Note 4 - Investments - Income From Securities Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Apr. 30, 2026 |
Apr. 30, 2025 |
Apr. 30, 2024 |
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| Dividend income | $ 692 | $ 553 | $ 551 |
| Interest income | 2,057 | 2,126 | 1,934 |
| Investment gains/(losses) recognized on sales of equity securities during the period | 532 | (123) | (1) |
| Unrealized gains/(losses) recognized on equity securities held at the end of the period | 3,161 | 682 | 288 |
| Other | (14) | 0 | (8) |
| Total investment gains/(losses) | $ 6,428 | $ 3,238 | $ 2,764 |
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- Definition Amount of realized gain (loss) from sale of investment in equity security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in net income (FV-NI). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of unrealized gain (loss) on investment in equity security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in net income (FV-NI). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of dividend income on nonoperating securities. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount before accretion (amortization) of purchase discount (premium) of interest income on nonoperating securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount after accretion (amortization) of discount (premium), and investment expense, of interest income and dividend income on nonoperating securities. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition This item represents investment income (expense) derived from investments in debt and equity securities unless specified in taxonomy. No definition available.
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