Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2019

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,	2019			2018			2017
Net income from continuing operations attributable to shareholders	$	445,256		$	626,909		$	420,917
Amounts allocated to participating securities	(1,040		)	(1,492		)	(1,005		)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	$	444,216		$	625,417		$	419,912
Basic weighted average common shares	205,372			208,824			212,809
Potential dilutive shares	1,352			1,389			1,286
Dilutive weighted average common shares	206,724			210,213			214,095
Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders:
Basic	$	2.16		$	2.99		$	1.97
Diluted	2.15			2.98			1.96