Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	May 31, 2024	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 117,821	$ 269,170	$ 399,264
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation, net of tax	10,580	(6,813)	(17,089)
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax	7,273	4,514	9,711
Cash flow hedges, net of tax	6,497	1,970	(60,859)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	24,350	(329)	(68,237)
Comprehensive income	142,171	268,841	331,027
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	7,197	12,642	19,878
Comprehensive income attributable to controlling interest	$ 134,974	$ 256,199	$ 311,149