Earnings Per Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

17.         Earnings Per Share

The following is a reconciliation of basic and diluted EPS for the years presented in the consolidated statements of income:

	Years ended December 31,
	2019						2018						2017
(In thousands except per share data)	Net Income		Weighted Average Shares		Per Share Amount		Net Income		Weighted Average Shares		Per Share Amount		Net Income		Weighted Average Shares		Per Share Amount
Basic EPS	$	121,021		43,815	$	2.76	$	112,566		43,701	$	2.58	$	82,151		43,575	$	1.89
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock-based compensation				309						319						330
Diluted EPS	$	121,021		44,124	$	2.74	$	112,566		44,020	$	2.56	$	82,151		43,905	$	1.87

There was a nominal number of weighted average stock options outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively, that were not considered in the calculation of diluted EPS since the stock options’ exercise prices were greater than the average market price during these periods.