Three months ended

Six months ended

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

February 28,
2025

February 29,
2024

February 28,
2025

February 29,
2024

Numerator:

Net earnings

$

26,576

$

18,123

$

43,739

$

33,142

Denominator:

Weighted average shares outstanding

10,863

11,033

10,858

11,025

Diluted effect of stock awards

46

41

48

42

Weighted average shares outstanding assuming
   dilution

10,909

11,074

10,906

11,067

Basic net earnings per share

$

2.45

$

1.64

$

4.03

$

3.01

Diluted net earnings per share

$

2.44

$

1.64

$

4.01

$

2.99