STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY - Stock-based Compensation Narrative (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Shares available for future awards under the stock-based compensation plans (in shares)	40
Stock compensation	$ 117	$ 114	$ 115
Tax benefit related to stock based compensation	13	8	10
Tax benefit related to stock based compensation, shortfall expense	$ 10	$ 9	$ 11
Marketing and Administrative Expenses
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Stock compensation expense allocation percentage	75.00%	75.00%

Share based compensation allocation percentage.

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Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Shortfall Expense, Tax Benefit

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Stockholders equity note.

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Amount of tax benefit for recognition of expense of award under share-based payment arrangement.

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Amount of noncash expense for share-based payment arrangement.

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The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable.

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