STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Information Related to Stock Options Outstanding (Details) shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025 $ / shares shares
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Shares Outstanding (in shares) \| shares	900
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	5 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Options Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 120.48
Number of Options Exercisable (in shares) \| shares	630
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Options Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 109.52
$60.85 - $85.33
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Range of exercise prices, minimum (in dollars per share)	60.85
Range of exercise prices, maximum (in dollars per share)	$ 85.33
Shares Outstanding (in shares) \| shares	159
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	2 years 6 months
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Options Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 79.64
Number of Options Exercisable (in shares) \| shares	159
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Options Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 79.64
$85.40 - $120.60
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Range of exercise prices, minimum (in dollars per share)	85.40
Range of exercise prices, maximum (in dollars per share)	$ 120.60
Shares Outstanding (in shares) \| shares	273
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	3 years 7 months 6 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Options Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 107.34
Number of Options Exercisable (in shares) \| shares	273
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Options Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 107.34
$125.71 - $159.18
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Range of exercise prices, minimum (in dollars per share)	125.71
Range of exercise prices, maximum (in dollars per share)	$ 159.18
Shares Outstanding (in shares) \| shares	468
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	7 years 1 month 6 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Options Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 142.06
Number of Options Exercisable (in shares) \| shares	198
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Options Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 136.61

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