CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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| Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | |||
| Net income | $ 684 | $ 462 | $ 401 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | |||
| Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $0, $(4) and $3 | 0 | (6) | 8 |
| Amounts reclassified into earnings related to derivative instruments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $0, $0 and $(6) | (1) | 3 | (12) |
| Foreign currency translation, net of tax expense (benefit) of $3, $3 and $(24) | 41 | (8) | (336) |
| Net defined benefit pension cost and post retirement plan costs: | |||
| Change in actuarial net loss, net of tax expense (benefit) of $52, $(42), and $(17) | 123 | (86) | (38) |
| Change in net prior service benefit, net of tax benefit of $(3), $(8) and $(6) | (6) | (15) | (11) |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | 157 | (112) | (389) |
| Total comprehensive income | $ 841 | $ 350 | $ 12 |