Earnings Per Share

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

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