Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2022	May 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 269,170	$ 399,264	$ 741,450
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation, net of tax	(6,813)	(17,089)	10,921
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax	4,514	9,711	5,931
Cash flow hedges, net of tax	1,970	(60,859)	63,752
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(329)	(68,237)	80,604
Comprehensive income	268,841	331,027	822,054
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	12,642	19,878	17,655
Comprehensive income attributable to controlling interest	$ 256,199	$ 311,149	$ 804,399