Equity

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2024

Equity [Abstract]

Equity

Equity

The decrease in common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to the repurchases of 2.6 million shares, partially offset by the issuance of 1.4 million shares of the Company’s common stock, net of cancellations, under the Company’s stock-based compensation plans. The total net decrease was 1.2 million shares.

The Company recorded a cash dividend of $0.120 per share during the second quarter of 2024 as compared to a cash dividend of $0.120 per share during the second quarter of 2023. The second quarter 2024 dividend of $27.6 million was declared on May 29, 2024 and was paid on July 17, 2024.