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EARNINGS PER SHARE
6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
EARNINGS PER SHARE
8. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table presents the calculation of the Company's basic and diluted earnings per share for:
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
March 31,March 31,
(Thousands, except per share amounts)2026202520262025
Net income, as reported$218,912 $204,287 $341,402 $335,606 
Basic earnings per share
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding-basic100,849 100,291 100,775 100,073 
Basic earnings per common share$2.17$2.04$3.39$3.35
Diluted earnings per common share
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding-basic100,849 100,291 100,775 100,073 
Incremental shares (1)
633 642 613 632 
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding-diluted101,482 100,933 101,388 100,705 
Diluted earnings per common share$2.16$2.02$3.37$3.33
(1)Incremental shares consist primarily of unvested stock awards and performance units, which are calculated using the treasury stock method.