Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2025	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 1,709,585	$ 1,847,502	$ 2,066,200
Cost of sales and distribution	1,403,035	1,469,695	1,708,676
Gross Profit	306,550	377,807	357,524
Selling and marketing expenses	86,238	92,603	94,602
General and administrative expenses	75,464	124,008	125,045
Restructuring charges, net	4,609	(198)	1,525
Operating Income	140,239	161,394	136,352
Interest expense, net	10,341	8,207	15,994
Pension settlement, net	0	0	(7)
Net gain on debt modification	10	0	2,089
Other expense (income), net	3,370	1,219	(232)
Income Before Income Taxes	126,538	151,968	122,686
Income tax expense	27,082	35,752	28,963
Net Income	$ 99,456	$ 116,216	$ 93,723
Earnings per share
Basic (usd per share)	$ 6.55	$ 7.20	$ 5.64
Diluted (usd per share)	$ 6.50	$ 7.15	$ 5.62