EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

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)	2025		2024
Net income, as reported	$	122,490	$	131,319
Basic earnings per share
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding-basic	100,701		99,855
Basic earnings per common share	$1.22		$1.32
Diluted earnings per common share
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding-basic	100,701		99,855
Incremental shares (1)	528		623
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding-diluted	101,229		100,478
Diluted earnings per common share	$1.21		$1.31

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