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Stock-Based Benefit Plans
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2025
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stock-Based Benefit Plans Stock-Based Benefit Plans
We grant various types of restricted stock units to our employees and our non-employee directors. We also previously granted stock options to certain of our employees and non-employee directors, but discontinued this practice in fiscal year 2023. Additionally, we have an employee stock purchase plan that allows employees to purchase our stock at a discount. 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,
2025202420252024
Total stock-based compensation expense recognized$4,773 $3,889 $22,795 $22,139 
Income tax benefit recognized$1,607 $1,466 $5,765 $5,676 
At April 30, 2025 and October 31, 2024, the aggregate unamortized value of unvested stock-based compensation awards was approximately $31.6 million and $21.8 million, respectively.