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Retirement Benefit Plans
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2026
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Retirement Benefit Plans Retirement Benefit Plans
The Company's net pension benefit credit for defined benefit plans recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings was as follows:
 For the three months ended April 30,For the six months ended April 30,
 2026202520262025
 In millions
Service cost$15 $12 $30 $24 
Interest cost(1)
95 89 188 178 
Expected return on plan assets(1)
(159)(146)(315)(295)
Amortization and Deferrals(1):
   
Actuarial loss24 31 48 62 
Prior service cost (benefit)2 (1)2 (2)
Net periodic benefit credit(23)(15)(47)(33)
Settlement loss and special termination benefits(1)
2 3 2 3 
Total net benefit credit$(21)$(12)$(45)$(30)
(1)These non-service components were included in Interest and other, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.