Earnings per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Weighted Average Common Shares Used in Computations of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

The weighted average common shares used in the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share (shares in thousands) for the years ended September 30 were as follows:

	2015	2014	2013
Average common shares outstanding	202,537	193,299	195,157
Dilutive share equivalents from share-based plans	4,972	4,410	4,036
Average common and common equivalent shares outstanding — assuming dilution	207,509	197,709	199,193