EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA

3 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2024

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA

NOTE L - EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA

The reported net earnings attributable to the Company were used when computing basic and diluted earnings per share. Diluted earnings per share was calculated using the treasury stock method. The shares used as the denominator for those computations are as follows:

	Quarter Ended
In thousands	January 28, 2024	January 29, 2023
Basic Weighted-average Shares Outstanding	547,020	546,384
Dilutive Potential Common Shares	900	3,647
Diluted Weighted-average Shares Outstanding	547,920	550,031
Antidilutive Potential Common Shares	17,892	3,239