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Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
Net income (loss) available for common stock $ 411,162 $ 245,134
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:    
Impairment of Assets 141,802 200,696
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 337,055 348,179
Deferred Income Taxes 60,754 47,212
Premiums Paid on Early Redemption of Debt 2,385 0
Stock-Based Compensation 15,721 15,984
Other 19,296 18,542
Change in:    
Receivables and Unbilled Revenue (95,254) 5,253
Gas Stored Underground and Materials and Supplies 18,803 18,981
Unrecovered Purchased Gas Costs (2,903) 0
Other Current Assets 28,038 17,431
Accounts Payable 1,744 (13,705)
Amounts Payable to Customers (18,445) 3,550
Customer Advances (19,373) (21,003)
Customer Security Deposits (7,526) 7,910
Other Accruals and Current Liabilities 44,283 23,846
Other Assets (35,348) (35,346)
Other Liabilities (39,918) (14,649)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 862,276 868,015
INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
Capital Expenditures (627,316) (684,200)
Other 9,352 (1,371)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (617,964) (685,571)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
Changes in Notes Payable to Banks and Commercial Paper (29,200) (287,500)
Net Proceeds from Issuance of Long-Term Debt 988,731 299,396
Shares Repurchased Under Repurchase Plan (54,430) (27,847)
Reduction of Long-Term Debt (1,004,086) 0
Dividends Paid on Common Stock (140,098) (136,610)
Net Repurchases of Common Stock Under Stock and Benefit Plans (4,134) (3,916)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities (243,217) (156,477)
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents 1,095 25,967
Cash and Cash Equivalents at October 1 38,222 55,447
Cash and Cash Equivalents at June 30 39,317 81,414
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information    
Non-Cash Capital Expenditures $ 88,627 $ 80,468