Earnings Per Share

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

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,
	2015	2014
Average common shares outstanding	211,689	192,844
Dilutive share equivalents from share-based plans	4,605	4,156
Average common and common equivalent shares outstanding – assuming dilution	216,294	197,000