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STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Equity [Abstract]  
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During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company paid $88.0 million, or $0.1825 per share, in cash and stock dividends compared to $79.9 million, or $0.165 per share, during the same period in 2025.
The Company withholds shares from employees for the payment of their taxes on equity awards that have vested. The Company withheld $22.4 million and $14.7 million in connection with employee tax obligations during the three month periods ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
The Company did not repurchase shares on the open market during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025.
The following table summarizes the components of the Company’s stock-based compensation programs, including time-lapsed restricted share awards, performance share unit awards, and employee stock purchase plan, recorded as expense:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(in thousands)20262025
Stock-based compensation expense$10,822 $8,799