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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2025
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Abstract] |
Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments and Methods and Assumptions Used | The estimated fair values of financial instruments and the methods and assumptions used to estimate such fair values are as follows:
(In millions) |  | Carrying Amount 1 |  |  | Estimated Fair Value (Level 2) |
Debt as of August 31, 2025 |  | $ | 1,388.2 |  |  | $ | 1,416.0 |
Debt as of August 31, 2024 |  | $ | 1,417.6 |  |  | $ | 1,442.1 |
1 Carrying amount disclosed in this table excludes credit facility balances, other notes payable, and debt discount and issuance costs.

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