EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Reconciliation of the Denominators of the Basic and Diluted EPS Computations

The following table presents basic and diluted EPS calculations for the years ended December 31, (in thousands except per share data):

	2025		2024		2023
Net Income:
Net income	$	273,715	$	209,131	$	201,818
Less: Preferred stock dividends		11,868		11,868		11,868
Net income available to common shareholders	$	261,847	$	197,263	$	189,950
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic		128,777		86,150		74,961
Dilutive effect of stock awards and Forward Sale Agreements		384		1,759		1
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted		129,161		87,909		74,962
Earnings per common share, basic	$	2.03	$	2.29	$	2.53
Earnings per common share, diluted	$	2.03	$	2.24	$	2.53