Share-Based Compensation Plans - Included in SG&A (Details) - SG&A - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Feb. 29, 2024	Feb. 28, 2023	Feb. 28, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 33,872	$ 26,753	$ 34,618
Less: income tax benefits	(2,110)	(1,830)	(2,965)
Share-based compensation expense, net of income tax benefits	31,762	24,923	31,653
Service Condition Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	12,345	8,663	11,177
Performance Condition Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	5,746	9,017	17,260
Market Condition Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	13,790	7,223	4,234
Employee stock purchase plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	1,204	1,062	1,303
Directors \| Directors stock compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 787	$ 788	$ 644

Amount of expense for award under share-based payment arrangement. Excludes amount capitalized.

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