Repurchases of Common Stock (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of Common Stock Repurchases

The following is a summary of our open market common stock repurchases, reported on a trade date basis, and shares acquired through employee surrenders:

(in thousands, except per share amounts)	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2019		2018		2017
Shares repurchased in the open market	1,215		1,773		1,749
Shares acquired through employee surrenders for statutory tax withholding	39		52		57
Total shares repurchased	1,254		1,825		1,806
Cost of shares repurchased in the open market	$	303,838	$	368,691	$	270,297
Cost of shares for employee surrenders	8,054		9,375		8,074
Total cost of shares	$	311,892	$	378,066	$	278,371
Average cost per share - open market repurchases	$	249.84	$	207.92	$	154.51
Average cost per share - employee surrenders	$	210.10	$	182.18	$	142.55
Average cost per share - total	$	248.62	$	207.19	$	154.13