VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2025

SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023

(Thousands)			ADDITIONS/ (DEDUCTIONS), NET TO EXPENSE
CLASSIFICATION	BEGINNING BALANCE				OTHER		ENDING BALANCE
2025
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	$	5,621	(167)		—		$	5,454
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	8,506	10,030		(7,165)	(2)	$	11,371
2024
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	$	5,747	(126)		—		$	5,621
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	11,036	1,229		(3,759)	(2)	$	8,506
2023
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	$	22,241	(16,494)	(1)	—		$	5,747
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	19,379	1,570		(9,913)	(2)	$	11,036

(1)Includes valuation allowance release. See Note 12. Income Taxes for more details.

(2)Uncollectible accounts written off, less recoveries and adjustments.