Reconciliation of Our Tax Contingencies (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
May 31, 2025	May 31, 2024	May 31, 2023
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 2,739	$ 946	$ 741
Increase/(decrease) related to prior periods	136	(47)	2
Increase related to current period	1,128	2,004	479
Lapses of applicable statute of limitations	(154)	(164)	(276)
Ending balance	$ 3,849	$ 2,739	$ 946

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Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increase Decrease Resulting From Prior Period Tax Positions

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