For the years ended August 31,

($ and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

2025

2024

2023

Numerator:

Net earnings

$

74,052

$

66,257

$

72,379

Denominator:

Weighted average shares outstanding

10,859

10,976

11,003

Diluted effect of stock equivalents

59

41

59

Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution

10,918

11,017

11,062

Basic net earnings per share

$

6.82

$

6.04

$

6.58

Diluted net earnings per share

$

6.78

$

6.01

$

6.54