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Consolidated Statements of Earnings - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Income Statement [Abstract]      
Net sales $ 3,717,031 $ 3,728,131 $ 3,815,565
Cost of goods sold 1,826,699 1,829,951 1,896,400
Gross profit 1,890,332 1,898,180 1,919,165
Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,607,674 1,555,946 1,553,948
Restructuring (75) 17,205 27,577
Operating earnings 282,733 325,029 337,640
Interest expense 76,408 72,979 93,543
Earnings before provision for income taxes 206,325 252,050 244,097
Provision for income taxes 52,911 67,450 60,544
Net earnings $ 153,414 $ 184,600 $ 183,553
Earnings per share:      
Basic $ 1.48 $ 1.72 $ 1.69
Diluted $ 1.43 $ 1.69 $ 1.66
Weighted average shares:      
Basic 103,939 107,332 108,665
Diluted 106,933 109,336 110,293