Earnings Per Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

16.         Earnings Per Share

The following is a reconciliation of basic and diluted EPS for the years presented in the consolidated statements of income:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2023						2022						2021
(In thousands except per share data)	Net Income		Weighted Average Shares		Per Share Amount		Net Income		Weighted Average Shares		Per Share Amount		Net Income		Weighted Average Shares		Per Share Amount
Basic EPS	$	118,782		44,528	$	2.67	$	151,995		42,917	$	3.54	$	154,885		43,421	$	3.57
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock-based compensation				242						264						298
Diluted EPS	$	118,782		44,770	$	2.65	$	151,995		43,181	$	3.52	$	154,885		43,719	$	3.54

There was a nominal number of weighted average stock options outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, that were not considered in the calculation of diluted EPS since the stock options’ exercise prices were greater than the average market price during these periods.