CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 25, 2026	Jan. 26, 2025
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Earnings	$ 181,769	$ 170,530
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:
Foreign Currency Translation	2,492	(27,078)
Pension and Other Benefits	1,487	2,366
Derivatives and Hedging	6,948	15,862
Equity Method Investments	(210)	473
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	10,718	(8,377)
Comprehensive Income	192,487	162,153
Less: Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	63	(490)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation	$ 192,423	$ 162,643