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Fair Value Measurements
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements
We follow a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to measure fair value. This hierarchy requires entities to maximize the use of “observable inputs” and minimize the use of “unobservable inputs.” The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets as of the measurement date.
Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

The following is a summary of the estimated fair values, carrying amounts, and classification under the fair value hierarchy of our financial instruments recorded at fair value (in thousands):
Fair ValueSeptember 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Hierarchy LevelFair ValueCarrying
Amount
Fair ValueCarrying
Amount
Deferred compensation128,850 28,850 27,511 27,511 
Cash flow hedge interest rate swaps28,579 8,579 2,587 2,587 
The fair value of the underlying assets held by the deferred compensation plan are based on the quoted market prices of the underlying funds which are held by registered investment companies. The fair value of our cash flow interest rate swap agreements are obtained from independent third parties, are based upon market quotes, and represent the net amount required to terminate the interest rate swap, taking into consideration market rates and counterparty credit risk.
The carrying value of our short-term borrowings and long-term debt of $487.0 million and $618.7 million at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, approximates fair value as the variable interest rates in the facilities reflect current market rates, which are considered level 2 inputs.