EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Basic EPS Calculation
Net income available for common stock	$ 264,224	$ 222,850	$ 231,232
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	60,161	56,826	55,600
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$ 4.39	$ 3.92	$ 4.16
Diluted EPS Calculation
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted	$ 264,224	$ 222,850	$ 231,232
Effect of dilutive securities on shares	352	207	260
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	60,513	57,033	55,860
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$ 4.37	$ 3.91	$ 4.14