,471	1,339,338	1,380,826
Operating income	262,744	240,220	353,268	672,410
Interest expense	14,854	9,316	36,481	30,310
Other expense (income) net	(726)	52,713	5,990	45,929
Earnings before income taxes	248,616	178,191	310,797	596,171
Income tax expense	43,163	22,522	43,467	116,273
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	205,453	155,669	267,330	479,898
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	336	151	(44)	354
Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$ 205,117	$ 155,518	$ 267,374	$ 479,544
Basic earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Basic earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. (in usd per share)	$ 2.88	$ 2.16	$ 3.76	$ 6.63
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic (in shares)	71,197	72,106	71,190	72,302
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. (in usd per share)	$ 2.87	$ 2.15	$ 3.75	$ 6.61
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted (in shares)	71,378	72,392	71,362	72,578

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	$ 205,453	$ 155,669	$ 267,330	$ 479,898
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	31,307	(150,139)	(169,914)	(91,050)
Pension prior service cost and actuarial gain, net of tax	70	216	164	283
Other comprehensive income (loss)	31,377	(149,923)	(169,750)	(90,767)
Comprehensive income	236,830	5,746	97,580	389,131
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	360	(7)	(195)	266
Comprehensive income attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$ 236,470	$ 5,753	$ 97,775	$ 388,865

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 267,330	$ 479,898
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Restructuring	84,859	45,533
Depreciation and amortization	450,952	422,693
Deferred income taxes	(62,550)	9,303
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment	1,376	1,571
Stock-based compensation expense	14,559	17,228
Impairment of net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile in China	0	65,172
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net	(210,717)	(203,447)
Inventories	389,067	(60,477)
Other assets and prepaid expenses	48,627	(38,942)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	398,667	250,637
Other liabilities	(20,176)	(11,083)
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,361,994	978,086
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(265,414)	(405,614)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	(76,847)
Purchases of short-term investments	(791,084)	(451,000)
Redemption of short-term investments	425,800	459,000
Net cash used in investing activities	(630,698)	(474,461)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on Senior Credit Facilities	(633,134)	(465,811)
Proceeds from Senior Credit Facilities	617,797	419,957
Payments on commercial paper	(4,890,991)	(11,919,636)
Proceeds from commercial paper	4,195,353	11,540,489
Proceeds from Floating Rate Notes	0	331,325
Payment on Floating Rate Notes	0	(331,325)
Proceeds from Senior Notes issuance	1,062,240	0
Repayments on Senior Notes	(326,904)	0
Proceeds from Term Loan Facility	500,000	0
Repayment on Term Loan Facility	(500,000)	0
Payments of other debt and financing costs	(3,586)	0
Proceeds from other debt	0	7,356
Debt issuance costs	(11,942)	(757)
Purchase of Mohawk common stock	(68,640)	(76,671)
Change in outstanding checks in excess of cash	(5,693)	(10,523)
Shares redeemed for taxes	(3,539)	(4,711)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(69,039)	(510,307)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(15,804)	(1,065)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	646,453	(7,747)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	134,785	119,050
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 781,238	$ 111,303

General

General	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
General	General Unless this Form 10-Q indicates otherwise or the context otherwise requires, the terms “we,” “our,” “us,” “Mohawk,” or “the Company” as used in this Form 10-Q refer to Mohawk Industries, Inc. Interim Reporting The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, and the Company’s description of critical accounting policies, included in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the year. COVID-19 Pandemic The Company has already experienced certain disruptions to its business and further disruptions may occur that could materially affect the Company’s ability to obtain supplies, manufacture its products or deliver inventory in a timely manner. Future disruptions may result in lost revenue, additional costs or impairments to goodwill or other assets. The Company is continuously implementing business continuity plans during the crisis and attempting to minimize the pandemic’s impact, but we may be unable to adequately respond to further outbreaks in particular geographies and our operations may be materially impacted. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic may impact the Company’s results will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of COVID-19 and the particular responses employed in various countries and regions. Accordingly, COVID-19 and the related global economic downturn could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition. Short-Term Investments The Company invests in high quality credit instruments. At September 26, 2020, such investments consisted of a short-duration bond fund. At December 31, 2019, amounts consisted solely of investments in the Company's commercial paper by its wholly-owned captive insurance company. Such investments are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Company's investment in the short-duration bond fund is classified as an equity security, recorded at fair value based on the closing market price of the security. The Company recognizes dividends, realized and unrealized gains and losses to other expense (income), net in the statement of operations. Hedges of Net Investments in Non-U.S. Operations The Company has numerous investments outside the United States. The net assets of these subsidiaries are exposed to changes and volatility in currency exchange rates. The Company uses foreign currency denominated debt to hedge its non-U.S. net investments against adverse movements in exchange rates. The gains and losses on the Company’s net investments in its non-U.S. operations are economically offset by losses and gains on its foreign currency borrowings. The Company designated its €500,000 2.00% Senior Notes borrowing as a net investment hedge of a portion of its European operations. For the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, the change in the U.S. dollar value of the Company’s euro denominated debt was an increase of $21,499 ($16,331 net of taxes) and a decrease of $25,102 ($19,067 net of taxes), respectively, which is recorded in the foreign currency translation adjustment component of accumulated other comprehensive income or (loss). The change in the U.S. dollar value of the Company’s debt partially offsets the euro-to-dollar translation of the Company’s net investment in its European operations. Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Recently Adopted In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments , which was further amended by additional accounting standards updates issued by the FASB. The new standard replaced the incurred loss impairment methodology for recognizing credit losses with a new methodology that requires recognition of lifetime expected credit losses when a financial asset is originated or purchased, even if the risk of loss is remote. The new methodology (referred to as the current expected credit losses model, or "CECL") applies to most financial assets measured at amortized cost, including trade receivables, and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to estimate expected credit losses. The Company adopted the new standard on January 1, 2020 using a modified retrospective transition approach, with the cumulative impact being immaterial to the financial statements. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and other (Topic 350): Simplifying the test for goodwill impairment. The amendments remove the second step of the current goodwill impairment test. An entity will apply a one-step quantitative test and record the amount of goodwill impairment as the excess of a reporting unit's carrying amount over its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. The new guidance does not amend the optional qualitative assessment of goodwill impairment. This guidance is effective for impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The effect of adopting the new standard was not material. Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Effective in Future Years In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes which simplified the accounting for income taxes in several areas by removing certain exceptions and by clarifying and amending existing guidance applicable to accounting for income taxes. The amendment is effective commencing in 2021 with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this accounting standards update will have on its consolidated financial statements.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions 2019 Acquisitions During 2019, the Company acquired two hard surface flooring distribution companies based in the Netherlands and the Czech Republic for $76,237, which resulted in allocations of goodwill of $38,366 and intangible assets subject to amortization of $12,789. The results have been included in the Flooring ROW segment and are not material to the Company’s consolidated results of operations. 2018 Acquisitions On November 16, 2018, the Company completed its purchase of Eliane S/A Revestimentos Ceramicos (“Eliane”), one of the largest ceramic tile companies in Brazil. Pursuant to the purchase agreement, the Company (i) acquired the entire issued share capital of Eliane and (ii) acquired $99,037 of net indebtedness of Eliane, with total cash consideration paid of $148,302. The Company’s acquisition of Eliane resulted in allocations of goodwill of $33,019, indefinite-lived tradename intangible assets of $32,238 and intangible assets subject to amortization of $5,818. The majority of the goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The factors contributing to the recognition of the amount of goodwill include product, sales and manufacturing synergies. Eliane’s results of operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition in the Global Ceramic reporting segment.

Revenue from Contracts with Cus

Revenue from Contracts with Customers	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contracts with Customers	Revenue from Contracts with Customers Revenue recognition and accounts receivable The Company recognizes revenues when it satisfies performance obligations as evidenced by the transfer of control of the promised goods to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods. The nature of the promised goods are ceramic, stone, carpet, resilient, laminate, wood and other flooring products. Payment is typically received 90 days or less from the invoice date. The Company adjusts the amounts of revenue for expected cash discounts, sales allowances, returns, and claims, based upon historical experience. The Company adjusts accounts receivable for doubtful account allowances based upon relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount, periodic evaluation of specific customer accounts, and the aging of accounts receivable. If the Company expects the financial condition of the Company’s customers to deteriorate based on current conditions or reasonable and supportable forecasts, additional allowances may be required. Contract liabilities The Company historically records contract liabilities when it receives payment prior to fulfilling a performance obligation. Contract liabilities related to revenues are recorded in accounts payable and accrued expenses on the accompanying condensed consolidating balance sheets. The Company had contract liabilities of $36,557 and $34,959 as of September 26, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Performance obligations Substantially all of the Company’s revenue is recognized at a point in time when the product is either shipped or received from the Company’s facilities and control of the product is transferred to the customer. Accordingly, in any period, the Company does not recognize a significant amount of revenue from performance obligations satisfied or partially satisfied in prior periods and the amount of such revenue recognized during the three and nine months ended September 26, 2020 was immaterial. Costs to obtain a contract The Company historically incurs certain incremental costs to obtain revenue contracts. These costs relate to marketing display structures and are capitalized when the amortization period is greater than one year, with the amount recorded in other assets on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Capitalized costs to obtain contracts were $62,596 and $69,039 as of September 26, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Amortization expense recognized during the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 related to these capitalized costs were $51,110 and $41,889 respectively. Practical expedients and policy elections The Company elected the following practical expedients and policy elections: • Incremental costs of obtaining a contract is recorded as an expense when incurred in selling, general and administrative expenses if the amortization period is less than one year. • Shipping and handling activities performed after control has been transferred is accounted for as a fulfillment cost in cost of sales. Revenue disaggregation The following table presents the Company’s segment revenues disaggregated by the geographical market location of customer sales and product categories for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019: September 26, 2020 Global Ceramic segment Flooring NA segment Flooring ROW segment Total Geographical Markets United States $ 508,291 947,648 421 1,456,360 Europe 197,070 2,655 466,172 665,897 Russia 77,564 25 36,062 113,651 Other 128,378 31,964 178,620 338,962 $ 911,303 982,292 681,275 2,574,870 Product Categories Ceramic & Stone $ 908,419 7,170 — 915,589 Carpet & Resilient 2,884 791,212 241,561 1,035,657 Laminate & Wood — 183,910 223,240 407,150 Other (1) — — 216,474 216,474 $ 911,303 982,292 681,275 2,574,870 September 28, 2019 Global Ceramic segment Flooring NA segment Flooring ROW segment Total Geographical Markets United States $ 537,247 963,784 475 1,501,506 Europe 168,032 1,901 424,230 594,163 Russia 77,024 15 32,614 109,653 Other 134,119 36,208 143,536 313,863 $ 916,422 1,001,908 600,855 2,519,185 Product Categories Ceramic & Stone $ 916,422 13,570 — 929,992 Carpet & Resilient — 816,190 193,941 1,010,131 Laminate & Wood — 172,148 204,241 376,389 Other (1) — — 202,673 202,673 $ 916,422 1,001,908 600,855 2,519,185 (1) Other includes roofing elements, insulation boards, chipboards and IP contracts. The following table presents the Company’s segment revenues disaggregated by the geographical market location of customer sales and product categories for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019: September 26, 2020 Global Ceramic segment Flooring NA segment Flooring ROW segment Total Geographical Markets United States $ 1,485,934 2,535,874 1,504 4,023,312 Europe 513,253 6,132 1,259,023 1,778,408 Russia 192,588 25 84,622 277,235 Other 321,313 88,679 421,486 831,478 $ 2,513,088 2,630,710 1,766,635 6,910,433 Product Categories Ceramic & Stone $ 2,508,604 24,938 — 2,533,542 Carpet & Resilient 4,484 2,090,681 596,135 2,691,300 Laminate & Wood — 515,091 587,516 1,102,607 Other (1) — — 582,984 582,984 $ 2,513,088 2,630,710 1,766,635 6,910,433 September 28, 2019 Global Ceramic segment Flooring NA segment Flooring ROW segment Total Geographical Markets United States $ 1,633,583 2,793,110 1,252 4,427,945 Europe 552,546 5,902 1,369,908 1,928,356 Russia 196,731 66 83,315 280,112 Other 389,945 108,249 411,553 909,747 $ 2,772,805 2,907,327 1,866,028 7,546,160 Product Categories Ceramic & Stone $ 2,772,805 41,928 — 2,814,733 Carpet & Resilient — 2,360,014 586,388 2,946,402 Laminate & Wood — 505,385 629,500 1,134,885 Other (1) — — 650,140 650,140 $ 2,772,805 2,907,327 1,866,028 7,546,160 (1) Other includes roofing elements, insulation boards, chipboards and IP contracts.

Restructuring, acquisition and

Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs	Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs The Company incurs costs in connection with acquiring, integrating and restructuring acquisitions and in connection with its global cost-reduction/productivity initiatives. For example: • In connection with acquisition activity, the Company typically incurs costs associated with executing the transactions, integrating the acquired operations (which may include expenditures for consulting and the integration of systems and processes), and restructuring the combined company (which may include charges related to employees, assets and activities that will not continue in the combined company); and • In connection with the Company’s cost-reduction/productivity initiatives, it typically incurs costs and charges associated with site closings and other facility rationalization actions including accelerated depreciation ("Asset write-downs") and workforce reductions. Restructuring, acquisition transaction and integration-related costs consisted of the following during the three and nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020 September 28, 2019 September 26, 2020 September 28, 2019 Cost of sales Restructuring costs (1) $ 17,711 7,284 78,383 43,197 Acquisition integration-related costs (1) 180 1,153 2,736 Restructuring and acquisition integration-related costs $ 17,710 7,464 79,536 45,933 Selling, general and administrative expenses Restructuring costs (1) $ 8,627 491 21,704 2,336 Acquisition transaction-related costs — 413 (210) 1,330 Acquisition integration-related costs 137 1,147 1,702 4,554 Restructuring, acquisition transaction and integration-related costs $ 8,764 2,051 23,196 8,220 (1) The restructuring costs for 2020 and 2019 primarily relate to the Company’s actions taken to lower its cost structure and improve efficiencies of manufacturing and distribution operations as well as actions related to the Company’s recent acquisitions. The Company currently estimates that it will incur additional restructuring costs of approximately $35,000 primarily related to accelerated depreciation and period closure costs in its Flooring North America and Global Ceramic segments, which are expected to be substantially concluded in 2020. The restructuring activity for the three months ended September 26, 2020 is as follows: Lease impairments Asset write-downs Severance Other Total Balance as of June 27, 2020 $ 5 — 24,186 463 24,654 Provision - Global Ceramic segment 1,389 7,758 2,170 2,937 14,254 Provision - Flooring NA segment — 2,627 54 3,271 5,952 Provision - Flooring ROW segment — 404 (2) 1,481 1,883 Provision - Corporate — 3,685 564 — 4,249 Total provision 1,389 14,474 2,786 7,689 26,338 Cash payments (5) — (6,666) (4,483) (11,154) Non-cash items (1,389) (14,474) 577 (3,006) (18,292) Balance as of September 26, 2020 $ — — 20,883 663 21,546 Provision amounts recorded in: Cost of sales $ — 9,758 1,068 6,885 17,711 Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,389 4,716 1,718 804 8,627 Total provision $ 1,389 14,474 2,786 7,689 26,338 The restructuring activity for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 is as follows: Lease impairments Asset write-downs Severance Other Total Balance as of December 31, 2019 $ 21 — 4,122 116 4,259 Provision - Global Ceramic segment 1,389 12,383 14,123 3,242 31,137 Provision - Flooring NA segment — 28,959 5,036 8,952 42,947 Provision - Flooring ROW segment — 9,302 7,636 3,557 20,495 Provision - Corporate — 3,685 1,823 — 5,508 Total provision 1,389 54,329 28,618 15,751 100,087 Cash payments (21) — (12,283) (10,209) (22,513) Non-cash items (1,389) (54,329) 426 (4,995) (60,287) Balance as of September 26, 2020 $ — — 20,883 663 21,546 Provision amounts recorded in: Cost of sales $ — 49,613 15,127 13,643 78,383 Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,389 4,716 13,491 2,108 21,704 Total provision $ 1,389 54,329 28,618 15,751 100,087 The Company expects the remaining severance and other restructuring costs to be paid over the next 12 months.

Fair Value

Fair Value	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value	Fair Value Accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The authoritative guidance discusses valuation techniques, such as the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow), and the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost). These valuation techniques are based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions. As the basis for evaluating such inputs, a three-tier value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 2: Observable inputs other than quoted prices that are directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for similar or identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable. Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions. For publicly-traded investment securities, including the Company’s money market and short-duration bond funds, fair value is determined on the basis of quoted market prices and, accordingly, such investments are classified as Level 1. The Company’s wholly-owned captive insurance company may also invest in the Company’s commercial paper. These short-term commercial paper investments are classified as trading securities and carried at fair value based upon the Level 2 fair value hierarchy. Items Measured at Fair Value The following table presents the items measured at fair value as of September 26, 2020 and December 31, 2019: Fair Value September 26, 2020 December 31, 2019 Cash and cash equivalents: Money market funds (Level 1) $ 310,569 — Short-term investments: Short-duration bond fund (Level 1) (1) 407,784 — Commercial paper (Level 2) — 42,500 (1) The Company's investment is in a Short-duration bond fund that is designed to deliver current income consistent with the preservation of capital through investing in high-and medium grade fixed income securities. The investment is readily convertible into cash.

Receivables, net

Receivables, net	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables, net	Receivables, net Receivables, net are as follows: At September 26, 2020 At December 31, 2019 Customers, trade $ 1,696,515 1,491,592 Income tax receivable 9,183 8,428 Other 87,114 88,520 1,792,812 1,588,540 Less: allowance for discounts, claims and doubtful accounts (1) 81,851 61,921 Receivables, net $ 1,710,961 1,526,619 (1) The Company adopted the new standard, ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, on January 1, 2020 using a modified retrospective transition approach, with the cumulative impact being immaterial to the financial statements. See Note 3 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories The components of inventories are as follows: At September 26, 2020 At December 31, 2019 Finished goods $ 1,310,673 1,610,742 Work in process 122,610 144,639 Raw materials 408,690 526,947 Total inventories $ 1,841,973 2,282,328 Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market (net realizable value). Cost has been determined using the first-in first-out method (“FIFO”). Costs included in inventory include raw materials, direct and indirect labor and employee benefits, depreciation, general manufacturing overhead and various other costs of manufacturing. Market, with respect to all inventories, is replacement cost or net realizable value. Inventories on hand are compared against anticipated future usage, which is a function of historical usage, anticipated future selling price, expected sales below cost, excessive quantities and an evaluation for obsolescence. Actual results could differ from assumptions used to value obsolete inventory, excessive inventory or inventory expected to be sold below cost.

Goodwill and intangible assets

Goodwill and intangible assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and intangible assets	Goodwill and intangible assets The components of goodwill and other intangible assets are as follows: Goodwill: Global Ceramic segment Flooring NA segment Flooring ROW segment Total Balance as of December 31, 2019 Goodwill $ 1,583,576 874,198 1,439,678 3,897,452 Accumulated impairment losses (531,930) (343,054) (452,441) (1,327,425) 1,051,646 531,144 987,237 2,570,027 Goodwill recognized during the period — — (9,642) (9,642) Currency translation during the period (17,997) — 32,253 14,256 Balance as of September 26, 2020 Goodwill 1,565,579 874,198 1,462,289 3,902,066 Accumulated impairment losses (531,930) (343,054) (452,441) (1,327,425) $ 1,033,649 531,144 1,009,848 2,574,641 Intangible assets not subject to amortization: Tradenames Balance as of December 31, 2019 $ 702,732 Currency translation during the period (4,166) Balance as of September 26, 2020 $ 698,566 Intangible assets subject to amortization: Gross carrying amounts: Customer Patents Other Total Balance as of December 31, 2019 $ 645,206 249,100 6,631 900,937 Intangible assets recognized during the period 12,789 — — 12,789 Currency translation during the period 12,622 9,548 (27) 22,143 Balance as of September 26, 2020 $ 670,617 258,648 6,604 935,869 Accumulated amortization: Customer Patents Other Total Balance as of December 31, 2019 $ 426,765 246,872 1,153 674,790 Amortization during the period 19,531 1,595 57 21,183 Currency translation during the period 10,173 9,495 16 19,684 Balance as of September 26, 2020 $ 456,469 257,962 1,226 715,657 Intangible assets subject to amortization, net $ 214,148 686 5,378 220,212 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, September 28, September 26, September 28, Amortization expense $ 7,327 6,912 21,183 20,596 Mohawk performs its annual testing of goodwill and indefinite lived intangibles in the fourth quarter of each year and no impairment was indicated for 2019. In 2019 the Company also concluded that in general, a decline in estimated after tax cash flows greater than approximately 19% to 39% or an increase of approximately 15% to 45% in WACC or a significant or prolonged decline in market capitalization could result in an additional indication of impairment. As a result of the economic impact from COVID-19, the Company performed a qualitative assessment of whether the fair value of any of its reporting units or indefinite-lived intangible assets was more likely than not less than its carrying amount at March 28, 2020. The Company concluded neither goodwill nor any of its indefinite-lived intangible assets were impaired at March 28, 2020. There were no factors or changes in circumstances to indicate a change to this assessment was required during the three month periods ended June 27, 2020 and September 26, 2020 . However, while we have concluded that neither goodwill nor any of its indefinite-lived intangible assets were impaired during the quarter ended September 26, 2020, a prolonged pandemic could impact the Company’s assumptions utilized in the determination of the estimated fair values of the Company’s reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets significantly enough to trigger an impairment. Hence, the Company continues to monitor the economic impact of COVID-19 and may be required to reassess impairment of goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets in future interim periods.

Accounts payable and accrued ex

Accounts payable and accrued expenses	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	Accounts payable and accrued expenses Accounts payable and accrued expenses are as follows: At September 26, 2020 At December 31, 2019 Outstanding checks in excess of cash $ 4,229 9,924 Accounts payable, trade 989,880 824,956 Accrued expenses 564,146 461,035 Product warranties 53,520 49,184 Accrued interest 22,088 21,050 Accrued compensation and benefits 299,343 192,991 Total accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 1,933,206 1,559,140

Accumulated other comprehensive

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 are as follows: Foreign currency translation adjustments Pensions, net of tax Total Balance as of December 31, 2019 $ (753,108) (12,716) (765,824) Current period other comprehensive income (loss) (169,763) 164 (169,599) Balance as of September 26, 2020 $ (922,871) (12,552) (935,423) The following tables reflect the changes in stockholders’ equity for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 (in thousands). Total Stockholders’ Equity Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Treasury Stock Noncontrolling Interest Total Stockholders' Equity Shares Amount Shares Amount June 27, 2020 78,541 $ 785 $ 1,874,623 $ 7,225,828 $ (966,776) (7,346) $ (215,648) $ 6,052 $ 7,924,864 Shares issued under employee and director stock plans 4 — 492 — — — — — 492 Stock-based compensation expense — — 4,883 — — — — — 4,883 Repurchases of common stock — — — — — — — — — Noncontrolling earnings (loss) — — — — — — — 336 336 Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests — — — — — — — 24 24 Currency translation adjustment — — — — 31,283 — — — 31,283 Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss) — — — — 70 — — — 70 CECL adoption — — — — — — — — — Net income — — — 205,117 — — — — 205,117 September 26, 2020 78,545 $ 785 $ 1,879,998 $ 7,430,945 $ (935,423) (7,346) $ (215,648) $ 6,412 $ 8,167,069 Total Stockholders’ Equity Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Treasury Stock Noncontrolling Interest Total Stockholders' Equity Shares Amount Shares Amount June 29, 2019 79,712 $ 797 $ 1,859,248 $ 6,903,261 $ (732,521) (7,348) $ (215,712) $ 6,518 $ 7,821,591 Shares issued under employee and director stock plans — — — — — — — — — Stock-based compensation expense — — 5,651 — — — — — 5,651 Repurchases of common stock (519) (5) — (67,703) — — — — (67,708) Noncontrolling earnings — — — — — — — 150 150 Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests — — — — — — — (157) (157) Currency translation adjustment — — — — (149,982) — — — (149,982) Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss) — — — — 216 — — — 216 Net income — — — 155,518 — — — — 155,518 September 28, 2019 79,193 $ 792 $ 1,864,899 $ 6,991,076 $ (882,287) (7,348) $ (215,712) $ 6,511 $ 7,765,279 The following tables reflect the changes in stockholders’ equity for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 (in thousands). Total Stockholders’ Equity Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Treasury Stock Noncontrolling Interest Total Stockholders' Equity Shares Amount Shares Amount January 1, 2020 78,980 $ 790 $ 1,868,250 $ 7,232,337 $ (765,824) (7,348) $ (215,712) $ 6,607 $ 8,126,448 Shares issued under employee and director stock plans 144 1 (2,811) — — 2 64 — (2,746) Stock-based compensation expense — — 14,559 — — — — — 14,559 Repurchases of common stock (579) (6) — (68,635) — — — — (68,641) Noncontrolling earnings (loss) — — — — — — — (44) (44) Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests — — — — — — — (151) (151) Currency translation adjustment — — — — (169,763) — — — (169,763) Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss) — — — — 164 — — — 164 CECL adoption — — — (131) — — — — (131) Net income — — — 267,374 — — — — 267,374 September 26, 2020 78,545 $ 785 $ 1,879,998 $ 7,430,945 $ (935,423) (7,346) $ (215,648) $ 6,412 $ 8,167,069 Total Stockholders’ Equity Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Treasury Stock Noncontrolling Interest Total Stockholders' Equity Shares Amount Shares Amount January 1, 2019 79,656 $ 797 $ 1,852,173 $ 6,588,197 $ (791,608) (7,349) $ (215,745) $ 6,245 $ 7,440,059 Shares issued under employee and director stock plans 122 1 (4,502) — — 1 33 — (4,468) Stock-based compensation expense — — 17,228 — — — — — 17,228 Repurchases of common stock (585) (6) — (76,665) — — — — (76,671) Noncontrolling earnings — — — — — — — 354 354 Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests — — — — — — — (88) (88) Currency translation adjustment — — — (90,962) — — — (90,962) Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss) — — — — 283 — — — 283 Net income — — — 479,544 — — — — 479,544 September 28, 2019 79,193 $ 792 $ 1,864,899 $ 6,991,076 $ (882,287) (7,348) $ (215,712) $ 6,511 $ 7,765,279

Leases

Leases	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Leases Effective January 1, 2019 the Company adopted ASC 842, which requires recognition of right of use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet, based on the present value of the future minimum rental payments for existing operating leases. The Company adopted the provisions of ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 using a modified retrospective approach through a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption in line with the new transition method allowed under ASU 2018-11. ASC 842 provides a number of optional practical expedients in transition. The Company elected the “package of practical expedients” which permits the Company not to reassess under the new standard its prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs. The Company did not elect the use-of-hindsight and elected the practical expedient pertaining to land easements. The new standard also provides practical expedients for an entity’s ongoing accounting for leases. The Company elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases that qualify, meaning the Company will not recognize ROU assets or lease liabilities for leases with terms shorter than twelve months. The Company also elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for a majority of its asset classes, including real estate and most equipment. The Company measures the ROU assets and liabilities based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. Minimum lease payments include the fixed lease and non-lease components of the agreement, as well as any variable rent payments that depend on an index, initially measured using the index at the lease commencement date. The ROU assets are adjusted for any initial direct costs incurred less any lease incentives received, in addition to payments made on or before the commencement date of the lease. The Company recognizes lease expense for leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s lease agreements, the Company uses an estimated incremental borrowing rate to determine the initial present value of lease payments. These discount rates for leases are calculated using the Company’s credit spread adjusted for current market factors and foreign currency rates. The Company also made a policy election to determine its incremental borrowing rate, at the initial application date, using the total lease term and the total minimum rental payments, as the Company believes this rate is more indicative of the implied financing cost. The Company determines if a contract is or contains a lease at inception. The Company has operating and finance leases for service centers, warehouses, showrooms, and machinery and equipment. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. The Company enters into lease contracts ranging from 1 to 60 years with a majority of the Company’s lease terms ranging from 1 to 10 years. Some leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term from 3 to 10 years or more. The exercise of these lease renewal options is at the Company’s sole discretion. An insignificant number of our leases include options to purchase the leased property. The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements are limited by the expected lease term. Certain of our leases include rental payments that will adjust periodically for inflation or certain adjustments based on step increases. An insignificant number of our leases contain residual value guarantees and none of our agreements contain material restrictive covenants. Variable rent expenses consist primarily of maintenance, property taxes and charges based on usage. We rent or sublease certain real estate to third parties. Our sublease portfolio consists mainly of operating leases. The components of lease costs for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 are as follows: Three Months Ended September 26, 2020 Three Months Ended September 28, 2019 Cost of Goods Sold Selling, General and Administrative Total Cost of Goods Sold Selling, General and Administrative Total Operating lease costs Fixed $ 5,797 25,905 31,702 8,068 25,316 33,384 Short-term 3,036 4,004 7,040 1,092 2,640 3,732 Variable 1,926 6,984 8,910 1,475 7,053 8,528 Sub-leases (95) (147) (242) (114) (113) (227) $ 10,664 36,746 47,410 10,521 34,896 45,417 Three Months Ended September 26, 2020 Three Months Ended September 28, 2019 Depreciation and Amortization Interest Total Depreciation and Amortization Interest Total Finance lease costs Amortization of leased assets $ 1,672 — 1,672 404 — 404 Interest on lease liabilities — 189 189 — 102 102 $ 1,672 189 1,861 404 102 506 Net lease costs $ 49,271 45,923 The components of lease costs for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 are as follows: Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020 Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019 Cost of Goods Sold Selling, General and Administrative Total Cost of Goods Sold Selling, General and Administrative Total Operating lease costs Fixed $ 19,086 76,548 95,634 23,925 72,578 96,503 Short-term 8,174 11,689 19,863 4,083 9,126 13,209 Variable 6,316 22,404 28,720 5,846 21,601 27,447 Sub-leases (313) (415) (728) (239) (397) (636) $ 33,263 110,226 143,489 33,615 102,908 136,523 Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020 Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019 Depreciation and Amortization Interest Total Depreciation and Amortization Interest Total Finance lease costs Amortization of leased assets $ 4,402 — 4,402 1,228 — 1,228 Interest on lease liabilities — 492 492 — 191 191 $ 4,402 492 4,894 1,228 191 1,419 Net lease costs $ 148,383 137,942 Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows: Classification At September 26, 2020 At December 31, 2019 Assets Operating Leases Right of use operating lease assets Right of use operating lease assets $ 303,050 323,003 Finance Leases Property, plant and equipment, gross Property, plant and equipment 48,347 35,271 Accumulated depreciation Accumulated depreciation (10,203) (5,664) Property, plant and equipment, net Property, plant and equipment, net 38,144 29,607 Total lease assets $ 341,194 352,610 Liabilities Operating Leases Other current Current operating lease liabilities $ 97,778 101,945 Non-current Non-current operating lease liabilities 214,654 228,155 Total operating liabilities 312,432 330,100 Finance Leases Short-term debt Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt 7,033 4,835 Long-term debt Long-term debt, less current portion 31,747 25,214 Total finance liabilities 38,780 30,049 Total lease liabilities $ 351,212 360,149 Maturities of lease liabilities are as follows: Year ending December 31, Finance Operating Total 2020 (excluding the nine months ended September 26, 2020) $ 1,974 30,826 32,800 2021 7,414 106,731 114,145 2022 6,974 79,632 86,606 2023 6,273 49,986 56,259 2024 4,738 29,767 34,505 Thereafter 14,369 39,114 53,483 Total lease payments 41,742 336,056 377,798 Less imputed interest 2,962 23,624 Present value, Total $ 38,780 312,432 The Company had approximately $2,924 of leases that commenced after September 26, 2020 that created rights and obligations to the Company. These leases are not included in the above maturity schedule. For additional information regarding the Company’s Commitments and Contingencies as of December 31, 2019 as disclosed for finance and operating leases, see Note 15 in its 2019 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K. Lease term and discount rate are as follows: At September 26, 2020 At December 31, 2019 Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Operating Leases 4.3 years 4.3 years Finance Leases 7.3 years 8.4 years Weighted Average Discount Rate Operating Leases 3.1 % 3.3 % Finance Leases 1.5 % 1.4 % Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows: Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020 September 28, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 92,785 96,752 Operating cash flows from finance leases 492 123 Financing cash flows from finance leases 4,469 1,224 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: Operating leases 67,000 113,253 Finance leases 10,340 7,636 Amortization: Amortization of right of use operating lease assets (1) 85,266 85,061 (1) Amortization of Right of use operating lease assets during the period is reflected in Other assets and prepaid expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Leases	Leases Effective January 1, 2019 the Company adopted ASC 842, which requires recognition of right of use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet, based on the present value of the future minimum rental payments for existing operating leases. The Company adopted the provisions of ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 using a modified retrospective approach through a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption in line with the new transition method allowed under ASU 2018-11. ASC 842 provides a number of optional practical expedients in transition. The Company elected the “package of practical expedients” which permits the Company not to reassess under the new standard its prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs. The Company did not elect the use-of-hindsight and elected the practical expedient pertaining to land easements. The new standard also provides practical expedients for an entity’s ongoing accounting for leases. The Company elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases that qualify, meaning the Company will not recognize ROU assets or lease liabilities for leases with terms shorter than twelve months. The Company also elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for a majority of its asset classes, including real estate and most equipment. The Company measures the ROU assets and liabilities based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. Minimum lease payments include the fixed lease and non-lease components of the agreement, as well as any variable rent payments that depend on an index, initially measured using the index at the lease commencement date. The ROU assets are adjusted for any initial direct costs incurred less any lease incentives received, in addition to payments made on or before the commencement date of the lease. The Company recognizes lease expense for leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s lease agreements, the Company uses an estimated incremental borrowing rate to determine the initial present value of lease payments. These discount rates for leases are calculated using the Company’s credit spread adjusted for current market factors and foreign currency rates. The Company also made a policy election to determine its incremental borrowing rate, at the initial application date, using the total lease term and the total minimum rental payments, as the Company believes this rate is more indicative of the implied financing cost. The Company determines if a contract is or contains a lease at inception. The Company has operating and finance leases for service centers, warehouses, showrooms, and machinery and equipment. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. The Company enters into lease contracts ranging from 1 to 60 years with a majority of the Company’s lease terms ranging from 1 to 10 years. Some leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term from 3 to 10 years or more. The exercise of these lease renewal options is at the Company’s sole discretion. An insignificant number of our leases include options to purchase the leased property. The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements are limited by the expected lease term. Certain of our leases include rental payments that will adjust periodically for inflation or certain adjustments based on step increases. An insignificant number of our leases contain residual value guarantees and none of our agreements contain material restrictive covenants. Variable rent expenses consist primarily of maintenance, property taxes and charges based on usage. We rent or sublease certain real estate to third parties. Our sublease portfolio consists mainly of operating leases. The components of lease costs for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 are as follows: Three Months Ended September 26, 2020 Three Months Ended September 28, 2019 Cost of Goods Sold Selling, General and Administrative Total Cost of Goods Sold Selling, General and Administrative Total Operating lease costs Fixed $ 5,797 25,905 31,702 8,068 25,316 33,384 Short-term 3,036 4,004 7,040 1,092 2,640 3,732 Variable 1,926 6,984 8,910 1,475 7,053 8,528 Sub-leases (95) (147) (242) (114) (113) (227) $ 10,664 36,746 47,410 10,521 34,896 45,417 Three Months Ended September 26, 2020 Three Months Ended September 28, 2019 Depreciation and Amortization Interest Total Depreciation and Amortization Interest Total Finance lease costs Amortization of leased assets $ 1,672 — 1,672 404 — 404 Interest on lease liabilities — 189 189 — 102 102 $ 1,672 189 1,861 404 102 506 Net lease costs $ 49,271 45,923 The components of lease costs for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 are as follows: Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020 Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019 Cost of Goods Sold Selling, General and Administrative Total Cost of Goods Sold Selling, General and Administrative Total Operating lease costs Fixed $ 19,086 76,548 95,634 23,925 72,578 96,503 Short-term 8,174 11,689 19,863 4,083 9,126 13,209 Variable 6,316 22,404 28,720 5,846 21,601 27,447 Sub-leases (313) (415) (728) (239) (397) (636) $ 33,263 110,226 143,489 33,615 102,908 136,523 Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020 Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019 Depreciation and Amortization Interest Total Depreciation and Amortization Interest Total Finance lease costs Amortization of leased assets $ 4,402 — 4,402 1,228 — 1,228 Interest on lease liabilities — 492 492 — 191 191 $ 4,402 492 4,894 1,228 191 1,419 Net lease costs $ 148,383 137,942 Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows: Classification At September 26, 2020 At December 31, 2019 Assets Operating Leases Right of use operating lease assets Right of use operating lease assets $ 303,050 323,003 Finance Leases Property, plant and equipment, gross Property, plant and equipment 48,347 35,271 Accumulated depreciation Accumulated depreciation (10,203) (5,664) Property, plant and equipment, net Property, plant and equipment, net 38,144 29,607 Total lease assets $ 341,194 352,610 Liabilities Operating Leases Other current Current operating lease liabilities $ 97,778 101,945 Non-current Non-current operating lease liabilities 214,654 228,155 Total operating liabilities 312,432 330,100 Finance Leases Short-term debt Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt 7,033 4,835 Long-term debt Long-term debt, less current portion 31,747 25,214 Total finance liabilities 38,780 30,049 Total lease liabilities $ 351,212 360,149 Maturities of lease liabilities are as follows: Year ending December 31, Finance Operating Total 2020 (excluding the nine months ended September 26, 2020) $ 1,974 30,826 32,800 2021 7,414 106,731 114,145 2022 6,974 79,632 86,606 2023 6,273 49,986 56,259 2024 4,738 29,767 34,505 Thereafter 14,369 39,114 53,483 Total lease payments 41,742 336,056 377,798 Less imputed interest 2,962 23,624 Present value, Total $ 38,780 312,432 The Company had approximately $2,924 of leases that commenced after September 26, 2020 that created rights and obligations to the Company. These leases are not included in the above maturity schedule. For additional information regarding the Company’s Commitments and Contingencies as of December 31, 2019 as disclosed for finance and operating leases, see Note 15 in its 2019 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K. Lease term and discount rate are as follows: At September 26, 2020 At December 31, 2019 Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Operating Leases 4.3 years 4.3 years Finance Leases 7.3 years 8.4 years Weighted Average Discount Rate Operating Leases 3.1 % 3.3 % Finance Leases 1.5 % 1.4 % Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows: Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020 September 28, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 92,785 96,752 Operating cash flows from finance leases 492 123 Financing cash flows from finance leases 4,469 1,224 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: Operating leases 67,000 113,253 Finance leases 10,340 7,636 Amortization: Amortization of right of use operating lease assets (1) 85,266 85,061 (1) Amortization of Right of use operating lease assets during the period is reflected in Other assets and prepaid expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Stock-based compensation

Stock-based compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation	Stock-based compensation The Company recognizes compensation expense for all share-based payments granted based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of ASC 718-10. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the options’ or other awards’ estimated lives for fixed awards with ratable vesting provisions. The Company granted 4 restricted stock units ("RSUs") at a weighted average grant-date fair value of $94.25 per unit for the three months ended September 26, 2020. The Company granted 193 restricted stock units ("RSUs") at a weighted average grant-date fair value of $120.35 per unit for the nine months ended September 26, 2020. The Company granted no RSUs for the three months ended September 28, 2019. The Company granted 187 RSUs at a weighted average grant-date fair value of $137.30 per unit for the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The Company recognized stock-based compensation costs related to the issuance of RSUs of $4,883 ($3,614 net of taxes) and $5,651 ($4,182 net of taxes) for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively, which has been allocated to cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses. The Company recognized stock-based compensation costs related to the issuance of RSUs of $14,559 ($10,773 net of taxes) and $17,228 ($12,749 net of taxes) for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively, which has been allocated to cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses. Pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense for unvested RSUs granted to employees, net of estimated forfeitures, was $22,977 as of September 26, 2020, and will be recognized as expense over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.83 years. The Company did not recognize any stock-based compensation costs related to stock options for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively.

Other expense (income), net

Other expense (income), net	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Other expense (income), net	Other expense (income), net Other expense (income), net is as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, September 28, September 26, September 28, Foreign currency losses (gains), net $ 4,495 (1,181) 9,734 (203) Release of indemnification asset — (659) — (659) Impairment of joint venture in Brazil — — 3,599 — Dividend income (1,350) — (1,350) — Impairment of net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of Ceramic tile in China (1) — 65,172 — 65,172 All other, net (3,871) (10,619) (5,993) (18,381) Total other expense (income), net $ (726) 52,713 5,990 45,929 (1) During the third quarter in 2019, the Company determined that its net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile in China was impaired and therefore recorded a net impairment charge of $65,172.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income TaxesFor the quarter ended September 26, 2020, the Company recorded income tax expense of $43,163 on earnings before income taxes of $248,616 for an effective tax rate of 17.4%, as compared to an income tax expense of $22,522 on earnings before income taxes of $178,191, for an effective tax rate of 12.6% for the quarter ended September 28, 2019. For the nine months ended September 26, 2020, the Company recorded income tax expense of $43,467 on earnings before income taxes of $310,797 for an effective tax rate of 14.0%, as compared to income tax expense of $116,273 on earnings before income taxes of $596,171, for an effective tax rate of 19.5% for the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The difference in the effective tax rates for the comparative periods was caused by the geographical dispersion of profits and losses and non-recurring items associated with the impairment of the Company's net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile in China, a true-up related to U.S. taxes imposed on foreign income as part of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, and a one-time cash repatriation.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 are as follows: Foreign currency translation adjustments Pensions, net of tax Total Balance as of December 31, 2019 $ (753,108) (12,716) (765,824) Current period other comprehensive income (loss) (169,763) 164 (169,599) Balance as of September 26, 2020 $ (922,871) (12,552) (935,423) The following tables reflect the changes in stockholders’ equity for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 (in thousands). Total Stockholders’ Equity Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Treasury Stock Noncontrolling Interest Total Stockholders' Equity Shares Amount Shares Amount June 27, 2020 78,541 $ 785 $ 1,874,623 $ 7,225,828 $ (966,776) (7,346) $ (215,648) $ 6,052 $ 7,924,864 Shares issued under employee and director stock plans 4 — 492 — — — — — 492 Stock-based compensation expense — — 4,883 — — — — — 4,883 Repurchases of common stock — — — — — — — — — Noncontrolling earnings (loss) — — — — — — — 336 336 Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests — — — — — — — 24 24 Currency translation adjustment — — — — 31,283 — — — 31,283 Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss) — — — — 70 — — — 70 CECL adoption — — — — — — — — — Net income — — — 205,117 — — — — 205,117 September 26, 2020 78,545 $ 785 $ 1,879,998 $ 7,430,945 $ (935,423) (7,346) $ (215,648) $ 6,412 $ 8,167,069 Total Stockholders’ Equity Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Treasury Stock Noncontrolling Interest Total Stockholders' Equity Shares Amount Shares Amount June 29, 2019 79,712 $ 797 $ 1,859,248 $ 6,903,261 $ (732,521) (7,348) $ (215,712) $ 6,518 $ 7,821,591 Shares issued under employee and director stock plans — — — — — — — — — Stock-based compensation expense — — 5,651 — — — — — 5,651 Repurchases of common stock (519) (5) — (67,703) — — — — (67,708) Noncontrolling earnings — — — — — — — 150 150 Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests — — — — — — — (157) (157) Currency translation adjustment — — — — (149,982) — — — (149,982) Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss) — — — — 216 — — — 216 Net income — — — 155,518 — — — — 155,518 September 28, 2019 79,193 $ 792 $ 1,864,899 $ 6,991,076 $ (882,287) (7,348) $ (215,712) $ 6,511 $ 7,765,279 The following tables reflect the changes in stockholders’ equity for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 (in thousands). Total Stockholders’ Equity Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Treasury Stock Noncontrolling Interest Total Stockholders' Equity Shares Amount Shares Amount January 1, 2020 78,980 $ 790 $ 1,868,250 $ 7,232,337 $ (765,824) (7,348) $ (215,712) $ 6,607 $ 8,126,448 Shares issued under employee and director stock plans 144 1 (2,811) — — 2 64 — (2,746) Stock-based compensation expense — — 14,559 — — — — — 14,559 Repurchases of common stock (579) (6) — (68,635) — — — — (68,641) Noncontrolling earnings (loss) — — — — — — — (44) (44) Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests — — — — — — — (151) (151) Currency translation adjustment — — — — (169,763) — — — (169,763) Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss) — — — — 164 — — — 164 CECL adoption — — — (131) — — — — (131) Net income — — — 267,374 — — — — 267,374 September 26, 2020 78,545 $ 785 $ 1,879,998 $ 7,430,945 $ (935,423) (7,346) $ (215,648) $ 6,412 $ 8,167,069 Total Stockholders’ Equity Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Treasury Stock Noncontrolling Interest Total Stockholders' Equity Shares Amount Shares Amount January 1, 2019 79,656 $ 797 $ 1,852,173 $ 6,588,197 $ (791,608) (7,349) $ (215,745) $ 6,245 $ 7,440,059 Shares issued under employee and director stock plans 122 1 (4,502) — — 1 33 — (4,468) Stock-based compensation expense — — 17,228 — — — — — 17,228 Repurchases of common stock (585) (6) — (76,665) — — — — (76,671) Noncontrolling earnings — — — — — — — 354 354 Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests — — — — — — — (88) (88) Currency translation adjustment — — — (90,962) — — — (90,962) Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss) — — — — 283 — — — 283 Net income — — — 479,544 — — — — 479,544 September 28, 2019 79,193 $ 792 $ 1,864,899 $ 6,991,076 $ (882,287) (7,348) $ (215,712) $ 6,511 $ 7,765,279

Earnings per share

Earnings per share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per share	Earnings per share Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per common share assumes the exercise of outstanding stock options and the vesting of RSUs using the treasury stock method when the effects of such assumptions are dilutive. A reconciliation of net earnings available to common stockholders and weighted-average common shares outstanding for purposes of calculating basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, September 28, September 26, September 28, Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. $ 205,117 155,518 267,374 479,544 Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic and diluted: Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic 71,197 72,106 71,190 72,302 Add weighted-average dilutive potential common shares—options to purchase common shares and RSUs, net 181 286 172 276 Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted 71,378 72,392 71,362 72,578 Earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. Basic $ 2.88 2.16 3.76 6.63 Diluted $ 2.87 2.15 3.75 6.61

Segment reporting

Segment reporting	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment reporting	Segment reporting The Company has three reporting segments: the Global Ceramic segment, the Flooring NA segment and the Flooring ROW segment. The Global Ceramic segment designs, manufactures, sources and markets a broad line of ceramic tile, porcelain tile, natural stone, quartz, porcelain slab countertops and other products, which it distributes primarily in North America, Europe, South America and Russia through its network of regional distribution centers and Company-operated service centers using company-operated trucks, common carriers or rail transportation. The segment’s product lines are sold through Company-operated service centers, independent distributors, home center retailers, tile and flooring retailers and contractors. The Flooring NA segment designs, manufactures, sources and markets its floor covering product lines, including carpets, rugs, carpet pad, hardwood, laminate and resilient (includes sheet vinyl and LVT), which it distributes through its network of regional distribution centers and satellite warehouses using company-operated trucks, common carrier or rail transportation. The segment’s product lines are sold through various channels, including independent floor covering retailers, distributors, home centers, mass merchandisers, department stores, shop at home, buying groups, commercial contractors and commercial end users. The Flooring ROW segment designs, manufactures, sources, licenses and markets laminate, hardwood flooring, roofing elements, insulation boards, medium-density fiberboard (“MDF”), chipboards, other wood products, carpet, sheet vinyl and LVT, which it distributes primarily in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Russia through various selling channels, which include retailers, independent distributors and home centers. The accounting policies for each operating segment are consistent with the Company’s policies for the consolidated financial statements. Amounts disclosed for each segment are prior to any elimination or consolidation entries. Corporate general and administrative expenses attributable to each segment are estimated and allocated accordingly. Segment performance is evaluated based on operating income. Segment information is as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020 September 28, 2019 September 26, 2020 September 28, 2019 Net sales: Global Ceramic segment $ 911,303 916,422 2,513,088 2,772,805 Flooring NA segment 982,292 1,001,908 2,630,710 2,907,327 Flooring ROW segment 681,275 600,855 1,766,635 1,866,028 Total $ 2,574,870 2,519,185 6,910,433 7,546,160 Operating income (loss) (1) : Global Ceramic segment $ 73,998 83,305 88,166 283,571 Flooring NA segment 74,313 82,768 65,035 148,010 Flooring ROW segment 129,135 82,988 234,429 272,071 Corporate and intersegment eliminations (14,702) (8,841) (34,362) (31,242) Total $ 262,744 240,220 353,268 672,410 (1) During the second quarter of 2020, the Company revised the methodology it uses to estimate and allocate corporate general and administrative expenses to its operating segments to better align usage of corporate resources allocated to the Company segments. The updated allocation methodology had no impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. This change was applied retrospectively, and segment operating income for all comparative periods has been updated to reflect this change. At September 26, 2020 At December 31, 2019 Assets: Global Ceramic segment $ 5,111,492 5,419,896 Flooring NA segment 3,626,339 3,823,654 Flooring ROW segment 3,928,243 3,925,246 Corporate and intersegment eliminations 1,118,140 217,884 Total $ 13,784,214 13,386,680

Commitments and contingencies

Commitments and contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and contingencies	Commitments and contingencies The Company is involved in litigation from time to time in the regular course of its business. Except as noted below, there are no material legal proceedings pending or known by the Company to be contemplated to which the Company is a party or to which any of its property is subject. Perfluorinated Compounds (“PFCs”) Litigation In September 2016, the Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden, Alabama (the “Gadsden Water Board”) filed an individual complaint in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama against certain manufacturers, suppliers, and users of chemicals containing specific PFCs, including the Company. In May 2017, the Water Works and Sewer Board of the Town of Centre, Alabama (the “Centre Water Board”) filed a similar complaint in the Circuit Court of Cherokee County, Alabama. The Gadsden Water Board and the Centre Water Board both seek monetary damages and injunctive relief claiming that their water supplies contain excessive amounts of PFCs. Certain defendants, including the Company, filed dispositive motions in each case arguing that the Alabama state courts lack personal jurisdiction over them. These motions were denied. In June and September 2018, certain defendants, including the Company, petitioned the Alabama Supreme Court for Writs of Mandamus directing each lower court to enter an order granting the defendants’ dispositive motions on personal jurisdiction grounds. The Alabama Supreme Court denied the petitions on December 20, 2019. Certain defendants, including the Company, filed an Application for Rehearing with the Alabama Supreme Court asking the Court to reconsider its December 2019 decision. The Alabama Supreme Court denied the application for rehearing. On August 21, 2020, certain defendants, including the Company, petitioned the Supreme Court of the United States for review of the matter. In December 2019, the City of Rome, Georgia (“Rome”) filed a complaint in the Superior Court of Floyd County, Georgia that is similar to the Gadsden Water Board and Centre Water Board complaints, again seeking monetary damages and injunctive relief related to PFCs. Also in December 2019, Jarrod Johnson filed a putative class action in the Superior Court of Floyd County, Georgia purporting to represent all water subscribers with the Rome (Georgia) Water and Sewer Division and/or the Floyd County (Georgia) Water Department and seeking to recover, among other things, damages in the form of alleged increased rates and surcharges incurred by ratepayers for the costs associated with eliminating certain PFCs from their drinking water. In January 2020, defendant 3M Company removed the class action to federal court. The Company has filed motions to dismiss in both of these cases. The Company denies all liability in these matters and intends to defend them vigorously. Putative Securities Class Action On January 3, 2020, the Company and certain of its executive officers were named as defendants in a putative shareholder class action lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (the "Securities Class Action"). The complaint alleges that defendants violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by making materially false and misleading statements and that the officers are control persons under Section 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The complaint is filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased shares of the Company’s common stock between April 28, 2017 and July 25, 2019 (“Class Period”). On June 29, 2020, an amended complaint was filed in the Securities Class Action against Mohawk and its CEO Jeff Lorberbaum, based on the same claims and the same Class Period. The amended complaint alleges that the Company (1) engaged in fabricating revenues by attempting delivery to customers that were closed and recognizing these attempts as sales; (2) overproduced product to report higher operating margins and maintained significant inventory that was not salable; and (3) valued certain inventory improperly or improperly delivered inventory with knowledge that it was defective and customers would return it. On October 27, 2020, defendants filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint. The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims. Government Subpoenas As previously disclosed, on June 25, 2020, the Company received subpoenas issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia (the "USAO") and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") relating to matters similar to the allegations of wrongdoing raised by the Securities Class Action. The Company's Audit Committee, with the assistance of outside legal counsel, conducted a thorough internal investigation into these allegations. The Audit Committee has completed the investigation and concluded that the allegations of wrongdoing are without merit. The USAO and SEC investigations are ongoing, and the Company is cooperating fully with those authorities. The Company will continue to vigorously defend against the allegations of wrongdoing in the Securities Class Action and does not believe they have merit. Delaware State Court Action The Company and certain of its present and former executive officers were named as defendants in a putative state securities class action lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of the State of Delaware on January 30, 2020. The complaint alleges that defendants violated Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933. The complaint is filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased shares of the Company’s common stock in Mohawk Industries Retirement Plan 1 and Mohawk Industries Retirement Plan 2 between April 27, 2017 and July 25, 2019. On March 27, 2020, the Court granted a temporary stay of the litigation pending the earlier of either the close of fact discovery or the deadline to appeal the dismissal of the related Securities Class Action pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. The stay may be lifted according to the terms set forth in the Court’s Order to Stay Litigation. The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims. Derivative Actions The Company and certain of its executive officers and directors were named as defendants in certain derivative actions filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on May 18, 2020 and August 6, 2020, respectively. The complaints allege that defendants breached their fiduciary duties to the Company by causing the Company to issue materially false and misleading statements. The complaints are filed on behalf of the Company and seek to remedy fiduciary duty breaches occurring from April 28, 2017 – July 25, 2019. On July 20, 2020, the Court granted a temporary stay of the litigation. Other shareholders of record have jointly moved to intervene in the derivative actions to stay the proceedings. The Court has not yet ruled on the motion to intervene. On October 21, 2020, the Court entered an Order consolidating the derivative actions and appointing Lead Counsel. The consolidated action will remain stayed pending the earlier of either the Securities Class Action defendants filing an answer to the operative complaint or the deadline to appeal the dismissal of the Securities Class Action. The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims. Belgian Tax Matter Between 2012 and 2014, the Company received assessments from the Belgian tax authority for the calendar years 2005 through 2010 in the amounts of €46,135, €38,817, €39,635, €30,131, €35,567 and €43,117 respectively, including penalties, but excluding interest. The Belgian tax authority denied the Company’s formal protests against these assessments and the Company brought all six years before the Court of First Appeal in Bruges. The Court of First Appeal in Bruges ruled in favor of the Company on January 27, 2016, with respect to the calendar years ending December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2009; and on June 13, 2018, the Court of First Appeal in Bruges ruled in favor of the Company with respect to the calendar years ending December 31, 2006, December 31, 2007, December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2010. The Belgian tax authority has lodged its Notification of Appeal for all six years with the Ghent Court of Appeal. On September 17, 2019, the Company pled its case to the Ghent Court of Special (Tax) Appeals and on October 1, 2019, the Court ruled in favor of the Company, re-confirming the rulings of the Court of First Appeals in Bruges with respect to the calendar years ending December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2009. On March 12, 2020, the Belgian tax authority filed another revised assessment for the calendar year ending December 31, 2009, with the Ghent Court. In March 2019, the Company received assessments from the Belgian tax authority for tax years 2011 through 2017 which were, as a result of the positive ruling of the Ghent Court of Appeal, cancelled in January 2020. On March 10, 2020, a new notice of change was received for the year ending December 31, 2016, resulting in a tax assessment in the amount of €67,959, including penalties, but excluding interest, against which the Company filed a protest on April 10, 2020. The notice of change from the Belgian tax authority represents a change in position in which it intends to apply new laws enacted in 2018 to the Company's open tax years going back to 2009. On October 22, 2020, a notice of change was received by the Company’s licensing subsidiary in Luxembourg, against which the Company will file a protest. The notice covers the years ending December 31, 2013 to December 31, 2018 and is based on the same facts underlying the original actions that were unsuccessfully tried and appealed by the Belgian government. The Company has not received assessments relating to the notice of change, and the potential liabilities for each tax year are not yet known. The Company continues to disagree with the views of the Belgian tax authority on all matters referenced above and will persist in its vigorous defense. Nevertheless, on May 24, 2016, the tax collector representing the Belgian tax authorities imposed a lien on the Company’s properties in Wielsbeke (Ooigemstraat and Breestraat), Oostrozebeke (Ingelmunstersteenweg) and Desselgem (Waregemstraat) included in the Flooring ROW segment. The purpose of the lien is to provide security for payment should the Belgian tax authority prevail on its appeal. The lien does not interfere with the Company’s operations at these properties. General The Company believes that adequate provisions for resolution of all contingencies, claims and pending litigation have been made for probable losses that are reasonably estimable. These contingencies are subject to significant uncertainties and we are unable to estimate the amount or range of loss, if any, in excess of amounts accrued. The Company does not believe that the ultimate outcome of these actions will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition but could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, cash flows or liquidity in a given quarter or year.

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt Senior Credit Facility On October 18, 2019, the Company amended and restated its $1,800,000 senior credit facility, extending the maturity from March 26, 2022 to October 18, 2024 (as amended and restated, the “Senior Credit Facility”). The Senior Credit Facility marginally reduced the commitment fee and modified certain negative covenants to provide the Company with additional flexibility, including flexibility to make acquisitions and incur additional indebtedness. The restatement also renewed the Company’s option to extend the maturity of the Senior Credit Facility up to two times for an additional one-year period each. At the Company’s election, revolving loans under the Senior Credit Facility bear interest at annual rates equal to either (a) LIBOR for 1, 2, 3 or 6 month periods, as selected by the Company, plus an applicable margin ranging between 1.00% and 1.75% (1.125% as of September 26, 2020), or (b) the higher of the Wells Fargo Bank, National Association prime rate, the Federal Funds rate plus 0.5%, or the Eurocurrency Rate (as defined in the Senior Credit Facility) rate plus 1.0%, plus an applicable margin ranging between 0.00% and 0.75% (0.125% as of September 26, 2020). The Company also pays a commitment fee to the lenders under the Senior Credit Facility on the average amount by which the aggregate commitments of the lenders exceed utilization of the Senior Credit Facility ranging from 0.09% to 0.20% per annum (0.11% as of September 26, 2020). The applicable margins and the commitment fee are determined based on whichever of the Company’s Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio or its senior unsecured debt rating (or if not available, corporate family rating) results in the lower applicable margins and commitment fee (with applicable margins and the commitment fee increasing as that ratio increases or those ratings decline, as applicable). The obligations of the Company and its subsidiaries in respect of the Senior Credit Facility are unsecured. The Senior Credit Facility includes certain affirmative and negative covenants that impose restrictions on the Company’s financial and business operations, including limitations on liens, subsidiary indebtedness, fundamental changes, asset dispositions, dividends and other similar restricted payments, transactions with affiliates, future negative pledges, and changes in the nature of the Company’s business. The limitations contain customary exceptions or, in certain cases, do not apply as long as the Company is in compliance with the financial ratio requirements and is not otherwise in default. The Senior Credit Facility originally required the Company to maintain a Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio of at least 3.00 to 1.00 and a Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio of no more than 3.75 to 1.00, each as of the last day of any fiscal quarter. However, on May 7, 2020 the Company amended the Senior Credit Facility to temporarily increase the minimum Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio to 4.75 to 1.00 and to increase the amount of certain adjustments to Net Income that are permitted to calculate the ratio. The relief provided by the amendment is in effect for the fiscal quarters ending on September 26, 2020 through (and including) the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2021. The Senior Credit Facility also contains customary representations and warranties and events of default, subject to customary grace periods. In 2019, the Company paid financing costs of $2,264 in connection with the amendment and restatement of its Senior Credit Facility. These costs were deferred and, along with previously unamortized costs of $3,405 are being amortized over the term of the Senior Credit Facility. As of September 26, 2020, amounts utilized under the Senior Credit Facility included zero borrowings and $22,787 of standby letters of credit related to various insurance contracts and foreign vendor commitments. Any outstanding borrowings under the Company's U.S. and European commercial paper programs reduce availability under the Senior Credit Facility. Including commercial paper borrowings, the Company has utilized $22,787 under the Senior Credit Facility resulting in a total of $1,777,213 available as of September 26, 2020. Commercial Paper On February 28, 2014 and July 31, 2015, the Company established programs for the issuance of unsecured commercial paper in the United States and Eurozone capital markets, respectively. Commercial paper issued under the U.S. and European programs will have maturities ranging up to 397 and 183 days, respectively. None of the commercial paper notes may be voluntarily prepaid or redeemed by the Company and all rank pari passu with all of the Company’s other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. To the extent that the Company issues European commercial paper notes through a subsidiary of the Company, the notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company. The Company uses its Senior Credit Facility as a liquidity backstop for its commercial paper programs. Accordingly, the total amount outstanding under all of the Company’s commercial paper programs may not exceed $1,800,000 (less any amounts drawn on the Senior Credit Facility) at any time. The proceeds from the issuance of commercial paper notes will be available for general corporate purposes. As of September 26, 2020, there was zero outstanding under the U.S. commercial paper program, and the euro equivalent of zero under the European program. Senior Notes On June 12, 2020, Mohawk Capital Finance S.A. ("Mohawk Finance"), an indirect wholly-owned finance subsidiary of the Company, completed the issuance and sale of €500,000 aggregate principal amount of 1.750% Senior Notes (“1.750% Senior Notes”) due June 12, 2027. The 1.750% Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Mohawk Finance and rank pari passu with all of Mohawk Finance's other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 1.750% Senior Notes are fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Company on a senior unsecured basis. Interest on the 1.750% Senior Notes is payable annually in cash on June 12 of each year, commencing on June 12, 2021. The Company paid financing costs of $4,855 in connection with the 1.750% Senior Notes. These costs were deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 1.750% Senior Notes. On May 14, 2020, the Company completed the issuance and sale of $500,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.625% Senior Notes (“3.625% Senior Notes”) due May 15, 2030. The 3.625% Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu with all of the Company’s existing and future unsecured indebtedness. Interest on the 3.625% Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in cash on May 15 and November 15 of each year, commencing on November 15, 2020. The Company paid financing costs of $5,550 in connection with the 3.625% Senior Notes. These costs were deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 3.625% Senior Notes. On September 4, 2019, Mohawk Finance completed the issuance and sale of €300,000 aggregate principal amount of its Floating Rate Notes due September 4, 2021 (“2021 Floating Rate Notes”). The 2021 Floating Rate Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Mohawk Finance and rank pari passu with all of Mohawk Finance’s other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 2021 Floating Rate Notes are fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Company on a senior unsecured basis. These notes bear interest at a rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to three-month EURIBOR plus 0.2% (but in no event shall the interest rate be less than zero). Interest on the 2021 Floating Rate Notes is payable quarterly on December 4, March 4, June 4, and September 4 of each year. Mohawk Finance received an issuance premium of €744 and paid financing cost of $754 in connection with the 2021 Floating Rate Notes. The issuance premium and financing costs have been deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 2021 Floating Rate Notes. On May 18, 2018, Mohawk Finance completed the issuance and sale of €300,000 aggregate principal amount of its Floating Rate Notes due May 18, 2020 (“2020 Floating Rate Notes”). The 2020 Floating Rate Notes were senior unsecured obligations of Mohawk Finance and ranked pari passu with all of Mohawk Finance’s other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 2020 Floating Rate Notes were fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Company on a senior unsecured basis. These notes bore interest at a rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to three-month EURIBOR plus 0.3% (but in no event would the interest rate be less than zero). Interest on the 2020 Floating Rate Notes was payable quarterly on August 18, November 18, February 18, and May 18 of each year. Mohawk Finance paid financing costs of $890 in connection with the 2020 Floating Rate Notes. These costs were deferred and amortized over the term of the 2020 Floating Rate Notes. On May 18, 2020, the Company paid the remaining €300,000 outstanding principal of the 2020 Floating Rate Notes utilizing cash on hand and borrowings under its commercial paper programs. On September 11, 2017, Mohawk Finance completed the issuance and sale of €300,000 aggregate principal amount of its Floating Rate Notes due September 11, 2019 (“2019 Floating Rate Notes”). The 2019 Floating Rate Notes were senior unsecured obligations of Mohawk Finance and ranked pari passu with all of Mohawk Finance’s other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 2019 Floating Rate Notes were fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Company on a senior unsecured basis. These notes bore interest at a rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to three-month EURIBOR plus 0.3% (but in no event would the interest rate be less than zero). Interest on the 2019 Floating Rate Notes was payable quarterly on September 11, December 11, March 11, and June 11 of each year. Mohawk Finance paid financing costs of $911 in connection with the 2019 Floating Rate Notes. These costs were deferred and amortized over the term of the 2019 Floating Rate Notes. On September 11, 2019, the Company paid the remaining €300,000 outstanding principal of the 2019 Floating Rate Notes utilizing cash on hand and borrowings under its European commercial paper program. On June 9, 2015, the Company issued €500,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.00% Senior Notes (“2.00% Senior Notes”) due January 14, 2022. The 2.00% Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu with all of the Company’s existing and future unsecured indebtedness. Interest on the 2.00% Senior Notes is payable annually in cash on January 14 of each year, commencing on January 14, 2016. The Company paid financing costs of $4,218 in connection with the 2.00% Senior Notes. These costs were deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 2.00% Senior Notes. On January 31, 2013, the Company issued $600,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.85% Senior Notes (“3.85% Senior Notes”) due February 1, 2023. The 3.85% Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu with all of the Company’s existing and future unsecured indebtedness. Interest on the 3.85% Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in cash on February 1 and August 1 of each year. The Company paid financing costs of $6,000 in connection with the 3.85% Senior Notes. These costs were deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 3.85% Senior Notes. As defined in the related agreements, the Company’s senior notes contain covenants, representations and warranties and events of default, subject to exceptions, and restrictions on the Company’s financial and business operations, including limitations on liens, restrictions on entering into sale and leaseback transactions, fundamental changes, and a provision allowing the holder of the notes to require repayment upon a change of control triggering event. Term Loan On April 7, 2020, the Company entered into a credit agreement that provided for a $500,000 delayed draw term loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility”). On April 15, 2020, the Company borrowed the full amount on the Term Loan Facility, the proceeds of which could be used for funding working capital and general corporate purposes of the Company. The principal amount of the Term Loan Facility was to be repaid in a single installment on April 6, 2021. The Company could prepay all or a portion of the Term Loan Facility from time to time, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The obligations of the Company and its subsidiaries in respect of the Term Loan Facility were unsecured. The Term Loan Facility was subject to the same affirmative and negative covenants that are applicable to the Senior Credit Facility. The Company recorded financing costs of $1,088 in connection with the Term Loan. On May 15, 2020, the Company prepaid the entire outstanding balance on the Term Loan Facility utilizing cash on hand and proceeds from the 3.625% Senior Notes and associated financing costs were written off in the quarter ending June 27, 2020. The fair values and carrying values of our debt instruments are detailed as follows: At September 26, 2020 At December 31, 2019 Fair Value Carrying Fair Value Carrying 1.750% Senior Notes, payable June 12, 2027; interest payable annually $ 552,879 581,598 — — 3.625% Senior Notes, payable May 15, 2030; interest payable semi-annually 540,425 500,000 — — 3.85% Senior Notes, payable February 1, 2023; interest payable semi-annually 636,480 600,000 627,144 600,000 2.00% Senior Notes, payable January 14, 2022; interest payable annually 572,531 581,598 580,235 560,099 2020 Floating Rate Notes, payable May 18, 2020; interest payable quarterly — — 336,066 336,059 2021 Floating Rate Notes, payable September 04, 2021; interest payable quarterly 340,057 348,959 335,965 336,059 U.S. commercial paper — — 317,000 317,000 European commercial paper — — 376,946 376,946 Five — — 16,803 16,803 Finance leases and other 38,866 38,866 30,049 30,049 Unamortized debt issuance costs (12,110) (12,110) (3,129) (3,129) Total debt 2,669,128 2,638,911 2,617,079 2,569,886 Less current portion of long term debt and commercial paper 356,130 356,130 1,051,498 1,051,498 Long-term debt, less current portion $ 2,312,998 2,282,781 1,565,581 1,518,388 The fair values of the Company’s debt instruments were estimated using market observable inputs, including quoted prices in active markets, market indices and interest rate measurements. Within the hierarchy of fair value measurements, these are Level 2 fair values.

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Information	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Information Supplemental cash flow information were as follows: Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020 September 28, 2019 Net cash paid (received) during the periods for: Interest $ 36,223 42,911 Income taxes $ 40,602 100,544 Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities: Additions to property, plant and equipment $ 44,245 21,021 Fair value of net assets acquired in acquisition $ 3,147 82,394 Liabilities assumed in acquisition (3,147) (5,547) $ — 76,847

General (Policies)

General (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Interim Reporting	Interim ReportingThe accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, and the Company’s description of critical accounting policies, included in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the year.
Short-Term Investments and Short-Term Bond Fund	Short-Term Investments The Company invests in high quality credit instruments. At September 26, 2020, such investments consisted of a short-duration bond fund. At December 31, 2019, amounts consisted solely of investments in the Company's commercial paper by its wholly-owned captive insurance company. Such investments are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Hedges of Net Investments in Non-U.S. Operations	Hedges of Net Investments in Non-U.S. OperationsThe Company has numerous investments outside the United States. The net assets of these subsidiaries are exposed to changes and volatility in currency exchange rates. The Company uses foreign currency denominated debt to hedge its non-U.S. net investments against adverse movements in exchange rates. The gains and losses on the Company’s net investments in its non-U.S. operations are economically offset by losses and gains on its foreign currency borrowings.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Recently Adopted In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments , which was further amended by additional accounting standards updates issued by the FASB. The new standard replaced the incurred loss impairment methodology for recognizing credit losses with a new methodology that requires recognition of lifetime expected credit losses when a financial asset is originated or purchased, even if the risk of loss is remote. The new methodology (referred to as the current expected credit losses model, or "CECL") applies to most financial assets measured at amortized cost, including trade receivables, and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to estimate expected credit losses. The Company adopted the new standard on January 1, 2020 using a modified retrospective transition approach, with the cumulative impact being immaterial to the financial statements. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and other (Topic 350): Simplifying the test for goodwill impairment. The amendments remove the second step of the current goodwill impairment test. An entity will apply a one-step quantitative test and record the amount of goodwill impairment as the excess of a reporting unit's carrying amount over its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. The new guidance does not amend the optional qualitative assessment of goodwill impairment. This guidance is effective for impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The effect of adopting the new standard was not material. Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Effective in Future Years In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes which simplified the accounting for income taxes in several areas by removing certain exceptions and by clarifying and amending existing guidance applicable to accounting for income taxes. The amendment is effective commencing in 2021 with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this accounting standards update will have on its consolidated financial statements.

Revenue from Contracts with C_2

Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Summary of segment revenues disaggregated by geography and product line	The following table presents the Company’s segment revenues disaggregated by the geographical market location of customer sales and product categories for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019: September 26, 2020 Global Ceramic segment Flooring NA segment Flooring ROW segment Total Geographical Markets United States $ 508,291 947,648 421 1,456,360 Europe 197,070 2,655 466,172 665,897 Russia 77,564 25 36,062 113,651 Other 128,378 31,964 178,620 338,962 $ 911,303 982,292 681,275 2,574,870 Product Categories Ceramic & Stone $ 908,419 7,170 — 915,589 Carpet & Resilient 2,884 791,212 241,561 1,035,657 Laminate & Wood — 183,910 223,240 407,150 Other (1) — — 216,474 216,474 $ 911,303 982,292 681,275 2,574,870 September 28, 2019 Global Ceramic segment Flooring NA segment Flooring ROW segment Total Geographical Markets United States $ 537,247 963,784 475 1,501,506 Europe 168,032 1,901 424,230 594,163 Russia 77,024 15 32,614 109,653 Other 134,119 36,208 143,536 313,863 $ 916,422 1,001,908 600,855 2,519,185 Product Categories Ceramic & Stone $ 916,422 13,570 — 929,992 Carpet & Resilient — 816,190 193,941 1,010,131 Laminate & Wood — 172,148 204,241 376,389 Other (1) — — 202,673 202,673 $ 916,422 1,001,908 600,855 2,519,185 (1) Other includes roofing elements, insulation boards, chipboards and IP contracts. The following table presents the Company’s segment revenues disaggregated by the geographical market location of customer sales and product categories for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019: September 26, 2020 Global Ceramic segment Flooring NA segment Flooring ROW segment Total Geographical Markets United States $ 1,485,934 2,535,874 1,504 4,023,312 Europe 513,253 6,132 1,259,023 1,778,408 Russia 192,588 25 84,622 277,235 Other 321,313 88,679 421,486 831,478 $ 2,513,088 2,630,710 1,766,635 6,910,433 Product Categories Ceramic & Stone $ 2,508,604 24,938 — 2,533,542 Carpet & Resilient 4,484 2,090,681 596,135 2,691,300 Laminate & Wood — 515,091 587,516 1,102,607 Other (1) — — 582,984 582,984 $ 2,513,088 2,630,710 1,766,635 6,910,433 September 28, 2019 Global Ceramic segment Flooring NA segment Flooring ROW segment Total Geographical Markets United States $ 1,633,583 2,793,110 1,252 4,427,945 Europe 552,546 5,902 1,369,908 1,928,356 Russia 196,731 66 83,315 280,112 Other 389,945 108,249 411,553 909,747 $ 2,772,805 2,907,327 1,866,028 7,546,160 Product Categories Ceramic & Stone $ 2,772,805 41,928 — 2,814,733 Carpet & Resilient — 2,360,014 586,388 2,946,402 Laminate & Wood — 505,385 629,500 1,134,885 Other (1) — — 650,140 650,140 $ 2,772,805 2,907,327 1,866,028 7,546,160 (1) Other includes roofing elements, insulation boards, chipboards and IP contracts.

Restructuring, acquisition an_2

Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of restructuring reserve by type of cost	Restructuring, acquisition transaction and integration-related costs consisted of the following during the three and nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020 September 28, 2019 September 26, 2020 September 28, 2019 Cost of sales Restructuring costs (1) $ 17,711 7,284 78,383 43,197 Acquisition integration-related costs (1) 180 1,153 2,736 Restructuring and acquisition integration-related costs $ 17,710 7,464 79,536 45,933 Selling, general and administrative expenses Restructuring costs (1) $ 8,627 491 21,704 2,336 Acquisition transaction-related costs — 413 (210) 1,330 Acquisition integration-related costs 137 1,147 1,702 4,554 Restructuring, acquisition transaction and integration-related costs $ 8,764 2,051 23,196 8,220 (1) The restructuring costs for 2020 and 2019 primarily relate to the Company’s actions taken to lower its cost structure and improve efficiencies of manufacturing and distribution operations as well as actions related to the Company’s recent acquisitions. The Company currently estimates that it will incur additional restructuring costs of approximately $35,000 primarily related to accelerated depreciation and period closure costs in its Flooring North America and Global Ceramic segments, which are expected to be substantially concluded in 2020.
Schedule of restructuring and related costs	The restructuring activity for the three months ended September 26, 2020 is as follows: Lease impairments Asset write-downs Severance Other Total Balance as of June 27, 2020 $ 5 — 24,186 463 24,654 Provision - Global Ceramic segment 1,389 7,758 2,170 2,937 14,254 Provision - Flooring NA segment — 2,627 54 3,271 5,952 Provision - Flooring ROW segment — 404 (2) 1,481 1,883 Provision - Corporate — 3,685 564 — 4,249 Total provision 1,389 14,474 2,786 7,689 26,338 Cash payments (5) — (6,666) (4,483) (11,154) Non-cash items (1,389) (14,474) 577 (3,006) (18,292) Balance as of September 26, 2020 $ — — 20,883 663 21,546 Provision amounts recorded in: Cost of sales $ — 9,758 1,068 6,885 17,711 Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,389 4,716 1,718 804 8,627 Total provision $ 1,389 14,474 2,786 7,689 26,338 The restructuring activity for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 is as follows: Lease impairments Asset write-downs Severance Other Total Balance as of December 31, 2019 $ 21 — 4,122 116 4,259 Provision - Global Ceramic segment 1,389 12,383 14,123 3,242 31,137 Provision - Flooring NA segment — 28,959 5,036 8,952 42,947 Provision - Flooring ROW segment — 9,302 7,636 3,557 20,495 Provision - Corporate — 3,685 1,823 — 5,508 Total provision 1,389 54,329 28,618 15,751 100,087 Cash payments (21) — (12,283) (10,209) (22,513) Non-cash items (1,389) (54,329) 426 (4,995) (60,287) Balance as of September 26, 2020 $ — — 20,883 663 21,546 Provision amounts recorded in: Cost of sales $ — 49,613 15,127 13,643 78,383 Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,389 4,716 13,491 2,108 21,704 Total provision $ 1,389 54,329 28,618 15,751 100,087

Fair Value (Tables)

Fair Value (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of fair value measurements	The following table presents the items measured at fair value as of September 26, 2020 and December 31, 2019: Fair Value September 26, 2020 December 31, 2019 Cash and cash equivalents: Money market funds (Level 1) $ 310,569 — Short-term investments: Short-duration bond fund (Level 1) (1) 407,784 — Commercial paper (Level 2) — 42,500 (1)

Receivables, net (Tables)

Receivables, net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of net components of receivables	Receivables, net are as follows: At September 26, 2020 At December 31, 2019 Customers, trade $ 1,696,515 1,491,592 Income tax receivable 9,183 8,428 Other 87,114 88,520 1,792,812 1,588,540 Less: allowance for discounts, claims and doubtful accounts (1) 81,851 61,921 Receivables, net $ 1,710,961 1,526,619 (1) The Company adopted the new standard, ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, on January 1, 2020 using a modified retrospective transition approach, with the cumulative impact being immaterial to the financial statements.

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of net components of inventories	The components of inventories are as follows: At September 26, 2020 At December 31, 2019 Finished goods $ 1,310,673 1,610,742 Work in process 122,610 144,639 Raw materials 408,690 526,947 Total inventories $ 1,841,973 2,282,328

Goodwill and intangible assets

Goodwill and intangible assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of goodwill	The components of goodwill and other intangible assets are as follows: Goodwill: Global Ceramic segment Flooring NA segment Flooring ROW segment Total Balance as of December 31, 2019 Goodwill $ 1,583,576 874,198 1,439,678 3,897,452 Accumulated impairment losses (531,930) (343,054) (452,441) (1,327,425) 1,051,646 531,144 987,237 2,570,027 Goodwill recognized during the period — — (9,642) (9,642) Currency translation during the period (17,997) — 32,253 14,256 Balance as of September 26, 2020 Goodwill 1,565,579 874,198 1,462,289 3,902,066 Accumulated impairment losses (531,930) (343,054) (452,441) (1,327,425) $ 1,033,649 531,144 1,009,848 2,574,641
Schedule of indefinite life assets not subject to amortization	Intangible assets not subject to amortization: Tradenames Balance as of December 31, 2019 $ 702,732 Currency translation during the period (4,166) Balance as of September 26, 2020 $ 698,566
Schedule of intangible assets subject to amortization	Intangible assets subject to amortization: Gross carrying amounts: Customer Patents Other Total Balance as of December 31, 2019 $ 645,206 249,100 6,631 900,937 Intangible assets recognized during the period 12,789 — — 12,789 Currency translation during the period 12,622 9,548 (27) 22,143 Balance as of September 26, 2020 $ 670,617 258,648 6,604 935,869 Accumulated amortization: Customer Patents Other Total Balance as of December 31, 2019 $ 426,765 246,872 1,153 674,790 Amortization during the period 19,531 1,595 57 21,183 Currency translation during the period 10,173 9,495 16 19,684 Balance as of September 26, 2020 $ 456,469 257,962 1,226 715,657 Intangible assets subject to amortization, net $ 214,148 686 5,378 220,212
Schedule of intangible assets amortization expense	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, September 28, September 26, September 28, Amortization expense $ 7,327 6,912 21,183 20,596

Accounts payable and accrued _2

Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Components of accounts payable and accrued expenses	Accounts payable and accrued expenses are as follows: At September 26, 2020 At December 31, 2019 Outstanding checks in excess of cash $ 4,229 9,924 Accounts payable, trade 989,880 824,956 Accrued expenses 564,146 461,035 Product warranties 53,520 49,184 Accrued interest 22,088 21,050 Accrued compensation and benefits 299,343 192,991 Total accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 1,933,206 1,559,140

Accumulated other comprehensi_2

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 are as follows: Foreign currency translation adjustments Pensions, net of tax Total Balance as of December 31, 2019 $ (753,108) (12,716) (765,824) Current period other comprehensive income (loss) (169,763) 164 (169,599) Balance as of September 26, 2020 $ (922,871) (12,552) (935,423)

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of components of lease expense, lease term, and discount rate	The components of lease costs for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 are as follows: Three Months Ended September 26, 2020 Three Months Ended September 28, 2019 Cost of Goods Sold Selling, General and Administrative Total Cost of Goods Sold Selling, General and Administrative Total Operating lease costs Fixed $ 5,797 25,905 31,702 8,068 25,316 33,384 Short-term 3,036 4,004 7,040 1,092 2,640 3,732 Variable 1,926 6,984 8,910 1,475 7,053 8,528 Sub-leases (95) (147) (242) (114) (113) (227) $ 10,664 36,746 47,410 10,521 34,896 45,417 Three Months Ended September 26, 2020 Three Months Ended September 28, 2019 Depreciation and Amortization Interest Total Depreciation and Amortization Interest Total Finance lease costs Amortization of leased assets $ 1,672 — 1,672 404 — 404 Interest on lease liabilities — 189 189 — 102 102 $ 1,672 189 1,861 404 102 506 Net lease costs $ 49,271 45,923 The components of lease costs for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 are as follows: Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020 Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019 Cost of Goods Sold Selling, General and Administrative Total Cost of Goods Sold Selling, General and Administrative Total Operating lease costs Fixed $ 19,086 76,548 95,634 23,925 72,578 96,503 Short-term 8,174 11,689 19,863 4,083 9,126 13,209 Variable 6,316 22,404 28,720 5,846 21,601 27,447 Sub-leases (313) (415) (728) (239) (397) (636) $ 33,263 110,226 143,489 33,615 102,908 136,523 Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020 Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019 Depreciation and Amortization Interest Total Depreciation and Amortization Interest Total Finance lease costs Amortization of leased assets $ 4,402 — 4,402 1,228 — 1,228 Interest on lease liabilities — 492 492 — 191 191 $ 4,402 492 4,894 1,228 191 1,419 Net lease costs $ 148,383 137,942 Lease term and discount rate are as follows: At September 26, 2020 At December 31, 2019 Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Operating Leases 4.3 years 4.3 years Finance Leases 7.3 years 8.4 years Weighted Average Discount Rate Operating Leases 3.1 % 3.3 % Finance Leases 1.5 % 1.4 %
Schedule of supplemental balance sheet information	Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows: Classification At September 26, 2020 At December 31, 2019 Assets Operating Leases Right of use operating lease assets Right of use operating lease assets $ 303,050 323,003 Finance Leases Property, plant and equipment, gross Property, plant and equipment 48,347 35,271 Accumulated depreciation Accumulated depreciation (10,203) (5,664) Property, plant and equipment, net Property, plant and equipment, net 38,144 29,607 Total lease assets $ 341,194 352,610 Liabilities Operating Leases Other current Current operating lease liabilities $ 97,778 101,945 Non-current Non-current operating lease liabilities 214,654 228,155 Total operating liabilities 312,432 330,100 Finance Leases Short-term debt Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt 7,033 4,835 Long-term debt Long-term debt, less current portion 31,747 25,214 Total finance liabilities 38,780 30,049 Total lease liabilities $ 351,212 360,149
Schedule of finance lease maturities	Maturities of lease liabilities are as follows: Year ending December 31, Finance Operating Total 2020 (excluding the nine months ended September 26, 2020) $ 1,974 30,826 32,800 2021 7,414 106,731 114,145 2022 6,974 79,632 86,606 2023 6,273 49,986 56,259 2024 4,738 29,767 34,505 Thereafter 14,369 39,114 53,483 Total lease payments 41,742 336,056 377,798 Less imputed interest 2,962 23,624 Present value, Total $ 38,780 312,432
Schedule of operating lease maturities	Maturities of lease liabilities are as follows: Year ending December 31, Finance Operating Total 2020 (excluding the nine months ended September 26, 2020) $ 1,974 30,826 32,800 2021 7,414 106,731 114,145 2022 6,974 79,632 86,606 2023 6,273 49,986 56,259 2024 4,738 29,767 34,505 Thereafter 14,369 39,114 53,483 Total lease payments 41,742 336,056 377,798 Less imputed interest 2,962 23,624 Present value, Total $ 38,780 312,432
Supplemental cash flow information	Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows: Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020 September 28, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 92,785 96,752 Operating cash flows from finance leases 492 123 Financing cash flows from finance leases 4,469 1,224 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: Operating leases 67,000 113,253 Finance leases 10,340 7,636 Amortization: Amortization of right of use operating lease assets (1) 85,266 85,061 (1) Amortization of Right of use operating lease assets during the period is reflected in Other assets and prepaid expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020 September 28, 2019 Net cash paid (received) during the periods for: Interest $ 36,223 42,911 Income taxes $ 40,602 100,544 Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities: Additions to property, plant and equipment $ 44,245 21,021 Fair value of net assets acquired in acquisition $ 3,147 82,394 Liabilities assumed in acquisition (3,147) (5,547) $ — 76,847

Other expense (income), net (Ta

Other expense (income), net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Summary of other expense (income), net	Other expense (income), net is as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, September 28, September 26, September 28, Foreign currency losses (gains), net $ 4,495 (1,181) 9,734 (203) Release of indemnification asset — (659) — (659) Impairment of joint venture in Brazil — — 3,599 — Dividend income (1,350) — (1,350) — Impairment of net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of Ceramic tile in China (1) — 65,172 — 65,172 All other, net (3,871) (10,619) (5,993) (18,381) Total other expense (income), net $ (726) 52,713 5,990 45,929 (1) During the third quarter in 2019, the Company determined that its net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile in China was impaired and therefore recorded a net impairment charge of $65,172.

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of changes in stockholders' equity	The following tables reflect the changes in stockholders’ equity for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 (in thousands). Total Stockholders’ Equity Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Treasury Stock Noncontrolling Interest Total Stockholders' Equity Shares Amount Shares Amount June 27, 2020 78,541 $ 785 $ 1,874,623 $ 7,225,828 $ (966,776) (7,346) $ (215,648) $ 6,052 $ 7,924,864 Shares issued under employee and director stock plans 4 — 492 — — — — — 492 Stock-based compensation expense — — 4,883 — — — — — 4,883 Repurchases of common stock — — — — — — — — — Noncontrolling earnings (loss) — — — — — — — 336 336 Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests — — — — — — — 24 24 Currency translation adjustment — — — — 31,283 — — — 31,283 Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss) — — — — 70 — — — 70 CECL adoption — — — — — — — — — Net income — — — 205,117 — — — — 205,117 September 26, 2020 78,545 $ 785 $ 1,879,998 $ 7,430,945 $ (935,423) (7,346) $ (215,648) $ 6,412 $ 8,167,069 Total Stockholders’ Equity Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Treasury Stock Noncontrolling Interest Total Stockholders' Equity Shares Amount Shares Amount June 29, 2019 79,712 $ 797 $ 1,859,248 $ 6,903,261 $ (732,521) (7,348) $ (215,712) $ 6,518 $ 7,821,591 Shares issued under employee and director stock plans — — — — — — — — — Stock-based compensation expense — — 5,651 — — — — — 5,651 Repurchases of common stock (519) (5) — (67,703) — — — — (67,708) Noncontrolling earnings — — — — — — — 150 150 Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests — — — — — — — (157) (157) Currency translation adjustment — — — — (149,982) — — — (149,982) Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss) — — — — 216 — — — 216 Net income — — — 155,518 — — — — 155,518 September 28, 2019 79,193 $ 792 $ 1,864,899 $ 6,991,076 $ (882,287) (7,348) $ (215,712) $ 6,511 $ 7,765,279 The following tables reflect the changes in stockholders’ equity for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 (in thousands). Total Stockholders’ Equity Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Treasury Stock Noncontrolling Interest Total Stockholders' Equity Shares Amount Shares Amount January 1, 2020 78,980 $ 790 $ 1,868,250 $ 7,232,337 $ (765,824) (7,348) $ (215,712) $ 6,607 $ 8,126,448 Shares issued under employee and director stock plans 144 1 (2,811) — — 2 64 — (2,746) Stock-based compensation expense — — 14,559 — — — — — 14,559 Repurchases of common stock (579) (6) — (68,635) — — — — (68,641) Noncontrolling earnings (loss) — — — — — — — (44) (44) Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests — — — — — — — (151) (151) Currency translation adjustment — — — — (169,763) — — — (169,763) Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss) — — — — 164 — — — 164 CECL adoption — — — (131) — — — — (131) Net income — — — 267,374 — — — — 267,374 September 26, 2020 78,545 $ 785 $ 1,879,998 $ 7,430,945 $ (935,423) (7,346) $ (215,648) $ 6,412 $ 8,167,069 Total Stockholders’ Equity Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Treasury Stock Noncontrolling Interest Total Stockholders' Equity Shares Amount Shares Amount January 1, 2019 79,656 $ 797 $ 1,852,173 $ 6,588,197 $ (791,608) (7,349) $ (215,745) $ 6,245 $ 7,440,059 Shares issued under employee and director stock plans 122 1 (4,502) — — 1 33 — (4,468) Stock-based compensation expense — — 17,228 — — — — — 17,228 Repurchases of common stock (585) (6) — (76,665) — — — — (76,671) Noncontrolling earnings — — — — — — — 354 354 Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests — — — — — — — (88) (88) Currency translation adjustment — — — (90,962) — — — (90,962) Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss) — — — — 283 — — — 283 Net income — — — 479,544 — — — — 479,544 September 28, 2019 79,193 $ 792 $ 1,864,899 $ 6,991,076 $ (882,287) (7,348) $ (215,712) $ 6,511 $ 7,765,279

Earnings per share (Tables)

Earnings per share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of earnings per share	A reconciliation of net earnings available to common stockholders and weighted-average common shares outstanding for purposes of calculating basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, September 28, September 26, September 28, Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. $ 205,117 155,518 267,374 479,544 Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic and diluted: Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic 71,197 72,106 71,190 72,302 Add weighted-average dilutive potential common shares—options to purchase common shares and RSUs, net 181 286 172 276 Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted 71,378 72,392 71,362 72,578 Earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. Basic $ 2.88 2.16 3.76 6.63 Diluted $ 2.87 2.15 3.75 6.61

Segment reporting (Tables)

Segment reporting (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary of segment information	Segment information is as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020 September 28, 2019 September 26, 2020 September 28, 2019 Net sales: Global Ceramic segment $ 911,303 916,422 2,513,088 2,772,805 Flooring NA segment 982,292 1,001,908 2,630,710 2,907,327 Flooring ROW segment 681,275 600,855 1,766,635 1,866,028 Total $ 2,574,870 2,519,185 6,910,433 7,546,160 Operating income (loss) (1) : Global Ceramic segment $ 73,998 83,305 88,166 283,571 Flooring NA segment 74,313 82,768 65,035 148,010 Flooring ROW segment 129,135 82,988 234,429 272,071 Corporate and intersegment eliminations (14,702) (8,841) (34,362) (31,242) Total $ 262,744 240,220 353,268 672,410 (1) During the second quarter of 2020, the Company revised the methodology it uses to estimate and allocate corporate general and administrative expenses to its operating segments to better align usage of corporate resources allocated to the Company segments. The updated allocation methodology had no impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. This change was applied retrospectively, and segment operating income for all comparative periods has been updated to reflect this change. At September 26, 2020 At December 31, 2019 Assets: Global Ceramic segment $ 5,111,492 5,419,896 Flooring NA segment 3,626,339 3,823,654 Flooring ROW segment 3,928,243 3,925,246 Corporate and intersegment eliminations 1,118,140 217,884 Total $ 13,784,214 13,386,680

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of carrying values and estimated fair values of debt instruments	The fair values and carrying values of our debt instruments are detailed as follows: At September 26, 2020 At December 31, 2019 Fair Value Carrying Fair Value Carrying 1.750% Senior Notes, payable June 12, 2027; interest payable annually $ 552,879 581,598 — — 3.625% Senior Notes, payable May 15, 2030; interest payable semi-annually 540,425 500,000 — — 3.85% Senior Notes, payable February 1, 2023; interest payable semi-annually 636,480 600,000 627,144 600,000 2.00% Senior Notes, payable January 14, 2022; interest payable annually 572,531 581,598 580,235 560,099 2020 Floating Rate Notes, payable May 18, 2020; interest payable quarterly — — 336,066 336,059 2021 Floating Rate Notes, payable September 04, 2021; interest payable quarterly 340,057 348,959 335,965 336,059 U.S. commercial paper — — 317,000 317,000 European commercial paper — — 376,946 376,946 Five — — 16,803 16,803 Finance leases and other 38,866 38,866 30,049 30,049 Unamortized debt issuance costs (12,110) (12,110) (3,129) (3,129) Total debt 2,669,128 2,638,911 2,617,079 2,569,886 Less current portion of long term debt and commercial paper 356,130 356,130 1,051,498 1,051,498 Long-term debt, less current portion $ 2,312,998 2,282,781 1,565,581 1,518,388

Consolidated Statements of Ca_2

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental cash flow information	Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows: Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020 September 28, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 92,785 96,752 Operating cash flows from finance leases 492 123 Financing cash flows from finance leases 4,469 1,224 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: Operating leases 67,000 113,253 Finance leases 10,340 7,636 Amortization: Amortization of right of use operating lease assets (1) 85,266 85,061 (1) Amortization of Right of use operating lease assets during the period is reflected in Other assets and prepaid expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Nine Months Ended September 26, 2020 September 28, 2019 Net cash paid (received) during the periods for: Interest $ 36,223 42,911 Income taxes $ 40,602 100,544 Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities: Additions to property, plant and equipment $ 44,245 21,021 Fair value of net assets acquired in acquisition $ 3,147 82,394 Liabilities assumed in acquisition (3,147) (5,547) $ — 76,847

General (Details)

General (Details) - 2.00% senior notes due January 14, 2022 $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2019USD ($)	Jun. 09, 2015EUR (€)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of debts | €			€ 500,000,000
Interest rate percentage	2.00%		2.00%
Increase (decrease) in debt value	$ 21,499	$ (25,102)
Increase (decrease) in debt value, net of taxes	$ 16,331	$ (19,067)

Acquisitions - Narrative (Detai

Acquisitions - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	Nov. 16, 2018USD ($)	Jul. 02, 2018USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)business	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)business	Sep. 26, 2020USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill				$ 2,570,027	$ 2,574,641
Distribution Companies in the Netherlands and Czech Republic
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase agreement price				76,237
Goodwill				38,366
Intangible assets subject to amortization				$ 12,789
Eliane
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase agreement price	$ 148,302
Goodwill	33,019
Intangible assets subject to amortization	5,818
Indebtedness acquired	99,037
Godfrey Hirst Group
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase agreement price		$ 400,894
Goodwill		88,655
Intangible assets subject to amortization		43,635
Tradenames | Eliane
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived tradename intangible asset	$ 32,238
Tradenames | Godfrey Hirst Group
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived tradename intangible asset		$ 58,671
Flooring ROW segment
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of acquisitions | business			3	2
Purchase agreement price			$ 24,610
Goodwill			12,874	$ 987,237	$ 1,009,848
Intangible assets subject to amortization			$ 7

Revenue from Contracts with C_3

Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Contract liability	$ 36,557,000	$ 36,557,000		$ 34,959,000
Revenue recognized related to contract liabilities	0	0
Capitalized contract cost	$ 62,596,000	62,596,000		$ 69,039,000
Amortization of capitalized contract costs		$ 51,110,000	$ 41,889,000
Capitalized contract costs, amortization period		1 year

Revenue from Contracts with C_4

Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Summary of Disaggregated Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 2,574,870	$ 2,519,185	$ 6,910,433	$ 7,546,160
Ceramic & Stone
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	915,589	929,992	2,533,542	2,814,733
Carpet & Resilient
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,035,657	1,010,131	2,691,300	2,946,402
Laminate & Wood
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	407,150	376,389	1,102,607	1,134,885
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	216,474	202,673	582,984	650,140
United States
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,456,360	1,501,506	4,023,312	4,427,945
Europe
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	665,897	594,163	1,778,408	1,928,356
Russia
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	113,651	109,653	277,235	280,112
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	338,962	313,863	831,478	909,747
Global Ceramic segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	911,303	916,422	2,513,088	2,772,805
Flooring NA segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	982,292	1,001,908	2,630,710	2,907,327
Flooring ROW segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	681,275	600,855	1,766,635	1,866,028
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	911,303	916,422	2,513,088	2,772,805
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Ceramic & Stone
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	908,419	916,422	2,508,604	2,772,805
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Carpet & Resilient
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	2,884	0	4,484	0
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Laminate & Wood
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	0	0	0	0
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	0	0	0	0
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | United States
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	508,291	537,247	1,485,934	1,633,583
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Europe
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	197,070	168,032	513,253	552,546
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Russia
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	77,564	77,024	192,588	196,731
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	128,378	134,119	321,313	389,945
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	982,292	1,001,908	2,630,710	2,907,327
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment | Ceramic & Stone
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	7,170	13,570	24,938	41,928
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment | Carpet & Resilient
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	791,212	816,190	2,090,681	2,360,014
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment | Laminate & Wood
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	183,910	172,148	515,091	505,385
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	0	0	0	0
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment | United States
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	947,648	963,784	2,535,874	2,793,110
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment | Europe
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	2,655	1,901	6,132	5,902
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment | Russia
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	25	15	25	66
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	31,964	36,208	88,679	108,249
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	681,275	600,855	1,766,635	1,866,028
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment | Ceramic & Stone
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	0	0	0	0
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment | Carpet & Resilient
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	241,561	193,941	596,135	586,388
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment | Laminate & Wood
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	223,240	204,241	587,516	629,500
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	216,474	202,673	582,984	650,140
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment | United States
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	421	475	1,504	1,252
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment | Europe
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	466,172	424,230	1,259,023	1,369,908
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment | Russia
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	36,062	32,614	84,622	83,315
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 178,620	$ 143,536	$ 421,486	$ 411,553

Restructuring, acquisition an_3

Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs - Restructuring and Related Costs by Type of Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	$ 26,338		$ 100,087
Estimated remaining restructuring costs	35		35
Cost of sales
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	17,711	$ 7,284	78,383	$ 43,197
Acquisition integration-related costs	(1)	180	1,153	2,736
Restructuring, acquisition transaction and integration-related costs	17,710	7,464	79,536	45,933
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	8,627	491	21,704	2,336
Acquisition transaction-related costs	0	413	(210)	1,330
Acquisition integration-related costs	137	1,147	1,702	4,554
Restructuring, acquisition transaction and integration-related costs	$ 8,764	$ 2,051	$ 23,196	$ 8,220

Restructuring, acquisition an_4

Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs - Restructuring Reserve (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$ 24,654		$ 4,259
Restructuring costs	26,338		100,087
Cash payments	(11,154)		(22,513)
Non-cash items	(18,292)		(60,287)
Balance as of September 26, 2020	21,546		21,546
Cost of sales
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	17,711	$ 7,284	78,383	$ 43,197
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	8,627	$ 491	21,704	$ 2,336
Lease impairments
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2019	5		21
Restructuring costs	1,389		1,389
Cash payments	(5)		(21)
Non-cash items	(1,389)		(1,389)
Balance as of September 26, 2020	0		0
Lease impairments | Cost of sales
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	0		0
Lease impairments | Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	1,389		1,389
Asset write-downs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2019	0		0
Restructuring costs	14,474		54,329
Cash payments	0		0
Non-cash items	(14,474)		(54,329)
Balance as of September 26, 2020	0		0
Asset write-downs | Cost of sales
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	9,758		49,613
Asset write-downs | Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	4,716		4,716
Severance
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2019	24,186		4,122
Restructuring costs	2,786		28,618
Cash payments	(6,666)		(12,283)
Non-cash items	577		426
Balance as of September 26, 2020	20,883		20,883
Severance | Cost of sales
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	1,068		15,127
Severance | Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	1,718		13,491
Other restructuring costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2019	463		116
Restructuring costs	7,689		15,751
Cash payments	(4,483)		(10,209)
Non-cash items	(3,006)		(4,995)
Balance as of September 26, 2020	663		663
Other restructuring costs | Cost of sales
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	6,885		13,643
Other restructuring costs | Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	804		2,108
Provision - Corporate
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	4,249		5,508
Provision - Corporate | Lease impairments
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	0		0
Provision - Corporate | Asset write-downs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	3,685		3,685
Provision - Corporate | Severance
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	564		1,823
Provision - Corporate | Other restructuring costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	0		0
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	14,254		31,137
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Lease impairments
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	1,389		1,389
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Asset write-downs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	7,758		12,383
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Severance
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	2,170		14,123
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Other restructuring costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	2,937		3,242
Operating segments | Provision - Flooring NA segment
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	5,952		42,947
Operating segments | Provision - Flooring NA segment | Lease impairments
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	0		0
Operating segments | Provision - Flooring NA segment | Asset write-downs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	2,627		28,959
Operating segments | Provision - Flooring NA segment | Severance
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	54		5,036
Operating segments | Provision - Flooring NA segment | Other restructuring costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	3,271		8,952
Operating segments | Provision - Flooring ROW segment
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	1,883		20,495
Operating segments | Provision - Flooring ROW segment | Lease impairments
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	0		0
Operating segments | Provision - Flooring ROW segment | Asset write-downs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	404		9,302
Operating segments | Provision - Flooring ROW segment | Severance
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	(2)		7,636
Operating segments | Provision - Flooring ROW segment | Other restructuring costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	$ 1,481		$ 3,557

Fair Value - Schedule of fair v

Fair Value - Schedule of fair value measurements (Details) - Fair value, recurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Level 1 | Short-duration bond fund (Level 1) (1)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	$ 407,784	$ 0
Level 2 | Commercial paper (Level 2)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	42,500
Money market funds | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents, fair value disclosure	$ 310,569	$ 0

Receivables, net (Details)

Receivables, net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 26, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Receivables [Abstract]
Customers, trade	$ 1,696,515	$ 1,491,592
Income tax receivable	9,183	8,428
Other	87,114	88,520
Receivables, gross	1,792,812	1,588,540
Less: allowance for discounts, claims and doubtful accounts	81,851	61,921
Receivables, net	$ 1,710,961	$ 1,526,619

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 26, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 1,310,673	$ 1,610,742
Work in process	122,610	144,639
Raw materials	408,690	526,947
Total inventories	$ 1,841,973	$ 2,282,328

Goodwill and intangible asset_2

Goodwill and intangible assets - Schedule of goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	$ 3,897,452
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(1,327,425)
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	2,570,027
Goodwill recognized during the period	(9,642)
Currency translation during the period	14,256
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	3,902,066
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(1,327,425)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	2,574,641
Global Ceramic segment
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	1,583,576
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(531,930)
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	1,051,646
Goodwill recognized during the period	0
Currency translation during the period	(17,997)
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	1,565,579
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(531,930)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	1,033,649
Flooring NA segment
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	874,198
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(343,054)
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	531,144
Goodwill recognized during the period	0
Currency translation during the period	0
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	874,198
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(343,054)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	531,144
Flooring ROW segment
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	1,439,678
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(452,441)
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	987,237
Goodwill recognized during the period	(9,642)
Currency translation during the period	32,253
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	1,462,289
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(452,441)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	$ 1,009,848

Goodwill and intangible asset_3

Goodwill and intangible assets - Schedule of indefinite life assets not subject to amortization (Details) - Tradenames $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020USD ($)
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$ 702,732
Currency translation during the period	(4,166)
Balance as of September 26, 2020	$ 698,566

Goodwill and intangible asset_4

Goodwill and intangible assets - Schedule of intangible assets subject to amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, beginning balance			$ 900,937
Intangible assets recognized during the period			12,789
Currency translation during the period			22,143
Intangible assets subject to amortization, ending balance	$ 935,869		935,869
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance			674,790
Amortization during the period	7,327	$ 6,912	21,183	$ 20,596
Currency translation during the period			19,684
Accumulated amortization, ending balance	715,657		715,657
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	220,212		220,212		$ 226,147
Customer relationships
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, beginning balance			645,206
Intangible assets recognized during the period			12,789
Currency translation during the period			12,622
Intangible assets subject to amortization, ending balance	670,617		670,617
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance			426,765
Amortization during the period			19,531
Currency translation during the period			10,173
Accumulated amortization, ending balance	456,469		456,469
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	214,148		214,148
Patents
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, beginning balance			249,100
Intangible assets recognized during the period			0
Currency translation during the period			9,548
Intangible assets subject to amortization, ending balance	258,648		258,648
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance			246,872
Amortization during the period			1,595
Currency translation during the period			9,495
Accumulated amortization, ending balance	257,962		257,962
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	686		686
Other
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, beginning balance			6,631
Intangible assets recognized during the period			0
Currency translation during the period			(27)
Intangible assets subject to amortization, ending balance	6,604		6,604
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance			1,153
Amortization during the period			57
Currency translation during the period			16
Accumulated amortization, ending balance	1,226		1,226
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	$ 5,378		$ 5,378

Goodwill and intangible asset_5

Goodwill and intangible assets - Schedule of intangible assets amortization expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$ 7,327	$ 6,912	$ 21,183	$ 20,596

Goodwill and intangible asset_6

Goodwill and intangible assets - Narrative (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Minimum
Goodwill [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in estimated after tax cash flows (as a percent)	(19.00%)
Increase (decrease) in WACC (as a percent)	15.00%
Maximum
Goodwill [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in estimated after tax cash flows (as a percent)	(39.00%)
Increase (decrease) in WACC (as a percent)	45.00%

Accounts payable and accrued _3

Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 26, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Outstanding checks in excess of cash	$ 4,229	$ 9,924
Accounts payable, trade	989,880	824,956
Accrued expenses	564,146	461,035
Product warranties	53,520	49,184
Accrued interest	22,088	21,050
Accrued compensation and benefits	299,343	192,991
Total accounts payable and accrued expenses	$ 1,933,206	$ 1,559,140

Accumulated other comprehensi_3

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020USD ($)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 8,126,448
Current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(169,599)
Ending balance	8,167,069
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(753,108)
Current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(169,763)
Ending balance	(922,871)
Pensions, net of tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(12,716)
Current period other comprehensive income (loss)	164
Ending balance	(12,552)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(765,824)
Ending balance	$ (935,423)

Leases (Details)

Leases (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Leases not yet commenced	$ 2,924
Minimum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Term of contracts	1 year
Term of contracts, majority	1 year
Lease extensions	3 years
Maximum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Term of contracts	60 years
Term of contracts, majority	10 years
Lease extensions	10 years

Leases - Components of lease ex

Leases - Components of lease expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Operating lease costs
Fixed	$ 31,702	$ 33,384	$ 95,634	$ 96,503
Short-term	7,040	3,732	19,863	13,209
Variable	8,910	8,528	28,720	27,447
Sub-leases	(242)	(227)	(728)	(636)
Operating lease costs	47,410	45,417	143,489	136,523
Finance lease costs
Amortization of leased assets	1,672	404	4,402	1,228
Interest on lease liabilities	189	102	492	191
Finance lease costs	1,861	506	4,894	1,419
Net lease costs	49,271	45,923	148,383	137,942
Cost of sales
Operating lease costs
Fixed	5,797	8,068	19,086	23,925
Short-term	3,036	1,092	8,174	4,083
Variable	1,926	1,475	6,316	5,846
Sub-leases	(95)	(114)	(313)	(239)
Operating lease costs	10,664	10,521	33,263	33,615
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Operating lease costs
Fixed	25,905	25,316	76,548	72,578
Short-term	4,004	2,640	11,689	9,126
Variable	6,984	7,053	22,404	21,601
Sub-leases	(147)	(113)	(415)	(397)
Operating lease costs	36,746	34,896	110,226	102,908
Depreciation and Amortization
Finance lease costs
Amortization of leased assets	1,672	404	4,402	1,228
Interest on lease liabilities	0	0	0	0
Finance lease costs	1,672	404	4,402	1,228
Interest
Finance lease costs
Amortization of leased assets	0	0	0	0
Interest on lease liabilities	189	102	492	191
Finance lease costs	$ 189	$ 102	$ 492	$ 191

Leases - Supplemental balance s

Leases - Supplemental balance sheet information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 26, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Operating Leases
Right of use operating lease assets	$ 303,050	$ 323,003
Finance Leases
Property, plant and equipment, gross	48,347	35,271
Accumulated depreciation	(10,203)	(5,664)
Property, plant and equipment, net	38,144	29,607
Total lease assets	341,194	352,610
Operating Leases
Other current	97,778	101,945
Non-current	214,654	228,155
Total operating liabilities	312,432	330,100
Finance Leases
Short-term debt	7,033	4,835
Long-term debt	31,747	25,214
Total finance liabilities	38,780	30,049
Total lease liabilities	$ 351,212	$ 360,149
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	us-gaap:PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet

Leases - Maturities of lease li

Leases - Maturities of lease liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 26, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Finance Leases
2020 (excluding the nine months ended September 26, 2020)	$ 1,974
2021	7,414
2022	6,974
2023	6,273
2024	4,738
Thereafter	14,369
Total lease payments	41,742
Less imputed interest	2,962
Present value, Total	38,780	$ 30,049
Operating Leases
2020 (excluding the nine months ended September 26, 2020)	30,826
2021	106,731
2022	79,632
2023	49,986
2024	29,767
Thereafter	39,114
Total lease payments	336,056
Less imputed interest	23,624
Present value, Total	312,432	$ 330,100
Total
2020 (excluding the nine months ended September 26, 2020)	32,800
2021	114,145
2022	86,606
2023	56,259
2024	34,505
Thereafter	53,483
Total lease payments	$ 377,798

Leases - Lease term and discoun

Leases - Lease term and discount rate (Details)	Sep. 26, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating Leases	4 years 3 months 18 days	4 years 3 months 18 days
Finance Leases	7 years 3 months 18 days	8 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Operating Leases	3.10%	3.30%
Finance Leases	1.50%	1.40%

Leases - Supplemental cash flow

Leases - Supplemental cash flow information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 92,785	$ 96,752
Operating cash flows from finance leases	492	123
Financing cash flows from finance leases	4,469	1,224
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	67,000	113,253
Finance leases	10,340	7,636
Amortization of right of use operating lease assets	$ 85,266	$ 85,061

Stock-based compensation (Detai

Stock-based compensation (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Restricted stock units (RSUs)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted in period (in shares)	4,000	0	193,000	187,000
Weighted-average grant-date fair value (in usd per share)	$ 94.25		$ 120.35	$ 137.30
Recognized stock-based compensation costs	$ 4,883,000	$ 5,651,000	$ 14,559,000	$ 17,228,000
Recognized stock-based compensation costs, net of tax	3,614,000	$ 4,182,000	10,773,000	12,749,000
Pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense, net of forfeitures	$ 22,977,000		$ 22,977,000
Recognized expense over a weighted-average period (years)			1 year 9 months 29 days
Share-based payment arrangement, option
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognized stock-based compensation costs			$ 0	$ 0

Other expense (income), net (De

Other expense (income), net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Foreign currency losses (gains), net	$ 4,495	$ (1,181)	$ 9,734	$ (203)
Release of indemnification asset	0	(659)	0	(659)
Impairment of joint venture in Brazil	0	0	3,599	0
Dividend income	(1,350)	0	(1,350)	0
Impairment of net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile in China	0	65,172	0	65,172
All other, net	(3,871)	(10,619)	(5,993)	(18,381)
Total other expense (income), net	$ (726)	$ 52,713	$ 5,990	$ 45,929

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax expense	$ 43,163	$ 22,522	$ 43,467	$ 116,273
Earnings before income taxes	$ 248,616	$ 178,191	$ 310,797	$ 596,171
Effective tax rate	17.40%	12.60%	14.00%	19.50%

Stockholders' Equity (Details)

Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Jun. 27, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 7,924,864		$ 7,821,591	$ 8,126,448	$ 7,440,059	$ 7,440,059
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	492		0	(2,746)	(4,468)
Stock-based compensation expense	4,883		5,651	14,559	17,228
Repurchases of common stock	0		(67,708)	(68,641)	(76,671)
Noncontrolling earnings	336		150	(44)	354
Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests	24		(157)	(151)	(88)
Currency translation adjustment	31,283		(149,982)	(169,763)	(90,962)
Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain / loss	70		216	164	283
Net income (loss)	205,117		155,518	267,374	479,544
Ending balance	8,167,069	$ 7,924,864	7,765,279	8,167,069	7,765,279	$ 8,126,448
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible List]		us-gaap:AccountingStandardsUpdate201613Member				us-gaap:AccountingStandardsUpdate201613Member
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	0			(131)
Ending balance		$ 0				$ (131)
Common Stock
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 785		$ 797	$ 790	$ 797	$ 797
Beginning balance (in shares)	78,541		79,712	78,980	79,656	79,656
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	$ 0			$ 1	$ 1
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans (in shares)	4			144	122
Repurchases of common stock			$ (5)	$ (6)	$ (6)
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)			(519)	(579)	(585)
Ending balance	$ 785	$ 785	$ 792	$ 785	$ 792	$ 790
Ending balance (in shares)	78,545	78,541	79,193	78,545	79,193	78,980
Additional Paid-in Capital
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 1,874,623		$ 1,859,248	$ 1,868,250	$ 1,852,173	$ 1,852,173
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	492			(2,811)	(4,502)
Stock-based compensation expense	4,883		5,651	14,559	17,228
Ending balance	1,879,998	$ 1,874,623	1,864,899	1,879,998	1,864,899	1,868,250
Retained Earnings
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	7,225,828		6,903,261	7,232,337	6,588,197	6,588,197
Repurchases of common stock			(67,703)	(68,635)	(76,665)
Net income (loss)	205,117		155,518	267,374	479,544
Ending balance	7,430,945	7,225,828	6,991,076	7,430,945	6,991,076	7,232,337
Retained Earnings | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance				(131)
Ending balance						(131)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(966,776)		(732,521)	(765,824)	(791,608)	(791,608)
Currency translation adjustment	31,283		(149,982)	(169,763)	(90,962)
Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain / loss	70		216	164	283
Ending balance	(935,423)	(966,776)	(882,287)	(935,423)	(882,287)	(765,824)
Treasury Stock
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ (215,648)		$ (215,712)	$ (215,712)	$ (215,745)	$ (215,745)
Beginning balance (in shares)	(7,346)		(7,348)	(7,348)	(7,349)	(7,349)
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans				$ 64	$ 33
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans (in shares)				2	1
Ending balance	$ (215,648)	$ (215,648)	$ (215,712)	$ (215,648)	$ (215,712)	$ (215,712)
Ending balance (in shares)	(7,346)	(7,346)	(7,348)	(7,346)	(7,348)	(7,348)
Noncontrolling Interest
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 6,052		$ 6,518	$ 6,607	$ 6,245	$ 6,245
Noncontrolling earnings	336		150	(44)	354
Currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests	24		(157)	(151)	(88)
Ending balance	$ 6,412	$ 6,052	$ 6,511	$ 6,412	$ 6,511	$ 6,607

Earnings per share (Details)

Earnings per share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$ 205,117	$ 155,518	$ 267,374	$ 479,544
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic and diluted:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic (in shares)	71,197	72,106	71,190	72,302
Add weighted-average dilutive potential common shares-options to purchase common shares and RSUs, net (in shares)	181	286	172	276
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted (in shares)	71,378	72,392	71,362	72,578
Earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Basic (in usd per share)	$ 2.88	$ 2.16	$ 3.76	$ 6.63
Diluted (in usd per share)	$ 2.87	$ 2.15	$ 3.75	$ 6.61

Segment reporting (Details)

Segment reporting (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2019USD ($)	Sep. 26, 2020USD ($)segment	Sep. 28, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments | segment			3
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 2,574,870	$ 2,519,185	$ 6,910,433	$ 7,546,160
Operating income (loss)	262,744	240,220	353,268	672,410
Assets	13,784,214		13,784,214		$ 13,386,680
Global Ceramic segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	911,303	916,422	2,513,088	2,772,805
Flooring NA segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	982,292	1,001,908	2,630,710	2,907,327
Flooring ROW segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	681,275	600,855	1,766,635	1,866,028
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	911,303	916,422	2,513,088	2,772,805
Operating income (loss)	73,998	83,305	88,166	283,571
Assets	5,111,492		5,111,492		5,419,896
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	982,292	1,001,908	2,630,710	2,907,327
Operating income (loss)	74,313	82,768	65,035	148,010
Assets	3,626,339		3,626,339		3,823,654
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	681,275	600,855	1,766,635	1,866,028
Operating income (loss)	129,135	82,988	234,429	272,071
Assets	3,928,243		3,928,243		3,925,246
Corporate and intersegment eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income (loss)	(14,702)	$ (8,841)	(34,362)	$ (31,242)
Assets	$ 1,118,140		$ 1,118,140		$ 217,884

Commitments and contingencies (

Commitments and contingencies (Details) - Belgium - Foreign tax authority - EUR (€) € in Thousands	Mar. 10, 2020	Dec. 31, 2014
2005
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Assessment received from Belgian tax authority (in euros)		€ 46,135
2006
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Assessment received from Belgian tax authority (in euros)		38,817
2007
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Assessment received from Belgian tax authority (in euros)		39,635
2008
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Assessment received from Belgian tax authority (in euros)		30,131
2009
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Assessment received from Belgian tax authority (in euros)		35,567
2010
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Assessment received from Belgian tax authority (in euros)		€ 43,117
2016
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Assessment received from Belgian tax authority (in euros)	€ 67,959

Debt - Senior Credit Facility (

Debt - Senior Credit Facility (Details)	Oct. 18, 2019USD ($)	Sep. 26, 2020USD ($)	May 07, 2020	Apr. 07, 2020USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
2019 senior secured credit facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility	$ 1,800,000,000
Additional maturity period extended	1 year
Commitment fee percentage		0.11%
Unamortized financing costs	$ 3,405,000
Utilized borrowings under credit facility		$ 22,787,000
Available amount under credit facility		1,777,213,000
2019 senior secured credit facility | Borrowings
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Utilized borrowings under credit facility		0
2019 senior secured credit facility | Standby letters of credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Utilized borrowings under credit facility		$ 22,787,000
2019 senior secured credit facility | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage	0.09%
Consolidated interest coverage ratio, at least	3
2019 senior secured credit facility | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage	0.20%
Consolidated net leverage ratio, no more than	3.75		4.75
2019 senior secured credit facility | London interbank offered rate (LIBOR)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument		1.125%
2019 senior secured credit facility | London interbank offered rate (LIBOR) | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument	1.00%
2019 senior secured credit facility | London interbank offered rate (LIBOR) | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument	1.75%
2019 senior secured credit facility | Federal funds
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument	0.50%
2019 senior secured credit facility | Monthly LIBOR
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument	1.00%	0.125%
2019 senior secured credit facility | Monthly LIBOR | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument	0.00%
2019 senior secured credit facility | Monthly LIBOR | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument	0.75%
2019 senior secured credit facility amendment, maturing October 18, 2024
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Unamortized financing costs					$ 2,264,000
Delayed draw term loan
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility				$ 500,000,000

Debt - Commercial Paper (Detail

Debt - Commercial Paper (Details) - USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2015	Feb. 28, 2014	Sep. 26, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Oct. 18, 2019
Commercial paper | United States
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility					$ 1,800,000,000
Commercial paper | Europe
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maturity period of debt	183 days
Carrying value | United States
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Commercial paper			$ 0	$ 317,000,000
Carrying value | Europe
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Commercial paper			$ 0	$ 376,946,000
Maximum | Commercial paper | United States
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maturity period of debt		397 days

Debt - Senior Notes and Term Lo

Debt - Senior Notes and Term Loan (Details)

Jun. 12, 2020USD ($)

May 14, 2020USD ($)

Apr. 07, 2020USD ($)

Sep. 04, 2019USD ($)

May 18, 2018USD ($)

Sep. 11, 2017USD ($)

Jun. 09, 2015USD ($)

Jan. 31, 2013USD ($)

Sep. 26, 2020USD ($)

Sep. 28, 2019USD ($)

Jun. 12, 2020EUR (€)

Sep. 04, 2019EUR (€)

May 18, 2018EUR (€)

Sep. 11, 2017EUR (€)

Jun. 09, 2015EUR (€)

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Payment of financing costs

$ 11,942,000

$ 757,000

Delayed draw term loan

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Payment of financing costs

$ 1,088,000

Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility

$ 500,000,000

1.750% senior notes due June 12, 2027

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Aggregate principal amount of debts | €

€ 500,000,000

Interest rate percentage

1.75%

1.75%

Payment of financing costs

$ 4,855,000

3.625% senior notes, payable May 15, 2030; interest payable semi-annually

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Aggregate principal amount of debts

$ 500,000,000

Interest rate percentage

3.625%

3.625%

Payment of financing costs

$ 5,550,000

3.85% senior notes due February 1, 2023

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Aggregate principal amount of debts

$ 600,000,000

Interest rate percentage

3.85%

3.85%

Payment of financing costs

$ 6,000,000

2.00% senior notes due January 14, 2022

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Aggregate principal amount of debts | €

€ 500,000,000

Interest rate percentage

2.00%

2.00%

Payment of financing costs

$ 4,218,000

Floating rate notes due May 18, 2020

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Aggregate principal amount of debts | €

€ 300,000,000

Payment of financing costs

$ 890,000

Floating rate notes due September 04, 2021

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Aggregate principal amount of debts | €

€ 300,000,000

Payment of financing costs

$ 754,000

Issuance premium received | €

€ 744,000

Floating rate notes due September 11, 2019

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Aggregate principal amount of debts | €

€ 300,000,000

Payment of financing costs

$ 911,000

Euro interbank offered rate (EURIBOR) | Floating rate notes due May 18, 2020

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Basis spread on debt instrument

0.30%

Euro interbank offered rate (EURIBOR) | Floating rate notes due September 04, 2021

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Basis spread on debt instrument

0.20%

Euro interbank offered rate (EURIBOR) | Floating rate notes due September 11, 2019

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Basis spread on debt instrument

0.30%

Debt - Fair Value and Carrying

Debt - Fair Value and Carrying Value of Debt Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Jun. 12, 2020	May 14, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Jun. 09, 2015	Jan. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Less current portion of long term debt and commercial paper	$ 356,130			$ 1,051,498
1.750% senior notes due June 12, 2027
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Interest rate percentage	1.75%	1.75%
3.625% senior notes due May 15, 2030
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Interest rate percentage	3.625%		3.625%
3.85% senior notes due February 1, 2023
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Interest rate percentage	3.85%					3.85%
2.00% senior notes due January 14, 2022
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Interest rate percentage	2.00%				2.00%
Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Finance leases and other	$ 38,866			30,049
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(12,110)			(3,129)
Total debt	2,669,128			2,617,079
Less current portion of long term debt and commercial paper	356,130			1,051,498
Long-term debt, less current portion	2,312,998			1,565,581
Fair Value | 1.750% senior notes due June 12, 2027
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	552,879			0
Fair Value | 3.625% senior notes due May 15, 2030
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	540,425			0
Fair Value | 3.85% senior notes due February 1, 2023
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	636,480			627,144
Fair Value | 2.00% senior notes due January 14, 2022
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	572,531			580,235
Fair Value | Floating rate notes due May 18, 2020
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	0			336,066
Fair Value | Floating rate notes due September 04, 2021
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	340,057			335,965
Fair Value | Five-year senior unsecured credit facility, due October 18, 2024
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	0			16,803
Carrying Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Finance leases and other	38,866			30,049
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(12,110)			(3,129)
Total debt	2,638,911			2,569,886
Less current portion of long term debt and commercial paper	356,130			1,051,498
Long-term debt, less current portion	2,282,781			1,518,388
Carrying Value | 1.750% senior notes due June 12, 2027
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	581,598			0
Carrying Value | 3.625% senior notes due May 15, 2030
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	500,000			0
Carrying Value | 3.85% senior notes due February 1, 2023
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	600,000			600,000
Carrying Value | 2.00% senior notes due January 14, 2022
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	581,598			560,099
Carrying Value | Floating rate notes due May 18, 2020
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	0			336,059
Carrying Value | Floating rate notes due September 04, 2021
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	348,959			336,059
Carrying Value | Five-year senior unsecured credit facility, due October 18, 2024
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	0			16,803
United States | Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Commercial paper	0			317,000
United States | Carrying Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Commercial paper	0			317,000
Europe | Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Commercial paper	0			376,946
Europe | Carrying Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Commercial paper	$ 0			$ 376,946
Senior secured credit facility | Five-year senior unsecured credit facility, due October 18, 2024
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Maturity period of debt	5 years

Consolidated Statements of Ca_3

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest	$ 36,223	$ 42,911
Income taxes	40,602	100,544
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	44,245	21,021
Fair value of net assets acquired in acquisition	3,147	82,394
Liabilities assumed in acquisition	(3,147)	(5,547)
Noncash investing and financing activities, total	$ 0	$ 76,847