Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2014

Stock Repurchase Program [Abstract]

Stock repurchase program

The following table provides information about the share repurchase program for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012:

	2014		2013		2012
Number of shares purchased (in thousands)	2,947		498		20
Average price per share	$	30.80	$	30.90	$	25.62
Remaining authorization at October 31 (in thousands)	5,321		8,268		8,766