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Capital Stock and Changes in Capital Accounts (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2026
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]  
Schedule of Shares Repurchased
The following table summarizes the share repurchases during the years ended April 30 (shares in thousands):
202620252024
Shares repurchased - Class A2,843 1,186 1,294 
Shares repurchased - Class B7 173 3 
Average price - Class A and Class B$35.08 $44.16 $34.71 
Schedule of Stock by Class
The following is a summary of changes during the years ended April 30, in shares of our common stock and common stock in treasury (shares in thousands).
Changes in Class A Common Stock:202620252024
Number of shares, beginning of year70,312 70,259 70,231 
Common stock class conversions2 53 28 
Number of shares issued, end of year70,314 70,312 70,259 
 
Changes in Class A Common Stock in treasury:
Number of shares held, beginning of year25,687 24,828 23,983 
Restricted shares issued under stock-based compensation plans(492)(448)(662)
Impact of tax withholding on stock-based compensation and other181 121 213 
Purchases of treasury shares2,843 1,186 1,294 
Number of shares held, end of year28,219 25,687 24,828 
Number of Class A Common Stock outstanding, end of year42,095 44,625 45,431 
 
Changes in Class B Common Stock:202620252024
Number of shares, beginning of year12,870 12,923 12,951 
Common stock class conversions(2)(53)(28)
Number of shares issued, end of year12,868 12,870 12,923 
 
Changes in Class B Common Stock in treasury:
Number of shares held, beginning of year4,101 3,928 3,925 
Purchases of treasury shares7 173 3 
Number of shares held, end of year4,108 4,101 3,928 
Number of Class B Common Stock outstanding, end of year8,760 8,769 8,995