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Basis of Presentation - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | May 02, 2024 | Feb. 28, 2025 USD ($) | Sep. 04, 2024 shares | May 31, 2024 USD ($)
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Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Reserves for obsolete inventory | $ |  | $ 62.7 |  | $ 63.1
Stock split ratio, common stock | 4 |  |  |
Additional shares received in stock split for each share held (in shares) | shares |  |  | 3 |

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