Earnings per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Weighted Average Common Shares Used in Computations of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

The weighted average common shares used in the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share (shares in thousands) for the years ended September 30 were as follows:

	2017	2016	2015
Average common shares outstanding	218,943	212,702	202,537
Dilutive share equivalents from share-based plans (A) (B)	4,645	4,834	4,972
Average common and common equivalent shares outstanding — assuming dilution	223,588	217,536	207,509