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Derivative Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions |  |  | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 15, 2023 | Apr. 28, 2023 | Apr. 30, 2025 | Apr. 30, 2024 | Apr. 30, 2023 | Apr. 30, 2020
Derivative Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Collateral received |  |  |  |  |  | $ 1.9 |  |  |
Collateral pledged |  |  |  | $ 37.5 |  |  |  |  |
Cumulative net mark-to-market valuation of certain derivative positions recognized in unallocated derivative gains (losses) |  |  |  | 80.8 |  | 22.6 |  |  |
Settlement of interest rate contracts |  |  |  | 0.0 |  | 42.5 |  | $ 0.0 |
Interest expense – net |  |  |  | (388.7) |  | (264.3) |  | (152.0) |
Other income (expense) – net | [1] |  |  | (14.4) |  | (25.6) |  | (14.7) |
Loss (Gain) on Reverse Tresaury Lock |  |  |  | 4.5 |  |  |  |  |
Other debt gains (charges) – net | [2] |  |  | $ 30.2 | [1] | (19.5) | [1] | $ 0.0 |
Post Holdings Inc. | Pet Food Brands |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Proceeds from Divestiture of Business, Equity |  | 5.4 | 5.4 |  |  |  |  |  |
Proceeds from investment in equity securities |  | $ 466.3 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commodity contracts |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative instrument maturity |  |  |  | 1 year |  |  |  |  |
Foreign currency exchange contracts |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative instrument maturity |  |  |  | 1 year |  |  |  |  |
Forward Contracts | Post Holdings Inc. | Pet Food Brands |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivative - net |  |  |  | $ 5.4 |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate contract |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Settlement of interest rate contracts |  |  |  |  |  | 42.5 |  |  |
Deferred pre-tax net gain (loss) included in accumulated other comprehensive loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ (239.8)
Deferred Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income or Loss |  |  |  | (117.4) |  | (187.1) |  |  |
Tax impact related to deferred losses and gains on cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive loss |  |  |  | 27.3 |  | $ 44.0 |  |  |
Effective portion of the hedge loss reclassified to interest expense over the next twelve months |  |  |  | $ (12.5) |  |  |  |  |
[1] | Includes special project costs related to certain divestiture, acquisition, integration, and restructuring activities. For more information, see Note 4: Special Project Costs and Note 8: Debt and Financing Arrangements.
[2] | Includes special project costs related to certain divestiture, acquisition, integration, and restructuring activities. For more information, see Note 4: Special Project Costs, Note 5: Reportable Segments, and Note 8: Debt and Financing Arrangements.

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