Earnings per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

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) were as follows:

	Three Months Ended December 31,
	2014		2013
Average common shares outstanding		192,844		194,203
Dilutive share equivalents from share-based plans		4,156		3,907
Average common and common equivalent shares outstanding – assuming dilution		197,000		198,110