Stockholders' Equity and Non-controlling Interest (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

Summary of Changes in Equity

The following tables summarize the changes in equity attributable to Quiksilver, Inc. and the non-controlling interests of its consolidated subsidiaries:

In thousands	Attributable to Quiksilver,  Inc.			Non- controlling Interest		Total Stockholders’ Equity
For the nine months ended July 31, 2013:
Balance, October 31, 2012	$	583,310		$	18,926	$	602,236
Stock compensation expense		16,195			—		16,195
Exercise of stock options		4,990			—		4,990
Employee stock purchase plan		1,175			—		1,175
Transactions with non-controlling interest holders		(44	)		44		—
Net loss and other comprehensive (loss)/income		(72,206	)		435		(71,771	)
Balance, July 31, 2013	$	533,420		$	19,405	$	552,825

	Attributable to Quiksilver,  Inc.			Non- controlling Interest			Total Stockholders’ Equity
For the nine months ended July 31, 2012:
Balance, October 31, 2011	$	610,098		$	12,524		$	622,622
Stock compensation expense		17,272			—			17,272
Exercise of stock options		224			—			224
Employee stock purchase plan		1,111			—			1,111
Business acquisitions		(11,110	)		(5,034	)		(16,144	)
Net loss and other comprehensive (loss)/income		(64,266	)		2,257			(62,009	)
Balance, July 31, 2012	$	553,329		$	9,747		$	563,076