Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Reconciliation Recurring Basis Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026	Mar. 31, 2026
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 16,216	$ 13,743
Remeasurement of share-based liability	567	3,444
Options exercised	(423)	(971)
Ending balance	$ 16,360	$ 16,216

Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Remeasurement of Share-Based Liability

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- Definition

Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Options Exercised

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- Definition

A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.

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- Definition

Fair value of financial instrument classified as derivative asset (liability) after deduction of derivative liability (asset), measured using unobservable inputs that reflect the entity's own assumption about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Topic 820
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
-Paragraph 3
-Subparagraph (b)
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147482106/820-10-50-3

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Topic 820
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
-Paragraph 2
-Subparagraph (c)
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147482106/820-10-50-2

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