EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Schedule of earnings per common share

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2024		2023
	(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
Basic:
Average common shares outstanding		11,767		12,201
Net income	$	13,407	$	20,456
Per common share amount	$	1.14	$	1.68
Diluted:
Average common shares outstanding		11,767		12,201
Net effect of dilutive stock options – based on the treasury stock method using average market price		55		70
Diluted common shares		11,822		12,271
Net income	$	13,407	$	20,456
Per common share amount	$	1.13	$	1.67