0001628280-26-022873 | 10-Q | XBRL Viewer | Factset Research Systems INC

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INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Schedule of Identifiable Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2026	Aug. 31, 2025
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life (years)	30 years 4 months 24 days
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 2,513,260	$ 2,468,743
Accumulated Amortization	628,350	552,641
Net Carrying Amount	$ 1,884,910	1,916,102
ABA business process
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life (years)	36 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 1,583,000	1,583,000
Accumulated Amortization	175,889	153,903
Net Carrying Amount	1,407,111	1,429,097
Client relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	280,556	280,065
Accumulated Amortization	100,708	94,365
Net Carrying Amount	$ 179,848	185,700
Client relationships \| Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life (years)	11 years
Client relationships \| Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life (years)	26 years
Developed technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 302,944	260,154
Accumulated Amortization	163,922	127,669
Net Carrying Amount	$ 139,022	132,485
Developed technology \| Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life (years)	3 years
Developed technology \| Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life (years)	5 years
Software technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 254,557	253,899
Accumulated Amortization	140,047	131,731
Net Carrying Amount	$ 114,510	122,168
Software technology \| Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life (years)	3 years
Software technology \| Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life (years)	12 years
Data content
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 86,983	86,416
Accumulated Amortization	47,012	44,490
Net Carrying Amount	$ 39,971	41,926
Data content \| Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life (years)	7 years
Data content \| Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life (years)	20 years
Trade names
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 4,930	4,919
Accumulated Amortization	579	326
Net Carrying Amount	$ 4,351	4,593
Trade names \| Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life (years)	5 years
Trade names \| Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life (years)	10 years
Non-compete agreements
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life (years)	4 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 290	290
Accumulated Amortization	193	157
Net Carrying Amount	$ 97	$ 133

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS	6 Months Ended
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS	Feb. 28, 2026
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS	DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS FactSet Research Systems Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries ("we," "our," "us," the "Company" or "FactSet") is a global financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider with open and flexible technologies that deliver financial intelligence to investment professionals worldwide. Our platform delivers expansive data, sophisticated analytics, and flexible, artificial intelligence ("AI")-powered technologies used by global financial professionals to power their critical investment workflows. As of February 28, 2026, we had more than 9,000 clients comprised of over 241,000 investment professionals, including institutional asset managers, bankers, wealth managers, asset owners, hedge funds, corporate users, and private equity and venture capital professionals. Our revenues are primarily derived from subscriptions to our multi-asset class data and solutions powered by our connected data and technology platform. Our products and services include workstations, portfolio analytics and enterprise data solutions. We also offer managed services that operate as an extension of our clients' internal teams to support data, performance, risk and reporting workflows. We drive our business based on a detailed understanding of our clients' workflows, which helps us to solve their most complex challenges. We provide financial data and market intelligence on securities, companies, industries and people to enable our clients to research investment ideas and analyze, monitor and manage their portfolios. Our solutions span the investment lifecycle of investment research, portfolio construction and analysis, trade execution, performance measurement, risk management and reporting. We provide open and flexible technology offerings, including a configurable desktop and mobile platform, comprehensive data solutions, cloud-based digital solutions, and application programming interfaces ("APIs"). AI is embedded across these offerings to enhance data discovery, automate routine workflows and improve the speed and accuracy of client insights. The CUSIP Global Services ("CGS") business supports security master files relied on by the investment industry for critical front, middle and back-office functions. All of our platforms and solutions are supported by our client service team. We operate our business through three reportable segments ("segments"): the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. Refer to Note 15, Segment Information for further discussion on our segments. Within each segment, we offer data, products and analytical applications by firm type: Institutional Buyside, Dealmakers, Wealth, and Market Infrastructure. In fiscal 2026, we renamed "Partnerships and CGS" to "Market Infrastructure".

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - Unaudited - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Treasury Stock	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance, beginning of period (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2024		42,598,915
Beginning balance at Aug. 31, 2024	$ 1,912,460	$ 426	$ 1,478,839	$ (1,375,696)	$ 1,888,504	$ (79,613)
Beginning balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2024				4,646,645
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Dividends declared	(39,572)
Balance, end of period (in shares) at Nov. 30, 2024		42,830,024
Ending balance at Nov. 30, 2024	1,991,561	$ 428	1,531,278	$ (1,438,678)	1,998,954	(100,421)
Ending balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Nov. 30, 2024				4,780,213
Balance, beginning of period (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2024		42,598,915
Beginning balance at Aug. 31, 2024	1,912,460	$ 426	1,478,839	$ (1,375,696)	1,888,504	(79,613)
Beginning balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2024				4,646,645
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	294,882				294,882
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(33,140)					(33,140)
Common stock issued for employee stock plans (in shares)		235,036		370
Common stock issued for employee stock plans	60,174	$ 2	60,342	$ (170)
Vesting of restricted stock (in shares)		76,137		30,500
Vesting of restricted stock	(14,058)	$ 1	(1)	$ (14,058)
Excise tax on share repurchases	$ (1,315)			$ (1,315)
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)	241,189			241,189
Repurchases of common stock	$ (113,142)			$ (113,142)
Stock-based compensation expense	30,139		30,139
Dividends declared	(79,083)				(79,083)
Balance, end of period (in shares) at Feb. 28, 2025		42,910,088
Ending balance at Feb. 28, 2025	2,056,917	$ 429	1,569,319	$ (1,504,381)	2,104,303	(112,753)
Ending balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Feb. 28, 2025				4,918,704
Balance, beginning of period (in shares) at Nov. 30, 2024		42,830,024
Beginning balance at Nov. 30, 2024	1,991,561	$ 428	1,531,278	$ (1,438,678)	1,998,954	(100,421)
Beginning balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Nov. 30, 2024				4,780,213
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	144,860				144,860
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(12,332)					(12,332)
Common stock issued for employee stock plans (in shares)		73,939
Common stock issued for employee stock plans	21,495	$ 1	21,494
Vesting of restricted stock (in shares)		6,125		1,777
Vesting of restricted stock	(843)			$ (843)
Excise tax on share repurchases	$ (508)			$ (508)
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)	136,714			136,714
Repurchases of common stock	$ (64,352)			$ (64,352)
Stock-based compensation expense	16,547		16,547
Dividends declared	(39,511)				(39,511)
Balance, end of period (in shares) at Feb. 28, 2025		42,910,088
Ending balance at Feb. 28, 2025	$ 2,056,917	$ 429	1,569,319	$ (1,504,381)	2,104,303	(112,753)
Ending balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Feb. 28, 2025				4,918,704
Balance, beginning of period (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2025	37,645,870	43,013,266
Beginning balance at Aug. 31, 2025	$ 2,186,413	$ 430	1,621,753	$ (1,695,429)	2,323,407	(63,748)
Beginning balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2025	5,367,396			5,367,396
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Dividends declared	$ (40,969)
Balance, end of period (in shares) at Nov. 30, 2025		43,110,694
Ending balance at Nov. 30, 2025	$ 2,167,884	$ 431	1,648,754	$ (1,842,292)	2,435,018	(74,027)
Ending balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Nov. 30, 2025				5,866,870
Balance, beginning of period (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2025	37,645,870	43,013,266
Beginning balance at Aug. 31, 2025	$ 2,186,413	$ 430	1,621,753	$ (1,695,429)	2,323,407	(63,748)
Beginning balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2025	5,367,396			5,367,396
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	$ 285,636				285,636
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(5,947)					(5,947)
Common stock issued for employee stock plans (in shares)		85,161
Common stock issued for employee stock plans	16,663	$ 1	16,662
Vesting of restricted stock (in shares)		61,901		22,355
Vesting of restricted stock	(5,958)	$ 1	(1)	$ (5,958)
Excise tax on share repurchases	$ (2,815)			$ (2,815)
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)	1,129,850			1,129,850
Repurchases of common stock	$ (302,930)			$ (302,930)
Stock-based compensation expense	39,324		39,324
Dividends declared	$ (81,274)				(81,274)
Balance, end of period (in shares) at Feb. 28, 2026	36,640,727	43,160,328
Ending balance at Feb. 28, 2026	$ 2,129,112	$ 432	1,677,738	$ (2,007,132)	2,527,769	(69,695)
Ending balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Feb. 28, 2026	6,519,601			6,519,601
Balance, beginning of period (in shares) at Nov. 30, 2025		43,110,694
Beginning balance at Nov. 30, 2025	$ 2,167,884	$ 431	1,648,754	$ (1,842,292)	2,435,018	(74,027)
Beginning balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Nov. 30, 2025				5,866,870
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	133,056				133,056
Other comprehensive income (loss)	4,332					4,332
Common stock issued for employee stock plans (in shares)		44,170
Common stock issued for employee stock plans	8,118	$ 1	8,117
Vesting of restricted stock (in shares)		5,464		981
Vesting of restricted stock	(263)			$ (263)
Excise tax on share repurchases	$ (1,546)			$ (1,546)
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)	651,750			651,750
Repurchases of common stock	$ (163,031)			$ (163,031)
Stock-based compensation expense	20,867		20,867
Dividends declared	$ (40,305)				(40,305)
Balance, end of period (in shares) at Feb. 28, 2026	36,640,727	43,160,328
Ending balance at Feb. 28, 2026	$ 2,129,112	$ 432	$ 1,677,738	$ (2,007,132)	$ 2,527,769	$ (69,695)
Ending balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Feb. 28, 2026	6,519,601			6,519,601

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Schedule of Basic and Diluted EPS (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025
Numerator
Net income used for calculating Basic EPS	$ 133,056	$ 144,860	$ 285,636	$ 294,882
Net income used for calculating Diluted EPS	$ 133,056	$ 144,860	$ 285,636	$ 294,882
Denominator
Weighted average common shares used in the calculation of Basic EPS (in shares)	36,927	38,015	37,168	38,010
Common stock equivalents associated with stock-based compensation plans (in shares)	136	495	171	503
Shares used in the calculation of Diluted EPS (in shares)	37,063	38,510	37,339	38,513
Basic EPS (in USD per share)	$ 3.60	$ 3.81	$ 7.68	$ 7.76
Diluted EPS (in USD per share)	$ 3.59	$ 3.76	$ 7.65	$ 7.66

- Definition

The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period.

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Amount, after deduction of tax, noncontrolling interests, dividends on preferred stock and participating securities; of income (loss) available to common shareholders.

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Amount, after deduction of tax, noncontrolling interests, dividends on preferred stock and participating securities, and addition from assumption of issuance of common shares for dilutive potential common shares; of income (loss) available to common shareholders.

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SEGMENT INFORMATION - Narrative (Details)	6 Months Ended
SEGMENT INFORMATION - Narrative (Details)	Feb. 28, 2026 segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of operating segments	3
Number of reportable segments	3

INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Acquisition Date Useful Life	30 years 4 months 24 days
Impairment of intangible assets	$ 0.0	$ 0.0

GOODWILL

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

GOODWILL

Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by segment for the six months ended February 28, 2026 are as follows:


(in thousands)	Americas		EMEA		Asia Pacific		Total
Balance at August 31, 2025	$	925,752	$	344,436	$	14,520	$	1,284,708

Foreign currency translations	543		2,096		(126)		2,513
Balance at February 28, 2026	$	926,295	$	346,532	$	14,394	$	1,287,221

Goodwill is not amortized as it is estimated to have an indefinite life. Goodwill impairment is tested at the reporting unit level, which is consistent with our segments. We test goodwill annually during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year or more frequently if events and circumstances occur indicating that it is more likely than not that the fair value of any one of our reporting units is less than its respective carrying value. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value, then the goodwill is considered impaired and written down to the reporting unit’s fair value.

We tested our goodwill for impairment during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 utilizing a qualitative analysis. We concluded there was no impairment as it was more likely than not that the fair value of each of our reporting units was not less than its respective carrying value. No events or circumstances were identified during the six months ended February 28, 2026 that would indicate it is more likely than not that goodwill has been impaired.

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The entire disclosure for goodwill.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	6 Months Ended
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	Feb. 28, 2026
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation We conduct business globally and manage our business on a geographic basis. The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all information and footnotes required by GAAP for annual financial statements. As such, the information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025. The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements include our accounts and those of our wholly-owned subsidiaries; all intercompany activity and balances have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements include all normal recurring adjustments, transactions or events discretely impacting the interim periods considered necessary to present fairly our results of operations, financial position, cash flows and equity.
Reclassifications	Reclassifications Deferred revenues, non-current were included within Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in the current year presentation. We conformed the comparative prior year figures to the current year presentation. Deferred acquisition consideration, previously included within Other financing activities, was presented as a separate component of Cash Flows from Financing Activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows in the current period presentation. We conformed the comparative figures for the six months ended February 28, 2025 to the current period presentation.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures in conformity with GAAP required management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimation may be involved in the accounting for income taxes, stock-based compensation, goodwill, business combinations, property, equipment and leasehold improvements ("PPE"), intangible assets and contingencies. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of our assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Concentrations of Credit Risk, Data Providers and Cloud Providers	Concentrations of Credit Risk Credit risk arises from the potential nonperformance by counterparties to fulfill their financial obligations. Our financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of our cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, investments in mutual funds, accounts receivable and derivative instruments. The maximum credit exposure of our cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, investments in mutual funds and accounts receivable is their carrying values as of the balance sheet date. The maximum credit exposure related to our derivative instruments is based upon their respective gross fair values as of the balance sheet date. Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Investments We are exposed to credit risk on our cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and investments in mutual funds in the event of default by the financial and governmental institutions with which we transact. We invest in a manner that aligns with our restrictive cash investment practices, preserves capital and provides liquidity, while minimizing our exposure to credit risk. We limit our exposure to credit loss by investing with multiple financial and governmental institutions that we believe are high-quality and credit-worthy. We have not experienced any credit losses relating to our cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and investments in mutual funds. Accounts Receivable Our accounts receivable credit risk is dependent upon the financial stability of our individual clients. As of February 28, 2026, our accounts receivable reserve was $12.3 million. We do not require collateral from our clients; however, no single client represented more than 3.5% of our total revenues for the six months ended February 28, 2026. Due to our large and geographically dispersed client base, our concentration of credit risk related to our accounts receivable is generally limited. Derivative Instruments Our use of derivative instruments exposes us to credit risk to the extent counterparties may be unable to meet the terms of their agreements. To mitigate credit risk, we limit counterparties to financial institutions we believe are credit-worthy and use several institutions to reduce concentration risk. We do not expect any losses as a result of default by our counterparties. Concentrations of Data Providers We integrate data from various third-party sources into our hosted proprietary data and analytics platform. As certain data sources have a limited number of suppliers, we make every effort to assure that, where reasonable, alternative sources are available. We are not dependent on any individual third-party data supplier to meet the needs of our clients, with one data supplier representing more than 10% of our total data costs for the six months ended February 28, 2026. Concentrations of Cloud Providers Our clients rely on us for the delivery of time-sensitive, up-to-date data and applications. Our business is dependent on our ability to process substantial volumes of data and transactions rapidly and efficiently. We currently use multiple providers of cloud services; however, one supplier provided the majority of our cloud computing support for the six months ended February 28, 2026. We maintain back-up facilities and other redundancies at our data centers, take security measures and have emergency planning procedures to minimize the risk that an event will disrupt our operations.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements and Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements We did not adopt any new standards or updates issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") during the six months ended February 28, 2026 that had a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements. Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software In September 2025, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2025-06, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) - Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software. This ASU removes all references to prescriptive and sequential software development stages, and requires entities to start capitalizing eligible software costs when management has authorized and committed to funding the software project and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended. The amendments in this ASU can be applied using a prospective, modified, or retrospective transition approach, and are effective for our interim and annual periods starting in fiscal 2029. Early adoption is permitted at the beginning of an annual period. We are currently assessing the impact of the new requirements on our Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures. Income Statement - Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40) - Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. This ASU requires disaggregation of certain income statement expense captions into specified categories to be disclosed within the footnotes to the financial statements. This ASU does not change the expense captions on the income statement. The amendments in this ASU are to be applied prospectively, although retrospective application is permitted, and are effective for our annual financial statements starting in fiscal 2028 and interim periods starting in fiscal 2029. Early adoption is permitted. This ASU is not expected to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements. We are currently assessing the impact of the new requirements on our disclosures. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") Disclosures - The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors In March 2024, the SEC adopted a final rule under SEC Release Nos. 33-11275 and 34-99678, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors, which would require disclosure of certain climate-related information in various filings with the SEC. In April 2024, the SEC stayed implementation of the final rule pending completion of judicial review. In March 2025, the SEC stated that it has ended its defense of the rule. We are currently monitoring the legal challenges and assessing the potential impact of the rule on our disclosures. Income Taxes - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. This ASU enhances annual income tax disclosures primarily related to our effective tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The amendments in this ASU are to be applied prospectively, although retrospective application is permitted, and are effective for our annual financial statements starting in fiscal 2026. Early adoption is permitted. This ASU will result in additional disclosures with no impact to our Consolidated Financial Statements. Disclosure Improvements - Codification Amendment in Response to the SEC's Disclosure Update and Simplification Initiative In October 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-06, Disclosure Improvements - Codification Amendment in Response to the SEC’s Disclosure Update and Simplification Initiative. The ASU incorporates several disclosure and presentation requirements currently residing in the SEC Regulations S-X and S-K. The amendments will be applied prospectively and are effective when the SEC removes the related requirements from Regulations S-X or S-K. Any amendments the SEC does not remove by June 30, 2027 will not be effective. As we are currently subject to these SEC requirements, this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements or related disclosures. No other new accounting pronouncements issued or effective during the six months ended February 28, 2026 have had, or are expected to have, a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

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INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Identifiable Intangible Assets

The following table presents the estimated useful life, gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization related to our identifiable intangible assets as of February 28, 2026 and August 31, 2025:


	February 28, 2026							August 31, 2025
(in thousands, except useful life)	Estimated Useful Life (years)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
ABA business process	36	$	1,583,000	$	175,889	$	1,407,111	$	1,583,000	$	153,903	$	1,429,097
Client relationships	11 to 26	280,556		100,708		179,848		280,065		94,365		185,700
Developed technology	3 to 5	302,944		163,922		139,022		260,154		127,669		132,485
Software technology	3 to 12	254,557		140,047		114,510		253,899		131,731		122,168
Data content	7 to 20	86,983		47,012		39,971		86,416		44,490		41,926
Trade names	5 to 10	4,930		579		4,351		4,919		326		4,593

Non-compete agreements	4	290		193		97		290		157		133
Total		$	2,513,260	$	628,350	$	1,884,910	$	2,468,743	$	552,641	$	1,916,102

Schedule of Amortization Expense

The following table presents the amortization expense for our intangible assets which is included in Cost of services in our Consolidated Statements of Income:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	February 28,				February 28,
(in thousands)	2026		2025		2026		2025
Amortization expense	$	37,249	$	32,589	$	75,001	$	62,461

Schedule of Estimated Intangible Asset Amortization Expense

As of February 28, 2026, estimated intangible asset amortization expense for each of the next five years and thereafter is as follows:


(in thousands)	Estimated Amortization Expense
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
2026 (remaining six months)	$	74,054
2027	129,386
2028	104,791
2029	81,000
2030	74,425
Thereafter	1,421,254
Total	$	1,884,910

ACQUISITIONS - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands			6 Months Ended
ACQUISITIONS - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	Feb. 07, 2025 USD ($) broker destination global_market	Nov. 05, 2024 USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2026 USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2025 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2025 USD ($)
Business Combination [Line Items]
Purchase price			$ 0	$ 342,461
Contingent consideration			13,080		$ 24,126
Goodwill			$ 1,287,221		$ 1,284,708
Liquid Holdings, LLC ("LiquidityBook")
Business Combination [Line Items]
Purchase price	$ 243,200
Contingent consideration	$ 11,900
Trading solutions, number of brokers \| broker	200
Trading solutions, number of destinations \| destination	1,600
Trading solutions, number of global markets \| global_market	80
Goodwill	$ 164,787
Platform Group Limited ("Irwin")
Business Combination [Line Items]
Purchase price		$ 120,200
Contingent consideration		9,600
Goodwill		$ 91,376

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share

The following is a reconciliation of our Basic and Diluted EPS computations:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	February 28,				February 28,
(in thousands, except per share data)	2026		2025		2026		2025
Numerator
Net income used for calculating Basic EPS and Diluted EPS	$	133,056	$	144,860	$	285,636	$	294,882
Denominator
Weighted average common shares used in the calculation of Basic EPS	36,927		38,015		37,168		38,010
Common stock equivalents associated with stock-based compensation plans	136		495		171		503
Shares used in the calculation of Diluted EPS	37,063		38,510		37,339		38,513
Basic EPS	$	3.60	$	3.81	$	7.68	$	7.76
Diluted EPS	$	3.59	$	3.76	$	7.65	$	7.66

Schedule of Awards Excluded from Diluted EPS

The following table presents the potential common shares that were excluded from Diluted EPS as they relate to stock-based awards that were antidilutive or subject to performance conditions which have not been satisfied by the end of the reporting period:


	Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
	February 28,		February 28,
(in thousands)	2026	2025	2026	2025
Stock options and stock options with performance conditions	1,603	670	1,504	695
Restricted stock units and performance share units	262	93	263	96

REVENUE RECOGNITION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
REVENUE RECOGNITION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenues	$ 611,019	$ 570,660	$ 1,218,640	$ 1,139,327
Americas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenues	399,683	369,661	795,859	736,903
EMEA
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenues	149,120	143,387	298,637	287,112
Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenues	$ 62,216	$ 57,612	$ 124,144	$ 115,312

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information

The following tables reflect the results of operations of our segments:


(in thousands)
For the three months ended February 28, 2026	Americas		EMEA		Asia Pacific		Total
Revenues	$	399,683	$	149,120	$	62,216	$	611,019
Operating expenses(1)	325,482		82,878		17,698		426,058
Operating income	$	74,201	$	66,242	$	44,518	$	184,961
Total other income (expense), net							(23,850)
Income before income taxes							$	161,111

Other segment disclosures
Depreciation and amortization	$	39,320	$	2,315	$	2,055	$	43,690
Stock-based compensation	$	16,732	$	2,776	$	1,359	$	20,867
Capital expenditures(2)	$	22,697	$	2,251	$	1,049	$	25,997

For the three months ended February 28, 2025	Americas		EMEA		Asia Pacific		Total
Revenues	$	369,661	$	143,387	$	57,612	$	570,660
Operating expenses(1)	296,534		72,819		15,815		385,168
Operating income	$	73,127	$	70,568	$	41,797	$	185,492
Total other income (expense), net							(13,172)
Income before income taxes							$	172,320

Other segment disclosures
Depreciation and amortization	$	34,775	$	1,746	$	1,889	$	38,410
Stock-based compensation	$	12,917	$	2,438	$	1,192	$	16,547
Capital expenditures(2)	$	22,074	$	117	$	1,545	$	23,736

For the six months ended February 28, 2026	Americas		EMEA		Asia Pacific		Total
Revenues	$	795,859	$	298,637	$	124,144	$	1,218,640
Operating expenses(1)	643,125		164,241		34,242		841,608
Operating income	$	152,734	$	134,396	$	89,902	$	377,032
Total other income (expense), net							(25,808)
Income before income taxes							$	351,224

Other segment disclosures
Depreciation and amortization	$	79,087	$	4,600	$	4,151	$	87,838
Stock-based compensation	$	31,497	$	5,235	$	2,592	$	39,324
Capital expenditures(2)	$	46,438	$	7,452	$	2,954	$	56,844

For the six months ended February 28, 2025	Americas		EMEA		Asia Pacific		Total
Revenues	$	736,903	$	287,112	$	115,312	$	1,139,327
Operating expenses(1)	581,978		147,506		33,016		762,500
Operating income	$	154,925	$	139,606	$	82,296	$	376,827
Total other income (expense), net							(24,768)
Income before income taxes							$	352,059

Other segment disclosures


Depreciation and amortization	$	66,706	$	3,677	$	3,744	$	74,127
Stock-based compensation	$	23,334	$	4,527	$	2,278	$	30,139
Capital expenditures(2)	$	47,028	$	492	$	2,090	$	49,610

(1) Operating expenses consist of Cost of services and SG&A costs.

(2) Capital expenditures include purchases of PPE and capitalized internal-use software.

Segment Total Assets

The following table reflects the total assets for our segments as of February 28, 2026 and August 31, 2025:


(in thousands)	February 28, 2026		August 31, 2025
Americas	$	3,501,897	$	3,523,467
EMEA	548,254		610,364
Asia Pacific	169,679		170,441
Total assets	$	4,219,830	$	4,304,272

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Schedule of Stock-based Compensation Expense

The following table presents the stock-based compensation expense for the periods presented:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	February 28,				February 28,
(in thousands)	2026		2025		2026		2025
Stock-based compensation expense	$	20,867	$	16,547	$	39,324	$	30,139

Schedule of Stock Option Activity

The following table presents the employee stock options granted for the six months ended February 28, 2026 and February 28, 2025:


	Six Months Ended
	February 28,
	2026					2025
	Shares	Weighted average exercise price		Weighted average grant date fair value		Shares	Weighted average exercise price		Weighted average grant date fair value
Stock options granted(1)	213,811	$	264.57	$	75.34	203,114	$	459.17	$	133.21
CEO performance stock option grant(2)	297,902	$	295.63	$	73.85	—	$	—	$	—
Total stock option awards granted	511,713					203,114

(1) Our annual grant of employee stock options during the first quarter of each fiscal year makes up the majority of our employee stock options granted in each fiscal year. The annual grant on November 3, 2025 of 213,811 stock options vest 25% annually on the anniversary date of the grant and fully vest after four years. The annual grant on November 1, 2024 of 200,693 stock options vest 20% annually on the anniversary date of the grant and fully vest after five years.

(2) Reflects a grant to our CEO on September 22, 2025 of PSOs as part of his May 28, 2025 employment agreement. The PSOs vest if, during the performance period ending on the fifth anniversary of the grant date, our common stock achieves a 30-day trailing volume-weighted average price ("VWAP") equal to or greater than 150% of the 30-day trailing VWAP ending on the grant date. Options are not exercisable before the third anniversary of the grant date. These options expire ten years from the grant date.

Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions used for Employee Stock Options

The following table presents the grant information and model assumptions:


	Annual Employee Stock Option Grant		CEO PSO Grant
Employee Grant Details	November 3, 2025		September 22, 2025
Stock options granted	213,811		297,902
Estimated fair value	$75.34		$73.85
Exercise price	$264.57		$295.63
Assumptions
Risk-free interest rate	3.61 % - 4.16 %		4.08	%


Expected volatility	27.57	%	24.72	%

Dividend yield	1.32	%	0.90	%
Expected life (years)	6.33		5.00

Schedule of Restricted Stock Awards Activity

The following table presents the employee Restricted Stock Awards granted or earned during the six months ended February 28, 2026 and February 28, 2025:


	Six Months Ended
	February 28,
	2026			2025
	Shares	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Award		Shares	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Award
RSUs granted(1)	237,559	$	260.77	80,416	$	447.55
PSUs granted(2)	65,717	$	258.46	34,479	$	446.59
Performance adjustment - PSUs(3)	—	$	—	7,364	$	424.01
Total Restricted Stock Awards	303,276			122,259

(1) RSUs granted during the six months ended February 28, 2026 include the annual employee grant on November 3, 2025 of 169,049 RSUs, and a one-time grant to our CEO on September 22, 2025 of 58,332 RSUs pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement. Both grants vest 25% annually on the anniversary date of the grant and fully vest after four years. RSUs granted during the six months ended February 28, 2025 include the annual employee grant on November 1, 2024 of 76,448 RSUs which vest 20% annually on the anniversary date of the grant and fully vest after five years.

(2) PSUs granted during the six months ended February 28, 2026 include the annual employee grant on November 3, 2025 of 43,281 PSUs, and a one-time grant to our CEO on October 1, 2025 of 22,436 PSUs pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement. PSUs granted during the six months ended February 28, 2025 include the annual employee grant on November 1, 2024 of 33,756 PSUs. Each grant cliff vests on the third anniversary of the grant date, subject to the achievement of certain performance metrics, with an achievement range from 0% to 200%. The ultimate number of common shares that may be earned pursuant to the PSU awards depends on the level of achievement of the specified performance levels.

(3) Additional PSUs were earned during the first quarter of fiscal 2025 based on performance above the specified target level of achievement for PSUs granted on November 1, 2021.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	6 Months Ended
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	Feb. 28, 2026
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation We conduct business globally and manage our business on a geographic basis. The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all information and footnotes required by GAAP for annual financial statements. As such, the information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025. The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements include our accounts and those of our wholly-owned subsidiaries; all intercompany activity and balances have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements include all normal recurring adjustments, transactions or events discretely impacting the interim periods considered necessary to present fairly our results of operations, financial position, cash flows and equity. Reclassifications Deferred revenues, non-current were included within Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in the current year presentation. We conformed the comparative prior year figures to the current year presentation. Deferred acquisition consideration, previously included within Other financing activities, was presented as a separate component of Cash Flows from Financing Activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows in the current period presentation. We conformed the comparative figures for the six months ended February 28, 2025 to the current period presentation. Use of Estimates The preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures in conformity with GAAP required management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimation may be involved in the accounting for income taxes, stock-based compensation, goodwill, business combinations, property, equipment and leasehold improvements ("PPE"), intangible assets and contingencies. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of our assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Concentrations of Credit Risk Credit risk arises from the potential nonperformance by counterparties to fulfill their financial obligations. Our financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of our cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, investments in mutual funds, accounts receivable and derivative instruments. The maximum credit exposure of our cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, investments in mutual funds and accounts receivable is their carrying values as of the balance sheet date. The maximum credit exposure related to our derivative instruments is based upon their respective gross fair values as of the balance sheet date. Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Investments We are exposed to credit risk on our cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and investments in mutual funds in the event of default by the financial and governmental institutions with which we transact. We invest in a manner that aligns with our restrictive cash investment practices, preserves capital and provides liquidity, while minimizing our exposure to credit risk. We limit our exposure to credit loss by investing with multiple financial and governmental institutions that we believe are high-quality and credit-worthy. We have not experienced any credit losses relating to our cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and investments in mutual funds. Accounts Receivable Our accounts receivable credit risk is dependent upon the financial stability of our individual clients. As of February 28, 2026, our accounts receivable reserve was $12.3 million. We do not require collateral from our clients; however, no single client represented more than 3.5% of our total revenues for the six months ended February 28, 2026. Due to our large and geographically dispersed client base, our concentration of credit risk related to our accounts receivable is generally limited. Derivative Instruments Our use of derivative instruments exposes us to credit risk to the extent counterparties may be unable to meet the terms of their agreements. To mitigate credit risk, we limit counterparties to financial institutions we believe are credit-worthy and use several institutions to reduce concentration risk. We do not expect any losses as a result of default by our counterparties. Concentrations of Data Providers We integrate data from various third-party sources into our hosted proprietary data and analytics platform. As certain data sources have a limited number of suppliers, we make every effort to assure that, where reasonable, alternative sources are available. We are not dependent on any individual third-party data supplier to meet the needs of our clients, with one data supplier representing more than 10% of our total data costs for the six months ended February 28, 2026. Concentrations of Cloud Providers Our clients rely on us for the delivery of time-sensitive, up-to-date data and applications. Our business is dependent on our ability to process substantial volumes of data and transactions rapidly and efficiently. We currently use multiple providers of cloud services; however, one supplier provided the majority of our cloud computing support for the six months ended February 28, 2026. We maintain back-up facilities and other redundancies at our data centers, take security measures and have emergency planning procedures to minimize the risk that an event will disrupt our operations. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements We did not adopt any new standards or updates issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") during the six months ended February 28, 2026 that had a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements. Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software In September 2025, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2025-06, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) - Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software. This ASU removes all references to prescriptive and sequential software development stages, and requires entities to start capitalizing eligible software costs when management has authorized and committed to funding the software project and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended. The amendments in this ASU can be applied using a prospective, modified, or retrospective transition approach, and are effective for our interim and annual periods starting in fiscal 2029. Early adoption is permitted at the beginning of an annual period. We are currently assessing the impact of the new requirements on our Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures. Income Statement - Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40) - Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. This ASU requires disaggregation of certain income statement expense captions into specified categories to be disclosed within the footnotes to the financial statements. This ASU does not change the expense captions on the income statement. The amendments in this ASU are to be applied prospectively, although retrospective application is permitted, and are effective for our annual financial statements starting in fiscal 2028 and interim periods starting in fiscal 2029. Early adoption is permitted. This ASU is not expected to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements. We are currently assessing the impact of the new requirements on our disclosures. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") Disclosures - The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors In March 2024, the SEC adopted a final rule under SEC Release Nos. 33-11275 and 34-99678, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors, which would require disclosure of certain climate-related information in various filings with the SEC. In April 2024, the SEC stayed implementation of the final rule pending completion of judicial review. In March 2025, the SEC stated that it has ended its defense of the rule. We are currently monitoring the legal challenges and assessing the potential impact of the rule on our disclosures. Income Taxes - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. This ASU enhances annual income tax disclosures primarily related to our effective tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The amendments in this ASU are to be applied prospectively, although retrospective application is permitted, and are effective for our annual financial statements starting in fiscal 2026. Early adoption is permitted. This ASU will result in additional disclosures with no impact to our Consolidated Financial Statements. Disclosure Improvements - Codification Amendment in Response to the SEC's Disclosure Update and Simplification Initiative In October 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-06, Disclosure Improvements - Codification Amendment in Response to the SEC’s Disclosure Update and Simplification Initiative. The ASU incorporates several disclosure and presentation requirements currently residing in the SEC Regulations S-X and S-K. The amendments will be applied prospectively and are effective when the SEC removes the related requirements from Regulations S-X or S-K. Any amendments the SEC does not remove by June 30, 2027 will not be effective. As we are currently subject to these SEC requirements, this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements or related disclosures. No other new accounting pronouncements issued or effective during the six months ended February 28, 2026 have had, or are expected to have, a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

LEASES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Leases [Abstract]

Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Commitments

The following table presents our future minimum lease payments and a reconciliation to the combined Current lease liabilities and Long-term lease liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 28, 2026:


(in thousands)	Minimum Lease Payments
Fiscal Years ended August 31,
2026 (remaining six months)	$	20,551
2027	41,505
2028	37,186
2029	31,656
2030	26,529
Thereafter	56,097
Total minimum lease payments	$	213,524
Less: Imputed interest	29,083
Total lease liabilities	$	184,441

Schedule of Lease Cost and Other Information Related to Leases

The following table includes components of our occupancy costs:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	February 28,				February 28,
(in thousands)	2026		2025		2026		2025
Operating lease costs(1)	$	8,188	$	7,606	$	16,185	$	15,178
Variable lease costs(2)	$	4,369	$	4,777	$	9,190	$	9,665

(1) Operating lease costs include costs associated with fixed lease payments and index-based variable payments that qualified for lease accounting under ASC 842, Leases and complied with the practical expedients and exceptions we elected.

(2) Variable lease costs include costs that are not fixed and are not dependent on an index or rate. These costs were not included in the measurement of lease liabilities and primarily include variable non-lease costs, such as utilities, real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance, as well as lease costs for those leases that qualified for the short-term lease exception.

The following table summarizes our weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate related to our operating leases recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:


	As of February 28, 2026		As of August 31, 2025
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)	6.3		6.1
Weighted average discount rate (IBR)	4.9	%	4.7	%

The following table summarizes supplemental cash flow information related to our operating leases:


	Six Months Ended
	February 28,
(in thousands)	2026		2025
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities	$	19,893	$	19,645
Lease ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities(1)	$	17,069	$	4,213
Reductions to ROU assets resulting from reductions to lease liabilities(2)	$	—	$	(5,529)

(1)Primarily includes new lease arrangements entered into during the respective period and contract modifications that extend our lease terms and/or provide additional rights.

(2)Primarily relates to lease term reassessments based on contractual options to early terminate, resulting in a reduction to the lease liability and the corresponding lease ROU asset.

FAIR VALUE MEASURES - Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2026	Aug. 31, 2025
Assets
Derivative instruments	$ 476	$ 3,590
Derivative instruments, location	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Total assets measured at fair value	$ 50,794	$ 29,684
Liabilities
Derivative instruments	$ 1,115	$ 808
Derivative instruments, location	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Contingent liabilities	$ 13,080	$ 24,126
Total liabilities measured at fair value	14,195	24,934
Mutual funds
Assets
Mutual funds	16,929	17,445
Money market funds
Assets
Money market funds	33,389	8,649
Level 1
Assets
Derivative instruments	0	0
Total assets measured at fair value	33,389	8,649
Liabilities
Derivative instruments	0	0
Contingent liabilities	0	0
Total liabilities measured at fair value	0	0
Level 1 \| Mutual funds
Assets
Mutual funds	0	0
Level 1 \| Money market funds
Assets
Money market funds	33,389	8,649
Level 2
Assets
Derivative instruments	476	3,590
Total assets measured at fair value	17,405	21,035
Liabilities
Derivative instruments	1,115	808
Contingent liabilities	0	0
Total liabilities measured at fair value	1,115	808
Level 2 \| Mutual funds
Assets
Mutual funds	16,929	17,445
Level 2 \| Money market funds
Assets
Money market funds	0	0
Level 3
Assets
Derivative instruments	0	0
Total assets measured at fair value	0	0
Liabilities
Derivative instruments	0	0
Contingent liabilities	13,080	24,126
Total liabilities measured at fair value	13,080	24,126
Level 3 \| Mutual funds
Assets
Mutual funds	0	0
Level 3 \| Money market funds
Assets
Money market funds	$ 0	$ 0

GOODWILL - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended
GOODWILL - Narrative (Details)	Aug. 31, 2025 USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill impairment loss	$ 0

- Definition

Amount of impairment loss from asset representing future economic benefit arising from other asset acquired in business combination or from joint venture formation or both, that is not individually identified and separately recognized.

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GOODWILL (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Changes in Carrying Value of Goodwill by Segment

Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by segment for the six months ended February 28, 2026 are as follows:


(in thousands)	Americas		EMEA		Asia Pacific		Total
Balance at August 31, 2025	$	925,752	$	344,436	$	14,520	$	1,284,708

Foreign currency translations	543		2,096		(126)		2,513
Balance at February 28, 2026	$	926,295	$	346,532	$	14,394	$	1,287,221

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of goodwill by reportable segment and in total which includes a rollforward schedule.

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Schedule of Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2026	Nov. 30, 2025	Aug. 31, 2025	Feb. 28, 2025	Nov. 30, 2024	Aug. 31, 2024
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Total AOCL	$ 2,129,112	$ 2,167,884	$ 2,186,413	$ 2,056,917	$ 1,991,561	$ 1,912,460
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Total AOCL	(69,695)	$ (74,027)	(63,748)	$ (112,753)	$ (100,421)	$ (79,613)
Accumulated unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Total AOCL	(385)		2,143
Accumulated post-employment benefit obligations, net of tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Total AOCL	(6,231)		0
Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Total AOCL	$ (63,079)		$ (65,891)

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Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended
Insider Trading Arrangements	Feb. 28, 2026
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2026	Aug. 31, 2025
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Accounts receivable reserve	$ 12,323	$ 13,789
Data Costs \| Supplier Concentration Risk \| Supplier One
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage (more than)	10.00%

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EARNINGS PER SHARE - Schedule of Awards Excluded from Diluted EPS (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025
Stock options and stock options with performance conditions
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	1,603	670	1,504	695
Restricted stock units and performance share units
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	262	93	263	96

INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Schedule of Estimated Intangible Asset Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2026	Aug. 31, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2026 (remaining six months)	$ 74,054
2027	129,386
2028	104,791
2029	81,000
2030	74,425
Thereafter	1,421,254
Net Carrying Amount	$ 1,884,910	$ 1,916,102

LEASES

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Leases [Abstract]

LEASES

Our operating lease arrangements relate to our office space and data centers. We review new arrangements at inception to evaluate whether we obtain substantially all the economic benefits of and have the right to control the use of an asset. Our lease ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of future minimum lease payments at lease commencement or modification date (which includes fixed lease payments and certain qualifying index-based variable payments) over the reasonably certain lease term, leveraging an estimated incremental borrowing rate ("IBR"). Certain adjustments to calculate our lease ROU assets may be required due to prepayments, lease incentives received and initial direct costs incurred. We account for lease and non-lease components as a single lease component, which we recognize over the expected lease term on a straight-line expense basis in occupancy costs (a component of Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expense) in our Consolidated Statements of Income.

As of February 28, 2026, we recognized $120.5 million of Lease ROU assets, net and $184.4 million of combined Current lease liabilities and Long-term lease liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our leases have remaining lease terms ranging from less than one year to just over 10 years. Our lease agreements may include options to extend or terminate the lease, which would be included in the measurement of our lease term if it is reasonably certain that we will exercise the option.


(in thousands)	Minimum Lease Payments
Fiscal Years ended August 31,
2026 (remaining six months)	$	20,551
2027	41,505
2028	37,186
2029	31,656
2030	26,529
Thereafter	56,097
Total minimum lease payments	$	213,524
Less: Imputed interest	29,083
Total lease liabilities	$	184,441

The following table includes components of our occupancy costs:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	February 28,				February 28,
(in thousands)	2026		2025		2026		2025
Operating lease costs(1)	$	8,188	$	7,606	$	16,185	$	15,178
Variable lease costs(2)	$	4,369	$	4,777	$	9,190	$	9,665

The following table summarizes our weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate related to our operating leases recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:


	As of February 28, 2026		As of August 31, 2025
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)	6.3		6.1
Weighted average discount rate (IBR)	4.9	%	4.7	%

The following table summarizes supplemental cash flow information related to our operating leases:


	Six Months Ended
	February 28,
(in thousands)	2026		2025
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities	$	19,893	$	19,645
Lease ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities(1)	$	17,069	$	4,213
Reductions to ROU assets resulting from reductions to lease liabilities(2)	$	—	$	(5,529)

(1)Primarily includes new lease arrangements entered into during the respective period and contract modifications that extend our lease terms and/or provide additional rights.

(2)Primarily relates to lease term reassessments based on contractual options to early terminate, resulting in a reduction to the lease liability and the corresponding lease ROU asset.

ACQUISITIONS - Schedule of Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2026	Aug. 31, 2025	Feb. 07, 2025	Nov. 05, 2024
Business Combination [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 1,287,221	$ 1,284,708
Current liabilities
Acquisition Date Useful Life	30 years 4 months 24 days
Liquid Holdings, LLC ("LiquidityBook")
Business Combination [Line Items]
Current assets			$ 3,893
Goodwill			164,787
Other assets			487
Current liabilities
Deferred revenues			(799)
Other current liabilities			(2,386)
Other liabilities			(600)
Total purchase price			243,182
Liquid Holdings, LLC ("LiquidityBook") \| Software technology
Business Combination [Line Items]
Amortizable intangible assets			$ 65,600
Current liabilities
Acquisition Date Useful Life			12 years
Liquid Holdings, LLC ("LiquidityBook") \| Client relationships
Business Combination [Line Items]
Amortizable intangible assets			$ 8,800
Current liabilities
Acquisition Date Useful Life			17 years
Liquid Holdings, LLC ("LiquidityBook") \| Trade names
Business Combination [Line Items]
Amortizable intangible assets			$ 3,400
Current liabilities
Acquisition Date Useful Life			10 years
Platform Group Limited ("Irwin")
Business Combination [Line Items]
Current assets				$ 2,393
Goodwill				91,376
Current liabilities
Deferred revenues				(4,218)
Other current liabilities				(524)
Other liabilities				(8,041)
Total purchase price				120,186
Platform Group Limited ("Irwin") \| Software technology
Business Combination [Line Items]
Amortizable intangible assets				$ 36,100
Current liabilities
Acquisition Date Useful Life				12 years
Platform Group Limited ("Irwin") \| Client relationships
Business Combination [Line Items]
Amortizable intangible assets				$ 1,700
Current liabilities
Acquisition Date Useful Life				11 years
Platform Group Limited ("Irwin") \| Trade names
Business Combination [Line Items]
Amortizable intangible assets				$ 1,400
Current liabilities
Acquisition Date Useful Life				10 years

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Schedule of Share Repurchases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025
Equity [Abstract]
Repurchases of common stock under the share repurchase program (in shares)	651,750	136,714	1,129,850	241,189
Repurchases of common stock under the share repurchase program	$ 163,031	$ 64,352	$ 302,930	$ 113,142
Repurchases of common stock to satisfy tax withholding requirements due upon vesting of stock-based awards (in shares)	981	1,777	22,355	30,870
Repurchases of common stock to satisfy tax withholding requirements due upon vesting of stock-based awards	$ 263	$ 843	$ 5,958	$ 14,228
Excise tax on share repurchases	$ 1,546	$ 508	$ 2,815	$ 1,315

LEASES - Schedule of Lease Cost And Other Information Related to Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025	Aug. 31, 2025
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease costs	$ 8,188	$ 7,606	$ 16,185	$ 15,178
Variable lease costs	$ 4,369	$ 4,777	$ 9,190	9,665
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)	6 years 3 months 18 days		6 years 3 months 18 days		6 years 1 month 6 days
Weighted average discount rate (IBR)	4.90%		4.90%		4.70%
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities			$ 19,893	19,645
Lease ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities			17,069	4,213
Reductions to ROU assets resulting from reductions to lease liabilities			$ 0	$ (5,529)

DEBT - Schedule of Interest Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest expense on outstanding debt	$ 13,035	$ 13,899	$ 26,404	$ 28,266

LEASES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2026	Aug. 31, 2025
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
ROU assets	$ 120,460	$ 121,776
Lease liabilities	$ 184,441
Minimum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Remaining lease term (in years)	1 year
Maximum
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INCOME TAXES

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

We are subject to taxation in the United States ("U.S.") and various state, local and foreign jurisdictions in which we conduct our business. Income tax expense is based on taxable income determined in accordance with current enacted laws and tax rates.

Deferred income taxes are recorded for the temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities using currently enacted tax rates.

Provision for Income Taxes and Effective Tax Rate

The provision for income taxes and the effective tax rate are as follows:


	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	February 28,						February 28,
(in thousands)	2026			2025			2026			2025
Income before income taxes	$	161,111		$	172,320		$	351,224		$	352,059
Provision for income taxes	$	28,055		$	27,460		$	65,588		$	57,177
Effective tax rate	17.4		%	15.9		%	18.7		%	16.2		%

Our provision for income taxes for interim periods is calculated by applying an estimate of our annual effective tax rate to our quarter and year-to-date results, adjusted for discrete items recorded in the period. The computation of the annual estimated effective tax rate at each interim period requires certain estimates and assumptions including, but not limited to, the expected pretax income (or loss) for the year, projections of the proportion of pretax income (or loss) attributable to, and subject to tax in, foreign jurisdictions, permanent and temporary differences and the likelihood of recovering deferred tax assets, then adjusted for any discrete items. On a quarterly basis, we update the estimate of our annual effective tax rate as new events occur, assumptions change, or additional information is obtained.

Our effective tax rate for the three months ended February 28, 2026 and February 28, 2025 was 17.4% and 15.9%, respectively. The increase was primarily due to the limitation on the deductibility of executive compensation and lower excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation, partially offset by a favorable resolution of uncertain tax positions in the U.S.

Our effective tax rate for the six months ended February 28, 2026 and February 28, 2025 was 18.7% and 16.2%, respectively. The increase was primarily due to a stock-based compensation tax shortfall for the six months ended February 28, 2026, compared to an excess tax benefit for the prior year period.

For the periods presented, our effective tax rates were lower than the applicable U.S. corporate income tax rate ("U.S. tax rate") primarily due to the U.S. tax impact of foreign earnings, research and development ("R&D") tax credits, and a foreign derived intangible income ("FDII") tax deduction, partially offset by the impact of state income taxes. In addition, our effective tax rate was lower than the U.S. tax rate for the three months ended February 28, 2026 due to a favorable resolution of uncertain tax positions in the U.S., and for the three and six months ended February 28, 2025 due to excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation.

Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Pillar Two

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development released Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Pillar Two rules (“Pillar Two”) to introduce a global minimum corporate tax of 15% for companies with global revenues and profits above certain thresholds. Certain aspects of Pillar Two are effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024. Although the U.S. has not yet enacted legislation to adopt Pillar Two, certain countries in which we operate have already adopted, or are in the process of adopting, legislation to implement Pillar Two. We have determined that Pillar Two would not have a material impact to our Consolidated Financial Statements, related disclosures, or effective tax rate. However, as the Pillar Two rules continue to evolve, we are closely monitoring legislative developments globally to evaluate potential impacts on our financial statements, as more countries adopt and implement these regulations.

One Big Beautiful Bill Act

On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the "Act") was signed into law. The legislation includes a broad range of tax reform provisions affecting businesses including, but not limited to, the expansion of bonus depreciation, immediate expensing of domestic R&D costs, and revisions to the U.S. taxation of profits derived from international operations. The legislation has multiple effective dates, with certain provisions taking effect in fiscal 2025 and others phased in through fiscal 2027. The Act did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the three and six months ended February 28, 2026.

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INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Schedule of Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$ 37,249	$ 32,589	$ 75,001	$ 62,461

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	6 Months Ended
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	Feb. 28, 2026
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments represent obligations, such as those for future purchases of goods or services that are not yet recorded on the balance sheet as liabilities. We record liabilities for commitments when incurred (i.e., when the goods or services are received). Except for income tax contingencies, we accrue for contingencies when we believe that a loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Judgment is required to determine both the probability and the estimated amount of loss. If the reasonable estimate of a probable loss is a range, we record an accrual for the most probable estimate of the loss or the minimum amount when no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount. We review these accruals on a quarterly basis and adjust, as necessary, to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel and other current information. Contingent gains are recognized only when realized. Income tax contingencies related to uncertain tax positions are accounted for in accordance with applicable accounting guidance. Refer to Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Income Taxes in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025 for further details. Purchase Commitments with Suppliers and Vendors Purchase obligations represent our legally-binding agreements to purchase fixed or minimum quantities at determinable prices. As of August 31, 2025, we had total purchase obligations with suppliers and vendors of approximately $352 million. Our total purchase obligations as of August 31, 2025 primarily related to hosting services, acquisition of data and, to a lesser extent, third-party software providers. During the second quarter of fiscal 2026, we entered into a multi-year contract renewal with a supplier, resulting in total purchase commitments of approximately $62.5 million. We also have contractual obligations related to our lease liabilities and outstanding debt, refer to Note 9, Leases and Note 10, Debt, respectively, for more information. Letters of Credit From time to time, we are required to obtain letters of credit in the ordinary course of business. Our 2025 Revolving Facility allows for the availability of up to $100.0 million in the form of letters of credit. We have not obtained any letters of credit under the 2025 Revolving Facility since its inception. We had $0.7 million of standby letters of credit outstanding as of February 28, 2026 and August 31, 2025. No liabilities related to these arrangements are reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Refer to Note 10, Debt, for information regarding the 2025 Revolving Facility. Contingencies Legal Matters In the normal course of our business, we are, or may be, engaged in various legal proceedings, claims, litigation and regulatory proceedings. In view of the uncertainty inherent in litigation and regulatory matters, we cannot predict the eventual outcome of such matters or the timing of their resolution, or in most cases reasonably estimate what the eventual judgments, damages, fines, penalties or impact of activity (if any) restrictions may be. While we cannot predict the outcome of these matters, based on information available as of February 28, 2026, our management believes that the ultimate outcome of these unresolved matters against us, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, our results of operations or our cash flows. Income Taxes As a multinational company operating in many states and countries, we are routinely audited by various taxing authorities and have reserved for potential adjustments to our provision for income taxes that may result from examinations by, or any negotiated settlements with, these tax authorities. We believe that the final outcome of these examinations or settlements will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or our cash flows. If events occur which indicate payment of these amounts is unnecessary, the reversal of the liabilities would result in the recognition of tax benefits in the period we determine the liabilities are no longer necessary. If our estimates of the federal, state and foreign income tax liabilities are less than the ultimate assessment, additional expense would result. Sales Tax Matters During August 2019 through February 2024, we received various assessment and audit notices from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue (the "Commonwealth") with respect to sales taxes, interest and underpayment penalties relating to the tax periods from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2023 ("Sales Tax Dispute"). We entered into an agreement with the Commonwealth on November 26, 2024 which fully resolved all matters relating to the Sales Tax Dispute. During the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, we took charges of approximately $2.4 million and $54.0 million, respectively, related to this dispute and made corresponding payments of $56.4 million to the Commonwealth during the first quarter of fiscal 2025. In addition to reserves taken in prior fiscal years, this brought our total charge and cash payments with respect to this matter to approximately $66.2 million.

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SEGMENT INFORMATION

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

SEGMENT INFORMATION

Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise that have the following characteristics: (i) they engage in business activities from which they may earn revenue and incur expense, (ii) their operating results are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker ("CODM") for resource allocation decisions and performance assessment, and (iii) their discrete financial information is available. Our CEO functions as our CODM.

We have three operating segments: Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. This is how our CODM manages our business and the geographic markets in which we operate. These operating segments are consistent with our reportable segments.

The Americas segment primarily sells to clients throughout North, Central, and South America. The EMEA segment primarily sells to clients in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The Asia Pacific segment primarily sells to clients in Asia and Australasia. Segment revenues reflect sales to our clients based on the geographic region where the sale originated.

Each segment records expenses related to its individual operations with the exception of expenditures associated with our data centers, third-party data costs and corporate headquarters charges, which are recorded by the Americas segment and are not allocated to the other segments. The expenses incurred at our global centers of excellence ("COEs"), primarily located in India and the Philippines, are allocated to each segment based on their respective percentage of revenues as this reflects the benefits provided to each segment.

Intercompany revenue and expense amounts have been eliminated within each segment in order to report on the basis that management uses internally for evaluating segment performance.

The following tables reflect the results of operations of our segments:


(in thousands)
For the three months ended February 28, 2026	Americas		EMEA		Asia Pacific		Total
Revenues	$	399,683	$	149,120	$	62,216	$	611,019
Operating expenses(1)	325,482		82,878		17,698		426,058
Operating income	$	74,201	$	66,242	$	44,518	$	184,961
Total other income (expense), net							(23,850)
Income before income taxes							$	161,111

Other segment disclosures
Depreciation and amortization	$	39,320	$	2,315	$	2,055	$	43,690
Stock-based compensation	$	16,732	$	2,776	$	1,359	$	20,867
Capital expenditures(2)	$	22,697	$	2,251	$	1,049	$	25,997

For the three months ended February 28, 2025	Americas		EMEA		Asia Pacific		Total
Revenues	$	369,661	$	143,387	$	57,612	$	570,660
Operating expenses(1)	296,534		72,819		15,815		385,168
Operating income	$	73,127	$	70,568	$	41,797	$	185,492
Total other income (expense), net							(13,172)
Income before income taxes							$	172,320

Other segment disclosures
Depreciation and amortization	$	34,775	$	1,746	$	1,889	$	38,410
Stock-based compensation	$	12,917	$	2,438	$	1,192	$	16,547
Capital expenditures(2)	$	22,074	$	117	$	1,545	$	23,736

For the six months ended February 28, 2026	Americas		EMEA		Asia Pacific		Total
Revenues	$	795,859	$	298,637	$	124,144	$	1,218,640
Operating expenses(1)	643,125		164,241		34,242		841,608
Operating income	$	152,734	$	134,396	$	89,902	$	377,032
Total other income (expense), net							(25,808)
Income before income taxes							$	351,224

Other segment disclosures
Depreciation and amortization	$	79,087	$	4,600	$	4,151	$	87,838
Stock-based compensation	$	31,497	$	5,235	$	2,592	$	39,324
Capital expenditures(2)	$	46,438	$	7,452	$	2,954	$	56,844

For the six months ended February 28, 2025	Americas		EMEA		Asia Pacific		Total
Revenues	$	736,903	$	287,112	$	115,312	$	1,139,327
Operating expenses(1)	581,978		147,506		33,016		762,500
Operating income	$	154,925	$	139,606	$	82,296	$	376,827
Total other income (expense), net							(24,768)
Income before income taxes							$	352,059

Other segment disclosures


Depreciation and amortization	$	66,706	$	3,677	$	3,744	$	74,127
Stock-based compensation	$	23,334	$	4,527	$	2,278	$	30,139
Capital expenditures(2)	$	47,028	$	492	$	2,090	$	49,610

(1) Operating expenses consist of Cost of services and SG&A costs.

(2) Capital expenditures include purchases of PPE and capitalized internal-use software.

Segment Total Assets

The following table reflects the total assets for our segments as of February 28, 2026 and August 31, 2025:


(in thousands)	February 28, 2026		August 31, 2025
Americas	$	3,501,897	$	3,523,467
EMEA	548,254		610,364
Asia Pacific	169,679		170,441
Total assets	$	4,219,830	$	4,304,272

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The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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FAIR VALUE MEASURES - Schedule of Principal Amount and Fair Value of Outstanding Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2026	Aug. 31, 2025
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs	$ (5,784)	$ (6,740)
Total net carrying value of debt	1,369,216	1,368,260
Principal Amount
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Total principal amount	1,375,000	1,375,000
Principal Amount \| Level 1 \| Senior Notes \| 2027 Notes
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Total principal amount	500,000	500,000
Principal Amount \| Level 1 \| Senior Notes \| 2032 Notes
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Total principal amount	500,000	500,000
Principal Amount \| Level 3 \| Line of Credit \| 2025 Term Facility
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Total principal amount	375,000	375,000
Estimated Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Total principal amount	1,325,768	1,325,871
Estimated Fair Value \| Level 1 \| Senior Notes \| 2027 Notes
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Total principal amount	493,620	490,565
Estimated Fair Value \| Level 1 \| Senior Notes \| 2032 Notes
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Total principal amount	458,165	460,440
Estimated Fair Value \| Level 3 \| Line of Credit \| 2025 Term Facility
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Total principal amount	$ 373,983	$ 374,866

GOODWILL - Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2026 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 1,284,708
Foreign currency translations	2,513
Ending balance	1,287,221
Americas
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	925,752
Foreign currency translations	543
Ending balance	926,295
EMEA
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	344,436
Foreign currency translations	2,096
Ending balance	346,532
Asia Pacific
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	14,520
Foreign currency translations	(126)
Ending balance	$ 14,394

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Equity [Abstract]

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

The following table presents the shares of common stock repurchased under our share repurchase program and acquired from holders of our stock-based awards upon vesting to satisfy tax withholding requirements:

Share Repurchases


	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	February 28,						February 28,
(in thousands, except share data)	2026			2025			2026			2025
	Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount
Repurchases of common stock under the share repurchase program(1)	651,750	$	163,031	136,714	$	64,352	1,129,850	$	302,930	241,189	$	113,142
Repurchases of common stock to satisfy tax withholding requirements due upon vesting of stock-based awards	981	$	263	1,777	$	843	22,355	$	5,958	30,870	$	14,228

(1) In addition, we are subject to a 1% excise tax on corporate stock repurchases required under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 of $1.5 million and $0.5 million for three months ended February 28, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $2.8 million and $1.3 million for the six months ended February 28, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

We may repurchase shares of our common stock under our share repurchase program from time-to-time in the open market or via privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions. There is no defined number of shares to be repurchased over a specified timeframe through the life of our share repurchase program.

On June 17, 2025, our Board of Directors authorized up to $400 million for share repurchases on or after September 1, 2025. On December 16, 2025, our Board of Directors approved an additional $600 million in share repurchase authority, which was available immediately with no expiration date. The additional authorization also removed the expiration date from the June 17, 2025 authorization. As of February 28, 2026, $697.1 million remained available under our share repurchase program.

In addition to our share repurchase program, we also acquire shares of our common stock from holders of our stock-based awards to satisfy withholding tax requirements due at vesting. Shares acquired from these holders do not reduce the amount authorized for repurchase under the share repurchase program.

Refer to Part II, Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds, of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further discussion on our share repurchase activity.

Equity-based Awards

Refer to Note 14, Stock-Based Compensation for more information on equity awards issued during the six months ended February 28, 2026 and February 28, 2025.

Dividends

Our Board of Directors approved the following dividends:


Year Ended	Dividends per Share of Common Stock		Record Date	Total Amount (in thousands)		Payment Date
Fiscal 2026
First Quarter	$	1.10	November 28, 2025	$	40,969	December 18, 2025
Second Quarter	$	1.10	February 27, 2026	$	40,305	March 19, 2026

Fiscal 2025
First Quarter	$	1.04	November 29, 2024	$	39,572	December 19, 2024
Second Quarter	$	1.04	February 28, 2025	$	39,511	March 20, 2025

Future cash dividend payments are subject to final determination by our Board of Directors and will depend on our earnings, capital requirements, financial condition and other relevant factors.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The components of Accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL") as of February 28, 2026 and August 31, 2025 were as follows:


(in thousands)	February 28, 2026		August 31, 2025
Accumulated unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of tax	$	(385)	$	2,143
Accumulated post-employment benefit obligations, net of tax	(6,231)		—
Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments	(63,079)		(65,891)
Total AOCL	$	(69,695)	$	(63,748)

- Definition

The entire disclosure for equity.

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INCOME TAXES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Income Taxes and Effective Tax Rate

The provision for income taxes and the effective tax rate are as follows:


	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	February 28,						February 28,
(in thousands)	2026			2025			2026			2025
Income before income taxes	$	161,111		$	172,320		$	351,224		$	352,059
Provision for income taxes	$	28,055		$	27,460		$	65,588		$	57,177
Effective tax rate	17.4		%	15.9		%	18.7		%	16.2		%

FAIR VALUE MEASURES

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

FAIR VALUE MEASURES

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the "exit price") in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, the use of various valuation methodologies, including market, income and cost approaches are permissible. When pricing an asset or liability, the inputs to these valuation methodologies consider market comparable information, taking into account the principal or most advantageous market in which we would transact.

Fair Value Hierarchy

The accounting guidance for fair value measurements establishes a three-level fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The hierarchy ranks the reliability of the inputs, based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement, used to determine fair value. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect its placement within the fair value hierarchy. We have categorized our assets and liabilities within the fair value hierarchy as follows:

Level 1 – applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.

Level 3 – applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The assumptions used in determining fair value represent our best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of our judgment. As a result, if factors change, our fair value estimates could be materially different in the future and may adversely affect our business and financial results.

(a) Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following tables show, by level within the fair value hierarchy, our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of February 28, 2026 and August 31, 2025. We did not have any transfers between levels of fair value measurements during the six months ended February 28, 2026 and the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025.


	Fair Value Measurements as of February 28, 2026
(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets
Money market funds(1)	$	33,389	$	—	$	—	$	33,389
Mutual funds(2)	—		16,929		—		16,929

Derivative instruments(3)	—		476		—		476
Total assets measured at fair value	$	33,389	$	17,405	$	—	$	50,794

Liabilities
Derivative instruments(3)	$	—	$	1,115	$	—	$	1,115
Contingent liabilities(4)	—		—		13,080		13,080
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—	$	1,115	$	13,080	$	14,195


	Fair Value Measurements as of August 31, 2025
(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets
Money market funds(1)	$	8,649	$	—	$	—	$	8,649
Mutual funds(2)	—		17,445		—		17,445

Derivative instruments(3)	—		3,590		—		3,590
Total assets measured at fair value	$	8,649	$	21,035	$	—	$	29,684

Liabilities
Derivative instruments(3)	$	—	$	808	$	—	$	808
Contingent liabilities(4)	—		—		24,126		24,126
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—	$	808	$	24,126	$	24,934

(1) Our money market funds are readily convertible into cash and are reported based on their net asset value, which represents its fair value, on the last day of the reporting period. The net asset values are readily determinable and represent the prices of active trading in the market. Our money market funds are included in Cash and cash equivalents within the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(2) Our mutual funds' fair value is based on the fair value of the underlying investments held by the mutual funds, allocated to each share of the mutual fund using a net asset value approach. The fair value of each underlying investment is based on observable inputs, when available, or pricing from valuation agencies. Our mutual funds are included in Investments within the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(3) Our derivative instruments consist of foreign exchange forward contracts and, when applicable, an interest rate swap agreement, refer to Note 10, Debt for more information. We utilized the income approach to measure fair value for our foreign exchange forward contracts. The income approach uses pricing models that rely on market observable inputs such as spot, forward and interest rates, as well as credit default swap spreads. To estimate fair value for our interest rate swap agreements, we utilized a present value of future cash flows, leveraging a model-derived valuation that uses observable inputs such as interest rate yield curves. Our derivative instruments in an asset position are included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets and those in a liability position are included in Accounts payable and accrued expenses within the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(4) Our contingent liabilities resulted from the acquisitions of various businesses. These liabilities reflect the present value of potential future payments that are contingent upon the achievement of certain specified milestones and are valued using a scenario-based method. This

method incorporates unobservable inputs and assumptions made by management, including the probability of achieving specified milestones, expected time until payment and the discount rate. Refer to Note 5, Acquisitions, for more information on the contingent liabilities associated with the Liquid Holdings LLC ("LiquidityBook") and Platform Group Limited ("Irwin") acquisitions.

(b) Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis

Assets that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis primarily include our PPE, lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets, goodwill and intangible assets. These assets are assessed for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate their carrying value may not be fully recoverable, and at least annually for goodwill. The fair values of these non-financial assets are determined based on valuation techniques using the best information available, and may include quoted market prices, market comparable information and discounted cash flow projections.

We elected not to carry our debt at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our Senior Notes are publicly traded; therefore, the fair value of our Senior Notes is estimated based on quoted prices in active markets as of the last business day of the reporting period, which are considered Level 1 inputs. The fair value of our 2025 Credit Facilities was estimated based on quoted market prices for similar instruments, adjusted for unobservable inputs for comparability to our investment rating, maturity terms and principal outstanding, which are considered Level 3 inputs. Refer to Note 10, Debt for definitions of, and more information on, our Senior Notes and 2025 Credit Facilities.

The following table summarizes information on our outstanding debt as of February 28, 2026 and August 31, 2025:


		February 28, 2026				August 31, 2025
(in thousands)	Fair Value Hierarchy	Principal Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Principal Amount		Estimated Fair Value
2027 Notes	Level 1	$	500,000	$	493,620	$	500,000	$	490,565
2032 Notes	Level 1	500,000		458,165		500,000		460,440
2025 Term Facility	Level 3	375,000		373,983		375,000		374,866


Total principal amount		$	1,375,000	$	1,325,768	$	1,375,000	$	1,325,871
Total unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs(1)		(5,784)				(6,740)
Total net carrying value of debt(1)		$	1,369,216			$	1,368,260

(1) Amounts exclude the unamortized debt issuance costs related to the 2025 Revolving Facility which are presented within Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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+ Details

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Schedule of Stock-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 20,867	$ 16,547	$ 39,324	$ 30,139

LEASES - Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Commitments (Details) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2026 USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
2026 (remaining six months)	$ 20,551
2027	41,505
2028	37,186
2029	31,656
2030	26,529
Thereafter	56,097
Total minimum lease payments	213,524
Less: Imputed interest	29,083
Total lease liabilities	$ 184,441

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Schedule of Stock Option Activity (Details) - Employee - $ / shares				6 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2025	Sep. 22, 2025	Nov. 01, 2024	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options granted (in shares)				511,713	203,114
Stock options granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options granted (in shares)	213,811		200,693	213,811	203,114
Weighted average exercise price (in USD per share)	$ 264.57			$ 264.57	$ 459.17
Weighted average grant date fair value (in USD per share)	$ 75.34			$ 75.34	$ 133.21
Vesting (as a percent)	25.00%		20.00%
Vesting period (in years)	4 years		5 years
CEO performance stock option grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options granted (in shares)		297,902		297,902	0
Weighted average exercise price (in USD per share)		$ 295.63		$ 295.63	$ 0
Weighted average grant date fair value (in USD per share)		$ 73.85		$ 73.85	$ 0
Volume of weighted average price (as a percent)		150.00%
Options expire period (in years)		10 years

DEBT - Schedule of Debt Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2026	Aug. 31, 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	$ 1,375,000
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs	(5,784)	$ (6,740)
Total net carrying value of debt	1,369,216	1,368,260
Senior Notes \| 2027 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	500,000	500,000
Senior Notes \| 2032 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	500,000	500,000
Term Facility \| Line of Credit \| 2025 Term Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	$ 375,000	$ 375,000

DEBT - Schedule of Annual Maturities of Debt Obligations (Details) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2026 USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2026 (remaining six months)	$ 0
2027	500,000
2028	375,000
2029	0
2030	0
Thereafter	500,000
Total	$ 1,375,000

Consolidated Statements of Income - Unaudited - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 611,019	$ 570,660	$ 1,218,640	$ 1,139,327
Operating expenses
Cost of services	296,742	269,604	584,658	528,383
Selling, general and administrative	129,316	115,564	256,950	234,117
Total operating expenses	426,058	385,168	841,608	762,500
Operating income	184,961	185,492	377,032	376,827
Other income (expense), net
Interest income	891	273	1,980	2,974
Interest expense	(13,062)	(13,916)	(26,447)	(28,316)
Other income (expense), net	(11,679)	471	(1,341)	574
Total other income (expense), net	(23,850)	(13,172)	(25,808)	(24,768)
Income before income taxes	161,111	172,320	351,224	352,059
Provision for income taxes	28,055	27,460	65,588	57,177
Net income	$ 133,056	$ 144,860	$ 285,636	$ 294,882
Basic earnings per common share (in USD per share)	$ 3.60	$ 3.81	$ 7.68	$ 7.76
Diluted earnings per common share (in USD per share)	$ 3.59	$ 3.76	$ 7.65	$ 7.66
Basic weighted average common shares (in shares)	36,927	38,015	37,168	38,010
Diluted weighted average common shares (in shares)	37,063	38,510	37,339	38,513

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended			64 Months Ended
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) - USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2026	Nov. 30, 2024	Aug. 31, 2024	Nov. 30, 2024	Aug. 31, 2025	Apr. 08, 2025
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Purchase commitment, remaining minimum amount committed					$ 352,000,000
Letters of credit outstanding	$ 700,000				$ 700,000
Sales Tax Matters
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Charges related to dispute		$ 2,400,000	$ 54,000,000.0	$ 66,200,000
Payment for dispute		$ 56,400,000		$ 66,200,000
Letters of Credit \| 2025 Credit Agreement \| Line of Credit
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity						$ 100,000,000.0
Data Purchase Agreement
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Long-term purchase commitment amount	$ 62,500,000

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Schedule of Restricted Stock Award Activity (Details) - Employee - $ / shares					6 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2025	Oct. 01, 2025	Sep. 22, 2025	Nov. 01, 2024	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025
Restricted stock units and performance-based awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total Restricted Stock Awards (in shares)					303,276	122,259
RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted (in shares)	169,049		58,332	76,448	237,559	80,416
Weighted average grant date fair value per award, granted (in USD per share)					$ 260.77	$ 447.55
Vesting (as a percent)	25.00%		25.00%	20.00%
Vesting period (in years)	4 years		4 years	5 years
CEO PSO Grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted (in shares)	43,281	22,436		33,756	65,717	34,479
Performance adjustment (in shares)					0	7,364
Weighted average grant date fair value per award, granted (in USD per share)					$ 258.46	$ 446.59
Weighted average grant date fair value per award, performance adjustment (in USD per share)					$ 0	$ 424.01
CEO PSO Grant \| Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Payout percentage (as a percent)	0.00%	0.00%		0.00%
CEO PSO Grant \| Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Payout percentage (as a percent)	200.00%	200.00%		200.00%

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - Unaudited (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net tax benefit on unrealized loss of cash flow hedges	$ (133)	$ 154	$ 893	$ 1,259
Pension plan, tax	$ 2,096		$ 2,096

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

We amortize intangible assets on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. The following table presents the estimated useful life, gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization related to our identifiable intangible assets as of February 28, 2026 and August 31, 2025:


	February 28, 2026							August 31, 2025
(in thousands, except useful life)	Estimated Useful Life (years)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
ABA business process	36	$	1,583,000	$	175,889	$	1,407,111	$	1,583,000	$	153,903	$	1,429,097
Client relationships	11 to 26	280,556		100,708		179,848		280,065		94,365		185,700
Developed technology	3 to 5	302,944		163,922		139,022		260,154		127,669		132,485
Software technology	3 to 12	254,557		140,047		114,510		253,899		131,731		122,168
Data content	7 to 20	86,983		47,012		39,971		86,416		44,490		41,926
Trade names	5 to 10	4,930		579		4,351		4,919		326		4,593

Non-compete agreements	4	290		193		97		290		157		133
Total		$	2,513,260	$	628,350	$	1,884,910	$	2,468,743	$	552,641	$	1,916,102

The weighted average useful life of our intangible assets as of February 28, 2026 was 30.4 years. We review our intangible assets to determine if any indicators of impairment are present on a quarterly basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset group may not be recoverable. If indicators of impairment are present, our intangible assets are tested for impairment by comparing the carrying value to undiscounted cash flows and, if impaired, written down to fair value based on discounted cash flows. We did not identify a material impairment nor a material change to the estimated remaining useful lives of our intangible assets during the six months ended February 28, 2026 and February 28, 2025. Our intangible assets have no assigned residual values.

The following table presents the amortization expense for our intangible assets which is included in Cost of services in our Consolidated Statements of Income:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	February 28,				February 28,
(in thousands)	2026		2025		2026		2025
Amortization expense	$	37,249	$	32,589	$	75,001	$	62,461

As of February 28, 2026, estimated intangible asset amortization expense for each of the next five years and thereafter is as follows:


(in thousands)	Estimated Amortization Expense
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
2026 (remaining six months)	$	74,054
2027	129,386
2028	104,791
2029	81,000
2030	74,425
Thereafter	1,421,254
Total	$	1,884,910

ACQUISITIONS

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]

ACQUISITIONS

Our acquisitions with the most significant cash flows during fiscal 2025 through the second quarter of fiscal 2026 included Liquid Holdings, LLC ("LiquidityBook") and Platform Group Limited ("Irwin").

Liquid Holdings, LLC ("LiquidityBook")

On February 7, 2025, we completed the acquisition of LiquidityBook for a purchase price of $243.2 million, net of cash acquired, and inclusive of working capital adjustments. The purchase price included contingent consideration of $11.9 million, which reflects the acquisition date fair value of potential future payments that are contingent upon the achievement of certain specified milestones. Refer to Note 4, Fair Value Measures, for information regarding the contingent consideration.

LiquidityBook provides cloud-native trading solutions to hedge fund, asset and wealth management, outsourced trading, and sell-side middle office clients. LiquidityBook operates a proprietary FIX network that enables streamlined connectivity to over 200 brokers and order routing to more than 1,600 destinations across 80 markets globally. This acquisition adds technology-forward order management and investment book of record capabilities and enhances FactSet’s ability to serve the integrated workflow needs of clients across the portfolio life cycle.

The results of LiquidityBook's operations have been included within the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific segments in our Consolidated Financial Statements. Pro forma information has not been presented because the effect of the LiquidityBook acquisition was not material to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

We finalized the purchase accounting for the LiquidityBook acquisition during the second quarter of fiscal 2026 and did not record any material changes to the preliminary purchase price allocation. The acquisition date fair values of major classes of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are as follows:


	Acquisition Date Fair Value		Acquisition Date Useful Life	Amortization Method
	(in thousands)		(in years)
Current assets	$	3,893
Amortizable intangible assets
Software technology	65,600		12 years	Straight-line
Client relationships	8,800		17 years	Straight-line
Trade names	3,400		10 years	Straight-line
Goodwill	164,787
Other assets	487
Current liabilities
Deferred revenues	(799)
Other current liabilities	(2,386)
Other liabilities	(600)
Total purchase price	$	243,182

Goodwill totaling $164.8 million represents the excess of the LiquidityBook purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired and considers future economic benefits that we expect to achieve as a result of the acquisition. The goodwill is included in the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific segments and is deductible for income tax purposes.

Platform Group Limited ("Irwin")

On November 5, 2024, we completed the acquisition of Irwin for a purchase price of $120.2 million, net of cash acquired, and inclusive of working capital adjustments. The purchase price included contingent consideration of $9.6 million, which reflects the acquisition date fair value of potential future payments that are contingent upon the achievement of certain specified milestones. Refer to Note 4, Fair Value Measures, for information regarding the contingent consideration.

Irwin is a leading investor relations and capital markets platform for public companies and their advisors. This acquisition builds on a successful partnership between FactSet and Irwin, and expands our ability to address the holistic workflow needs of investor relations professionals with an integrated, modern solution.

The results of Irwin's operations have been included within the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific segments in our Consolidated Financial Statements. Pro forma information has not been presented because the effect of the Irwin acquisition was not material to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

We finalized the purchase accounting for the Irwin acquisition during the third quarter of fiscal 2025 and did not record any material changes to the preliminary purchase price allocation. The acquisition date fair values of major classes of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are as follows:


	Acquisition Date Fair Value		Acquisition Date Useful Life	Amortization Method
	(in thousands)		(in years)
Current assets	$	2,393
Amortizable intangible assets
Software technology	36,100		12 years	Straight-line
Client relationships	1,700		11 years	Straight-line
Trade names	1,400		10 years	Straight-line
Goodwill	91,376
Current liabilities
Deferred revenues	(4,218)
Other current liabilities	(524)
Other liabilities	(8,041)
Total purchase price	$	120,186

Goodwill totaling $91.4 million represents the excess of the Irwin purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired and considers future economic benefits that we expect to achieve as a result of the acquisition. The goodwill is included in the Americas and EMEA segments and is not deductible for income tax purposes.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for business combination.

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Our shareholders approved the FactSet Research Systems, Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "Omnibus Plan") on December 18, 2025. The Omnibus Plan replaced both the FactSet Research Systems Inc. Stock Option and Award Plan, as Amended and Restated and the FactSet Research Systems Inc. Non-Employee Directors’ Stock Option and Award Plan, as Amended and Restated.

On September 1, 2025, the FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2025 Employee Stock Purchase Plan replaced the FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as Amended and Restated.

Our stock-based compensation expense consists of: (i) stock options, (ii) restricted stock units ("RSUs"), (iii) performance share units ("PSUs"), (iv) stock options with performance conditions ("PSOs") issued to our Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), and (v) common stock purchased by eligible employees under our employee stock purchase plan ("ESPP").

Stock-based Compensation Expense

The following table presents the stock-based compensation expense for the periods presented:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	February 28,				February 28,
(in thousands)	2026		2025		2026		2025
Stock-based compensation expense	$	20,867	$	16,547	$	39,324	$	30,139

There were no stock-based compensation costs capitalized in any periods presented. As of February 28, 2026, $188.2 million of total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested stock-based awards is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted average vesting period of 2.9 years.

We measure and recognize stock-based compensation expense for all stock-based awards and purchases of common stock under the ESPP based on their estimated grant date fair value.

We use a lattice-based option-pricing model ("lattice model") to estimate the grant date fair value for our employee stock options. For our CEO PSOs, grant date fair value was estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation ("Monte Carlo model"). The grant date fair value for non-employee director stock options and common stock purchased by eligible employees under our ESPP is estimated using a Black-Scholes model.

The lattice model, Black-Scholes model, and Monte Carlo model each require certain estimates and assumptions, including the risk-free interest rate, expected volatility, and dividend yield. The Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo models incorporate an assumed expected life of the award, while the lattice model derives the expected life as an output incorporating assumptions such as vesting restrictions and expected exercise patterns based on the intrinsic value of the options.

The primary assumptions and their definitions are as follows:

•Risk-free interest rate - based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant with maturities equal to the expected terms of the stock-based awards granted.

•Expected volatility - based on a blend of historical volatility of the stock-based award's useful life and the weighted average implied volatility for call option contracts traded in the 90 days preceding the stock-based award's valuation date.

•Dividend yield - the expectation of dividend payouts based on our history.

•Expected life - the weighted average period the stock-based awards are expected to remain outstanding.

For RSUs and PSUs (collectively, "Restricted Stock Awards"), the grant date fair value is measured by reducing the grant date price of our common stock by the present value of expected future dividend payments on the underlying stock during the requisite service period, discounted at the appropriate risk-free interest rate. The number of PSUs granted assumes target-level achievement of the specified performance levels within the payout range. The ultimate number of common shares that may be earned pursuant to our PSU awards depends on the level of our achievement of stated financial performance objectives.

Stock-based compensation expense for stock option and RSU awards is recognized over their respective services period using the straight-line method. For these awards, the amount of stock-based compensation expense recognized on any date is at least equal to the vested portion of the award on that date.

Our PSUs require us to make assumptions regarding the probability of achieving specified performance levels established at the time of grant. We recognize stock-based compensation expense for PSUs using the straight-line method over the requisite service period. The probability of achieving the specified performance levels is reviewed on a quarterly basis to ensure the amount of stock-based compensation expense appropriately reflects the expected achievement.

For our ESPP, stock-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the offering period.

Our stock-based awards are generally subject to the continued employment for employees, or continued service for non-employee directors, through the applicable vesting date. Compensation expense for stock-based awards is recorded net of estimated forfeitures, which are based on historical forfeiture rates and are revised if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.

Employee Stock Option Awards

The following table presents the employee stock options granted for the six months ended February 28, 2026 and February 28, 2025:


	Six Months Ended
	February 28,
	2026					2025
	Shares	Weighted average exercise price		Weighted average grant date fair value		Shares	Weighted average exercise price		Weighted average grant date fair value
Stock options granted(1)	213,811	$	264.57	$	75.34	203,114	$	459.17	$	133.21
CEO performance stock option grant(2)	297,902	$	295.63	$	73.85	—	$	—	$	—
Total stock option awards granted	511,713					203,114

We used the lattice model and Monte Carlo model to estimate the grant date fair value of the November 3, 2025 annual employee stock option grant and the September 22, 2025 CEO PSO grant, respectively. The following table presents the grant information and model assumptions:


	Annual Employee Stock Option Grant		CEO PSO Grant
Employee Grant Details	November 3, 2025		September 22, 2025
Stock options granted	213,811		297,902
Estimated fair value	$75.34		$73.85
Exercise price	$264.57		$295.63
Assumptions
Risk-free interest rate	3.61 % - 4.16 %		4.08	%


Expected volatility	27.57	%	24.72	%

Dividend yield	1.32	%	0.90	%
Expected life (years)	6.33		5.00

Employee Restricted Stock Awards

Our annual grant of employee Restricted Stock Awards during the first quarter of each fiscal year makes up the majority of our employee Restricted Stock Awards granted in each fiscal year. These awards entitle the holders to shares of common stock as the Restricted Stock Awards vest. For unvested Restricted Stock Awards, holders are not entitled to dividends declared on the underlying shares. In accordance with the Omnibus Plan, Restricted Stock Awards granted or canceled/forfeited is equivalent to 2.5 shares deducted from or added back to, respectively, the aggregate number of stock-based awards available for grant.

The following table presents the employee Restricted Stock Awards granted or earned during the six months ended February 28, 2026 and February 28, 2025:


	Six Months Ended
	February 28,
	2026			2025
	Shares	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Award		Shares	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Award
RSUs granted(1)	237,559	$	260.77	80,416	$	447.55
PSUs granted(2)	65,717	$	258.46	34,479	$	446.59
Performance adjustment - PSUs(3)	—	$	—	7,364	$	424.01
Total Restricted Stock Awards	303,276			122,259

(3) Additional PSUs were earned during the first quarter of fiscal 2025 based on performance above the specified target level of achievement for PSUs granted on November 1, 2021.

Stock-based Awards Available for Grant

The Omnibus Plan authorized an additional 1.8 million shares available for grant. As of February 28, 2026, we had 4.1 million shares available for future awards to employees and non-employee directors.

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Schedule of Dividends Declared (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2026	Nov. 30, 2025	Feb. 28, 2025	Nov. 30, 2024	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends per share of common stock (in usd per share)	$ 1.10	$ 1.10	$ 1.04	$ 1.04
Total Amount	$ 40,305	$ 40,969	$ 39,511	$ 39,572	$ 81,274	$ 79,083

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS (Details) investment_professional in Thousands, client in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2026 client investment_professional segment
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of clients (more than) \| client	9
Number of investment professionals (over) \| investment_professional	241
Number of operating segments	3
Number of reportable segments	3

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of Share Repurchases

Share Repurchases


	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	February 28,						February 28,
(in thousands, except share data)	2026			2025			2026			2025
	Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount
Repurchases of common stock under the share repurchase program(1)	651,750	$	163,031	136,714	$	64,352	1,129,850	$	302,930	241,189	$	113,142
Repurchases of common stock to satisfy tax withholding requirements due upon vesting of stock-based awards	981	$	263	1,777	$	843	22,355	$	5,958	30,870	$	14,228

Schedule of Dividends Declared

Our Board of Directors approved the following dividends:


Year Ended	Dividends per Share of Common Stock		Record Date	Total Amount (in thousands)		Payment Date
Fiscal 2026
First Quarter	$	1.10	November 28, 2025	$	40,969	December 18, 2025
Second Quarter	$	1.10	February 27, 2026	$	40,305	March 19, 2026

Fiscal 2025
First Quarter	$	1.04	November 29, 2024	$	39,572	December 19, 2024
Second Quarter	$	1.04	February 28, 2025	$	39,511	March 20, 2025

Schedule of Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The components of Accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL") as of February 28, 2026 and August 31, 2025 were as follows:


(in thousands)	February 28, 2026		August 31, 2025
Accumulated unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of tax	$	(385)	$	2,143
Accumulated post-employment benefit obligations, net of tax	(6,231)		—
Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments	(63,079)		(65,891)
Total AOCL	$	(69,695)	$	(63,748)

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 28, 2026	Dec. 16, 2025	Jun. 17, 2025
Equity [Abstract]
Authorized repurchase amount		$ 600.0	$ 400.0
Remained available under our share repurchase program	$ 697.1

REVENUE RECOGNITION

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

REVENUE RECOGNITION

We derive most of our revenues by delivering client access to our multi-asset class solutions powered by our platform of connected data and technology that is available over the contractual term (referred to as the "Hosted Platform"). The Hosted Platform is a subscription-based service that provides client access to various combinations of products and services including workstations, portfolio analytics and enterprise solutions. We also derive revenues through the CGS platform, a subscription-

based service that provides access to a database of universally recognized security identifiers and related descriptive data for issuers and their financial instruments (referred to as the "Identifier Platform").

The majority of each of our contracts with clients, whether for the Hosted Platform or Identifier Platform services, represents a single performance obligation covering a series of distinct products and services that are substantially the same and that have the same pattern of transfer to the client. The primary nature of the promise to the client is to provide daily access to each of these data and analytics platforms over the associated contractual term. These platforms provide integrated financial information, analytical applications and industry-leading service for the investment community. Based on the nature of the products and services offered by these platforms, we apply an output time-based measure of progress as the client is simultaneously receiving and consuming the benefits of the respective platform. We recognize revenue for the majority of these platforms in accordance with the 'as invoiced' practical expedient, because the consideration that we have the right to invoice corresponds directly with the value of our performance to date. We record revenues net of sales taxes which are subsequently remitted to taxing authorities and are excluded from the transaction price. There are no significant judgments that would impact the timing of revenue recognition.

The majority of client contracts have a duration of one year, or the amount we are entitled to receive corresponds directly with the value of our performance obligations completed to date. Therefore, we do not disclose the value of the remaining unsatisfied performance obligations.

Disaggregated Revenues

We disaggregate revenues from our client contracts by segment based on the geographic region where the sale originated. Our business segmentation by geography is aligned with the operational and economic characteristics of our business. Refer to Note 15, Segment Information, for further information.

The following table presents revenues disaggregated by segment:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	February 28,				February 28,
(in thousands)	2026		2025		2026		2025
Americas	$	399,683	$	369,661	$	795,859	$	736,903
EMEA	149,120		143,387		298,637		287,112
Asia Pacific	62,216		57,612		124,144		115,312
Total Revenues	$	611,019	$	570,660	$	1,218,640	$	1,139,327

- Definition

The entire disclosure of revenue from contract with customer to transfer good or service and to transfer nonfinancial asset. Includes, but is not limited to, disaggregation of revenue, credit loss recognized from contract with customer, judgment and change in judgment related to contract with customer, and asset recognized from cost incurred to obtain or fulfill contract with customer. Excludes insurance and lease contracts.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Unaudited - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$ 285,636	$ 294,882
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	87,838	74,127
Amortization of lease right-of-use assets	16,185	15,177
Stock-based compensation expense	39,324	30,139
Deferred income taxes	2,381	8,763
Other, net	8,389	3,268
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions
Accounts receivable	(51,015)	(46,225)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(18,997)	(3,889)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	11,948	(61,915)
Accrued compensation	(42,241)	(21,470)
Deferred revenues	20,222	11,934
Taxes payable, net of prepaid taxes	(6,101)	(24,810)
Lease liabilities, net	(20,597)	(19,654)
Net cash provided by operating activities	332,972	260,327
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, equipment, leasehold improvements and capitalized internal-use software	(56,844)	(49,610)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired	0	(342,461)
Purchases of investments	(1,104)	(4,208)
Proceeds from maturity or sale of investments	36,050	58,155
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(21,898)	(338,124)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from debt	0	305,000
Repayments of debt	0	(200,000)
Dividend payments	(82,379)	(78,817)
Proceeds from employee stock plans	16,663	60,344
Repurchases of common stock	(302,930)	(113,142)
Deferred acquisition consideration	(12,052)	(4,699)
Other financing activities	(5,958)	(14,228)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(386,656)	(45,542)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	1,299	(8,048)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(74,283)	(131,387)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period	351,695	422,979
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	277,412	291,592
Reconciliation of total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:
Cash and cash equivalents	268,338	278,548
Restricted cash included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,202	6,522
Restricted cash included in Other assets	5,872	6,522
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 277,412	$ 291,592

Consolidated Balance Sheets - Unaudited (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2026	Aug. 31, 2025
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable reserve	$ 12,323	$ 13,789
Preferred stock, par value (in USD per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in USD per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares)	43,160,328	43,013,266
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	36,640,727	37,645,870
Treasury stock (in shares)	6,519,601	5,367,396

SEGMENT INFORMATION - Schedule of Segment Total Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2026	Aug. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 4,219,830	$ 4,304,272
Americas
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	3,501,897	3,523,467
EMEA
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	548,254	610,364
Asia Pacific
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 169,679	$ 170,441

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - Unaudited - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Feb. 28, 2025

Feb. 28, 2026

Feb. 28, 2025

Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

Net income

$ 133,056

$ 144,860

$ 285,636

$ 294,882

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges

^[1]

361

(406)

(2,528)

(3,595)

Post-employment benefit obligations

^[2]

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Foreign currency translation adjustment gains (losses)

10,202

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2,812

(29,545)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

4,332

(12,332)

(5,947)

(33,140)

Comprehensive income

$ 137,388

$ 132,528

$ 279,689

$ 261,742

[1]	Presented net of a tax expense of $133 thousand and a tax benefit of $154 thousand for the three months ended February 28, 2026 and February 28, 2025, respectively. Presented net of a tax benefit of $893 thousand and $1,259 thousand for the six months ended February 28, 2026 and February 28, 2025, respectively.
[2]	Presented net of a tax benefit of $2,096 thousand for the three and six months ended February 28, 2026 related to the labor codes reform implemented by the Government of India effective November 21, 2025.

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Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from net income and other comprehensive income, attributable to parent entity. Excludes changes in equity resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners.

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ACQUISITIONS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]

Schedule of Acquisition Date Fair Values of Major Classes of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed


	Acquisition Date Fair Value		Acquisition Date Useful Life	Amortization Method
	(in thousands)		(in years)
Current assets	$	3,893
Amortizable intangible assets
Software technology	65,600		12 years	Straight-line
Client relationships	8,800		17 years	Straight-line
Trade names	3,400		10 years	Straight-line
Goodwill	164,787
Other assets	487
Current liabilities
Deferred revenues	(799)
Other current liabilities	(2,386)
Other liabilities	(600)
Total purchase price	$	243,182

The acquisition date fair values of major classes of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are as follows:


	Acquisition Date Fair Value		Acquisition Date Useful Life	Amortization Method
	(in thousands)		(in years)
Current assets	$	2,393
Amortizable intangible assets
Software technology	36,100		12 years	Straight-line
Client relationships	1,700		11 years	Straight-line
Trade names	1,400		10 years	Straight-line
Goodwill	91,376
Current liabilities
Deferred revenues	(4,218)
Other current liabilities	(524)
Other liabilities	(8,041)
Total purchase price	$	120,186

REVENUE RECOGNITION (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue

The following table presents revenues disaggregated by segment:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	February 28,				February 28,
(in thousands)	2026		2025		2026		2025
Americas	$	399,683	$	369,661	$	795,859	$	736,903
EMEA	149,120		143,387		298,637		287,112
Asia Pacific	62,216		57,612		124,144		115,312
Total Revenues	$	611,019	$	570,660	$	1,218,640	$	1,139,327

DEBT

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

DEBT

We have not elected the fair value option and report our debt at amortized cost. Our debt obligations as of February 28, 2026 and August 31, 2025 consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	Issuance Date	Contractual Maturity Date	February 28, 2026		August 31, 2025







2025 Term Facility	4/8/2025	4/8/2028	$	375,000	$	375,000
2027 Notes	3/1/2022	3/1/2027	500,000		500,000
2032 Notes	3/1/2022	3/1/2032	500,000		500,000
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs(1)			(5,784)		(6,740)
Long-term debt(1)			$	1,369,216	$	1,368,260

(1)Amounts exclude the unamortized debt issuance costs related to the 2025 Revolving Facility which are presented within Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

As of February 28, 2026, annual maturities on our debt obligations, based on contractual maturity dates, were as follows:


(in thousands)	Maturities
Fiscal Years ended August 31,
2026 (remaining six months)	$	—
2027	500,000
2028	375,000
2029	—
2030	—
Thereafter	500,000
Total	$	1,375,000

2025 Credit Agreement

On April 8, 2025, we entered into a credit agreement (the "2025 Credit Agreement") and borrowed $500.0 million under a senior unsecured term loan credit facility (the "2025 Term Facility"). We used the proceeds from the 2025 Term Facility borrowing to repay the outstanding balance under the 2022 Revolving Facility (as defined below). The 2025 Credit Agreement also provides for a $1.0 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the "2025 Revolving Facility"). The 2025 Revolving Facility, together with the 2025 Term Facility, are referred to as the "2025 Credit Facilities".

The 2025 Revolving Facility provides for up to $100.0 million in the form of letters of credit, and up to $100.0 million in the form of swingline loans. We may seek additional commitments of up to $1.0 billion under the 2025 Revolving Facility from lenders or other financial institutions. The 2025 Term Facility matures on April 8, 2028, and the 2025 Revolving Facility matures on April 8, 2030.

The 2025 Term Facility is subject to scheduled quarterly principal payments, commencing on August 31, 2025, with each quarterly principal payment equal to 1.25% of the original principal amount of the 2025 Term Facility. The 2025 Credit Facilities are not otherwise subject to any other mandatory repayments. We may voluntarily prepay loans under the 2025 Credit Facilities at any time without premium or penalty. Prepayments of the 2025 Term Facility shall be applied to reduce the subsequent scheduled quarterly principal payments in direct order of maturity. We have satisfied all scheduled quarterly principal payments through maturity.

As of February 28, 2026, our outstanding debt under the 2025 Term Facility was $375.0 million and there were no borrowings under the 2025 Revolving Facility.

From the borrowing date through February 28, 2026, the outstanding borrowings under the 2025 Credit Facilities bore interest at a rate equal to the applicable one-month Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus a 0.975% spread (comprised of a 0.875% interest rate margin, based on a pricing grid determined by reference to our senior unsecured non-credit enhanced long-term debt rating and our total leverage ratio, plus a 0.1% credit spread adjustment).

We pay a commitment fee on the daily unused amount of the 2025 Revolving Facility using a pricing grid based on our senior unsecured non-credit enhanced long-term debt rating and our total leverage ratio. The commitment fee remained consistent at 0.1% through February 28, 2026.

Debt issuance costs related to the 2025 Credit Facilities were $3.4 million. These debt issuance costs are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability for the 2025 Term Facility and within Other assets for the 2025 Revolving Facility. Debt issuance costs are amortized to Interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income on a straight-line basis over the contractual term of the debt (which approximates the effective interest method for the 2025 Term Facility).

The 2025 Credit Agreement contains usual and customary event of default provisions for facilities of this type, which are subject to usual and customary grace periods and materiality thresholds. If an event of default occurs under the 2025 Credit Agreement, the lenders may, among other things, terminate their commitments and declare all outstanding borrowings immediately due and payable.

The 2025 Credit Agreement contains usual and customary affirmative and negative covenants for facilities of this type, including a financial covenant requiring maintenance of a total leverage ratio of no greater than 3.75 to 1.00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter (subject to an increase to 4.25 to 1.00 for five consecutive fiscal quarters in connection with certain material acquisitions). We were in compliance with all covenants and requirements of the 2025 Credit Agreement as of February 28, 2026.

2022 Credit Agreement

On March 1, 2022, we entered into a credit agreement (the "2022 Credit Agreement") and borrowed $1.0 billion under a senior unsecured term loan credit facility (the "2022 Term Facility") and $250.0 million of the available $500.0 million under a senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the "2022 Revolving Facility"). The 2022 Revolving Facility, together with the 2022 Term Facility, are referred to as the "2022 Credit Facilities". On January 31, 2025, we entered into a joinder agreement to our 2022 Credit Agreement pursuant to which commitments under the 2022 Revolving Facility were increased by $100.0 million, to a total of $600.0 million. All other terms of the 2022 Credit Agreement remained unchanged.

Borrowings previously outstanding under the 2022 Credit Facilities bore interest at a rate equal to the applicable one-month Term SOFR plus a spread using a debt leverage pricing grid and a credit spread adjustment (with total spread ranging from 0.975% to 1.1% over the term of the debt). The 2022 Credit Agreement was terminated on April 8, 2025, concurrent with entering into the 2025 Credit Agreement.

Senior Notes

On March 1, 2022, we completed a public offering issuing $500.0 million of 2.900% Senior Notes due March 1, 2027 (the "2027 Notes") and $500.0 million of 3.450% Senior Notes due March 1, 2032 (the "2032 Notes" and, together with the 2027 Notes, the "Senior Notes"). The Senior Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated as of March 1, 2022, by and between us and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (the "Trustee"), as supplemented by the supplemental indenture, dated as of March 1, 2022, between us and the Trustee (the "Supplemental Indenture").

The Senior Notes were issued at an aggregate discount of $2.8 million and we incurred approximately $9.1 million in debt issuance costs during fiscal 2022. Debt discounts and debt issuance costs are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as a net direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability. The debt discounts and debt issuance costs are amortized to

Interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income over the contractual term of the debt, leveraging the effective interest method.

Interest on the Senior Notes is payable semiannually in arrears on March 1 and September 1 of each year.

We may redeem the Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at any time at specified redemption prices, plus any accrued and unpaid interest. Upon the occurrence of a change of control triggering event (as defined in the Supplemental Indenture), we must offer to repurchase the Senior Notes at 101% of their principal amount, plus any accrued and unpaid interest.

Interest Rate Swap Agreements

We may leverage interest rate swap agreements to manage our floating interest rate exposure with a fixed interest rate. Our interest rate swap agreements are designated as cash flow hedges at inception.

2025 Swap Agreement

On April 24, 2025, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement ("2025 Swap Agreement") with a notional amount of $200.0 million to hedge a portion of our outstanding floating SOFR debt with a fixed interest rate of 4.086%. The notional amount of the 2025 Swap Agreement declined by $50.0 million on a quarterly basis beginning May 31, 2025. The 2025 Swap Agreement matured on February 28, 2026.

2024 Swap Agreement

On March 1, 2024, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement ("2024 Swap Agreement") with a notional amount of $200.0 million to hedge a portion of our outstanding floating SOFR debt with a fixed interest rate of 5.145%. The notional amount of the 2024 Swap Agreement declined by $50.0 million on a quarterly basis beginning May 31, 2024. The 2024 Swap Agreement matured on February 28, 2025.

Interest Expense

The following table presents the interest expense on our outstanding debt which is a component of Interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Income:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	February 28,				February 28,
(in thousands)	2026		2025		2026		2025
Interest expense on outstanding debt(1)	$	13,035	$	13,899	$	26,404	$	28,266

(1)Interest expense on our outstanding debt includes the related amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discounts. Interest expense is net of the effects of our interest rate swap agreements.

FAIR VALUE MEASURES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis


	Fair Value Measurements as of February 28, 2026
(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets
Money market funds(1)	$	33,389	$	—	$	—	$	33,389
Mutual funds(2)	—		16,929		—		16,929

Derivative instruments(3)	—		476		—		476
Total assets measured at fair value	$	33,389	$	17,405	$	—	$	50,794

Liabilities
Derivative instruments(3)	$	—	$	1,115	$	—	$	1,115
Contingent liabilities(4)	—		—		13,080		13,080
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—	$	1,115	$	13,080	$	14,195


	Fair Value Measurements as of August 31, 2025
(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets
Money market funds(1)	$	8,649	$	—	$	—	$	8,649
Mutual funds(2)	—		17,445		—		17,445

Derivative instruments(3)	—		3,590		—		3,590
Total assets measured at fair value	$	8,649	$	21,035	$	—	$	29,684

Liabilities
Derivative instruments(3)	$	—	$	808	$	—	$	808
Contingent liabilities(4)	—		—		24,126		24,126
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—	$	808	$	24,126	$	24,934

Schedule of Principal Amount and Fair Value of Outstanding Debt

The following table summarizes information on our outstanding debt as of February 28, 2026 and August 31, 2025:


		February 28, 2026				August 31, 2025
(in thousands)	Fair Value Hierarchy	Principal Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Principal Amount		Estimated Fair Value
2027 Notes	Level 1	$	500,000	$	493,620	$	500,000	$	490,565
2032 Notes	Level 1	500,000		458,165		500,000		460,440
2025 Term Facility	Level 3	375,000		373,983		375,000		374,866


Total principal amount		$	1,375,000	$	1,325,768	$	1,375,000	$	1,325,871
Total unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs(1)		(5,784)				(6,740)
Total net carrying value of debt(1)		$	1,369,216			$	1,368,260

(1) Amounts exclude the unamortized debt issuance costs related to the 2025 Revolving Facility which are presented within Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Consolidated Balance Sheets - Unaudited - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2026	Aug. 31, 2025
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 268,338	$ 337,651
Investments	16,929	17,445
Accounts receivable, net of reserves of $12,323 at February 28, 2026 and $13,789 at August 31, 2025	320,233	270,684
Prepaid taxes	28,681	33,600
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	89,997	70,379
Total current assets	724,178	729,759
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net	84,427	85,203
Goodwill	1,287,221	1,284,708
Intangible assets, net	1,884,910	1,916,102
Deferred tax assets	61,495	61,226
Lease right-of-use assets, net	120,460	121,776
Other assets	57,139	105,498
TOTAL ASSETS	4,219,830	4,304,272
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	149,243	135,262
Current lease liabilities	33,575	33,145
Accrued compensation	88,479	130,596
Deferred revenues	188,722	167,852
Current taxes payable	5,607	13,041
Dividends payable	40,305	41,410
Total current liabilities	505,931	521,306
Long-term debt	1,369,216	1,368,260
Deferred tax liabilities	14,728	14,902
Taxes payable	41,387	45,095
Long-term lease liabilities	150,866	157,104
Other liabilities	8,590	11,192
TOTAL LIABILITIES	2,090,718	2,117,859
Commitments and contingencies
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 150,000,000 shares authorized; 43,160,328 and 43,013,266 shares issued; 36,640,727 and 37,645,870 shares outstanding at February 28, 2026 and August 31, 2025, respectively	432	430
Additional paid-in capital	1,677,738	1,621,753
Treasury stock, at cost: 6,519,601 and 5,367,396 shares at February 28, 2026 and August 31, 2025, respectively	(2,007,132)	(1,695,429)
Retained earnings	2,527,769	2,323,407
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(69,695)	(63,748)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	2,129,112	2,186,413
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$ 4,219,830	$ 4,304,272

DEBT (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Debt Obligations

Our debt obligations as of February 28, 2026 and August 31, 2025 consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	Issuance Date	Contractual Maturity Date	February 28, 2026		August 31, 2025







2025 Term Facility	4/8/2025	4/8/2028	$	375,000	$	375,000
2027 Notes	3/1/2022	3/1/2027	500,000		500,000
2032 Notes	3/1/2022	3/1/2032	500,000		500,000
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs(1)			(5,784)		(6,740)
Long-term debt(1)			$	1,369,216	$	1,368,260

(1)Amounts exclude the unamortized debt issuance costs related to the 2025 Revolving Facility which are presented within Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Schedule of Annual Maturities of Debt Obligations

As of February 28, 2026, annual maturities on our debt obligations, based on contractual maturity dates, were as follows:


(in thousands)	Maturities
Fiscal Years ended August 31,
2026 (remaining six months)	$	—
2027	500,000
2028	375,000
2029	—
2030	—
Thereafter	500,000
Total	$	1,375,000

Schedule of Interest Expense

The following table presents the interest expense on our outstanding debt which is a component of Interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Income:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	February 28,				February 28,
(in thousands)	2026		2025		2026		2025
Interest expense on outstanding debt(1)	$	13,035	$	13,899	$	26,404	$	28,266

(1)Interest expense on our outstanding debt includes the related amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discounts. Interest expense is net of the effects of our interest rate swap agreements.

SEGMENT INFORMATION - Schedule of Results of Operations and Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025
Revenues	$ 611,019	$ 570,660	$ 1,218,640	$ 1,139,327
Operating expenses	426,058	385,168	841,608	762,500
Operating income	184,961	185,492	377,032	376,827
Total other income (expense), net	(23,850)	(13,172)	(25,808)	(24,768)
Income before income taxes	161,111	172,320	351,224	352,059
Other segment disclosures
Depreciation and amortization	43,690	38,410	87,838	74,127
Stock-based compensation	20,867	16,547	39,324	30,139
Capital expenditures	25,997	23,736	56,844	49,610
Americas
Revenues	399,683	369,661	795,859	736,903
Operating expenses	325,482	296,534	643,125	581,978
Operating income	74,201	73,127	152,734	154,925
Other segment disclosures
Depreciation and amortization	39,320	34,775	79,087	66,706
Stock-based compensation	16,732	12,917	31,497	23,334
Capital expenditures	22,697	22,074	46,438	47,028
EMEA
Revenues	149,120	143,387	298,637	287,112
Operating expenses	82,878	72,819	164,241	147,506
Operating income	66,242	70,568	134,396	139,606
Other segment disclosures
Depreciation and amortization	2,315	1,746	4,600	3,677
Stock-based compensation	2,776	2,438	5,235	4,527
Capital expenditures	2,251	117	7,452	492
Asia Pacific
Revenues	62,216	57,612	124,144	115,312
Operating expenses	17,698	15,815	34,242	33,016
Operating income	44,518	41,797	89,902	82,296
Other segment disclosures
Depreciation and amortization	2,055	1,889	4,151	3,744
Stock-based compensation	1,359	1,192	2,592	2,278
Capital expenditures	$ 1,049	$ 1,545	$ 2,954	$ 2,090

DEBT - Narrative (Details)				11 Months Ended	37 Months Ended
DEBT - Narrative (Details)	Apr. 08, 2025 USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2025 USD ($)	Mar. 01, 2022 USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2026 USD ($)	Apr. 07, 2025	Aug. 31, 2025 USD ($)	May 31, 2025 USD ($)	Apr. 24, 2025 USD ($)	May 31, 2024 USD ($)	Mar. 01, 2024 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross				$ 1,375,000,000
Interest rate swap agreement \| Cash flow hedging \| Designated as hedging instrument
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gross notional value								$ 200,000,000.0		$ 200,000,000.0
Fixed interest rate								4.086%		5.145%
Quarterly decline in notional amount							$ 50,000,000.0		$ 50,000,000.0
Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs			$ 9,100,000
Discount			$ 2,800,000
Redemption price (as a percent)			101.00%
2025 Credit Agreement \| Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)				0.975%
Debt issuance costs	$ 3,400,000
Covenants, required maximum leverage ratio				3.75
Covenants, required maximum leverage ratio in connection with certain material acquisitions				4.25
2025 Credit Agreement \| Line of Credit \| Interest Rate Margin
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)				0.875%
2025 Credit Agreement \| Line of Credit \| Credit Spread Adjustment
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)				0.10%
2022 Credit Agreement \| Line of Credit \| Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)					0.975%
2022 Credit Agreement \| Line of Credit \| Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)					1.10%
2027 Notes \| Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount			$ 500,000,000.0
Long-term debt, gross				$ 500,000,000		$ 500,000,000
Stated interest rate (as a percent)			2.90%
2032 Notes \| Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount			$ 500,000,000.0
Long-term debt, gross				500,000,000		500,000,000
Stated interest rate (as a percent)			3.45%
Term Facility \| 2025 Credit Agreement \| Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	$ 500,000,000.0
Scheduled amortization payments, percentage of original principal	1.25%
Long-term debt, gross				375,000,000		$ 375,000,000
Term Facility \| 2022 Credit Agreement \| Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount			$ 1,000,000,000.0
Revolving Credit Facility \| 2025 Credit Agreement \| Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 1,000,000,000.0			$ 0
Maximum additional borrowings	1,000,000,000.0
Commitment fee percentage				0.10%
Revolving Credit Facility \| 2022 Credit Agreement \| Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		$ 600,000,000.0	500,000,000.0
Proceeds from lines of credit			$ 250,000,000.0
Increase in borrowing capacity		$ 100,000,000.0
Letters of Credit \| 2025 Credit Agreement \| Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	100,000,000.0
Swingline Loans \| 2025 Credit Agreement \| Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 100,000,000.0

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions (Details) - Employee - $ / shares				6 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2025	Sep. 22, 2025	Nov. 01, 2024	Feb. 28, 2026	Feb. 28, 2025
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options granted (in shares)				511,713	203,114
Annual Employee Stock Option Grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options granted (in shares)	213,811		200,693	213,811	203,114
Estimated fair value (in USD per share)	$ 75.34			$ 75.34	$ 133.21
Exercise price (in USD per share)	$ 264.57			$ 264.57	$ 459.17
Risk-free interest rate, minimum	3.61%
Risk-free interest rate, maximum	4.16%
Expected volatility	27.57%
Dividend yield	1.32%
Expected life (years)	6 years 3 months 29 days
CEO PSO Grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options granted (in shares)		297,902		297,902	0
Estimated fair value (in USD per share)		$ 73.85		$ 73.85	$ 0
Exercise price (in USD per share)		$ 295.63		$ 295.63	$ 0
Risk-free interest rate		4.08%
Expected volatility		24.72%
Dividend yield		0.90%
Expected life (years)		5 years

EARNINGS PER SHARE

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per common share ("Basic EPS") is computed by dividing net income by the number of weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share ("Diluted EPS") is calculated by using the treasury stock method which assumes the issuance of common stock for all potentially dilutive stock-based awards.

The following is a reconciliation of our Basic and Diluted EPS computations:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	February 28,				February 28,
(in thousands, except per share data)	2026		2025		2026		2025
Numerator
Net income used for calculating Basic EPS and Diluted EPS	$	133,056	$	144,860	$	285,636	$	294,882
Denominator
Weighted average common shares used in the calculation of Basic EPS	36,927		38,015		37,168		38,010
Common stock equivalents associated with stock-based compensation plans	136		495		171		503
Shares used in the calculation of Diluted EPS	37,063		38,510		37,339		38,513
Basic EPS	$	3.60	$	3.81	$	7.68	$	7.76
Diluted EPS	$	3.59	$	3.76	$	7.65	$	7.66


	Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
	February 28,		February 28,
(in thousands)	2026	2025	2026	2025
Stock options and stock options with performance conditions	1,603	670	1,504	695
Restricted stock units and performance share units	262	93	263	96