Stockholders' Equity and Earnings per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of weighted average number of common shares outstanding

The following illustrates the components of diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the periods indicated:

	Three months ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2018	2017
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic	212,054	218,323
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock units	1,915	2,499
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted	213,969	220,822