STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE (Narrative) (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Feb. 28, 2026
USD ($)
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shares
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Feb. 28, 2026
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
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| Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ||
| Treasury stock acquired (in shares) | shares | 249,154 | 912,374 |
| Treasury stock acquired (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 73.46 | $ 62.70 |
| Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount | $ | $ 147.8 | $ 147.8 |