EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2018

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per share:

	Three Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts)	December 28, 2018		December 29, 2017
Net earnings (loss)	$	103.9	$	(112.2	)
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.7		0.1
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Varian	$	103.2	$	(112.3	)
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	91.0		91.6
Dilutive effect of potential common shares	1.0		—
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	92.0		91.6
Net earnings (loss) per share attributable to Varian - basic	$	1.13	$	(1.22	)
Net earnings (loss) per share attributable to Varian - diluted	$	1.12	$	(1.22	)
Anti-dilutive employee share-based awards, excluded	0.9		3.2