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Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2026
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Expense We recognized stock-based compensation expense on a pretax basis as follows:
Three Months Ended
July 31,
20262025
Stock-based compensation expense
$4,870 $5,899 
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Shares Activity
The following table summarizes awards we granted to employees (shares in thousands):
Three Months Ended
July 31,
20262025
Restricted Stock:
Awards granted (shares)622543
Weighted average fair value of grant$45.14 $43.75 
Schedule of Share-Based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions
The following table provides the estimated weighted average fair value for options granted using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, and the significant weighted average assumptions used in their determination:
Three Months Ended
July 31,
2026
Weighted average fair value of options on grant date$12.92 
 
Weighted average assumptions:
Expected life of options (years)6.3
Risk-free interest rate4.2 %
Expected volatility36.7 %
Expected dividend yield3.1 %
Fair value of common stock on grant date$45.56 
Exercise price of stock option grant$50.12