Common Stock Rollforward of Outstanding Shares (Details) - shares shares in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Apr. 30, 2025 |
Apr. 30, 2024 |
Apr. 30, 2023 |
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| Class of Stock [Line Items] | |||
| Beginning balance | 472,600 | 479,316 | 479,020 |
| Acquisition of treasury stock | (6,912) | ||
| Stock issued under compensation plans | 69 | 196 | 296 |
| Ending balance | 472,669 | 472,600 | 479,316 |
| Class A Common Stock | |||
| Class of Stock [Line Items] | |||
| Beginning balance | 169,108 | 169,240 | 169,175 |
| Acquisition of treasury stock | (176) | ||
| Stock issued under compensation plans | 21 | 44 | 65 |
| Ending balance | 169,129 | 169,108 | 169,240 |
| Class B Common Stock | |||
| Class of Stock [Line Items] | |||
| Beginning balance | 303,492 | 310,076 | 309,845 |
| Acquisition of treasury stock | (6,736) | ||
| Stock issued under compensation plans | 48 | 152 | 231 |
| Ending balance | 303,540 | 303,492 | 310,076 |
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