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EARNINGS (LOSSES) PER COMMON SHARE - Shares Attributable to Outstanding Equity Awards Excluded from the Calculation of Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] |  |
Shares excluded from calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share (in shares) | 3,413 | 2,089
Weighted-average price per share (in dollars per share) | $ 61.02 | $ 67.25

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