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New Accounting Standards - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
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New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items] |
Stock compensation cumulative effect adjustments | $ 45,855
Retained Earnings |
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items] |
Stock compensation cumulative effect adjustments | 5,475
Retained Earnings | Accountings Standards Update 2016-09 | New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect |
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items] |
Stock compensation cumulative effect adjustments | $ 6,000

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