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Inventories
 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
INVENTORIES INVENTORIES
Inventories consisted of the following at June 30: 
(in thousands)20262025
Finished goods$406,605 $328,243 
Work in process and powder blends783,469 225,726 
Raw materials279,816 90,257 
Inventories at current cost1,469,890 644,226 
Less: LIFO valuation(361,440)(105,989)
Total inventories$1,108,450 $538,237 
We used the LIFO method of valuing inventories for approximately 34 percent and 34 percent of total inventories at June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.