Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2013
Apr. 30, 2012
Apr. 30, 2013
Apr. 30, 2012
Revenue:        
Investment advisory and administrative fees $ 276,921 $ 248,888 $ 540,202 $ 488,340
Distribution and underwriter fees 22,165 22,551 44,916 45,066
Service fees 31,132 32,065 62,262 64,364
Other revenue 1,474 1,266 2,829 2,606
Total revenue 331,692 304,770 650,209 600,376
Expenses:        
Compensation and related costs 110,012 97,566 218,841 194,249
Distribution expense 35,304 32,960 69,193 65,288
Service fee expense 29,211 28,088 57,475 56,761
Amortization of deferred sales commissions 4,752 5,533 9,535 11,353
Fund-related expenses 8,074 6,590 15,498 13,241
Other expenses 36,269 35,222 70,917 67,853
Total expenses 223,622 205,959 441,459 408,745
Operating income 108,070 98,811 208,750 191,631
Non-operating income (expense):        
Gains and other investment income, net 5,043 2,796 10,250 10,973
Interest expense (8,572) (8,412) (17,142) (16,825)
Other income (expense) of consolidated CLO entity:        
Gains and other investment income, net 4,384 8,895 6,177 19,175
Interest expense (3,051) (4,134) (7,272) (8,445)
Total non-operating (expense) income (2,196) (855) (7,987) 4,878
Income before income taxes and equity in net income (loss) of affiliates 105,874 97,956 200,763 196,509
Income taxes (38,194) (35,164) (74,133) (70,351)
Equity in net income (loss) of affiliates, net of tax 3,440 (22) 6,617 1,482
Net income 71,120 62,770 133,247 127,640
Net income attributable to non-controlling and other beneficial interests (7,439) (9,900) (19,761) (27,499)
Net income attributable to Eaton Vance Corp. shareholders $ 63,681 $ 52,870 $ 113,486 $ 100,141
Earnings per share:        
Basic $ 0.53 $ 0.46 $ 0.93 $ 0.87
Diluted $ 0.50 $ 0.44 $ 0.89 $ 0.84
Weighted average shares outstanding:        
Basic 117,102 112,418 115,900 112,541
Diluted 123,330 115,881 121,235 115,324
Dividends declared per share $ 0.20 $ 0.19 $ 1.40 $ 0.38