SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2018

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule Of Change In Equity

The change in shareholders’ equity for the first six months of 2018 is shown below (in thousands):

Balance at September 30, 2017	$	671,918
Net earnings		44,665
Other comprehensive income (loss)		4,280
Cash dividends		(4,134)
Stock compensation plans		2,807
Balance at March 31, 2018	$	719,536