Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Aug. 20, 2021
Share Repurchases [Abstract]
Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased	4,800
Additional Shares Authorized to be Repurchased				3,000
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	1,200	600	0
Payments of Dividends	$ 6.2	$ 6.3	$ 6.3

Note 10. Share Repurchases [Abstract]

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Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Additional Shares Authorized to be Repurchased

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The number of shares authorized by an entity's Board of Directors under a stock repurchase plan.

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Cash outflow in the form of capital distributions and dividends to common shareholders, preferred shareholders and noncontrolling interests.

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Number of shares that have been repurchased during the period and are being held in treasury.

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