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Stock-Based Benefit Plans
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2026
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 previously granted stock options to certain of our employees and non-employee directors, but discontinued this practice in 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,
2026202520262025
Total stock-based compensation expense recognized$4,519 $4,773 $23,328 $22,795 
Income tax benefit recognized$1,153 $1,607 $5,904 $5,765 
At April 30, 2026 and October 31, 2025, the aggregate unamortized value of unvested stock-based compensation awards was approximately $34.5 million and $23.0 million, respectively.