Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2016
Oct. 31, 2015
Oct. 31, 2014
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income      
Net income $ 264,757 $ 238,191 $ 321,164
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Amortization of net gains (losses) on derivatives, net of tax 13 13 13
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments and reclassification adjustments, net of tax (790) (1,895) 1,124
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (8,220) (28,708) (18,956)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (8,997) (30,590) (17,819)
Total comprehensive income 255,760 207,601 303,345
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling and other beneficial interests (23,450) (7,892) (16,848)
Total comprehensive income attributable to Eaton Vance Corp. shareholders $ 232,310 $ 199,709 $ 286,497