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Revenue Recognition, Contracts with Customers - Accounts Receivable, Net and Contract Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Apr. 30, 2026 | Apr. 30, 2025
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Abstract] |  |
Accounts receivable, net | $ 244,164 | $ 228,410
Contract liabilities | 451,423 | 462,693
Contract liabilities (included in Other long-term liabilities) | 17,230 | 16,725
Changes in operating assets and liabilities |  |
Accounts receivable, net | 15,754 |
Contract liabilities | (11,270) |
Contract liabilities (included in Other long-term liabilities) | 505 |
Sales return reserve recorded in contract liability | $ 11,800 | $ 15,100

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