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Income Taxes - Schedule of Income Taxes Paid, Net of Refunds (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2026	Aug. 31, 2025	Aug. 31, 2024
Income Tax [Line Items]
Federal	$ 8,909
State	1,284
Total income taxes paid, net of refunds	22,717	$ 26,437	$ 19,843
United Kingdom
Income Tax [Line Items]
Foreign	6,821
China
Income Tax [Line Items]
Foreign	2,305
All other foreign
Income Tax [Line Items]
Foreign	$ 3,398