Segment Data - Other Segment Operating Loss Before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2022	Oct. 31, 2021	Oct. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest expense	$ (35,738)	$ (28,659)	$ (33,156)
Earnings from wholly-owned domestic distribution companies and other income, net	12,621	10,197	13,869
Earnings before income taxes	552,546	499,818	407,070
Other Activities
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Corporate expenses	(126,271)	(112,419)	(108,396)
Interest expense	(35,738)	(28,659)	(33,156)
Earnings from wholly-owned domestic distribution companies and other income, net	17,834	12,053	8,393
Earnings before income taxes	$ (144,175)	$ (129,025)	$ (133,159)