Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity - Shares Repurchased (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Apr. 30, 2025 |
Apr. 30, 2024 |
Apr. 30, 2025 |
Apr. 30, 2024 |
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| Shares repurchased (in shares) | 1,015 | 171 | 1,311 | 207 |
| Total cost of shares repurchased | $ 5,991 | $ 1,269 | $ 7,925 | $ 1,517 |
| Average price per share (in dollars per share) | $ 5.9 | $ 7.42 | $ 5.99 | $ 7.33 |
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- Definition Total cost of shares repurchased divided by the total number of shares repurchased. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Number of shares that have been repurchased during the period and are being held in treasury. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Equity impact of the cost of common and preferred stock that were repurchased during the period. Recorded using the cost method. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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