Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
General Partner [Member]
Limited Partner [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Parent [Member]
Parent [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Equity, including portion attributable to non-controlling interest
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Treasury units
Treasury Stock, Shares
Comprehensive Income Net of Tax, Including Non-controlling Interests [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income Net of Tax, Including Non-controlling Interests [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income Net of Tax, Including Non-controlling Interests [Abstract]
Net Income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Post-employment benefits, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Hedge instruments, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Translation adjustments and other, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income - Translation Adjustments and Other Changes in Other Comprehensive Income
Principally includes change in the balance sheet adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into functional currency of the reporting entity for the period being reported, net of tax. If an entity's functional currency is a foreign currency, translation adjustments result from the process of translating that entity's financial statements into the reporting currency. Includes gain (loss) on foreign currency forward exchange contracts. Includes foreign currency transactions designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign entity and intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements. Includes the gain (loss) on a derivative instrument or nonderivative financial instrument that may give rise to a foreign currency transaction gain (loss) and that have been designated and have qualified as hedging instruments for hedges of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation. Also includes other changes in other comprehensive income not otherwise identified.
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Partnership distributions
Partners' Capital Account, Distributions
Investment Management distributions
Investment Management distributions
Distribution to non-controlling investors in the Private Funds.
Investment Management contributions
Investment Management contributions
Contributions from non-controlling investors in the Private Funds.
Changes in subsidiary equity
Change in subsidiary equity and other
Change in subsidiary equity and other
Equity, including portion attributable to non-controlling interest
Treasury units
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net gain from investment activities
Gain (Loss) on Investments, Excluding Other than Temporary Impairments
Proceeds from sales of securities
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities
Purchases to cover securities sold, not yet purchased
Purchases to cover securities sold not yet purchased
Purchases to cover securities sold not yet purchased
Proceeds from securities sold, not yet purchased
Investment Sold, Not yet Purchased, Sale Proceeds
Net premiums (paid) received on derivative contracts
Net premiums received paid on derivative contracts
Net premiums received paid on derivative contracts
Changes in receivables and payables relating to securities transactions
Increase (Decrease) in Broker-Dealer Related Receivables (Payables), Net
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Other, net
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Changes in cash held at consolidated affiliated partnerships and restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Operating Activities
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Purchase of investment in precious metals
Investments in precious metals
Investments in precious metals
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Other, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Capital distributions to non-controlling interests
Capital distributions to non-controlling interests
Cash distributions paid to non-controlling investors in the Private Funds
Capital contributions by non-controlling interests
Capital contributions by non-controlling interests
Cash contributions by non-controlling investors in the Private Funds
Partnership contributions
Proceeds from Partnership Contribution
Partnership distributions
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid
Distributions to non-controlling interests in subsidiary
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes
Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt
Proceeds from other borrowings
Proceeds from Other Debt
Repayments of borrowings
Repayments of Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Other, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Net change in cash of assets held for sale
Net change in cash of assets held for sale
Net change in cash of assets held for sale
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, end of period
Supplemental information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized
Interest Paid, Net
Net cash payments for income taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities
Redemptions payable to non-controlling interests
Redemptions payable to non controlling interests
Redemptions payable to non controlling interests
LP unit issuance to purchase majority interests in ARI and Viskase
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions
LP unit issuance to settle preferred LP unit redemptions
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Units
Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Net sales
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Other revenues from operations
Other Revenue, Net
Net (loss) gain from investment activities
Interest and dividend income
Interest and Dividend Income, Operating
Other income (loss), net
Other Income
Revenues
Revenues
Expenses:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Cost of goods sold
Cost of Goods Sold
Other expenses from operations
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Restructuring
Restructuring Charges
Impairment
Asset Impairment Charges
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Total Expenses
Total Expenses
Total of all operating and non-operating costs and expenses.
(Loss) income before income tax expense
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes
Sum of operating profit and non-operating income or loss before income taxes, extraordinary items, and non-controlling interest.
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net (loss) income
Less: net loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net (loss) income attributable to Icahn Enterprises
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net (loss) income attributable to Icahn Enterprises allocable to:
Net Income Attributable To Ichan Enterprises Allocable To Partners [Abstract]
Net Income Attributable To Ichan Enterprises Allocable To Partners [Abstract]
Limited partners
Net Income (Loss) Allocated to Limited Partners
General partner
Net Income (Loss) Allocated to General Partners
Basic (loss) income per LP unit
Net Income (Loss), Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit, Basic
Basic weighted average LP units outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted (loss) income per LP unit
Net Income (Loss), Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit, Diluted
Diluted weighted average LP units outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Cash distributions declared per LP unit
Distributions Per Limited Partnership Unit Outstanding, Basic
Other Income (Loss) , Net [Abstract]
Other Income (Loss) , Net [Abstract]
Other Income (Loss), Net [Text Block]
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements Disclosures [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Compensation Arrangements [Abstract]
Compensation Arrangements [Abstract]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Debt [Abstract]
Debt [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Text Block]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash held at consolidated affiliated partnerships and restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Investments
Investments
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Net
Due from brokers
Due from Correspondent Brokers
Inventories, net
Inventory, Net
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other assets
Other Assets
Total Assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Accrued Liabilities
Securities sold, not yet purchased, at fair value
Securities Sold, Not yet Purchased, Fair Value Disclosure
Redemptions payable
Other Liabilities
Due to brokers
Due to Correspondent Brokers
Post-employment benefit liability
Postemployment Benefits Liability
Debt
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Limited partners: Depositary units: 92,400,000 authorized; issued 86,708,914 at September 30, 2011 and 85,865,619 at December 31, 2010; outstanding 85,571,714 at September 30, 2011 (including 843,295 units issued as a unit distribution on May 31, 2011) and 84,728,419 at December 31, 2010
Limited Partners' Capital Account
General partner
General Partners' Capital Account
Limited partners:
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Abstract]
Treasury units at cost: 1,137,200 depositary units
Treasury Stock, Value
Equity attributable to Icahn Enterprises
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total Equity
Total Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Operating Units [Abstract]
Operating Units. [Abstract]
Operating Units [Text Block]
Operating Units [Text Block]
Supplemental information regarding the entity's reportable segments, as a single block text, including narrative business descriptions of reportable segments and relevent financial disclosures specific to reprortable segments no disclosed elsewhere.
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensice Loss [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensice Loss [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Inventories, Net [Abstract]
Inventories, Net [Abstract]
Inventories, Net Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Net Income Per LP Unit [Abstract]
Net Income Per LP Unit [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Pensions Other Post Employment Benefits and Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Pensions Other Post Employment Benefits and Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Investments and Related Matters [Abstract]
Investments and Related Matters [Abstract]
Investments and Other Noncurrent Assets [Text Block]
Investments and Other Noncurrent Assets [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Parenthetical [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Parenthetical [Abstract]
Limited Partner Equity, units authorized
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Authorized
Limited Partner Equity, units issued
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Issued
Limited Partner Equity, units outstanding
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding
Units issued as a unit distribution
Unit distribution
Unit distribution
Treasury Units at Cost, units outstanding