EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted

The following table presents the calculation of the Company's basic and diluted earnings per share for:

	Three Months Ended
	December 31,
(Thousands, except per share amounts)	2024		2023
Net income, as reported	$	131,319	$	89,411
Basic earnings per share
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding-basic	99,855		97,869
Basic earnings per common share	$1.32		$0.91
Diluted earnings per share
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding-basic	99,855		97,869
Incremental shares (1)	623		694
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding-diluted	100,478		98,563
Diluted (loss) earnings per common share	$1.31		$0.91

(1)Incremental shares consist primarily of unvested stock awards and performance units, which are calculated using the treasury stock method.