Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2013
Apr. 30, 2012
Apr. 30, 2013
Apr. 30, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income        
Net income $ 71,120 $ 62,770 $ 133,247 $ 127,640
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
Amortization of loss on derivatives, net of income taxes of $39, $40, $79 and $79, respectively 72 72 144 144
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments, net of income taxes of $(373), $(587), $1,103 and $(1,027), respectively 607 949 (1,796) 1,682
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income taxes of $627, $(66), $626 and $19, respectively (1,024) 73 (1,020) (69)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax (345) 1,094 (2,672) 1,757
Total comprehensive income 70,775 63,864 130,575 129,397
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling and other beneficial interests (7,439) (9,900) (19,761) (27,499)
Total comprehensive income attributable to Eaton Vance Corp. shareholders $ 63,336 $ 53,964 $ 110,814 $ 101,898