v3.25.4
Note 16 - Warranty Costs (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2025
Warranty Costs  
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]

Year Ended October 31,

(In thousands)

2025

2024

Balance, beginning of period

$ 89,391 $ 98,919

Additions: Selling, general and administrative

10,458 8,891

Additions: Cost of sales

9,073 10,608

Charges incurred during the period (1)

(9,295 ) (32,004 )

Changes to pre-existing reserves (2) (3)

4,197 2,977
Balance, end of period
$ 103,824

$ 89,391

(1) The majority of the charges incurred during fiscal 2024 represented a payment for construction defects related to the settlement of a litigation matter.
(2) During fiscal 2025, we recorded a decrease of $3.4 million to our construction defect reserves as a result of our claims history, which is reflected in the changes to pre-existing reserves.
(3) Includes reserve balances acquired from unconsolidated joint ventures, as discussed in Note 20.