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STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Calculations of the basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
The calculations of basic and diluted EPS were as follows: 
Three Months Ended May 31,Nine Months Ended May 31,
(in thousands, except share and per share data)2024202320242023
Net earnings$119,440 $233,971 $381,560 $675,594 
Average basic shares outstanding115,529,942 117,066,623 116,228,826 117,192,710 
Effect of dilutive securities1,134,943 1,331,276 1,354,229 1,554,374 
Average diluted shares outstanding116,664,885 118,397,899 117,583,055 118,747,084 
Earnings per share:
Basic$1.03 $2.00 $3.28 $5.76 
Diluted1.02 1.98 3.25 5.69