Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2021

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,	2021		2020		2019
Net income from continuing operations attributable to shareholders	$	590,212	$	6,156	$	445,256
Amounts allocated to participating securities	(2,413)		(639)		(1,040)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	$	587,799	$	5,517	$	444,216

Basic weighted average common shares	186,832		196,701		205,372
Potential dilutive shares	1,945		1,407		1,352
Dilutive weighted average common shares	188,777		198,108		206,724
Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders:
Basic	$	3.15	$	0.03	$	2.16
Diluted	3.11		0.03		2.15