Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 72,265	$ 74,935
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	3,196	1,373
Change in value of derivative instruments, net of tax provision of $222 and $231	347	363
Change in minimum pension liability, net of tax provision of $0	7	7
Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of tax provision of $0 and $12	0	22
Other comprehensive income	3,550	1,765
Comprehensive income	75,815	76,700
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	2	360
Comprehensive income attributable to Cooper stockholders	$ 75,817	$ 77,060