EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share of common stock as follows:


	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2023		2022		2021
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share:
Net income	$	417,083	$	419,416	$	481,652
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share	$	417,083	$	419,416	$	481,652

Denominator:
Weighted average common shares for basic earnings per share	57,829		57,291		56,511
Net effect of dilutive stock options, restricted stock units, restricted stock awards and stock issuable under the ESPP	1,256		1,878		2,553
Weighted average common shares for diluted earnings per share	59,085		59,169		59,064

Net Income per share:
Basic	$	7.21	$	7.32	$	8.52
Diluted	$	7.06	$	7.09	$	8.15