Segment Data - Other Segment Operating Loss Before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest expense	$ (28,835)	$ (19,096)	$ (19,113)
Other income	25,939	18,408	17,187
Earnings before income taxes	322,133	372,397	353,184
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Corporate expenses	(124,422)	(92,541)	(100,928)
Interest expense	(28,835)	(19,096)	(19,113)
Other income	29,325	19,421	19,025
Earnings before income taxes	$ (123,932)	$ (92,216)	$ (101,016)