Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computations Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share

The computations of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations are as follows:

(in 000s, except per share amounts)
Year ended April 30,	2017			2016			2015
Net income from continuing operations attributable to shareholders	$	420,917		$	383,553		$	486,744
Amounts allocated to participating securities	(1,005		)	(718		)	(774		)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	$	419,912		$	382,835		$	485,970
Basic weighted average common shares	212,809			249,009			275,033
Potential dilutive shares	1,286			1,809			2,103
Dilutive weighted average common shares	214,095			250,818			277,136
Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders:
Basic	$	1.97		$	1.54		$	1.77
Diluted	1.96			1.53			1.75