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Stock-Based Benefit Plans
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2024
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 granted stock options to certain of our employees and non-employee directors through 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,
2024202320242023
Total stock-based compensation expense recognized$3,889 $2,641 $22,139 $17,025 
Income tax benefit recognized$1,466 $666 $5,676 $4,304 
At April 30, 2024 and October 31, 2023, the aggregate unamortized value of unvested stock-based compensation awards was approximately $29.8 million and $23.2 million, respectively.