Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule Of Restricted Stock Units Outstanding And Vested (Details) - shares	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Restricted stock units outstanding (in shares)	312,663	219,864	163,108

Stock Based Compensation Restricted Stock Units Outstanding, Shares

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