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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2026
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
The calculations of basic and diluted EPS were as follows: 
Year Ended August 31,
(in thousands, except share and per share data)202620252024
Net earnings$655,849 $84,662 $485,491 
Average basic shares outstanding110,857,469 112,994,381 115,844,977 
Effect of dilutive securities1,007,398 1,092,369 1,307,575 
Average diluted shares outstanding111,864,867 114,086,750 117,152,552 
Earnings per share:
Basic$5.92 $0.75 $4.19 
Diluted5.86 0.74 4.14