Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Consoliated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 296,906	$ 248,644	$ 175,430
Foreign currency translation adjustment	2,607	(4,658)	5,817
Change in value of derivative instruments, net of tax provision (benefit) of $857, $289 and $(1,307), respectively	1,341	452	(3,798)
Change in minimum pension liability, net of tax provision (benefit) $7,399, $(5,764) and $(1,806), respectively	11,601	(8,986)	(2,804)
Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of tax provision of $0, $20 and $5, respectively	0	41	9
Reclassification of realized gain on marketable securities to net income, net of tax of $27	(50)	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	15,499	(13,151)	(776)
Comprehensive income	312,405	235,493	174,654
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	717	(285)	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Cooper stockholders	$ 313,122	$ 235,208	$ 174,654