v3.25.4

Share-based compensation - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands, shares in Millions | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | May 31, 2014 shares | Mar. 31, 2012 shares
Share-Based Compensation [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Share based compensation expense | $ | $ 166,239 | $ 111,140 | $ 97,058 |  |
Income tax benefit for share-based compensation | $ | $ 26,000 | $ 19,000 |  |  |
Equity Incentive Plan 2012 |  |  |  |  |
Share-Based Compensation [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Equity awards available for grants (in shares) | shares |  |  |  |  | 8.1
Equity Incentive Plan 2014 |  |  |  |  |
Share-Based Compensation [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Equity awards available for grants (in shares) | shares |  |  |  | 8.5 |
NV Equity Plan |  |  |  |  |
Share-Based Compensation [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restricted stock units convertible to common shares, conversion ratio | 1 |  |  |  |
NV Equity Plan | Minimum |  |  |  |  |
Share-Based Compensation [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Equity award vesting period | 3 years |  |  |  |
NV Equity Plan | Maximum |  |  |  |  |
Share-Based Compensation [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Equity award vesting period | 5 years |  |  |  |

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