Stock-Based Benefit Plans (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2021

Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Stock-based compensation expense and income tax benefit recognized

Information regarding the amount of total stock-based compensation expense and tax benefit recognized by us, for the periods indicated, is as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended April 30,				Six months ended April 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Total stock-based compensation expense recognized	$	3,446	$	3,419	$	16,279	$	16,802
Income tax benefit recognized	$	878	$	870	$	4,150	$	4,278