PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted

The calculation of basic and diluted net income per share is determined using net income applicable to common stockholders as the numerator and the number of shares included in the denominator as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):



	Year Ended December 31,
	2018		2017		2016
Basic net income per share:
Net income applicable to common stockholders	$	69,421	$	111,422	$	119,433
Weighted average common shares outstanding	56,996		59,358		63,729
Basic net income per share	$	1.22	$	1.88	$	1.87

Diluted net income per share:
Net income applicable to common stockholders	$	69,421	$	111,422	$	119,433

Weighted average common shares outstanding	56,996		59,358		63,729
Dilutive shares from assumed conversion of convertible senior notes	455		1,726		794
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock	979		1,515		1,239
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	58,430		62,599		65,762
Diluted net income per share	$	1.19	$	1.78	$	1.82