Statements of Consolidated Income - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Apr. 30, 2024 |
Apr. 30, 2023 |
Apr. 30, 2022 |
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| Income Statement [Abstract] | |||||||
| Net sales | $ 8,178.7 | $ 8,529.2 | $ 7,998.9 | ||||
| Cost of products sold | [1] | 5,063.3 | 5,727.4 | 5,298.2 | |||
| Gross Profit | 3,115.4 | 2,801.8 | 2,700.7 | | |||
| Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses | 1,446.2 | 1,455.0 | 1,360.3 | | |||
| Amortization | 191.1 | 206.9 | 223.6 | | |||
| Other intangible assets impairment charges | 0.0 | 0.0 | 150.4 | | |||
| Other special project costs | [1],[2] | 130.2 | 4.7 | 8.0 | | ||
| Loss (gain) on divestitures – net | 12.9 | 1,018.5 | (9.6) | | |||
| Other operating expense (income) – net | 29.2 | (40.8) | (55.8) | | | ||
| Total Operating Expenses | 1809.6 | 2644.3 | 1676.9 | 0 | 0 | |
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| Operating Income | 1,305.8 | 157.5 | 1,023.8 | | |||
| Interest expense – net | (264.3) | (152.0) | (160.9) | | |||
| Other debt costs | [1],[2] | (19.5) | 0.0 | 0.0 | | ||
| Total Other Income Expenses | -309.4 | -166.7 | -180.0 | 0 | 0 | |
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| Other income (expense) – net | [2] | (25.6) | (14.7) | (19.1) | | | |
| Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes | 996.4 | (9.2) | 843.8 | | |||
| Income tax expense | 252.4 | 82.1 | 212.1 | | |||
| Net Income (Loss) | $ 744.0 | $ (91.3) | $ 631.7 | | |||
| Earnings per common share: | |||||||
| Net Income (Loss) (in dollars per share) | $ 7.14 | $ (0.86) | $ 5.84 | ||||
| Net Income (Loss) - Assuming Dilution (in dollars per share) | $ 7.13 | $ (0.86) | $ 5.83 | ||||
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- Definition The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The aggregate costs related to goods produced and sold and services rendered by an entity during the reporting period. This excludes costs incurred during the reporting period related to financial services rendered and other revenue generating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount before tax of gain (loss) recognized on the sale or disposal of a disposal group. Excludes discontinued operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Aggregate revenue less cost of goods and services sold or operating expenses directly attributable to the revenue generation activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of impairment loss resulting from write-down of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance and having a projected indefinite period of benefit to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations, including income (loss) from equity method investments, before deduction of income tax expense (benefit), and income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The net amount of nonoperating interest income (expense). No definition available.
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- Definition The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of income (expense) related to nonoperating activities, classified as other. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The net amount of other operating income and expenses, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, from items that are associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operations. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount, including tax collected from customer, of revenue from satisfaction of performance obligation by transferring promised good or service to customer. Tax collected from customer is tax assessed by governmental authority that is both imposed on and concurrent with specific revenue-producing transaction, including, but not limited to, sales, use, value-added and excise. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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