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Stock-Based Benefit Plans
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 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 July 31,Nine months ended July 31,
2026202520262025
Total stock-based compensation expense recognized$4,376 $4,315 $27,704 $27,110 
Income tax benefit recognized$1,099 $1,072 $7,004 $6,837 
At July 31, 2026 and October 31, 2025, the aggregate unamortized value of unvested stock-based compensation awards was approximately $30.1 million and $23.0 million, respectively.