EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE [Abstract]

Calculations of Earnings Per Common Share [Table Text Block]

The calculations of earnings per common share for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

Quarter Ended March 31,

2024

2023

(In thousands, except per share information)

Net income attributable to common stockholders

$

73,458

$

70,698

Weighted-Average Shares:

 Average common shares outstanding

167,142

180,215

 Average potential dilutive common shares 

656

1,021

 Average common shares outstanding - assuming dilution

167,798

181,236

Earnings per common share:

Basic 

$

0.44

$

0.39

Diluted 

$

0.44

$

0.39