Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

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 March 31,		Six Months Ended March 31,
	2016	2015	2016	2015
Average common shares outstanding	212,469	196,085	212,077	194,447
Dilutive share equivalents from share-based plans	4,069	3,853	4,618	4,046
Average common and common equivalent shares outstanding – assuming dilution	216,538	199,938	216,695	198,493