Earnings Per Share ("EPS") (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2012

Earnings Per Share ("EPS") [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted

	Three months ended April 30,
	2012			2011
	Net income attributable to Tech Data Corporation	Weighted average shares	Per share amount	Net income attributable to Tech Data Corporation	Weighted average shares	Per share amount
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Net income per common share attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation—basic................................................	$51,692	41,154	$1.26	$48,701	46,673	$1.04
Effect of dilutive securities:
Equity-based awards........................................	0	445		0	716
Net income per common share attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation—diluted.......................................................................	$51,692	41,599	$1.24	$48,701	47,389	$1.03