Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 74,935	$ 54,623
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	1,373	(11,835)
Change in value of derivative instruments, net of tax provision (benefit) $231 and ($51)	363	(80)
Change in minimum pension liability, net of tax $0 and $0	7	7
Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of tax provision $12 and $19	22	38
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,765	(11,870)
Comprehensive income	76,700	42,753
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	360	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Cooper stockholders	$ 77,060	$ 42,753