Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

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,	2018			2017			2016
Net income from continuing operations attributable to shareholders	$	626,909		$	420,917		$	383,553
Amounts allocated to participating securities	(1,492		)	(1,005		)	(718		)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	$	625,417		$	419,912		$	382,835
Basic weighted average common shares	208,824			212,809			249,009
Potential dilutive shares	1,389			1,286			1,809
Dilutive weighted average common shares	210,213			214,095			250,818
Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders:
Basic	$	2.99		$	1.97		$	1.54
Diluted	2.98			1.96			1.53