v3.26.1
Fair value measurements (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2026
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis
The following tables present the classification of our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
April 30, 2026TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Net derivative contracts (1)
$(64,923)$ $(64,923)$ 
Deferred compensation plans (2)
(13,873) (13,873) 
Minority interest investment (3)
21,722 21,722   
October 31, 2025TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Net derivative contracts (1)
$(55,367)$— $(55,367)$— 
Deferred compensation plans (2)
(11,885)— (11,885)— 
(1) Derivative contracts are valued using an industry standard market approach, in which prices and other relevant information is generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. Refer to Derivative financial instruments note for balance sheet classification of derivatives.
(2) Executive officers and other highly compensated employees may defer up to 100% of their salary and annual cash incentive compensation and for executive officers, up to 90% of their long-term incentive compensation, into various non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Deferrals can be allocated to various market performance measurement funds. Changes in the value of compensation deferred under these plans are recognized each period based on the fair value of the underlying measurement funds.
(3) Refer to Investments note for additional details.
Carrying Amounts and Fair Values of Financial Instruments, Other than Cash and Cash Equivalents, Receivables and Accounts Payable The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
 April 30, 2026October 31, 2025
 Carrying AmountFair ValueCarrying AmountFair Value
Long-term debt (including current portion)$1,879,952 $1,910,744 $1,996,254 $2,038,869