Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 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) were as follows:

	Three Months Ended December 31,
	2015	2014
Average common shares outstanding	211,689	192,844
Dilutive share equivalents from share-based plans	4,605	4,156
Average common and common equivalent shares outstanding – assuming dilution	216,294	197,000