STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Schedule of Dividends) (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	May 31, 2024	Feb. 29, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Feb. 28, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022	Feb. 28, 2022	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends (in dollars per share)		$ 1.00	$ 1.16		$ 0.92		$ 0.86	$ 2.16	$ 0.92	$ 0.86
Common stock dividends, cash paid (usd per share)	$ 0.58	$ 1.00	$ 0.58	$ 0.46	$ 0.46	$ 0.43	$ 0.43