v3.26.1
Employee Stock Plans (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2026
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components Of Stock-Based Compensation Expense Recognized
The following table summarizes the components of stock-based compensation expense recognized in the Company’s consolidated statements of income for the periods indicated:
Year Ended April 30,
202620252024
(in thousands)
Restricted stock$46,850 $47,094 $39,077 
ESPP832 867 893 
Total stock-based compensation expense$47,682 $47,961 $39,970 
Schedule of Restricted Stock Activity
Restricted stock activity is summarized below:
April 30,
202620252024
Shares Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value		Shares Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value		Shares Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
(in thousands, except per share data)
Non-vested, beginning of year1,770$63.15 1,974$53.83 2,063$50.12 
Granted847$72.89 719$73.35 854$51.32 
Vested(699)$54.87 (884)$50.54 (682)$40.09 
Forfeited(34)$65.60 (39)$42.03 (261)$52.22 
Non-vested, end of year1,884$70.56 1,770$63.15 1,974$53.83 
Schedule of Cash Dividends Declared Per Share
The following table shows the Company's cash dividend declared per share for the periods indicated:
Year Ended April 30,
202620252024
Cash dividends declared per share
$1.99 $1.59 $1.02