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Share-Based Compensation
6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Share-Based Compensation Share-Based Compensation
We recognized $24 million and $45 million of pre-tax share-based compensation expense during the three and six months ended March 31, 2026, respectively. We recognized $21 million and $44 million of pre-tax share-based compensation expense during the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, respectively. Our annual grant of share-based compensation takes place during the first quarter of each year. The number of shares granted to employees and non-employee directors and the weighted average fair value per share during the periods presented were (in thousands, except per share amounts):
 Six Months Ended March 31,
 20262025
GrantsWtd. Avg.
Share
Fair Value
GrantsWtd. Avg.
Share
Fair Value
Stock options201 $117.15 190 $93.48 
Performance shares51 591.67 58 387.72 
Restricted stock units165 400.12 89 295.84 
Unrestricted stock402.22 297.10