Segment Data - Other Segment Operating Loss Before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest expense	$ (33,156)	$ (28,835)	$ (19,096)
Earnings from wholly-owned domestic distribution companies and other income, net	13,869	25,939	18,408
Earnings before income taxes	407,070	322,133	372,397
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Corporate expenses	(108,396)	(124,422)	(92,541)
Interest expense	(33,156)	(28,835)	(19,096)
Earnings from wholly-owned domestic distribution companies and other income, net	8,393	29,325	19,421
Earnings before income taxes	$ (133,159)	$ (123,932)	$ (92,216)