EARNINGS PER SHARE

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2025

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

EARNINGS PER SHARE

8. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table presents the calculation of the Company’s basic and diluted earnings per share for the fiscal years ended September 30:

(Thousands, except per share amounts)	2025		2024		2023
Net income, as reported	$	335,627	$	289,775	$	264,724
Basic earnings per share
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding-basic	100,244		98,634		97,028
Basic earnings per common share	$3.35		$2.94		$2.73
Diluted earnings per share
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding-basic	100,244		98,634		97,028
Incremental shares (1)	544		655		599
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding-diluted	100,788		99,289		97,627
Diluted earnings per common share	$3.33		$2.92		$2.71

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