CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2024
Consolidated Statements of Income
Sales	$ 4,136,924	$ 3,976,240
Cost of goods sold, including warehouse and distribution expenses	2,015,439	1,942,068
Gross profit	2,121,485	2,034,172
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,380,019	1,281,691
Operating income	741,466	752,481
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(57,564)	(57,148)
Interest income	1,664	1,656
Other, net	(1,215)	3,401
Total other expense	(57,115)	(52,091)
Income before income taxes	684,351	700,390
Provision for income taxes	145,866	153,152
Net income	$ 538,485	$ 547,238
Earnings per share-basic:
Earnings per share	$ 9.4	$ 9.27
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic	57,304	59,017
Earnings per share-assuming dilution:
Earnings per share	$ 9.35	$ 9.2
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - assuming dilution	57,622	59,454

The aggregate costs related to goods produced and sold and services rendered by an entity during the reporting period. This excludes costs incurred during the reporting period related to financial services rendered and other revenue generating activities.

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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period.