EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Schedule of computation of basic and diluted earnings per share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2023		2022		2021
Numerator:
Net income	$	545,248	$	472,224	$	276,580
Denominator (shares in 000's):
Basic weighted average shares outstanding		57,364		58,030		59,309
Effect of dilutive securities - Stock options and awards		857		719		753
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		58,221		58,749		60,062
Basic earnings per share	$	9.50	$	8.14	$	4.66
Diluted earnings per share	$	9.37	$	8.04	$	4.60