STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Narrative) (Details) - $ / shares |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||
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Aug. 31, 2026 |
Feb. 28, 2026 |
Aug. 31, 2025 |
Feb. 28, 2025 |
Aug. 31, 2024 |
May 31, 2024 |
Feb. 29, 2024 |
Aug. 31, 2026 |
Aug. 31, 2025 |
Aug. 31, 2024 |
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| Equity [Abstract] | ||||||||||
| Dividends (in dollars per share) | $ 1.40 | $ 1.26 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.16 | $ 1.40 | $ 1.26 | $ 2.16 | |||
| Common stock dividends, cash paid (usd per share) | $ 0.70 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.58 | $ 1.00 | $ 0.58 | |||