CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr. 30, 2016 |
Apr. 30, 2015 |
Apr. 30, 2016 |
Apr. 30, 2015 |
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| Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||||
| Consolidated net income | $ 3,340 | $ 17,666 | $ 27,073 | $ 31,794 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | 60,279 | (30,260) | 22,050 | (164,164) |
| Change in unrealized loss on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, net of tax | (374) | (213) | (2,061) | (4,400) |
| Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax | 952 | 872 | 2,114 | 1,572 |
| Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | 578 | 659 | 53 | (2,828) |
| Net change in other | 25 | 27 | 51 | 54 |
| Total comprehensive income (loss) | 64,222 | (11,908) | 49,227 | (135,144) |
| Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (441) | (102) | (673) | (382) |
| Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to VeriFone Systems, Inc. stockholders | $ 63,781 | $ (12,010) | $ 48,554 | $ (135,526) |