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Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following at:
 September 30,December 31,
(In thousands)20242023
Employee compensation and benefits$76,851 $58,999 
Current portion of accrued warranty42,573 48,468 
Customer rebates24,249 19,403 
Other55,408 47,567 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$199,081 $174,437 
Estimated costs related to product warranties are accrued at the time products are sold. In estimating its future warranty obligations, the Company considers various factors, including the Company's historical warranty costs, warranty claim lag, and sales. The following table provides a reconciliation of the activity related to the Company's accrued warranty, including both the current and long-term portions, for the nine months ended September 30:
(In thousands)20242023
Balance at beginning of period$71,578 $54,528 
Provision for warranty expense39,892 60,691 
Warranty costs paid(44,817)(49,110)
Balance at end of period66,653 66,109 
Less long-term portion(24,080)(21,900)
Current portion of accrued warranty at end of period$42,573 $44,209