SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Share-based Compensation Expense and Income Tax Benefits Recognized During the Periods

The following table provides information on share-based compensation expense and income tax benefits recognized during the periods:

	Three months ended March 31,
	2019			2018
	(In thousands)
Stock option and stock purchase plans	$	1,819		1,875
Unvested stock	5,580			3,466
Share-based compensation expense	7,399			5,341
Income tax benefit	(1,160		)	(1,161	)
Share-based compensation expense, net of tax	$	6,239		4,180