Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2024	Aug. 31, 2024	Nov. 30, 2023	Aug. 31, 2023
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividends declared and paid per share	$ 0.51	$ 0.46	$ 0.46	$ 0.42

Common stock dividends declared and paid per share.

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