Stockholders' Equity and Non-controlling Interest (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

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 First quarter ended January 31, 2014:	Attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.			Non- controlling Interest			Total Stockholders’ Equity
Balance, October 31, 2013	$	369,706		$	17,952		$	387,658
Stock compensation expense		5,063			—			5,063
Exercise of stock options		2,465			—			2,465
Employee stock purchase plan		673			—			673
Transactions with non-controlling interest holders		(10,839	)		(5,434	)		(16,273	)
Net income and other comprehensive income/(loss)		965			(464	)		501
Balance, January 31, 2014	$	368,033		$	12,054		$	380,087
First quarter ended January 31, 2013:
Balance, October 31, 2012	$	583,310		$	18,926		$	602,236
Stock compensation expense		7,336			—			7,336
Exercise of stock options		2,761			—			2,761
Employee stock purchase plan		557			—			557
Transactions with non-controlling interest holders		(44	)		44			—
Net loss and other comprehensive (loss)/income		(23,019	)		505			(22,514	)
Balance, January 31, 2013	$	570,901		$	19,475		$	590,376