Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2020

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computations Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share

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

(in 000s, except per share amounts)
Year ended April 30,	2020			2019			2018
Net income from continuing operations attributable to shareholders	$	6,156		$	445,256		$	626,909
Amounts allocated to participating securities	(639		)	(1,040		)	(1,492		)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	$	5,517		$	444,216		$	625,417
Basic weighted average common shares	196,701			205,372			208,824
Potential dilutive shares	1,407			1,352			1,389
Dilutive weighted average common shares	198,108			206,724			210,213
Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders:
Basic	$	0.03		$	2.16		$	2.99
Diluted	0.03			2.15			2.98