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Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes

NOTE H - Income Taxes

The effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2026 was 21.6% compared to 20.7% for the third quarter of 2025, primarily due to a lower benefit from research and development (R&D) credits. The effective tax rate for the first nine months ended September 30, 2026 was 22.3% compared to 21.6% for the first nine months ended September 30, 2025. The lower rate in 2025 also reflects the EC-related charge of $350.0 in the first quarter.