Cumulative changes in the values of derivative positions that is recorded in unallocated derivative gains (losses).

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Amount of gain or loss on cash flow hedging derivatives deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss as of the balance sheet date.

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Derivative financial instruments.

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Tax impact related to deferred gains or losses on cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

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The estimated net amount of existing gains or losses on cash flow hedges at the reporting date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next 12 months.

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Amount of obligation to return cash collateral under master netting arrangements offset against derivative assets.

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Period remaining until maturity of derivative contract, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Amount of interest income (expense) classified as nonoperating.

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2026	Jul. 31, 2025	Apr. 30, 2026
Derivative Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract]
Collateral received	$ 9.4		$ 7.4
Cumulative net mark-to-market valuation of certain derivative positions recognized in unallocated derivative gains (losses)	51.6		22.2
Interest expense – net	$ (82.3)	$ (100.2)
Commodity contracts
Derivative Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract]
Derivative instrument maturity	1 year
Foreign currency exchange contracts
Derivative Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract]
Derivative instrument maturity	1 year
Interest rate contracts
Derivative Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract]
Deferred Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income or Loss	$ (101.8)		(104.9)
Tax impact related to deferred losses and gains on cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive loss	23.7		$ 24.4
Effective portion of the hedge loss reclassified to interest expense over the next twelve months	$ (12.5)