Earnings Per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 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 June 30,		Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2016	2015	2016	2015
Average common shares outstanding	213,083	210,175	212,411	199,690
Dilutive share equivalents from share-based plans	4,289	4,753	4,735	4,546
Average common and common equivalent shares outstanding – assuming dilution	217,372	214,928	217,146	204,236