Stock-Based Benefit Plans (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2020

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):

	Six months ended April 30,				Three months ended April 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Total stock-based compensation expense recognized	$	16,802	$	13,916	$	3,419	$	5,331
Income tax benefit recognized	$	4,278	$	3,652	$	870	$	1,396