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Subsequent Events (Details) - $ / shares		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Subsequent Events (Details) - $ / shares	Jul. 29, 2025	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024
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Common stock, dividends, declared (in dollars per share)		$ 0.15	$ 0.13	$ 0.30	$ 0.26
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Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common stock, dividends, declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.15
Magnolia LLC Units \| Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Distribution made to LLC member, distributions declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.15