Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Net income (loss)	$ (8,902)	$ 13,270	$ 22,384	$ 5,509
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	9,184	(14,241)	10,910	(60,803)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, designated as cash flow hedges	542	71	(3,190)	80
Pension benefit obligation adjustment	(1,198)	866	(1,807)	1,863
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	8,528	(13,304)	5,913	(58,860)
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(374)	(34)	28,297	(53,351)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	983	630	2,263	1,817
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Itron, Inc.	$ (1,357)	$ (664)	$ 26,034	$ (55,168)