Cover Page
Cover Page - USD ($) $ in Billions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Sep. 01, 2023 | Jan. 27, 2023 | |
Cover [Abstract] | |||
Document Type | 10-K | ||
Document Annual Report | true | ||
Document Period End Date | Jul. 29, 2023 | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --07-29 | ||
Document Transition Report | false | ||
Entity File Number | 001-39940 | ||
Entity Registrant Name | CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. | ||
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | ||
Entity Tax Identification Number | 77-0059951 | ||
Entity Address, Address Line One | 170 West Tasman Drive | ||
Entity Address, City or Town | San Jose, | ||
Entity Address, State or Province | CA | ||
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 95134-1706 | ||
City Area Code | 408 | ||
Local Phone Number | 526-4000 | ||
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share | ||
Trading Symbol | CSCO | ||
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | ||
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | ||
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | ||
Entity Small Business | false | ||
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | ||
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag | true | ||
Entity Shell Company | false | ||
Entity Public Float | $ 198.6 | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 4,054,857,783 | ||
Documents Incorporated by Reference | Portions of the registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement relating to the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, to be held on December 6, 2023, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K where indicated. | ||
Amendment Flag | false | ||
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2023 | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 0000858877 |
Audit Information
Audit Information | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Audit Information [Abstract] | |
Auditor Firm ID | 238 |
Auditor Name | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
Auditor Location | San Jose, California |
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 10,123 | $ 7,079 |
Investments | 16,023 | 12,188 |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $85 at July 29, 2023 and $83 at July 30, 2022 | 5,854 | 6,622 |
Inventories | 3,644 | 2,568 |
Financing receivables, net | 3,352 | 3,905 |
Other current assets | 4,352 | 4,355 |
Total current assets | 43,348 | 36,717 |
Property and equipment, net | 2,085 | 1,997 |
Financing receivables, net | 3,483 | 4,009 |
Goodwill | 38,535 | 38,304 |
Purchased intangible assets, net | 1,818 | 2,569 |
Deferred tax assets | 6,576 | 4,449 |
Other assets | 6,007 | 5,957 |
TOTAL ASSETS | 101,852 | 94,002 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Short-term debt | 1,733 | 1,099 |
Accounts payable | 2,313 | 2,281 |
Income taxes payable | 4,235 | 961 |
Accrued compensation | 3,984 | 3,316 |
Deferred revenue | 13,908 | 12,784 |
Other current liabilities | 5,136 | 5,199 |
Total current liabilities | 31,309 | 25,640 |
Long-term debt | 6,658 | 8,416 |
Income taxes payable | 5,756 | 7,725 |
Deferred revenue | 11,642 | 10,480 |
Other long-term liabilities | 2,134 | 1,968 |
Total liabilities | 57,499 | 54,229 |
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14) | ||
Cisco stockholders’ equity: | ||
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value: 5 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Common stock and additional paid-in capital, $0.001 par value: 20,000 shares authorized; 4,066 and 4,110 shares issued and outstanding at July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022, respectively | 44,289 | 42,714 |
Retained earnings (Accumulated deficit) | 1,639 | (1,319) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (1,575) | (1,622) |
Total equity | 44,353 | 39,773 |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | $ 101,852 | $ 94,002 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Accounts receivable, allowance | $ 85 | $ 83 |
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
Preferred stock, issued (in shares) | 0 | 0 |
Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares) | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 20,000,000,000 | 20,000,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) | 4,066,000,000 | 4,110,000,000 |
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 4,066,000,000 | 4,110,000,000 |
Consolidated Statements of Oper
Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
REVENUE: | |||
Total revenue | $ 56,998 | $ 51,557 | $ 49,818 |
COST OF SALES: | |||
Total cost of sales | 21,245 | 19,309 | 17,924 |
GROSS MARGIN | 35,753 | 32,248 | 31,894 |
OPERATING EXPENSES: | |||
Research and development | 7,551 | 6,774 | 6,549 |
Sales and marketing | 9,880 | 9,085 | 9,259 |
General and administrative | 2,478 | 2,101 | 2,152 |
Amortization of purchased intangible assets | 282 | 313 | 215 |
Restructuring and other charges | 531 | 6 | 886 |
Total operating expenses | 20,722 | 18,279 | 19,061 |
OPERATING INCOME | 15,031 | 13,969 | 12,833 |
Interest income | 962 | 476 | 618 |
Interest expense | (427) | (360) | (434) |
Other income (loss), net | (248) | 392 | 245 |
Interest and other income (loss), net | 287 | 508 | 429 |
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES | 15,318 | 14,477 | 13,262 |
Provision for income taxes | 2,705 | 2,665 | 2,671 |
NET INCOME | $ 12,613 | $ 11,812 | $ 10,591 |
Net income per share: | |||
Basic (in dollars per share) | $ 3.08 | $ 2.83 | $ 2.51 |
Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ 3.07 | $ 2.82 | $ 2.50 |
Shares used in per-share calculation: | |||
Basic (in shares) | 4,093 | 4,170 | 4,222 |
Diluted (in shares) | 4,105 | 4,192 | 4,236 |
Product | |||
REVENUE: | |||
Total revenue | $ 43,142 | $ 38,018 | $ 36,014 |
COST OF SALES: | |||
Total cost of sales | 16,590 | 14,814 | 13,300 |
Service | |||
REVENUE: | |||
Total revenue | 13,856 | 13,539 | 13,804 |
COST OF SALES: | |||
Total cost of sales | $ 4,655 | $ 4,495 | $ 4,624 |
Consolidated Statements of Comp
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | |||
Net income | $ 12,613 | $ 11,812 | $ 10,591 |
Available-for-sale investments: | |||
Change in net unrealized gains and losses, net of tax benefit (expense) of $35, $174, and $46 for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively | (78) | (557) | (95) |
Net (gains) losses reclassified into earnings, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(4), $5, and $15 for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively | 17 | (4) | (38) |
Total available-for-sale investments | (61) | (561) | (133) |
Cash flow hedging instruments: | |||
Change in unrealized gains and losses, net of tax benefit (expense) of $(7), $(20), and $(4) for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively | 22 | 67 | 16 |
Net (gains) losses reclassified into earnings, net of tax (benefit) expense of $15, $7, and $3 for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively | (48) | (22) | (11) |
Total cash flow hedging instruments | (26) | 45 | 5 |
Net change in cumulative translation adjustment and actuarial gains and losses, net of tax benefit (expense) of $19, $(44), and $(2) for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively | 134 | (689) | 230 |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 47 | (1,205) | 102 |
Comprehensive income | $ 12,660 | $ 10,607 | $ 10,693 |
Consolidated Statements of Co_2
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | |||
Change in net unrealized gains and losses, tax benefit (expense) | $ 35 | $ 174 | $ 46 |
Net (gains) losses reclassified into earnings, tax expense (benefit) | (4) | 5 | 15 |
Change in unrealized gains and losses, tax benefit (expense) | (7) | (20) | (4) |
Net (gains) losses reclassified into earnings, tax (benefit) expense | 15 | 7 | 3 |
Net change in cumulative translation adjustment and actuarial gains and losses, tax benefit (expense) | $ 19 | $ (44) | $ (2) |
Consolidated Statements of Cash
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | |||
Net income | $ 12,613 | $ 11,812 | $ 10,591 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||
Depreciation, amortization, and other | 1,726 | 1,957 | 1,862 |
Share-based compensation expense | 2,353 | 1,886 | 1,761 |
Provision (benefit) for receivables | 31 | 55 | (6) |
Deferred income taxes | (2,085) | (309) | (384) |
(Gains) losses on divestitures, investments and other, net | 206 | (453) | (354) |
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures: | |||
Accounts receivable | 734 | (1,009) | (107) |
Inventories | (1,069) | (1,030) | (244) |
Financing receivables | 1,102 | 1,241 | 1,577 |
Other assets | 5 | (1,615) | (797) |
Accounts payable | 27 | (55) | (53) |
Income taxes, net | 1,218 | (690) | (549) |
Accrued compensation | 651 | (427) | 643 |
Deferred revenue | 2,326 | 1,328 | 1,560 |
Other liabilities | 48 | 535 | (46) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 19,886 | 13,226 | 15,454 |
Cash flows from investing activities: | |||
Purchases of investments | (10,871) | (6,070) | (9,328) |
Proceeds from sales of investments | 1,054 | 2,660 | 3,373 |
Proceeds from maturities of investments | 5,978 | 5,686 | 8,409 |
Acquisitions, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired and divestitures | (301) | (373) | (7,038) |
Purchases of investments in privately held companies | (185) | (186) | (175) |
Return of investments in privately held companies | 90 | 237 | 194 |
Acquisition of property and equipment | (849) | (477) | (692) |
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment | 3 | 91 | 28 |
Other | (26) | (15) | (56) |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (5,107) | 1,553 | (5,285) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | |||
Issuances of common stock | 700 | 660 | 643 |
Repurchases of common stock - repurchase program | (4,293) | (7,689) | (2,877) |
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock units | (597) | (692) | (636) |
Short-term borrowings, original maturities of 90 days or less, net | (602) | 606 | (5) |
Issuances of debt | 0 | 1,049 | 0 |
Repayments of debt | (500) | (3,550) | (3,000) |
Dividends paid | (6,302) | (6,224) | (6,163) |
Other | (32) | (122) | (59) |
Net cash used in financing activities | (11,626) | (15,962) | (12,097) |
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents | (105) | (180) | 58 |
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents | 3,048 | (1,363) | (1,870) |
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents, beginning of fiscal year | 8,579 | 9,942 | 11,812 |
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents, end of fiscal year | 11,627 | 8,579 | 9,942 |
Supplemental cash flow information: | |||
Cash paid for interest | 376 | 355 | 438 |
Cash paid for income taxes, net | $ 3,571 | $ 3,663 | $ 3,604 |
Consolidated Statements of Equi
Consolidated Statements of Equity - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | Total | Shares of Common Stock | Common Stock and Additional Paid-In Capital | Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Effect of adoption of accounting standard | Effect of adoption of accounting standard Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) |
Beginning balance (in shares) at Jul. 25, 2020 | 4,237 | ||||||
Balance, beginning of period at Jul. 25, 2020 | $ 37,920 | $ 41,202 | $ (2,763) | $ (519) | $ (38) | $ (38) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||
Net income | 10,591 | 10,591 | |||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 102 | 102 | |||||
Issuance of common stock (in shares) | 58 | ||||||
Issuance of common stock | $ 643 | 643 | |||||
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) | (64) | (64) | |||||
Repurchase of common stock | $ (2,902) | (625) | (2,277) | ||||
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock units and other (in shares) | (14) | ||||||
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock units and other | (636) | (636) | |||||
Cash dividends declared | (6,166) | (6,166) | |||||
Share-based compensation | 1,761 | 1,761 | |||||
Other | 0 | 1 | (1) | ||||
Ending balance (in shares) at Jul. 31, 2021 | 4,217 | ||||||
Balance, end of period at Jul. 31, 2021 | 41,275 | 42,346 | (654) | (417) | |||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||
Net income | 11,812 | 11,812 | |||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | (1,205) | (1,205) | |||||
Issuance of common stock (in shares) | 54 | ||||||
Issuance of common stock | $ 660 | 660 | |||||
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) | (146) | (146) | |||||
Repurchase of common stock | $ (7,734) | (1,490) | (6,244) | ||||
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock units and other (in shares) | (13) | ||||||
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock units and other | (692) | (692) | |||||
Cash dividends declared | (6,224) | (6,224) | |||||
Share-based compensation | 1,886 | 1,886 | |||||
Other (in shares) | (2) | ||||||
Other | (5) | 4 | (9) | ||||
Ending balance (in shares) at Jul. 30, 2022 | 4,110 | ||||||
Balance, end of period at Jul. 30, 2022 | 39,773 | 42,714 | (1,319) | (1,622) | |||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||
Net income | 12,613 | 12,613 | |||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 47 | 47 | |||||
Issuance of common stock (in shares) | 57 | ||||||
Issuance of common stock | $ 700 | 700 | |||||
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) | (88) | (88) | |||||
Repurchase of common stock | $ (4,271) | (930) | (3,341) | ||||
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock units and other (in shares) | (13) | ||||||
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock units and other | (551) | (551) | |||||
Cash dividends declared | (6,302) | (6,302) | |||||
Share-based compensation | 2,353 | 2,353 | |||||
Other | (9) | 3 | (12) | ||||
Ending balance (in shares) at Jul. 29, 2023 | 4,066 | ||||||
Balance, end of period at Jul. 29, 2023 | $ 44,353 | $ 44,289 | $ 1,639 | $ (1,575) |
Consolidated Statements of Eq_2
Consolidated Statements of Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | |||
Cash dividends declared, per common share (in dollars per share) | $ 1.54 | $ 1.50 | $ 1.46 |
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation The fiscal year for Cisco Systems, Inc. (the “Company,” “Cisco,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is the 52 or 53 weeks ending on the last Saturday in July. Fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022 were each 52-week fiscal years, and fiscal 2021 was a 53-week fiscal year. The Consolidated Financial Statements include our accounts and those of our subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. We conduct business globally and are primarily managed on a geographic basis in the following three geographic segments: the Americas; Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); and Asia Pacific, Japan, and China (APJC). Our consolidated financial statements include our accounts and investments consolidated under the voting interest model. The noncontrolling interests attributed to these investments are not presented as a separate component in the equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets as these amounts are not material for any of the fiscal periods presented. The share of earnings attributable to the noncontrolling interests are not presented separately in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as these amounts are not material for any of the fiscal periods presented. Certain reclassifications have been made to the amounts for prior years in order to conform to the current year’s presentation. We have evaluated subsequent events through the date that the financial statements were issued. |
Summary of Significant Accounti
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (a) Cash and Cash Equivalents We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original or remaining maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with various financial institutions. (b) Available-for-Sale Debt Investments We classify our investments in fixed income securities as available-for-sale debt investments. Our available-for-sale debt investments primarily consist of U.S. government, U.S. government agency, non-U.S. government and agency, corporate debt, U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities, commercial paper and certificates of deposit. These available-for-sale debt investments are primarily held in the custody of a major financial institution. A specific identification method is used to determine the cost basis of available-for-sale debt investments sold. These investments are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on these investments are included as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI), net of tax. We classify our investments as current based on the nature of the investments and their availability for use in current operations. (c) Equity Instruments Our equity investments are accounted for as follows: • Marketable equity securities have readily determinable fair value (RDFV) that are measured and recorded at fair value through income. • Non-marketable equity securities do not have RDFV and are measured using a measurement alternative recorded at cost less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from qualifying observable price changes. For certain of these securities, we have elected to apply the net asset value (NAV) practical expedient. The NAV is the estimated fair value of these investments. • Equity method investments are securities we do not control, but are able to exert significant influence over the investee. These investments are measured at cost less any impairment, plus or minus our share of equity method investee income or loss. (d) Impairments of Investments For our available-for-sale debt securities in an unrealized loss position, we determine whether a credit loss exists. In this assessment, among other factors, we consider the extent to which the fair value is less than the amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and adverse conditions specifically related to the security. If factors indicate a credit loss exists, an allowance for credit loss is recorded to other income (loss), net, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. The amount of fair value change relating to all other factors will be recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI). We hold non-marketable equity and other investments (“privately held investments”) which are included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We monitor these investments for impairments and make reductions in carrying values if we determine that an impairment charge is required based primarily on the financial condition and near-term prospects of these companies. (e) Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is computed using standard cost, which approximates actual cost, on a first-in, first-out basis. We provide inventory write-downs based on excess and obsolete inventories determined primarily by future demand forecasts. The write-down is measured as the difference between the cost of the inventory and net realizable value based upon assumptions about future demand and charged to the provision for inventory, which is a component of cost of sales. At the point of the loss recognition, a new, lower cost basis for that inventory is established, and subsequent changes in facts and circumstances do not result in the restoration or increase in that newly established cost basis. In addition, we record a liability for firm, noncancelable, and unconditional purchase commitments with contract manufacturers and suppliers for quantities in excess of our future demand forecasts consistent with our valuation of excess and obsolete inventory. (f) Allowance for Accounts Receivable, Contract Assets and Financing Receivables We estimate our allowances for credit losses using relevant available information from internal and external sources, related to past events, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses. When assessing for credit losses, we determine collectibility by pooling our assets with similar characteristics. The allowances for credit losses are each measured on a collective basis when similar risk characteristics exist. Our internal credit risk ratings are categorized as 1 through 10, with the lowest credit risk rating representing the highest quality. Assets that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. The allowances for credit losses are each measured by multiplying the exposure probability of default, the probability the asset will default within a given time frame, by the loss given default rate, the percentage of the asset not expected to be collected due to default, based on the pool of assets. Probability of default rates are published quarterly by third-party credit agencies. Adjustments to our internal credit risk ratings may take into account including, but not limited to, various customer-specific factors, the potential sovereign risk of the geographic locations in which the customer is operating and macroeconomic conditions. These factors are updated regularly or when facts and circumstances indicate that an update is deemed necessary. (g) Financing Receivables and Guarantees We provide financing arrangements, including loan receivables and lease receivables, for certain qualified end-user customers to build, maintain, and upgrade their networks. Loan receivables represent financing arrangements related to the sale of our hardware, software, and services (including technical support and advanced services), and also may include additional funding for other costs associated with network installation and integration of our products and services. Loan receivables have terms of one year to three years on average. Lease receivables represent sales-type leases resulting from the sale of Cisco’s and complementary third-party products and are typically collateralized by a security interest in the underlying assets. Lease receivables consist of arrangements with terms of four years on average. Outstanding financing receivables that are aged 31 days or more from the contractual payment date are considered past due. We do not accrue interest on financing receivables that are considered impaired and more than 120 days past due unless either the receivable has not been collected due to administrative reasons or the receivable is well secured and in the process of collection. Financing receivables may be placed on nonaccrual status earlier if, in management’s opinion, a timely collection of the full principal and interest becomes uncertain. After a financing receivable has been categorized as nonaccrual, interest will be recognized when cash is received. A financing receivable may be returned to accrual status after all of the customer’s delinquent balances of principal and interest have been settled, and the customer remains current for an appropriate period. We facilitate arrangements for third-party financing extended to channel partners, consisting of revolving short-term financing, generally with payment terms ranging from 60 to 90 days. In certain instances, these financing arrangements result in a transfer of our receivables to the third party. The receivables are derecognized upon transfer, as these transfers qualify as true sales, and we receive a payment for the receivables from the third party based on our standard payment terms. These financing arrangements facilitate the working capital requirements of the channel partners, and, in some cases, we guarantee a portion of these arrangements. We could be called upon to make payments under these guarantees in the event of nonpayment by the channel partners. Deferred revenue relating to these financing arrangements is recorded in accordance with revenue recognition policies or for the fair value of the financing guarantees. (h) Leases We lease real estate, information technology (IT) and other equipment and vehicles. We also have arrangements with certain suppliers and contract manufacturers which includes the leasing of dedicated space and equipment costs. Our leases have the option to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. As a lessee, we determine if an arrangement is a lease at commencement. Our ROU lease assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments related to the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. We use incremental borrowing rates based on information available at the commencement date to determine the present value of our lease payments. Certain of our lease agreements contain variable lease payments. Our variable lease payments can fluctuate depending on the level of activity or the cost of certain services where we have elected to combine lease and non-lease components. While these payments are not included as part of our lease liabilities, they are recognized as variable lease expense in the period they are incurred. We provide leasing of our equipment and complementary third-party products primarily through our channel partners and distributors, for which the income arising from these leases is recognized through interest income. As a lessor, we determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. We provide leasing arrangements for our equipment to certain qualified customers. Our lease portfolio primarily consists of sales-type leases. We allocate the consideration in a bundled contract with our customers based on relative standalone selling prices of our lease and non-lease components. The residual value on our leased equipment is determined at the inception of the lease based on an analysis of estimates of the value of equipment, market factors and historical customer behavior. Residual value estimates are reviewed on a periodic basis and other-than-temporary declines are expensed in the period they occur. Our leases generally provide an end-of-term option for the customer to extend the lease under mutually-agreed terms, return the leased equipment, or purchase the equipment for either the then-market value of the equipment or a pre-determined purchase price. If a customer chooses to terminate their lease prior to the original end of term date, the customer is required to pay all remaining lease payments in full. (i) Depreciation and Amortization Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation or amortization, whenever applicable. Depreciation and amortization expenses for property and equipment were approximately $0.7 billion, $0.8 billion, and $0.8 billion for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method, generally over the following periods: Asset Category Period Buildings 25 years Building improvements 10 years Leasehold improvements Shorter of remaining lease term or up to 10 years Computer equipment and related software 30 to 36 months Production, engineering, and other equipment Up to 5 years Operating lease assets Based on lease term Furniture and fixtures 5 years (j) Business Combinations We allocate the fair value of the purchase consideration of our acquisitions to the tangible assets, liabilities, and intangible assets acquired, including in-process research and development (IPR&D), based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. IPR&D is initially capitalized at fair value as an intangible asset with an indefinite life and assessed for impairment thereafter. When an IPR&D project is completed, the IPR&D is reclassified as an amortizable purchased intangible asset and amortized over the asset’s estimated useful life. Acquisition-related expenses and related restructuring costs are recognized separately from the business combination and are expensed as incurred. (k) Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis in the fourth fiscal quarter and, when specific circumstances dictate, between annual tests. When impaired, the carrying value of goodwill is written down to fair value. Identifying a potential impairment consists of comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. Purchased intangible assets with finite lives are carried at cost, less accumulated amortization. Amortization is computed over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. See “Long-Lived Assets” for our policy regarding impairment testing of purchased intangible assets with finite lives. Purchased intangible assets with indefinite lives are assessed for potential impairment annually or when events or circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts might be impaired. (l) Long-Lived Assets Long-lived assets that are held and used by us are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Determination of recoverability of long-lived assets is based on an estimate of the undiscounted future cash flows resulting from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. Measurement of an impairment loss for long-lived assets that management expects to hold and use is based on the difference between the fair value of the asset and its carrying value. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. (m) Fair Value Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required or permitted to be either recorded or disclosed at fair value, we consider the principal or most advantageous market in which we would transact, and we also consider assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. The accounting guidance for fair value measurement requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fair value hierarchy is as follows: Level 1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data. We use inputs such as actual trade data, benchmark yields, broker/dealer quotes, and other similar data, which are obtained from quoted market prices, independent pricing vendors, or other sources, to determine the ultimate fair value of assets or liabilities. Level 3 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities. The fair values are determined based on model-based techniques such as discounted cash flow models using inputs that we could not corroborate with market data. (n) Derivative Instruments We recognize derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities and measure those instruments at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. For a derivative instrument designated as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss is recognized in earnings in the period of change together with the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item attributed to the risk being hedged. For a derivative instrument designated as a cash flow hedge, the gain or loss is initially reported as a component of AOCI and subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged exposure affects earnings. For a derivative instrument designated as a net investment hedge of our foreign operations, the gain or loss is recorded in the cumulative translation adjustment within AOCI together with the offsetting loss or gain of the hedged exposure of the underlying foreign operations. For derivative instruments that are not designated as accounting hedges, changes in fair value are recognized in earnings in the period of change. We record derivative instruments in the statements of cash flows to operating, investing, or financing activities consistent with the cash flows of the hedged item. Hedge effectiveness for foreign exchange forward contracts used as cash flow hedges is assessed by comparing the change in the fair value of the hedge contract with the change in the fair value of the forecasted cash flows of the hedged item. Hedge effectiveness for equity forward contracts and foreign exchange net investment hedge forward contracts is assessed by comparing changes in fair value due to changes in spot rates for both the derivative and the hedged item. For foreign exchange option contracts, hedge effectiveness is assessed based on the hedging instrument’s entire change in fair value. Hedge effectiveness for interest rate swaps is assessed by comparing the change in fair value of the swap with the change in the fair value of the hedged item due to changes in the benchmark interest rate. (o) Foreign Currency Translation Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries that operate in a local currency environment, where that local currency is the functional currency, are translated to U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, with the resulting translation adjustments directly recorded to a separate component of AOCI. Income and expense accounts are translated at average exchange rates during the year. Remeasurement adjustments are recorded in other income (loss), net. (p) Concentrations of Risk Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with several financial institutions. Deposits held with banks may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. Generally, these deposits may be redeemed upon demand and are maintained with financial institutions with reputable credit and therefore bear minimal credit risk. We seek to mitigate our credit risks by spreading such risks across multiple counterparties and monitoring the risk profiles of these counterparties. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and, with the exception of certain financing transactions, do not require collateral from our customers. We receive certain of our components from sole suppliers. Additionally, we rely on a limited number of contract manufacturers and suppliers to provide manufacturing services for our products. The inability of a contract manufacturer or supplier to fulfill our supply requirements could materially impact future operating results. (q) Revenue Recognition We enter into contracts with customers that can include various combinations of products and services which are generally distinct and accounted for as separate performance obligations. As a result, our contracts may contain multiple performance obligations. We determine whether arrangements are distinct based on whether the customer can benefit from the product or service on its own or together with other resources that are readily available and whether our commitment to transfer the product or service to the customer is separately identifiable from other obligations in the contract. We classify our hardware, perpetual software licenses, and SaaS as distinct performance obligations. Term software licenses represent multiple obligations, which include software licenses and software maintenance. In transactions where we deliver hardware or software, we are typically the principal and we record revenue and costs of goods sold on a gross basis. We refer to our term software licenses, security software licenses, SaaS, and associated service arrangements as subscription offers. We recognize revenue upon transfer of control of promised goods or services in a contract with a customer in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for those products or services. Transfer of control occurs once the customer has the contractual right to use the product, generally upon shipment, electronic delivery (or when the software is available for download by the customer), or once title and risk of loss has transferred to the customer. Transfer of control can also occur over time for software maintenance and services as the customer receives the benefit over the contract term. Our hardware and perpetual software licenses are distinct performance obligations where revenue is recognized upfront upon transfer of control. Term software licenses include multiple performance obligations where the term licenses are recognized upfront upon transfer of control, with the associated software maintenance revenue recognized ratably over the contract term as services and software updates are provided. SaaS arrangements do not include the right for the customer to take possession of the software during the term, and therefore have one distinct performance obligation which is satisfied over time with revenue recognized ratably over the contract term as the customer consumes the services. On our product sales, we record consideration from shipping and handling on a gross basis within net product sales. We record our revenue net of any associated sales taxes. An allowance for future sales returns is established based on historical trends in product return rates. The allowance for future sales returns as of July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022 was $39 million and $43 million, respectively, and was recorded as a reduction of our accounts receivable and revenue. Significant Judgments Revenue is allocated among these performance obligations in a manner that reflects the consideration that we expect to be entitled to for the promised goods or services based on standalone selling prices (SSP). SSP is estimated for each distinct performance obligation and judgment may be required in their determination. The best evidence of SSP is the observable price of a product or service when we sell the goods separately in similar circumstances and to similar customers. In instances where SSP is not directly observable, we determine SSP using information that may include market conditions and other observable inputs. We assess relevant contractual terms in our customer contracts to determine the transaction price. We apply judgment in identifying contractual terms and determining the transaction price as we may be required to estimate variable consideration when determining the amount of revenue to recognize. Variable consideration includes potential contractual penalties and various rebate, cooperative marketing and other incentive programs that we offer to our distributors, channel partners and customers. When determining the amount of revenue to recognize, we estimate the expected usage of these programs, applying the expected value or most likely estimate and update the estimate at each reporting period as actual utilization becomes available. We also consider the customers’ right of return in determining the transaction price, where applicable. We assess certain software licenses, such as for security software, that contain critical updates or upgrades which customers can download throughout the contract term. Without these updates or upgrades, the functionality of the software would diminish over a relatively short time period. These updates or upgrades provide the customer the full functionality of the purchased security software licenses and are required to maintain the security license’s utility as the risks and threats in the environment are rapidly changing. In these circumstances, the revenue from these software arrangements is recognized as a single performance obligation satisfied over the contract term. (r) Advertising Costs We expense all advertising costs as incurred. Advertising costs included within sales and marketing expenses were approximately $205 million, $219 million, and $268 million for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. (s) Share-Based Compensation Expense We measure and recognize the compensation expense for all share-based awards made to employees and directors, including employee stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), performance-based restricted stock units (PRSUs), and employee stock purchases related to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Employee Stock Purchase Rights) based on estimated fair values. Share-based compensation expense is reduced for forfeitures as they occur. (t) Software Development Costs Software development costs, including costs to develop software sold, leased, or otherwise marketed, that are incurred subsequent to the establishment of technological feasibility are capitalized. Costs incurred during the application development stage for internal-use software and cloud-based applications are capitalized. Such software development costs capitalized during the periods presented were not material. (u) Income Taxes Income tax expense is based on pretax financial accounting income. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that will more likely than not be realized. We account for uncertainty in income taxes using a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement. We classify the liability for unrecognized tax benefits as current to the extent that we anticipate payment (or receipt) of cash within one year. Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are recognized in the provision for income taxes. (v) Computation of Net Income per Share Basic net income per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted shares outstanding includes the dilutive effect of in-the-money options, unvested restricted stock, and restricted stock units. The dilutive effect of such equity awards is calculated based on the average share price for each fiscal period using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the amount the employee must pay for exercising stock options and the amount of compensation cost for future service that we have not yet recognized are collectively assumed to be used to repurchase shares. (w) Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities Our approach in assessing the consolidation requirement for variable interest entities focuses on identifying which enterprise has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the variable interest entity’s economic performance and which enterprise has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the variable interest entity. Should we conclude that we are the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity, the assets, liabilities, and results of operations of the variable interest entity will be included in our Consolidated Financial Statements. (x) Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Estimates are used for the following, among others: ▪ Revenue recognition ▪ Allowances for accounts receivable, sales returns, and financing receivables ▪ Inventory valuation and liability for purchase commitments with contract manufacturers and suppliers ▪ Loss contingencies and product warranties ▪ Fair value measurements ▪ Goodwill and purchased intangible asset impairments ▪ Income taxes The actual results that we experience may differ materially from our estimates. (y) Recent Accounting Standards or Updates Not Yet Effective as of Fiscal Year End Reference Rate Reform In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an accounting standard update and subsequent amendments that provide optional expedients and exceptions to the current guidance on contract modification and hedging relationships to ease the financial reporting burden of the expected market transition from the London InterBank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. This accounting standard update was effective upon issuance and may be applied prospectively through December 31, 2024. We adopted this accounting standard update in fiscal 2023 and it did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements upon adoption. |
Revenue
Revenue | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Revenue | Revenue (a) Disaggregation of Revenue We disaggregate our revenue into groups of similar products and services that depict the nature, amount, and timing of revenue and cash flows for our various offerings. The sales cycle, contractual obligations, customer requirements, and go-to-market strategies differ for each of our product categories, resulting in different economic risk profiles for each category. The following table presents this disaggregation of revenue (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Product revenue: Secure, Agile Networks $ 29,105 $ 23,831 $ 22,725 Internet for the Future 5,306 5,276 4,511 Collaboration 4,052 4,472 4,727 End-to-End Security 3,859 3,699 3,382 Optimized Application Experiences 811 729 654 Other Products 9 11 15 Total Product 43,142 38,018 36,014 Services 13,856 13,539 13,804 Total $ 56,998 $ 51,557 $ 49,818 Amounts may not sum due to rounding. We have made certain reclassifications to the product revenue amounts for prior periods to conform to the current year presentation. Secure, Agile Networks consists of our core networking technologies of switching, enterprise routing, wireless, and compute products. These technologies consist of both hardware and software offerings, including software licenses and SaaS, that help our customers build networks, automate, orchestrate, integrate, and digitize data. Our hardware and perpetual software in this category are distinct performance obligations where revenue is recognized upfront upon transfer of control. Term software licenses are multiple performance obligations where the term license is recognized upfront upon transfer of control with the associated software maintenance revenue recognized ratably over the contract term. SaaS arrangements in this category have one distinct performance obligation which is satisfied over time with revenue recognized ratably over the contract term. Internet for the Future consists of our routed optical networking, 5G, silicon, and optics solutions. These products consist primarily of both hardware and software offerings, including software licenses and SaaS. Our hardware and perpetual software in this category are distinct performance obligations where revenue is recognized upfront upon transfer of control. Term software licenses are multiple performance obligations where the term license is recognized upfront upon transfer of control with the associated software maintenance revenue recognized ratably over the contract term. SaaS arrangements in this category have one distinct performance obligation which is satisfied over time with revenue recognized ratably over the contract term. Collaboration consists of our Meetings, Collaboration Devices, Calling, Contact Center and CPaaS offerings. These products consist primarily of software offerings, including software licenses and SaaS, as well as hardware. Our perpetual software and hardware in this category are distinct performance obligations where revenue is recognized upfront upon transfer of control. Term software licenses are multiple performance obligations where the term license is recognized upfront upon transfer of control with the associated software maintenance revenue recognized ratably over the contract term. SaaS arrangements in this category have one distinct performance obligation which is satisfied over time with revenue recognized ratably over the contract term. End-to-End Security consists of our Cloud and Application Security, Industrial Security, Network Security, and User and Device Security offerings. These products consist of both hardware and software offerings, including software licenses and SaaS. Updates and upgrades for the term software licenses are critical for our software to perform its intended commercial purpose because of the continuous need for our software to secure our customers’ network environments against frequent threats. Therefore, security software licenses are generally represented by a single distinct performance obligation with revenue recognized ratably over the contract term. Our hardware and perpetual software in this category are distinct performance obligations where revenue is recognized upfront upon transfer of control. SaaS arrangements in this category have one distinct performance obligation which is satisfied over time with revenue recognized ratably over the contract term. Optimized Application Experiences consists of our full stack observability and network assurance offerings. These products consist primarily of software offerings, including software licenses and SaaS. Our perpetual software in this category are distinct performance obligations where revenue is recognized upfront upon transfer of control. Term software licenses are multiple performance obligations where the term license is recognized upfront upon transfer of control with the associated software maintenance revenue recognized ratably over the contract term. SaaS arrangements in this category have one distinct performance obligation which is satisfied over time with revenue recognized ratably over the contract term. In addition to our product offerings, we provide a broad range of service and support options for our customers, including technical support services and advanced services. Technical support services represent the majority of these offerings which are distinct performance obligations that are satisfied over time with revenue recognized ratably over the contract term. Advanced services are distinct performance obligations that are satisfied over time with revenue recognized as services are delivered. The sales arrangements as discussed above are typically made pursuant to customer purchase orders based on master purchase or partner agreements. Cash is received based on our standard payment terms which is typically 30 days. We provide financing arrangements to customers for all of our hardware, software and service offerings. Refer to Note 9 for additional information. For these arrangements, cash is typically received over time. (b) Contract Balances Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable, net was $5.9 billion as of July 29, 2023 compared to $6.6 billion as of July 30, 2022, as reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The allowances for credit loss for our accounts receivable are summarized as follows (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Allowance for credit loss at beginning of fiscal year $ 83 $ 109 $ 143 Provisions (benefits) 39 64 21 Recoveries (write-offs), net (37) (81) (29) Foreign exchange and other — (9) (26) Allowance for credit loss at end of fiscal year $ 85 $ 83 $ 109 Contract Assets and Liabilities Gross contract assets by our internal risk ratings are summarized as follows (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 1 to 4 $ 672 $ 414 5 to 6 954 814 7 and Higher 60 158 Total $ 1,686 $ 1,386 Contract assets consist of unbilled receivables and are recorded when revenue is recognized in advance of scheduled billings to our customers. These amounts are primarily related to software and service arrangements where transfer of control has occurred but we have not yet invoiced. As of July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022, our contract assets for these unbilled receivables, net of allowances, were $1.6 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively, and were included in other current assets and other assets. Contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue. Deferred revenue was $25.6 billion as of July 29, 2023 compared to $23.3 billion as of July 30, 2022. We recognized approximately $12.7 billion of revenue during fiscal 2023 that was included in the deferred revenue balance at July 30, 2022. (c) Capitalized Contract Acquisition Costs We capitalize direct and incremental costs incurred to acquire contracts, primarily sales commissions, for which the associated revenue is expected to be recognized in future periods. We incur these costs in connection with both initial contracts and renewals. These costs are initially deferred and typically amortized over the term of the customer contract which corresponds to the period of benefit. Deferred sales commissions were $1.1 billion and $1.0 billion as of July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022, respectively, and were included in other current assets and other assets. The amortization expense associated with these costs was $723 million and $679 million for fiscal 2023 and 2022, respectively, and was included in sales and marketing expenses. |
Acquisitions and Divestitures
Acquisitions and Divestitures | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] | |
Acquisitions and Divestitures | Acquisitions and Divestitures (a) Acquisition Summary We completed five acquisitions during fiscal 2023. A summary of the allocation of the total purchase consideration is presented as follows (in millions): Fiscal 2023 Purchase Consideration Net Tangible Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed) Purchased Intangible Assets Goodwill Total acquisitions (five in total) $ 315 $ (18) $ 150 $ 183 The total purchase consideration related to our acquisitions completed during fiscal 2023 consisted primarily of cash consideration. The total cash and cash equivalents acquired from these acquisitions was approximately $7 million. Fiscal 2022 Acquisitions Allocation of the purchase consideration for acquisitions completed in fiscal 2022 is summarized as follows (in millions): Fiscal 2022 Purchase Consideration Net Tangible Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed) Purchased Intangible Assets Goodwill Total acquisitions (three in total) $ 364 $ 12 $ 20 $ 332 The total purchase consideration related to our acquisitions completed during fiscal 2022 consisted of cash consideration and vested share-based awards assumed. The total cash and cash equivalents acquired from these acquisitions was approximately $7 million. Fiscal 2021 Acquisitions In fiscal 2021, we completed 13 acquisitions for total purchase consideration of $7.5 billion. (b) Other Acquisition and Divestiture Information Total transaction costs related to acquisition and divestiture activities during fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021 were $26 million, $50 million, and $46 million, respectively. These transaction costs were expensed as incurred in G&A expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The goodwill generated from acquisitions completed during fiscal 2023 is primarily related to expected synergies. The goodwill is generally not deductible for income tax purposes. The Consolidated Financial Statements include the operating results of each acquisition from the date of acquisition. Pro forma results of operations and the revenue and net income subsequent to the acquisition date for the acquisitions completed during fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021 have not been presented because the effects of the acquisitions were not material to our financial results. |
Goodwill and Purchased Intangib
Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets | Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets (a) Goodwill The following tables present the goodwill allocated to our reportable segments as of July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022, as well as the changes to goodwill during fiscal 2023 and 2022 (in millions): Balance at July 30, 2022 Acquisitions Foreign Currency Translation and Other Balance at July 29, 2023 Americas $ 23,882 $ 123 $ 30 $ 24,035 EMEA 9,062 44 12 9,118 APJC 5,360 16 6 5,382 Total $ 38,304 $ 183 $ 48 $ 38,535 Balance at July 31, 2021 Acquisitions Foreign Currency Translation and Other Balance at July 30, 2022 Americas $ 23,673 $ 222 $ (13) $ 23,882 EMEA 9,094 83 (115) 9,062 APJC 5,401 27 (68) 5,360 Total $ 38,168 $ 332 $ (196) $ 38,304 (b) Purchased Intangible Assets The following tables present details of our intangible assets acquired through acquisitions completed during fiscal 2023 and 2022 (in millions, except years): FINITE LIVES INDEFINITE TOTAL TECHNOLOGY CUSTOMER IPR&D Fiscal 2023 Weighted- Amount Weighted- Amount Amount Amount Total acquisitions (five in total) 3.7 $ 138 1.8 $ 12 $ — $ 150 FINITE LIVES INDEFINITE TOTAL TECHNOLOGY CUSTOMER IPR&D Fiscal 2022 Weighted- Amount Weighted- Amount Amount Amount Total acquisitions (three in total) 2.7 $ 16 2.0 $ 4 $ — $ 20 The following tables present details of our purchased intangible assets (in millions): July 29, 2023 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Purchased intangible assets with finite lives: Technology $ 2,998 $ (1,691) $ 1,307 Customer relationships 1,228 (905) 323 Other 40 (22) 18 Total purchased intangible assets with finite lives 4,266 (2,618) 1,648 In-process research and development, with indefinite lives 170 — 170 Total $ 4,436 $ (2,618) $ 1,818 July 30, 2022 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Purchased intangible assets with finite lives: Technology $ 2,631 $ (1,102) $ 1,529 Customer relationships 1,354 (769) 585 Other 41 (16) 25 Total purchased intangible assets with finite lives 4,026 (1,887) 2,139 In-process research and development, with indefinite lives 430 — 430 Total $ 4,456 $ (1,887) $ 2,569 Purchased intangible assets include intangible assets acquired through acquisitions as well as through direct purchases or licenses. The following table presents the amortization of purchased intangible assets, including impairment charges (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Amortization of purchased intangible assets: Cost of sales $ 649 $ 749 $ 716 Operating expenses 282 328 215 Total $ 931 $ 1,077 $ 931 The estimated future amortization expense of purchased intangible assets with finite lives as of July 29, 2023 is as follows (in millions): Fiscal Year Amount 2024 $ 875 2025 $ 502 2026 $ 154 2027 $ 78 2028 $ 39 |
Restructuring and Other Charges
Restructuring and Other Charges | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Restructuring Charges [Abstract] | |
Restructuring and Other Charges | Restructuring and Other Charges In the second quarter of fiscal 2023, we announced a restructuring plan (the “Fiscal 2023 Plan”), in order to rebalance the organization and enable further investment in key priority areas, of which approximately 5% of the global workforce would be impacted. The total pretax charges are estimated to be approximately $700 million. This rebalancing includes talent movement options and restructuring. Additionally, we have begun optimizing our real estate portfolio, aligned to the broader hybrid work strategy. In connection with the Fiscal 2023 Plan, we incurred charges of $535 million in fiscal 2023. These aggregate pretax charges will be primarily cash-based and will consist of severance and other one-time termination benefits, real estate-related charges, and other costs. We expect the plan to be substantially completed by the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2024 . We initiated a restructuring plan in fiscal 2021 (the “Fiscal 2021 Plan”), which was completed in fiscal 2022. In connection with the Fiscal 2021 Plan, we incurred cumulative charges of $892 million. The aggregate pretax charges related to this plan were primarily cash-based and consist of severance and other one-time termination benefits, and other costs. The following table summarizes the activities related to the restructuring and other charges, as discussed above (in millions): FISCAL 2023 PLAN FISCAL 2021 AND Employee Severance Other Employee Other Total Liability as of July 25, 2020 $ — $ — $ 58 $ 14 $ 72 Charges — — 836 50 886 Cash payments — — (879) (11) (890) Non-cash items — — 1 (35) (34) Liability as of July 31, 2021 — — 16 18 34 Charges — — 9 (3) 6 Cash payments — — (23) (2) (25) Non-cash items — — — (6) (6) Liability as of July 30, 2022 — — 2 7 9 Charges 465 70 — (4) 531 Cash payments (301) (11) (1) (1) (314) Non-cash items 2 (15) — — (13) Liability as of July 29, 2023 $ 166 $ 44 $ 1 $ 2 $ 213 |
Balance Sheet and Other Details
Balance Sheet and Other Details | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Balance Sheet and Other Details | Balance Sheet and Other Details The following tables provide details of selected balance sheet and other items (in millions): Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Cash and cash equivalents $ 10,123 $ 7,079 Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in other current assets 191 — Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in other assets 1,313 1,500 Total $ 11,627 $ 8,579 Our restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents are funds primarily related to contractual obligations with suppliers. Inventories July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Raw materials $ 1,685 $ 1,601 Work in process 264 150 Finished goods 1,493 717 Service-related spares 186 90 Demonstration systems 16 10 Total $ 3,644 $ 2,568 Property and Equipment, Net July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Gross property and equipment: Land, buildings, and building and leasehold improvements $ 4,229 $ 4,219 Computer equipment and related software 744 779 Production, engineering, and other equipment 4,611 4,647 Operating lease assets 135 185 Furniture, fixtures and other 339 335 Total gross property and equipment 10,058 10,165 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (7,973) (8,168) Total $ 2,085 $ 1,997 Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Product $ 15,802 $ 14,090 Service 19,066 17,449 Total $ 34,868 $ 31,539 Short-term RPO $ 17,910 $ 16,936 Long-term RPO 16,958 14,603 Total $ 34,868 $ 31,539 Amount to be recognized as revenue over the next 12 months 51 % 54 % Deferred revenue $ 25,550 $ 23,264 Unbilled contract revenue 9,318 8,275 Total $ 34,868 $ 31,539 Unbilled contract revenue represents noncancelable contracts for which we have not invoiced, have an obligation to perform, and revenue has not yet been recognized in the financial statements. Deferred Revenue July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Product $ 11,505 $ 10,427 Service 14,045 12,837 Total $ 25,550 $ 23,264 Reported as: Current $ 13,908 $ 12,784 Noncurrent 11,642 10,480 Total $ 25,550 $ 23,264 Transition Tax Payable Our income tax payable associated with the one-time U.S. transition tax on accumulated earnings for foreign subsidiaries as a result of the Tax Act is as follows (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Current $ 1,364 $ 727 Noncurrent 4,092 5,456 Total $ 5,456 $ 6,183 |
Leases
Leases | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
Leases | Leases (a) Lessee Arrangements The following table presents our operating lease balances (in millions): Balance Sheet Line Item July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Operating lease right-of-use assets Other assets $ 971 $ 1,003 Operating lease liabilities Other current liabilities $ 313 $ 322 Operating lease liabilities Other long-term liabilities 707 724 Total operating lease liabilities $ 1,020 $ 1,046 The components of our lease expenses were as follows (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Operating lease expense $ 425 $ 390 Short-term lease expense 65 66 Variable lease expense 242 173 Total lease expense $ 732 $ 629 Supplemental information related to our operating leases is as follows (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities — operating cash flows $ 387 $ 408 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating leases liabilities $ 326 $ 331 The weighted-average lease term was 4.6 years and 4.7 years as of July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022, respectively. The weighted-average discount rate was 3.1% and 2.2% as of July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022, respectively. The maturities of our operating leases (undiscounted) as of July 29, 2023 are as follows (in millions): Fiscal Year Amount 2024 $ 341 2025 259 2026 167 2027 99 2028 73 Thereafter 177 Total lease payments 1,116 Less interest (96) Total $ 1,020 (b) Lessor Arrangements Our leases primarily represent sales-type leases with terms of four years on average. We provide leasing of our equipment and complementary third-party products primarily through our channel partners and distributors, for which the income arising from these leases is recognized through interest income. Interest income for fiscal 2023 and 2022 was $51 million and $54 million, respectively, and was included in interest income in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The net investment of our lease receivables is measured at the commencement date as the gross lease receivable, residual value less unearned income and allowance for credit loss. For additional information, see Note 9. Future minimum lease payments on our lease receivables as of July 29, 2023 are summarized as follows (in millions): Fiscal Year Amount 2024 $ 371 2025 221 2026 167 2027 147 2028 100 Thereafter 9 Total 1,015 Less: Present value of lease payments 927 Unearned income $ 88 Actual cash collections may differ from the contractual maturities due to early customer buyouts, refinancings, or defaults. We provide financing of certain equipment through operating leases, and the amounts are included in property and equipment in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amounts relating to equipment on operating lease assets held by us and the associated accumulated depreciation are summarized as follows (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Operating lease assets $ 135 $ 185 Accumulated depreciation (78) (111) Operating lease assets, net $ 57 $ 74 Our operating lease income for fiscal 2023 and 2022 was $73 million and $107 million, respectively, and was included in product revenue Minimum future rentals on noncancelable operating leases as of July 29, 2023 are summarized as follows (in millions): Fiscal Year Amount 2024 $ 25 2025 12 2026 6 Total $ 43 |
Leases | Leases (a) Lessee Arrangements The following table presents our operating lease balances (in millions): Balance Sheet Line Item July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Operating lease right-of-use assets Other assets $ 971 $ 1,003 Operating lease liabilities Other current liabilities $ 313 $ 322 Operating lease liabilities Other long-term liabilities 707 724 Total operating lease liabilities $ 1,020 $ 1,046 The components of our lease expenses were as follows (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Operating lease expense $ 425 $ 390 Short-term lease expense 65 66 Variable lease expense 242 173 Total lease expense $ 732 $ 629 Supplemental information related to our operating leases is as follows (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities — operating cash flows $ 387 $ 408 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating leases liabilities $ 326 $ 331 The weighted-average lease term was 4.6 years and 4.7 years as of July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022, respectively. The weighted-average discount rate was 3.1% and 2.2% as of July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022, respectively. The maturities of our operating leases (undiscounted) as of July 29, 2023 are as follows (in millions): Fiscal Year Amount 2024 $ 341 2025 259 2026 167 2027 99 2028 73 Thereafter 177 Total lease payments 1,116 Less interest (96) Total $ 1,020 (b) Lessor Arrangements Our leases primarily represent sales-type leases with terms of four years on average. We provide leasing of our equipment and complementary third-party products primarily through our channel partners and distributors, for which the income arising from these leases is recognized through interest income. Interest income for fiscal 2023 and 2022 was $51 million and $54 million, respectively, and was included in interest income in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The net investment of our lease receivables is measured at the commencement date as the gross lease receivable, residual value less unearned income and allowance for credit loss. For additional information, see Note 9. Future minimum lease payments on our lease receivables as of July 29, 2023 are summarized as follows (in millions): Fiscal Year Amount 2024 $ 371 2025 221 2026 167 2027 147 2028 100 Thereafter 9 Total 1,015 Less: Present value of lease payments 927 Unearned income $ 88 Actual cash collections may differ from the contractual maturities due to early customer buyouts, refinancings, or defaults. We provide financing of certain equipment through operating leases, and the amounts are included in property and equipment in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amounts relating to equipment on operating lease assets held by us and the associated accumulated depreciation are summarized as follows (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Operating lease assets $ 135 $ 185 Accumulated depreciation (78) (111) Operating lease assets, net $ 57 $ 74 Our operating lease income for fiscal 2023 and 2022 was $73 million and $107 million, respectively, and was included in product revenue Minimum future rentals on noncancelable operating leases as of July 29, 2023 are summarized as follows (in millions): Fiscal Year Amount 2024 $ 25 2025 12 2026 6 Total $ 43 |
Leases | Leases (a) Lessee Arrangements The following table presents our operating lease balances (in millions): Balance Sheet Line Item July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Operating lease right-of-use assets Other assets $ 971 $ 1,003 Operating lease liabilities Other current liabilities $ 313 $ 322 Operating lease liabilities Other long-term liabilities 707 724 Total operating lease liabilities $ 1,020 $ 1,046 The components of our lease expenses were as follows (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Operating lease expense $ 425 $ 390 Short-term lease expense 65 66 Variable lease expense 242 173 Total lease expense $ 732 $ 629 Supplemental information related to our operating leases is as follows (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities — operating cash flows $ 387 $ 408 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating leases liabilities $ 326 $ 331 The weighted-average lease term was 4.6 years and 4.7 years as of July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022, respectively. The weighted-average discount rate was 3.1% and 2.2% as of July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022, respectively. The maturities of our operating leases (undiscounted) as of July 29, 2023 are as follows (in millions): Fiscal Year Amount 2024 $ 341 2025 259 2026 167 2027 99 2028 73 Thereafter 177 Total lease payments 1,116 Less interest (96) Total $ 1,020 (b) Lessor Arrangements Our leases primarily represent sales-type leases with terms of four years on average. We provide leasing of our equipment and complementary third-party products primarily through our channel partners and distributors, for which the income arising from these leases is recognized through interest income. Interest income for fiscal 2023 and 2022 was $51 million and $54 million, respectively, and was included in interest income in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The net investment of our lease receivables is measured at the commencement date as the gross lease receivable, residual value less unearned income and allowance for credit loss. For additional information, see Note 9. Future minimum lease payments on our lease receivables as of July 29, 2023 are summarized as follows (in millions): Fiscal Year Amount 2024 $ 371 2025 221 2026 167 2027 147 2028 100 Thereafter 9 Total 1,015 Less: Present value of lease payments 927 Unearned income $ 88 Actual cash collections may differ from the contractual maturities due to early customer buyouts, refinancings, or defaults. We provide financing of certain equipment through operating leases, and the amounts are included in property and equipment in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amounts relating to equipment on operating lease assets held by us and the associated accumulated depreciation are summarized as follows (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Operating lease assets $ 135 $ 185 Accumulated depreciation (78) (111) Operating lease assets, net $ 57 $ 74 Our operating lease income for fiscal 2023 and 2022 was $73 million and $107 million, respectively, and was included in product revenue Minimum future rentals on noncancelable operating leases as of July 29, 2023 are summarized as follows (in millions): Fiscal Year Amount 2024 $ 25 2025 12 2026 6 Total $ 43 |
Financing Receivables
Financing Receivables | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | |
Financing Receivables | Financing Receivables (a) Financing Receivables Financing receivables primarily consist of loan receivables and lease receivables. Loan receivables represent financing arrangements related to the sale of our hardware, software, and services (including technical support and advanced services), and also may include additional funding for other costs associated with network installation and integration of our products and services. Loan receivables have terms of one year to three years on average. Lease receivables represent sales-type leases resulting from the sale of Cisco’s and complementary third-party products and are typically collateralized by a security interest in the underlying assets. Lease receivables consist of arrangements with terms of four years on average. A summary of our financing receivables is presented as follows (in millions): July 29, 2023 Loan Receivables Lease Receivables Total Gross $ 5,910 $ 1,015 $ 6,925 Residual value — 70 70 Unearned income — (88) (88) Allowance for credit loss (53) (19) (72) Total, net $ 5,857 $ 978 $ 6,835 Reported as: Current $ 2,988 $ 364 $ 3,352 Noncurrent 2,869 614 3,483 Total, net $ 5,857 $ 978 $ 6,835 July 30, 2022 Loan Receivables Lease Receivables Total Gross $ 6,842 $ 1,176 $ 8,018 Residual value — 76 76 Unearned income — (54) (54) Allowance for credit loss (103) (23) (126) Total, net $ 6,739 $ 1,175 $ 7,914 Reported as: Current $ 3,327 $ 578 $ 3,905 Noncurrent 3,412 597 4,009 Total, net $ 6,739 $ 1,175 $ 7,914 (b) Credit Quality of Financing Receivables The tables below present our gross financing receivables, excluding residual value, less unearned income, categorized by our internal credit risk rating by period of origination (in millions): July 29, 2023 Fiscal Year Internal Credit Risk Rating Prior July 27, 2019 July 25, 2020 July 31, 2021 July 30, 2022 July 29, 2023 Total Loan Receivables: 1 to 4 $ 10 $ 53 $ 251 $ 791 $ 1,077 $ 1,784 $ 3,966 5 to 6 3 14 131 287 465 936 1,836 7 and Higher 1 7 15 17 29 39 108 Total Loan Receivables $ 14 $ 74 $ 397 $ 1,095 $ 1,571 $ 2,759 $ 5,910 Lease Receivables: 1 to 4 $ 2 $ 20 $ 57 $ 111 $ 84 $ 235 $ 509 5 to 6 2 13 44 58 87 191 395 7 and Higher — 1 2 4 5 11 23 Total Lease Receivables $ 4 $ 34 $ 103 $ 173 $ 176 $ 437 $ 927 Total $ 18 $ 108 $ 500 $ 1,268 $ 1,747 $ 3,196 $ 6,837 July 30, 2022 Fiscal Year Internal Credit Risk Rating Prior July 28, 2018 July 27, 2019 July 25, 2020 July 31, 2021 July 30, 2022 Total Loan Receivables: 1 to 4 $ 2 $ 49 $ 173 $ 536 $ 1,458 $ 2,287 $ 4,505 5 to 6 1 17 115 345 709 1,030 2,217 7 and Higher 1 1 22 45 39 12 120 Total Loan Receivables $ 4 $ 67 $ 310 $ 926 $ 2,206 $ 3,329 $ 6,842 Lease Receivables: 1 to 4 $ 2 $ 25 $ 74 $ 124 $ 176 $ 152 $ 553 5 to 6 1 10 67 146 165 151 540 7 and Higher — 1 4 12 2 10 29 Total Lease Receivables $ 3 $ 36 $ 145 $ 282 $ 343 $ 313 $ 1,122 Total $ 7 $ 103 $ 455 $ 1,208 $ 2,549 $ 3,642 $ 7,964 The following tables present the aging analysis of gross receivables as of July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022 (in millions): DAYS PAST DUE July 29, 2023 31 - 60 61 - 90 91+ Total Current Total 120+ Still Accruing Nonaccrual Impaired Loan receivables $ 47 $ 20 $ 37 $ 104 $ 5,806 $ 5,910 $ 17 $ 12 $ 12 Lease receivables 16 4 23 43 884 927 6 3 3 Total $ 63 $ 24 $ 60 $ 147 $ 6,690 $ 6,837 $ 23 $ 15 $ 15 DAYS PAST DUE July 30, 2022 31 - 60 61 - 90 91+ Total Current Total 120+ Still Accruing Nonaccrual Impaired Loan receivables $ 98 $ 62 $ 129 $ 289 $ 6,553 $ 6,842 $ 14 $ 60 $ 60 Lease receivables 8 6 26 40 1,082 1,122 7 11 11 Total $ 106 $ 68 $ 155 $ 329 $ 7,635 $ 7,964 $ 21 $ 71 $ 71 Past due financing receivables are those that are 31 days or more past due according to their contractual payment terms. The data in the preceding tables is presented by contract, and the aging classification of each contract is based on the oldest outstanding receivable, and therefore past due amounts also include unbilled and current receivables within the same contract. (c) Allowance for Credit Loss Rollforward The allowances for credit loss and the related financing receivables are summarized as follows (in millions): CREDIT LOSS ALLOWANCES Loan Lease Total Allowance for credit loss as of July 30, 2022 $ 103 $ 23 $ 126 Provisions (benefits) (7) (1) (8) Recoveries (write-offs), net (38) (3) (41) Foreign exchange and other (5) — (5) Allowance for credit loss as of July 29, 2023 $ 53 $ 19 $ 72 CREDIT LOSS ALLOWANCES Loan Lease Total Allowance for credit loss as of July 31, 2021 $ 89 $ 38 $ 127 Provisions (benefits) 4 (13) (9) Recoveries (write-offs), net — (2) (2) Foreign exchange and other 10 — 10 Allowance for credit loss as of July 30, 2022 $ 103 $ 23 $ 126 CREDIT LOSS ALLOWANCES Loan Lease Total Allowance for credit loss as of July 25, 2020 $ 90 $ 48 $ 138 Provisions (benefits) (17) (10) (27) Recoveries (write-offs), net (1) (1) (2) Foreign exchange and other 17 1 18 Allowance for credit loss as of July 31, 2021 $ 89 $ 38 $ 127 |
Investments
Investments | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |
Investments | Investments (a) Summary of Available-for-Sale Debt Investments The following tables summarize our available-for-sale debt investments (in millions): July 29, 2023 Amortized Gross Gross Fair U.S. government securities $ 3,587 $ 1 $ (62) $ 3,526 U.S. government agency securities 428 — (5) 423 Non-U.S. government and agency securities 364 — (1) 363 Corporate debt securities 7,238 3 (327) 6,914 U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities 2,421 14 (230) 2,205 Commercial paper 1,484 — — 1,484 Certificates of deposit 677 — — 677 Total $ 16,199 $ 18 $ (625) $ 15,592 July 30, 2022 Amortized Gross Gross Fair U.S. government securities $ 1,287 $ — $ (49) $ 1,238 U.S. government agency securities 142 — (4) 138 Non-U.S. government and agency securities 272 — — 272 Corporate debt securities 8,127 2 (311) 7,818 U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities 2,134 — (158) 1,976 Commercial paper 255 — — 255 Certificates of deposit 250 — — 250 Total $ 12,467 $ 2 $ (522) $ 11,947 The following table presents the gross realized gains and gross realized losses related to available-for-sale debt investments (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Gross realized gains $ 4 $ 27 $ 55 Gross realized losses (25) (18) (2) Total $ (21) $ 9 $ 53 The following tables present the breakdown of the available-for-sale debt investments with gross unrealized losses and the duration that those losses had been unrealized at July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022 (in millions): UNREALIZED LOSSES UNREALIZED LOSSES TOTAL July 29, 2023 Fair Value Gross Fair Value Gross Fair Value Gross U.S. government securities $ 2,394 $ (26) $ 931 $ (36) $ 3,325 $ (62) U.S. government agency securities 343 (2) 72 (3) 415 (5) Non-U.S. government and agency securities 363 (1) — — 363 (1) Corporate debt securities 1,736 (22) 4,315 (275) 6,051 (297) U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities 658 (13) 1,438 (217) 2,096 (230) Commercial paper 97 — — — 97 — Certificates of deposit 2 — — — 2 — Total $ 5,593 $ (64) $ 6,756 $ (531) $ 12,349 $ (595) UNREALIZED LOSSES UNREALIZED LOSSES TOTAL July 30, 2022 Fair Value Gross Fair Value Gross Fair Value Gross U.S. government securities $ 1,110 $ (44) $ 120 $ (5) $ 1,230 $ (49) U.S. government agency securities 114 (2) 24 (2) 138 (4) Non-U.S. government and agency securities 264 — — — 264 — Corporate debt securities 6,920 (240) 422 (37) 7,342 (277) U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities 1,305 (96) 615 (62) 1,920 (158) Total $ 9,713 $ (382) $ 1,181 $ (106) $ 10,894 $ (488) The following table summarizes the maturities of our available-for-sale debt investments as of July 29, 2023 (in millions): Amortized Cost Fair Value Within 1 year $ 5,510 $ 5,462 After 1 year through 5 years 8,197 7,856 After 5 years through 10 years 69 67 After 10 years 2 2 Mortgage-backed securities with no single maturity 2,421 2,205 Total $ 16,199 $ 15,592 Actual maturities may differ from the contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay certain obligations. (b) Summary of Equity Investments We held marketable equity securities of $431 million and $241 million as of July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022, respectively. We recognized a net unrealized gain of $36 million during fiscal 2023 and a net unrealized loss of $38 million during fiscal 2022 on our marketable securities still held as of the reporting date. Our net adjustments to non-marketable equity securities measured using the measurement alternative still held was a net loss of $8 million and a net gain of $32 million for fiscal 2023 and 2022, respectively. We held equity interests in certain private equity funds of $0.9 billion and $1.1 billion as of July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022, respectively, which are accounted for under the NAV practical expedient. In the ordinary course of business, we have investments in privately held companies and provide financing to certain customers. These privately held companies and customers are evaluated for consolidation under the variable interest or voting interest entity models. We evaluate on an ongoing basis our investments in these privately held companies and our customer financings, and have determined that as of July 29, 2023, there were no additional significant variable interest or voting interest entities required to be consolidated in our Consolidated Financial Statements. |
Fair Value
Fair Value | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value | Fair Value (a) Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows (in millions): JULY 29, 2023 JULY 30, 2022 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 Total Assets: Cash equivalents: Money market funds $ 6,496 $ — $ 6,496 $ 3,930 $ — $ 3,930 Commercial paper — 1,090 1,090 — 72 72 Certificates of deposit — 47 47 — 32 32 Corporate debt securities — 25 25 — 1 1 U.S. government securities — — — — 12 12 Available-for-sale debt investments: U.S. government securities — 3,526 3,526 — 1,238 1,238 U.S. government agency securities — 423 423 — 138 138 Non-U.S. government and agency securities — 363 363 — 272 272 Corporate debt securities — 6,914 6,914 — 7,818 7,818 U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities — 2,205 2,205 — 1,976 1,976 Commercial paper — 1,484 1,484 — 255 255 Certificates of deposit — 677 677 — 250 250 Equity investments: Marketable equity securities 431 — 431 241 — 241 Other current assets: Money market funds 188 — 188 — — — Other assets: Money market funds 1,313 — 1,313 1,500 — 1,500 Derivative assets — 32 32 — 78 78 Total $ 8,428 $ 16,786 $ 25,214 $ 5,671 $ 12,142 $ 17,813 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities $ — $ 75 $ 75 $ — $ 89 $ 89 Total $ — $ 75 $ 75 $ — $ 89 $ 89 (b) Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis Our non-marketable equity securities using the measurement alternative are adjusted to fair value on a non-recurring basis. Adjustments are made when observable transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer occur, or due to impairment. These securities are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy because we estimate the value based on valuation methods using the observable transaction price at the transaction date and other unobservable inputs such as volatility, rights, and obligations of the securities we hold. (c) Other Fair Value Disclosures The fair value of our short-term loan receivables approximates their carrying value due to their short duration. The aggregate carrying value of our long-term loan receivables as of July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022 was $2.9 billion and $3.4 billion, respectively. The estimated fair value of our long-term loan receivables approximates their carrying value. We use unobservable inputs in determining discounted cash flows to estimate the fair value of our long-term loan receivables, and therefore they are categorized as Level 3. |
Borrowings
Borrowings | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Borrowings | Borrowings (a) Short-Term Debt The following table summarizes our short-term debt (in millions, except percentages): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Amount Effective Rate Amount Effective Rate Current portion of long-term debt $ 1,733 4.45 % $ 499 2.68 % Commercial paper — — 600 2.05 % Total $ 1,733 $ 1,099 We have a short-term debt financing program of up to $10.0 billion through the issuance of commercial paper notes. We use the proceeds from the issuance of commercial paper notes for general corporate purposes. The effective rates for the short- and long-term debt include the interest on the notes, the accretion of the discount, the issuance costs, and, if applicable, adjustments related to hedging. (b) Long-Term Debt The following table summarizes our long-term debt (in millions, except percentages): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Maturity Date Amount Effective Rate Amount Effective Rate Senior notes: Fixed-rate notes: 2.60% February 28, 2023 $ — — $ 500 2.68% 2.20% September 20, 2023 750 2.27% 750 2.27% 3.625% March 4, 2024 1,000 6.08% 1,000 2.69% 3.50% June 15, 2025 500 6.38% 500 3.20% 2.95% February 28, 2026 750 3.01% 750 3.01% 2.50% September 20, 2026 1,500 2.55% 1,500 2.55% 5.90% February 15, 2039 2,000 6.11% 2,000 6.11% 5.50% January 15, 2040 2,000 5.67% 2,000 5.67% Total 8,500 9,000 Unaccreted discount/issuance costs (68) (75) Hedge accounting fair value adjustments (41) (10) Total $ 8,391 $ 8,915 Reported as: Short-term debt $ 1,733 $ 499 Long-term debt 6,658 8,416 Total $ 8,391 $ 8,915 We have entered into interest rate swaps in prior periods with an aggregate notional amount of $1.5 billion designated as fair value hedges of certain of our fixed-rate senior notes. These swaps convert the fixed interest rates of the fixed-rate notes to floating interest rates based on SOFR. The gains and losses related to changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps substantially offset changes in the fair value of the hedged portion of the underlying debt that are attributable to the changes in market interest rates. For additional information, see Note 13. Interest is payable semiannually on each class of the senior fixed-rate notes. Each of the senior fixed-rate notes is redeemable by us at any time, subject to a make-whole premium. The senior notes rank at par with the commercial paper notes that may be issued in the future pursuant to our short-term debt financing program, as discussed above under “(a) Short-Term Debt.” As of July 29, 2023, we were in compliance with all debt covenants. As of July 29, 2023, future principal payments for long-term debt, including the current portion, are summarized as follows (in millions): Fiscal Year Amount 2024 $ 1,750 2025 500 2026 750 2027 1,500 Thereafter 4,000 Total $ 8,500 (c) Credit Facility On May 13, 2021, we entered into a 5-year credit agreement with certain institutional lenders that provides for a $3.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility that is scheduled to expire on May 13, 2026. As of July 29, 2023, we were in compliance with the required interest coverage ratio and the other covenants, and we had not borrowed any funds under the credit agreement. On April 18, 2023, we entered into an amendment to the credit agreement to replace the LIBOR index with Term SOFR. Any advances under the 5-year credit agreement will accrue interest at rates that are equal to, based on certain conditions, either (a) with respect to loans in U.S. dollars, (i) Term SOFR (plus a 0.10% credit spread adjustment) or (ii) the Base Rate (to be defined as the highest of (x) the Bank of America prime rate, (y) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50% and (z) Term SOFR plus 1.0%), (b) with respect to loans in Euros, EURIBOR, (c) with respect to loans in Yen, TIBOR and (d) with respect to loans in Pounds Sterling, SONIA, plus a margin that is based on our senior debt credit ratings as published by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services, LLC and Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., provided that in no event will the interest rate be less than 0.0%. We will pay a quarterly commitment fee during the term of the 5-year credit agreement which may vary depending on our senior debt credit ratings. In addition, the 5-year credit agreement incorporates certain sustainability-linked metrics. Specifically, our applicable interest rate and commitment fee are subject to upward or downward adjustments if we achieve, or fail to achieve, certain specified targets based on two key performance indicator metrics: (i) social impact and (ii) foam reduction. We may also, upon the agreement of either the then-existing lenders or additional lenders not currently parties to the agreement, increase the commitments under the credit facility by up to an additional $2.0 billion and, at our option, extend the maturity of the facility for an additional year up to two times. The credit agreement requires that we comply with certain covenants, including that we maintain an interest coverage ratio as defined in the agreement. |
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Derivative Instruments | Derivative Instruments (a) Summary of Derivative Instruments We use derivative instruments primarily to manage exposures to foreign currency exchange rate, interest rate, and equity price risks. Our primary objective in holding derivatives is to reduce the volatility of earnings and cash flows associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, and equity prices. Our derivatives expose us to credit risk to the extent that the counterparties may be unable to meet the terms of the agreement. We do, however, seek to mitigate such risks by limiting our counterparties to major financial institutions and requiring collateral in certain cases. In addition, the potential risk of loss with any one counterparty resulting from this type of credit risk is monitored. Management does not expect material losses as a result of defaults by counterparties. The fair values of our derivative instruments and the line items on the Consolidated Balance Sheets to which they were recorded are summarized as follows (in millions): DERIVATIVE ASSETS DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES Balance Sheet Line Item July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Balance Sheet Line Item July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Foreign currency derivatives Other current assets $ 22 $ 55 Other current liabilities $ — $ — Foreign currency derivatives Other assets 9 9 Other long-term liabilities — — Interest rate derivatives Other current assets — — Other current liabilities 17 — Interest rate derivatives Other assets — — Other long-term liabilities 24 10 Total 31 64 41 10 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign currency derivatives Other current assets 1 14 Other current liabilities 25 69 Foreign currency derivatives Other assets — — Other long-term liabilities 9 9 Equity derivatives Other current assets — — Other current liabilities — 1 Total 1 14 34 79 Total $ 32 $ 78 $ 75 $ 89 The following amounts were recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets related to cumulative basis adjustments for our fair value hedges (in millions): CARRYING AMOUNT OF THE HEDGED ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) CUMULATIVE AMOUNT OF FAIR VALUE HEDGING ADJUSTMENT INCLUDED IN THE CARRYING AMOUNT OF THE HEDGED ASSETS/LIABILITIES Balance Sheet Line Item of Hedged Item July 29, July 30, July 29, July 30, Short-term debt $ (983) $ — $ 17 $ — Long-term debt $ (476) $ (1,487) $ 24 $ 10 The effect of derivative instruments designated as fair value hedges, recognized in interest and other income (loss), net is summarized as follows (in millions): GAINS (LOSSES) FOR July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Interest rate derivatives: Hedged items $ 31 $ 116 $ 65 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (31) (118) (67) Total $ — $ (2) $ (2) The effect on the Consolidated Statements of Operations of derivative instruments not designated as hedges is summarized as follows (in millions): GAINS (LOSSES) FOR Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Line Item in Statements of Operations July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Foreign currency derivatives Other income (loss), net $ 1 $ (237) $ 2 Total return swaps—deferred compensation Operating expenses and other 58 (92) 157 Equity derivatives Other income (loss), net 13 9 20 Total $ 72 $ (320) $ 179 The notional amounts of our outstanding derivatives are summarized as follows (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Foreign currency derivatives $ 5,419 $ 4,521 Interest rate derivatives 1,500 1,500 Total return swaps—deferred compensation 792 651 Total $ 7,711 $ 6,672 (b) Offsetting of Derivative Instruments We present our derivative instruments at gross fair values in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. However, our master netting and other similar arrangements with the respective counterparties allow for net settlement under certain conditions, which are designed to reduce credit risk by permitting net settlement with the same counterparty. To further limit credit risk, we also enter into collateral security arrangements related to certain derivative instruments whereby cash is posted as collateral between the counterparties based on the fair market value of the derivative instrument. Under these collateral security arrangements, the net cash collateral provided for was $40 million and $14 million as of July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022, respectively. (c) Foreign Currency Exchange Risk We conduct business globally in numerous currencies. Therefore, we are exposed to adverse movements in foreign currency exchange rates. To limit the exposure related to foreign currency changes, we enter into foreign currency contracts. We do not enter into such contracts for speculative purposes. We hedge forecasted foreign currency transactions related to certain revenues, operating expenses and service cost of sales with currency options and forward contracts. These currency options and forward contracts, designated as cash flow hedges, generally have maturities of less than 24 months. The derivative instrument’s gain or loss is initially reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) and subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged exposure affects earnings. We enter into foreign exchange forward and option contracts to reduce the short-term effects of foreign currency fluctuations on assets and liabilities such as foreign currency receivables, long-term customer financings and payables. These derivatives are not designated as hedging instruments. Gains and losses on the contracts are included in other income (loss), net, and substantially offset foreign exchange gains and losses from the remeasurement of intercompany balances, other current assets, or liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the reporting entity. We hedge certain net investments in our foreign operations with forward contracts to reduce the effects of foreign currency fluctuations on our net investment in those foreign subsidiaries. These derivative instruments generally have maturities of up to six months. (d) Interest Rate Risk We hold interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges related to fixed-rate senior notes that are due in fiscal 2024 through 2025. Under these interest rate swaps, we receive fixed-rate interest payments and make interest payments based on SOFR plus a fixed number of basis points. The effect of such swaps is to convert the fixed interest rates of the senior fixed-rate notes to floating interest rates based on SOFR. The gains and losses related to changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps are included in interest expense and substantially offset changes in the fair value of the hedged portion of the underlying debt that are attributable to the changes in market interest rates. (e) Equity Price Risk We hold marketable equity securities in our portfolio that are subject to price risk. To diversify our overall portfolio, we also hold equity derivatives that are not designated as accounting hedges. The change in the fair value of each of these investment types are included in other income (loss), net. |
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Commitments and Contingencies | Commitments and Contingencies (a) Purchase Commitments with Contract Manufacturers and Suppliers We purchase components from a variety of suppliers and use several contract manufacturers to provide manufacturing services for our products. During the normal course of business, in order to manage manufacturing lead times and help ensure adequate component supply, we enter into agreements with contract manufacturers and suppliers that allow them to procure inventory based upon criteria as defined by us or establish the parameters defining our requirements. A significant portion of our reported purchase commitments arising from these agreements consists of firm, noncancelable, and unconditional commitments. Certain of these inventory purchase commitments with contract manufacturers and suppliers relate to arrangements to secure supply and pricing for certain product components for multi-year periods. In certain instances, these agreements allow us the option to cancel, reschedule, and adjust our requirements based on our business needs prior to firm orders being placed. The following table summarizes our inventory purchase commitments with contract manufacturers and suppliers (in millions): Commitments by Period July 29, July 30, Less than 1 year $ 5,270 $ 9,954 1 to 3 years 1,783 2,240 3 to 5 years 200 770 Total $ 7,253 $ 12,964 We record a liability for firm, noncancelable, and unconditional purchase commitments for quantities in excess of our future demand forecasts consistent with the valuation of our excess and obsolete inventory. As of July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022, the liability for these purchase commitments was $529 million and $313 million, respectively, and was included in other current liabilities. (b) Other Commitments In connection with our acquisitions, we have agreed to pay certain additional amounts contingent upon the achievement of certain agreed-upon technology, development, product, or other milestones or upon the continued employment with Cisco of certain employees of the acquired entities. The following table summarizes the compensation expense related to acquisitions (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Compensation expense related to acquisitions $ 222 $ 271 $ 262 As of July 29, 2023, we estimated that future cash compensation expense of up to $349 million may be required to be recognized pursuant to the applicable business combination agreements. We also have certain funding commitments, primarily related to our privately held investments, some of which are based on the achievement of certain agreed-upon milestones or are required to be funded on demand. The funding commitments were $0.3 billion and $0.4 billion as of July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022, respectively. (c) Product Warranties The following table summarizes the activity related to the product warranty liability (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Balance at beginning of fiscal year $ 333 $ 336 $ 331 Provisions for warranties issued 386 415 496 Adjustments for pre-existing warranties 18 3 — Settlements (408) (421) (491) Balance at end of fiscal year $ 329 $ 333 $ 336 We accrue for warranty costs as part of our cost of sales based on associated material product costs, labor costs for technical support staff, and associated overhead. Our products are generally covered by a warranty for periods ranging from 90 days to five years, and for some products we provide a limited lifetime warranty. (d) Financing and Other Guarantees In the ordinary course of business, we provide financing guarantees for various third-party financing arrangements extended to channel partners customers. Payments under these financing guarantee arrangements were not material for the periods presented. Channel Partner Financing Guarantees We facilitate arrangements for third-party financing extended to channel partners, consisting of revolving short-term financing, with payment terms generally ranging from 60 to 90 days. These financing arrangements facilitate the working capital requirements of the channel partners, and, in some cases, we guarantee a portion of these arrangements. The volume of channel partner financing was $32.1 billion, $27.9 billion, and $26.7 billion in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. The balance of the channel partner financing subject to guarantees was $1.7 billion and $1.4 billion as of July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022, respectively. Financing Guarantee Summary The aggregate amounts of channel partner financing guarantees outstanding at July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022, representing the total maximum potential future payments under financing arrangements with third parties along with the related deferred revenue, are summarized in the following table (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Maximum potential future payments $ 159 $ 188 Deferred revenue (34) (9) Total $ 125 $ 179 (e) Indemnifications In the normal course of business, we have indemnification obligations to other parties, including customers, lessors, and parties to other transactions with us, with respect to certain matters. We have agreed to indemnify against losses arising from a breach of representations or covenants or out of intellectual property infringement or other claims made against certain parties. These agreements may limit the time or circumstances within which an indemnification claim can be made and the amount of the claim. It is not possible to determine the maximum potential amount for claims made under the indemnification obligations due to uncertainties in the litigation process, coordination with and contributions by other parties and the defendants in these types of cases, and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular case and agreement. Historically, indemnity payments made by us have not had a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In addition, we have entered into indemnification agreements with our officers and directors, and our Amended and Restated Bylaws contain similar indemnification obligations to our agents. (f) Legal Proceedings Brazil Brazilian authorities have investigated our Brazilian subsidiary and certain of its former employees, as well as a Brazilian importer of our products, and its affiliates and employees, relating to alleged evasion of import taxes and alleged improper transactions involving the subsidiary and the importer. Brazilian tax authorities have assessed claims against our Brazilian subsidiary based on a theory of joint liability with the Brazilian importer for import taxes, interest, and penalties. In addition to claims asserted by the Brazilian federal tax authorities in prior fiscal years, tax authorities from the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo have asserted similar claims on the same legal basis in prior fiscal years. The asserted claims by Brazilian federal tax authorities are for calendar years 2003 through 2007, and the asserted claims by the tax authorities from the state of Sao Paulo are for calendar years 2005 through 2007. The total asserted claims by Brazilian state and federal tax authorities aggregate to $171 million for the alleged evasion of import and other taxes, $974 million for interest, and $423 million for various penalties, all determined using an exchange rate as of July 29, 2023. We have completed a thorough review of the matters and believe the asserted claims against our Brazilian subsidiary are without merit, and we are defending the claims vigorously. While we believe there is no legal basis for the alleged liability, due to the complexities and uncertainty surrounding the judicial process in Brazil and the nature of the claims asserting joint liability with the importer, we are unable to determine the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome against our Brazilian subsidiary and are unable to reasonably estimate a range of loss, if any. We do not expect a final judicial determination for several years. Centripetal On February 13, 2018, Centripetal Networks, Inc. (“Centripetal”) asserted patent infringement claims against us in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, alleging that several of our products and services infringe eleven Centripetal U.S. patents. The district court case went to trial on five asserted patents. Subsequently, on October 5, 2020, the district court issued a judgment finding validity and willful infringement of four of the asserted patents and non-infringement of the fifth patent and awarded $1.9 billion in damages and $14 million in pre-judgment interest, declined to issue an injunction but, instead, awarded Centripetal a royalty against future revenue for an initial three-year term at a 10% rate, with a minimum and maximum annual royalty of $168 million and $300 million, respectively, and for a second three-year term at a 5% rate, with a minimum and maximum annual royalty of $84 million and $150 million, respectively. We appealed and, on June 23, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“Federal Circuit”) vacated the district court’s final judgment, remanded the case back to the district court to be assigned to a new judge and ordered the district court to conduct additional proceedings. The district court held a hearing on these additional proceedings over three days beginning on June 22, 2023, and a decision is pending. Prior to the hearing, on May 24, 2023, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board cancelled all claims of one of the Centripetal patents that was the subject of the hearing. On August 9, 2022, Centripetal filed a petition for writ of certiorari in the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the Federal Circuit’s decision. The Supreme Court denied Centripetal’s petition on December 5, 2022. Between April 2020 and February 2022, Centripetal filed complaints in the District Court of Dusseldorf in Germany (“German Court”), asserting a total of five patents and one utility model. Centripetal sought damages and injunctive relief in all cases. On December 10, 2021, the German Court rejected Centripetal’s complaints on two patents, and Centripetal has appealed. A hearing for a Cisco nullity action in the Federal Patent Court in Germany on one of those two patents occurred on August 1, 2022, and we are waiting for the Court’s opinion. On December 21, 2021, the German Court stayed its decision on infringement of the third patent pending a decision by the Federal Patent Court in a related nullity proceeding. On May 17, 2022, Centripetal withdrew its complaint for infringement of the German utility model. The German Court conducted a hearing on the remaining two Centripetal complaints on November 22, 2022. The German Court found no infringement on one patent and stayed the decision in the final case pending a decision by the European Patent Office in a related opposition proceeding. On July 10, 2023, Centripetal filed a complaint in the Paris Judiciary Court asserting the French counterpart of a European Patent. Centripetal seeks damages and injunctive relief in the case. Centripetal previously asserted the German counterpart of the same European Patent in Germany and the German Court rejected Centripetal’s complaint finding no infringement. Due to uncertainty surrounding patent litigation processes in the U.S. and Europe, we are unable to reasonably estimate the ultimate outcome of the litigations at this time. If we do not prevail in either litigation, we believe that any damages ultimately assessed would not have a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements. Ramot On June 12, 2019, Ramot at Tel Aviv University Ltd. (“Ramot”) asserted patent infringement claims against us in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (“E.D. Tex.”), seeking damages, including enhanced damages, and a royalty on future sales. Ramot alleges that certain Cisco optical transceiver modules and line cards infringe three patents. We challenged the validity of all three patents in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”) by way of ex parte reexamination proceedings and the pending District Court case has been stayed. On July 10, 2023, the PTO issued a reexamination certificate finding all amended claims patentable with respect to one asserted patent and reexamination proceedings for the other two asserted patents are still pending. On February 26, 2021, Ramot asserted patent infringement claims against Acacia Communications, Inc. (“Acacia”) in the District of Delaware (“D. Del.”), seeking damages, including enhanced damages, and a royalty on future sales. Ramot alleges that certain Acacia optical transceiver modules and integrated circuits infringe two of the three patents that Ramot asserted in the E.D. Tex. case and this case is also stayed pending the reexamination proceedings referenced above. On September 28, 2021 and May 24, 2022, Cisco and Acacia filed two declaratory judgment actions of noninfringement against Ramot in D. Del on other Ramot patents in the same family as those involved in the pending cases above. Ramot is asserting counterclaims for infringement of the same patents and seeks damages, including enhanced damages, and a royalty on future sales. While we believe that we have strong non-infringement and invalidity arguments in these litigations, and that Ramot’s damages theories in such cases are not supported by prevailing law, we are unable to reasonably estimate the ultimate outcome of these litigations at this time due to uncertainties in the litigation processes. If we do not prevail in court in these litigations, we believe any damages ultimately assessed would not have a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements. Viasat On November 6, 2019, Viasat, Inc. (“Viasat”) filed suit against Acacia in the California Superior Court for San Diego County (“SDSC”), alleging contract and trade secret claims for certain Acacia products sold from January 1, 2019 forward (“Viasat 2019”). In May 2023, a judgment was entered against Cisco in Viasat 2019 for an amount that did not have a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements. Acacia has filed an appeal with the California Court of Appeal and no hearing date has been set. On June 9, 2020, Viasat filed another suit in SDSC alleging contract and trade secret claims for sales of additional Acacia products (“Viasat 2020”). In October 2022, an amended complaint was filed in Viasat 2020 asserting the same claims but alleging additional information. A trial date has been set for January 26, 2024. We are unable to reasonably estimate the ultimate outcome of Viasat 2020 at this time due to uncertainties in the litigation processes. If we do not prevail, we believe that any relief ultimately assessed in Viasat 2020 will not have a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements. Egenera On August 8, 2016, Egenera, Inc. (“Egenera”) asserted infringement claims against us in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, alleging that Cisco’s Unified Computing System Manager infringes three patents. Egenera sought damages, including enhanced damages, and an injunction. Two of the asserted patents were dismissed, leaving Egenera’s infringement claim based on one asserted patent. On March 25, 2022, the PTO preliminarily found all of the asserted claims of the remaining patent unpatentable in ex parte reexamination proceedings. On August 15, 2022, after a jury trial for the remaining patent, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Cisco. The District Court denied Egenera’s post-trial motions, and Egenera filed an appeal to the Federal Circuit on January 13, 2023 and those proceedings are ongoing. In addition to the above matters, we are subject to other legal proceedings, claims, and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including intellectual property litigation. While the outcome of these matters is currently not determinable, we do not believe that the ultimate costs to resolve these matters will have a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements. |
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | |
Stockholders' Equity | Stockholders’ Equity (a) Stock Repurchase Program In September 2001, our Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program. As of July 29, 2023, the remaining authorized amount for stock repurchases under this program was approximately $10.9 billion with no termination date. A summary of the stock repurchase activity under the stock repurchase program, reported based on the trade date, is summarized as follows (in millions, except per-share amounts): Years Ended Shares Weighted-Average Price per Share Amount July 29, 2023 88 $ 48.49 $ 4,271 July 30, 2022 146 $ 52.82 $ 7,734 July 31, 2021 64 $ 45.48 $ 2,902 There were $48 million, $70 million and $25 million in stock repurchases that were pending settlement as of July 29, 2023, July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021, respectively. The purchase price for the shares of our stock repurchased is reflected as a reduction to stockholders’ equity. We are required to allocate the purchase price of the repurchased shares as (i) a reduction to retained earnings or an increase to accumulated deficit and (ii) a reduction of common stock and additional paid-in capital. (b) Dividends Declared On August 16, 2023, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per common share to be paid on October 25, 2023, to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 4, 2023. Future dividends will be subject to the approval of our Board of Directors. (c) Preferred Stock Under the terms of our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, the Board of Directors is authorized to issue preferred stock in one or more series and, in connection with the creation of such series, to fix by resolution the designation, powers (including voting powers (if any)), preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights, if any, of such series, and any qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, of the shares of such series. As of July 29, 2023, we had not issued any shares of preferred stock. |
Employee Benefit Plans
Employee Benefit Plans | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |
Employee Benefit Plans | Employee Benefit Plans (a) Employee Stock Incentive Plans We have one stock incentive plan: the 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2005 Plan”). In addition, we have, in connection with our acquisitions of various companies, assumed the share-based awards granted under stock incentive plans of the acquired companies or issued share-based awards in replacement thereof. Share-based awards are designed to reward employees for their long-term contributions to us and provide incentives for them to remain with us. The number and frequency of share-based awards are based on competitive practices, our operating results, government regulations, and other factors. Our primary stock incentive plan is summarized as follows: The 2005 Plan provides for the granting of stock options, stock grants, stock units and stock appreciation rights (SARs), the vesting of which may be time-based or upon satisfaction of performance goals, or both, and/or other conditions. Employees (including employee directors and executive officers) and consultants of Cisco and its subsidiaries and affiliates and non-employee directors of Cisco are eligible to participate in the 2005 Plan. The 2005 Plan may be terminated by our Board of Directors at any time and for any reason, and is currently set to terminate at the 2030 Annual Meeting unless re-adopted or extended by our stockholders prior to or on such date. Under the 2005 Plan’s share reserve feature, a distinction is made between the number of shares in the reserve attributable to (i) stock options and SARs and (ii) “full value” awards (i.e., stock grants and stock units). Shares issued as stock grants, pursuant to stock units or pursuant to the settlement of dividend equivalents are counted against shares available for issuance under the 2005 Plan on a 1.5-to-1 ratio. For each share awarded as restricted stock or a restricted stock unit award under the 2005 Plan, 1.5 shares was deducted from the available share-based award balance. If awards issued under the 2005 Plan are forfeited or terminated for any reason before being exercised or settled, then the shares underlying such awards, plus the number of additional shares, if any, that counted against shares available for issuance under the 2005 Plan at the time of grant as a result of the application of the share ratio described above, will become available again for issuance under the 2005 Plan. As of July 29, 2023, 124 million shares were authorized for future grant under the 2005 Plan. (b) Employee Stock Purchase Plan We have an Employee Stock Purchase Plan under which eligible employees are offered shares through a 24-month offering period, which consists of four consecutive 6-month purchase periods. Employees may purchase a limited amount of shares of our stock at a discount of up to 15% of the lesser of the fair market value at the beginning of the offering period or the end of each 6-month purchase period. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is scheduled to terminate on the earlier of (i) January 3, 2030 and (ii) the date on which all shares available for issuance under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan are sold pursuant to exercised purchase rights. We issued 19 million, 18 million, and 17 million shares under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. As of July 29, 2023, 88 million shares were available for issuance under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. (c) Summary of Share-Based Compensation Expense Share-based compensation expense consists primarily of expenses for RSUs, stock purchase rights, and stock options, granted to employees or assumed from acquisitions. The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Cost of sales—product $ 151 $ 112 $ 99 Cost of sales—service 245 199 176 Share-based compensation expense in cost of sales 396 311 275 Research and development 1,008 790 694 Sales and marketing 673 572 540 General and administrative 270 212 226 Restructuring and other charges 6 1 26 Share-based compensation expense in operating expenses 1,957 1,575 1,486 Total share-based compensation expense $ 2,353 $ 1,886 $ 1,761 Income tax benefit for share-based compensation $ 449 $ 457 $ 387 As of July 29, 2023, the total compensation cost related to unvested share-based awards not yet recognized was $4.7 billion, which is expected to be recognized over approximately 2.2 years on a weighted-average basis. (d) Restricted Stock Unit Awards A summary of the restricted stock and stock unit activity, which includes time-based and performance-based or market-based RSUs, is as follows (in millions, except per-share amounts): Restricted Stock/ Weighted-Average Aggregate Fair Value UNVESTED BALANCE AT JULY 25, 2020 96 $ 42.03 Granted and assumed 51 41.89 Vested (39) 39.63 $ 1,813 Canceled/forfeited/other (14) 42.13 UNVESTED BALANCE AT JULY 31, 2021 94 42.93 Granted and assumed 52 50.06 Vested (37) 42.27 $ 1,979 Canceled/forfeited/other (12) 45.63 UNVESTED BALANCE AT JULY 30, 2022 97 46.67 Granted and assumed 72 42.08 Vested (39) 46.69 $ 1,746 Canceled/forfeited/other (8) 45.17 UNVESTED BALANCE AT JULY 29, 2023 122 $ 44.04 (e) Valuation of Employee Share-Based Awards Time-based restricted stock units and PRSUs that are based on our financial performance metrics or non-financial operating goals are valued using the market value of our common stock on the date of grant, discounted for the present value of expected dividends. On the date of grant, we estimated the fair value of the total shareholder return (TSR) component of the PRSUs using a Monte Carlo simulation model. The PRSUs granted during the fiscal years presented are contingent on the achievement of our financial performance metrics, our comparative market-based returns, or the achievement of financial and non-financial operating goals. The assumptions for the valuation of time-based RSUs and PRSUs are summarized as follows: RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Number of shares granted (in millions) 70 50 48 Grant date fair value per share $ 42.13 $ 49.68 $ 42.04 Weighted-average assumptions/inputs: Expected dividend yield 3.4 % 2.9 % 3.3 % Range of risk-free interest rates 3.7% – 5.7% 0.0% – 3.0% 0.0% – 0.9% PERFORMANCE BASED RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Number of shares granted (in millions) 2 2 2 Grant date fair value per share $ 40.44 $ 59.64 $ 37.91 Weighted-average assumptions/inputs: Expected dividend yield N/A 0.4 % 3.6 % Range of risk-free interest rates N/A 0.0% – 0.7% 0.1% – 0.4% The assumptions for the valuation of employee stock purchase rights are summarized as follows: EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE RIGHTS Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Weighted-average assumptions: Expected volatility 28.7 % 27.9 % 29.2 % Risk-free interest rate 2.8 % 0.1 % 0.3 % Expected dividend 3.6 % 3.2 % 3.2 % Expected life (in years) 1.2 1.2 1.3 Weighted-average estimated grant date fair value per share $ 12.40 $ 12.90 $ 12.46 The valuation of employee stock purchase rights and the related assumptions are for the employee stock purchases made during the respective fiscal years. We used the implied volatility for traded options (with contract terms corresponding to the expected life of the employee stock purchase rights) on our stock as the expected volatility assumption required in the Black-Scholes model. The implied volatility is more representative of future stock price trends than historical volatility. The risk-free interest rate assumption is based upon observed interest rates appropriate for the term of our employee stock purchase rights. The dividend yield assumption is based on the history and expectation of dividend payouts at the grant date. (f) Employee 401(k) Plans We sponsor the Cisco Systems, Inc. 401(k) Plan (the “Plan”) to provide retirement benefits for our employees. As allowed under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, the Plan provides for tax-deferred salary contributions and after-tax contributions for eligible employees. The Plan allows employees to contribute up to 75% of their annual eligible earnings to the Plan on a pretax and after-tax basis, including Roth contributions. Employee contributions are limited to a maximum annual amount as set periodically by the Internal Revenue Code. We match pretax and Roth employee contributions up to 100% of the first 4.5% of eligible earnings that are contributed by employees. Therefore, the maximum matching contribution that we may allocate to each participant’s account will not exceed $14,850 for the 2023 calendar year due to the $330,000 annual limit on eligible earnings imposed by the Internal Revenue Code. All matching contributions vest immediately. Our matching contributions to the Plan totaled $342 million, $306 million, and $290 million in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. The Plan allows employees who meet the age requirements and reach the Plan contribution limits to make catch-up contributions (pretax or Roth) not to exceed the lesser of 75% of their annual eligible earnings or the limit set forth in the Internal Revenue Code. Catch-up contributions are not eligible for matching contributions. In addition, the Plan provides for discretionary profit-sharing contributions as determined by the Board of Directors. Such contributions to the Plan are allocated among eligible participants in the proportion of their salaries to the total salaries of all participants. There were no discretionary profit-sharing contributions made in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021. We also sponsor other 401(k) plans as a result of acquisitions of other companies. Our contributions to these plans were not material to Cisco on either an individual or aggregate basis for any of the fiscal years presented. (g) Deferred Compensation Plans The Cisco Systems, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Deferred Compensation Plan”), a nonqualified deferred compensation plan, became effective in 2007. As required by applicable law, participation in the Deferred Compensation Plan is limited to a select group of our management employees. Under the Deferred Compensation Plan, which is an unfunded and unsecured deferred compensation arrangement, a participant may elect to defer base salary, bonus, and/or commissions, pursuant to such rules as may be established by Cisco, up to the maximum percentages for each deferral election as described in the plan. We may also, at our discretion, make a matching contribution to the employee under the Deferred Compensation Plan. A matching contribution equal to 4.5% of eligible compensation in excess of the Internal Revenue Code limit for qualified plans for calendar year 2023 that is deferred by participants under the Deferred Compensation Plan (with a $1.5 million cap on eligible compensation) will be made to eligible participants’ accounts at the end of calendar year 2023. The total deferred compensation liability under the Deferred Compensation Plan, together with deferred compensation plans assumed from acquired companies, was approximately $910 million |
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Comprehensive Income (Loss) The components of AOCI, net of tax, and the other comprehensive income (loss) are summarized as follows (in millions): Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) Cash Flow Hedging Instruments Cumulative Translation Adjustment and Actuarial Gains (Losses) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) BALANCE AT JULY 25, 2020 $ 315 $ (6) $ (828) $ (519) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (141) 20 229 108 (Gains) losses reclassified out of AOCI (53) (14) 3 (64) Tax benefit (expense) 61 (1) (2) 58 BALANCE AT JULY 31, 2021 182 (1) (598) (417) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (731) 87 (647) (1,291) (Gains) losses reclassified out of AOCI (9) (29) 2 (36) Tax benefit (expense) 179 (13) (44) 122 BALANCE AT JULY 30, 2022 (379) 44 (1,287) (1,622) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (113) 29 116 32 (Gains) losses reclassified out of AOCI 21 (63) (1) (43) Tax benefit (expense) 31 8 19 58 BALANCE AT JULY 29, 2023 $ (440) $ 18 $ (1,153) $ (1,575) |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes (a) Provision for Income Taxes The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Federal: Current $ 3,754 $ 2,203 $ 1,959 Deferred (1,955) (176) (203) 1,799 2,027 1,756 State: Current 623 458 513 Deferred (175) (156) (46) 448 302 467 Foreign: Current 412 313 583 Deferred 46 23 (135) 458 336 448 Total $ 2,705 $ 2,665 $ 2,671 Income before provision for income taxes consists of the following (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 United States $ 14,074 $ 13,550 $ 12,335 International 1,244 927 927 Total $ 15,318 $ 14,477 $ 13,262 The items accounting for the difference between income taxes computed at the federal statutory rate and the provision for income taxes consist of the following: Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Federal statutory rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 % Effect of: State taxes, net of federal tax benefit 2.4 1.7 2.7 Foreign income at other than U.S. rates (0.1) 0.8 1.5 Tax credits (0.3) (1.6) (1.4) Foreign-derived intangible income deduction (5.8) (3.9) (4.2) Stock-based compensation 1.1 0.3 0.6 Other, net (0.6) 0.1 (0.1) Total 17.7 % 18.4 % 20.1 % During fiscal 2023, we resolved certain items with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) related to the audit of our federal income tax returns for the fiscal years ended July 26, 2014 through July 30, 2016. As a result of the resolution, we recognized a net benefit to the provision for income taxes of $145 million, which included a reduction of interest expense of $53 million. Foreign taxes associated with the repatriation of earnings of foreign subsidiaries were not provided on a cumulative total of $6.5 billion of undistributed earnings for certain foreign subsidiaries as of the end of fiscal 2023. We intend to reinvest these earnings indefinitely in such foreign subsidiaries. If these earnings were distributed in the form of dividends or otherwise, or if the shares of the relevant foreign subsidiaries were sold or otherwise transferred, we could be subject to additional income and withholding taxes. The amount of potential unrecognized deferred income tax liability related to these earnings is approximately $681 million. Unrecognized Tax Benefits The aggregate changes in the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits were as follows (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Beginning balance $ 3,101 $ 3,106 $ 2,518 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 159 157 224 Additions for tax positions of prior years 261 74 618 Reductions for tax positions of prior years (265) (81) (122) Settlements (1,063) (69) (93) Lapse of statute of limitations (56) (86) (39) Ending balance $ 2,137 $ 3,101 $ 3,106 As a result of resolving certain items related to the IRS audit of our federal tax income tax returns for the fiscal years ended July 26, 2014 through July 30, 2016, the amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits in fiscal 2023 was reduced by approximately $1.1 billion. We also reduced the amount of accrued interest by $69 million. As of July 29, 2023, $1.7 billion of the unrecognized tax benefits would affect the effective tax rate if realized. We recognized net interest expense of $27 million, $33 million and $74 million during fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. Our net penalty expense for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021 was not material. Our total accrual for interest and penalties was $523 million, $486 million, and $444 million as of the end of fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. We are no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax audit for returns covering tax years through fiscal 2013. We are no longer subject to foreign or state income tax audits for returns covering tax years through fiscal 2003 and fiscal 2008, respectively. We regularly engage in discussions and negotiations with tax authorities regarding tax matters in various jurisdictions. We believe it is reasonably possible that certain federal, foreign, and state tax matters may be concluded in the next 12 months. Specific positions that may be resolved include issues involving transfer pricing and various other matters. We estimate that the unrecognized tax benefits at July 29, 2023 could be reduced by $350 million in the next 12 months. (b) Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities The following table presents the breakdown for net deferred tax assets (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Deferred tax assets $ 6,576 $ 4,449 Deferred tax liabilities (62) (55) Total net deferred tax assets $ 6,514 $ 4,394 The following table presents the components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 ASSETS Allowance for accounts receivable and returns $ 81 $ 90 Sales-type and direct-financing leases 22 29 Inventory write-downs and capitalization 452 430 Deferred foreign income 218 210 IPR&D and purchased intangible assets 1,082 1,184 Depreciation 16 10 Deferred revenue 1,801 1,744 Credits and net operating loss carryforwards 1,218 1,336 Share-based compensation expense 198 138 Accrued compensation 328 333 Lease liabilities 246 248 Capitalized research expenditures 2,042 149 Other 484 439 Gross deferred tax assets 8,188 6,340 Valuation allowance (754) (834) Total deferred tax assets 7,434 5,506 LIABILITIES Goodwill and purchased intangible assets (602) (767) Unrealized gains on investments — (26) ROU lease assets (234) (237) Other (84) (82) Total deferred tax liabilities (920) (1,112) Total net deferred tax assets $ 6,514 $ 4,394 The changes in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets are summarized as follows (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Balance at beginning of fiscal year $ 834 $ 771 $ 700 Additions 35 84 91 Deductions (18) (10) (5) Write-offs (93) (12) (16) Foreign exchange and other (4) 1 1 Balance at end of fiscal year $ 754 $ 834 $ 771 As of July 29, 2023, our federal, state, and foreign net operating loss carryforwards before valuation allowance for income tax purposes were $320 million, $879 million, and $524 million, respectively. A significant amount of the net operating loss carryforwards relates to acquisitions and, as a result, is limited in the amount that can be recognized in any one year. If not utilized, the federal, state, and foreign net operating loss carryforwards will begin to expire in fiscal 2024. We have provided a valuation allowance of $82 million and $10 million for deferred tax assets related to foreign and state net operating losses respectively that are not expected to be realized. |
Segment Information and Major C
Segment Information and Major Customers | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Segment Information and Major Customers | Segment Information and Major Customers (a) Revenue and Gross Margin by Segment We conduct business globally and are primarily managed on a geographic basis consisting of three segments: the Americas, EMEA, and APJC. Our management makes financial decisions and allocates resources based on the information it receives from our internal management system. Sales are attributed to a segment based on the ordering location of the customer. We do not allocate research and development, sales and marketing, or general and administrative expenses to our segments in this internal management system because management does not include the information in our measurement of the performance of the operating segments. In addition, we do not allocate amortization and impairment of acquisition-related intangible assets, share-based compensation expense, significant litigation settlements and other contingencies, charges related to asset impairments and restructurings, and certain other charges to the gross margin for each segment because management does not include this information in our measurement of the performance of the operating segments. Summarized financial information by segment for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, based on our internal management system and as utilized by our Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM), is as follows (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Revenue: Americas $ 33,447 $ 29,814 $ 29,161 EMEA 15,135 13,715 12,951 APJC 8,417 8,027 7,706 Total $ 56,998 $ 51,557 $ 49,818 Gross margin: Americas $ 21,350 $ 19,117 $ 19,499 EMEA 10,016 8,969 8,466 APJC 5,424 5,241 4,949 Segment total 36,788 33,326 32,914 Unallocated corporate items (1,035) (1,078) (1,020) Total $ 35,753 $ 32,248 $ 31,894 Amounts may not sum due to rounding. Revenue in the United States was $29.9 billion, $26.7 billion, and $26.1 billion for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. (b) Revenue for Groups of Similar Products and Services We design and sell IP-based networking and other products related to the communications and IT industry and provide services associated with these products and their use. The following table presents revenue for groups of similar products and services (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Revenue: Secure, Agile Networks $ 29,105 $ 23,831 $ 22,725 Internet for the Future 5,306 5,276 4,511 Collaboration 4,052 4,472 4,727 End-to-End Security 3,859 3,699 3,382 Optimized Application Experiences 811 729 654 Other Products 9 11 15 Total Product 43,142 38,018 36,014 Services 13,856 13,539 13,804 Total $ 56,998 $ 51,557 $ 49,818 Amounts may not sum due to rounding. We have made certain reclassifications to the amounts for prior fiscal years to conform to the current fiscal year's presentation. (c) Additional Segment Information No single customer accounted for 10% or more of revenue in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021. The majority of our assets as of July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022 were attributable to our U.S. operations. Our long-lived assets are based on the physical location of the assets. The following table presents our long-lived assets, which consists of property and equipment, net and operating lease right-of-use assets information for geographic areas (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Long-lived assets: United States $ 2,113 $ 2,004 $ 2,189 International 943 997 1,244 Total $ 3,056 $ 3,001 $ 3,433 |
Net Income per Share
Net Income per Share | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Net Income per Share | Net Income per Share The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted net income per share (in millions, except per-share amounts): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Net income $ 12,613 $ 11,812 $ 10,591 Weighted-average shares—basic 4,093 4,170 4,222 Effect of dilutive potential common shares 12 22 14 Weighted-average shares—diluted 4,105 4,192 4,236 Net income per share—basic $ 3.08 $ 2.83 $ 2.51 Net income per share—diluted $ 3.07 $ 2.82 $ 2.50 Antidilutive employee share-based awards, excluded 86 70 69 |
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Pay vs Performance Disclosure | |||
Net income | $ 12,613 | $ 11,812 | $ 10,591 |
Insider Trading Arrangements
Insider Trading Arrangements | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 shares | Jul. 29, 2023 shares | |
Trading Arrangements, by Individual | ||
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted | false | |
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated | false | |
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated | false | |
Jeff Sharritts [Member] | ||
Trading Arrangements, by Individual | ||
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement | On June 13, 2023, Jeff Sharritts, Cisco’s Executive Vice President and Chief Customer and Partner Officer, adopted a trading plan intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act. Mr. Sharritts’ trading plan provides for the sale of 146,825 gross shares (with any shares underlying performance-based equity awards being calculated at target), plus any related dividend-equivalent shares earned with respect to such shares and excluding, as applicable, any shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the net settlement of the equity awards. Mr. Sharritts’ trading plan is scheduled to terminate on June 21, 2024, subject to early termination for certain specified events set forth therein. | |
Name | Jeff Sharritts | |
Title | Executive Vice President and Chief Customer and Partner Officer | |
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted | true | |
Adoption Date | June 13, 2023 | |
Arrangement Duration | 374 days | |
Aggregate Available | 146,825 | 146,825 |
Summary of Significant Accoun_2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Fiscal Period | The fiscal year for Cisco Systems, Inc. (the “Company,” “Cisco,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is the 52 or 53 weeks ending on the last Saturday in July. Fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022 were each 52-week fiscal years, and fiscal 2021 was a 53-week fiscal year. |
Basis of Presentation | The Consolidated Financial Statements include our accounts and those of our subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. We conduct business globally and are primarily managed on a geographic basis in the following three geographic segments: the Americas; Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); and Asia Pacific, Japan, and China (APJC).Our consolidated financial statements include our accounts and investments consolidated under the voting interest model. The noncontrolling interests attributed to these investments are not presented as a separate component in the equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets as these amounts are not material for any of the fiscal periods presented. The share of earnings attributable to the noncontrolling interests are not presented separately in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as these amounts are not material for any of the fiscal periods presented. |
Reclassifications | Certain reclassifications have been made to the amounts for prior years in order to conform to the current year’s presentation. We have evaluated subsequent events through the date that the financial statements were issued. |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | (a) Cash and Cash Equivalents We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original or remaining maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with various financial institutions. |
Available-for-Sale Debt Investments and Equity Instruments | (b) Available-for-Sale Debt Investments We classify our investments in fixed income securities as available-for-sale debt investments. Our available-for-sale debt investments primarily consist of U.S. government, U.S. government agency, non-U.S. government and agency, corporate debt, U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities, commercial paper and certificates of deposit. These available-for-sale debt investments are primarily held in the custody of a major financial institution. A specific identification method is used to determine the cost basis of available-for-sale debt investments sold. These investments are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on these investments are included as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI), net of tax. We classify our investments as current based on the nature of the investments and their availability for use in current operations. (c) Equity Instruments Our equity investments are accounted for as follows: • Marketable equity securities have readily determinable fair value (RDFV) that are measured and recorded at fair value through income. • Non-marketable equity securities do not have RDFV and are measured using a measurement alternative recorded at cost less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from qualifying observable price changes. For certain of these securities, we have elected to apply the net asset value (NAV) practical expedient. The NAV is the estimated fair value of these investments. • Equity method investments are securities we do not control, but are able to exert significant influence over the investee. These investments are measured at cost less any impairment, plus or minus our share of equity method investee income or loss. |
Impairments of Investments and Allowance for Accounts Receivable, Contract Assets and Financing Receivables | (d) Impairments of Investments For our available-for-sale debt securities in an unrealized loss position, we determine whether a credit loss exists. In this assessment, among other factors, we consider the extent to which the fair value is less than the amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and adverse conditions specifically related to the security. If factors indicate a credit loss exists, an allowance for credit loss is recorded to other income (loss), net, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. The amount of fair value change relating to all other factors will be recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI). We hold non-marketable equity and other investments (“privately held investments”) which are included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We monitor these investments for impairments and make reductions in carrying values if we determine that an impairment charge is required based primarily on the financial condition and near-term prospects of these companies. (f) Allowance for Accounts Receivable, Contract Assets and Financing Receivables We estimate our allowances for credit losses using relevant available information from internal and external sources, related to past events, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses. When assessing for credit losses, we determine collectibility by pooling our assets with similar characteristics. The allowances for credit losses are each measured on a collective basis when similar risk characteristics exist. Our internal credit risk ratings are categorized as 1 through 10, with the lowest credit risk rating representing the highest quality. Assets that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. The allowances for credit losses are each measured by multiplying the exposure probability of default, the probability the asset will default within a given time frame, by the loss given default rate, the percentage of the asset not expected to be collected due to default, based on the pool of assets. Probability of default rates are published quarterly by third-party credit agencies. Adjustments to our internal credit risk ratings may take into account including, but not limited to, various customer-specific factors, the potential sovereign risk of the geographic locations in which the customer is operating and macroeconomic conditions. These factors are updated regularly or when facts and circumstances indicate that an update is deemed necessary. |
Inventories | (e) Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is computed using standard cost, which approximates actual cost, on a first-in, first-out basis. We provide inventory write-downs based on excess and obsolete inventories determined primarily by future demand forecasts. The write-down is measured as the difference between the cost of the inventory and net realizable value based upon assumptions about future demand and charged to the provision for inventory, which is a component of cost of sales. At the point of the loss recognition, a new, lower cost basis for that inventory is established, and subsequent changes in facts and circumstances do not result in the restoration or increase in that newly established cost basis. In addition, we record a liability for firm, noncancelable, and unconditional purchase commitments with contract manufacturers and suppliers for quantities in excess of our future demand forecasts consistent with our valuation of excess and obsolete inventory. |
Financing Receivables and Guarantees | (g) Financing Receivables and Guarantees We provide financing arrangements, including loan receivables and lease receivables, for certain qualified end-user customers to build, maintain, and upgrade their networks. Loan receivables represent financing arrangements related to the sale of our hardware, software, and services (including technical support and advanced services), and also may include additional funding for other costs associated with network installation and integration of our products and services. Loan receivables have terms of one year to three years on average. Lease receivables represent sales-type leases resulting from the sale of Cisco’s and complementary third-party products and are typically collateralized by a security interest in the underlying assets. Lease receivables consist of arrangements with terms of four years on average. Outstanding financing receivables that are aged 31 days or more from the contractual payment date are considered past due. We do not accrue interest on financing receivables that are considered impaired and more than 120 days past due unless either the receivable has not been collected due to administrative reasons or the receivable is well secured and in the process of collection. Financing receivables may be placed on nonaccrual status earlier if, in management’s opinion, a timely collection of the full principal and interest becomes uncertain. After a financing receivable has been categorized as nonaccrual, interest will be recognized when cash is received. A financing receivable may be returned to accrual status after all of the customer’s delinquent balances of principal and interest have been settled, and the customer remains current for an appropriate period. We facilitate arrangements for third-party financing extended to channel partners, consisting of revolving short-term financing, generally with payment terms ranging from 60 to 90 days. In certain instances, these financing arrangements result in a transfer of our receivables to the third party. The receivables are derecognized upon transfer, as these transfers qualify as true sales, and we receive a payment for the receivables from the third party based on our standard payment terms. These financing arrangements facilitate the working capital requirements of the channel partners, and, in some cases, we guarantee a portion of these arrangements. We could be called upon to make payments under these guarantees in the event of nonpayment by the channel partners. Deferred revenue relating to these financing arrangements is recorded in accordance with revenue recognition policies or for the fair value of the financing guarantees. |
Leases | (h) Leases We lease real estate, information technology (IT) and other equipment and vehicles. We also have arrangements with certain suppliers and contract manufacturers which includes the leasing of dedicated space and equipment costs. Our leases have the option to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. As a lessee, we determine if an arrangement is a lease at commencement. Our ROU lease assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments related to the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. We use incremental borrowing rates based on information available at the commencement date to determine the present value of our lease payments. Certain of our lease agreements contain variable lease payments. Our variable lease payments can fluctuate depending on the level of activity or the cost of certain services where we have elected to combine lease and non-lease components. While these payments are not included as part of our lease liabilities, they are recognized as variable lease expense in the period they are incurred. We provide leasing of our equipment and complementary third-party products primarily through our channel partners and distributors, for which the income arising from these leases is recognized through interest income. As a lessor, we determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. We provide leasing arrangements for our equipment to certain qualified customers. Our lease portfolio primarily consists of sales-type leases. We allocate the consideration in a bundled contract with our customers based on relative standalone selling prices of our lease and non-lease components. The residual value on our leased equipment is determined at the inception of the lease based on an analysis of estimates of the value of equipment, market factors and historical customer behavior. Residual value estimates are reviewed on a periodic basis and other-than-temporary declines are expensed in the period they occur. Our leases generally provide an end-of-term option for the customer to extend the lease under mutually-agreed terms, return the leased equipment, or purchase the equipment for either the then-market value of the equipment or a pre-determined purchase price. If a customer chooses to terminate their lease prior to the original end of term date, the customer is required to pay all remaining lease payments in full. |
Leases | (h) Leases We lease real estate, information technology (IT) and other equipment and vehicles. We also have arrangements with certain suppliers and contract manufacturers which includes the leasing of dedicated space and equipment costs. Our leases have the option to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. As a lessee, we determine if an arrangement is a lease at commencement. Our ROU lease assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments related to the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. We use incremental borrowing rates based on information available at the commencement date to determine the present value of our lease payments. Certain of our lease agreements contain variable lease payments. Our variable lease payments can fluctuate depending on the level of activity or the cost of certain services where we have elected to combine lease and non-lease components. While these payments are not included as part of our lease liabilities, they are recognized as variable lease expense in the period they are incurred. We provide leasing of our equipment and complementary third-party products primarily through our channel partners and distributors, for which the income arising from these leases is recognized through interest income. As a lessor, we determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. We provide leasing arrangements for our equipment to certain qualified customers. Our lease portfolio primarily consists of sales-type leases. We allocate the consideration in a bundled contract with our customers based on relative standalone selling prices of our lease and non-lease components. The residual value on our leased equipment is determined at the inception of the lease based on an analysis of estimates of the value of equipment, market factors and historical customer behavior. Residual value estimates are reviewed on a periodic basis and other-than-temporary declines are expensed in the period they occur. Our leases generally provide an end-of-term option for the customer to extend the lease under mutually-agreed terms, return the leased equipment, or purchase the equipment for either the then-market value of the equipment or a pre-determined purchase price. If a customer chooses to terminate their lease prior to the original end of term date, the customer is required to pay all remaining lease payments in full. |
Depreciation and Amortization | (i) Depreciation and Amortization Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation or amortization, whenever applicable. Depreciation and amortization expenses for property and equipment were approximately $0.7 billion, $0.8 billion, and $0.8 billion for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method, generally over the following periods: Asset Category Period Buildings 25 years Building improvements 10 years Leasehold improvements Shorter of remaining lease term or up to 10 years Computer equipment and related software 30 to 36 months Production, engineering, and other equipment Up to 5 years Operating lease assets Based on lease term Furniture and fixtures 5 years |
Business Combinations | (j) Business Combinations We allocate the fair value of the purchase consideration of our acquisitions to the tangible assets, liabilities, and intangible assets acquired, including in-process research and development (IPR&D), based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. IPR&D is initially capitalized at fair value as an intangible asset with an indefinite life and assessed for impairment thereafter. When an IPR&D project is completed, the IPR&D is reclassified as an amortizable purchased intangible asset and amortized over the asset’s estimated useful life. Acquisition-related expenses and related restructuring costs are recognized separately from the business combination and are expensed as incurred. |
Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets | (k) Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis in the fourth fiscal quarter and, when specific circumstances dictate, between annual tests. When impaired, the carrying value of goodwill is written down to fair value. Identifying a potential impairment consists of comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. Purchased intangible assets with finite lives are carried at cost, less accumulated amortization. Amortization is computed over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. See “Long-Lived Assets” for our policy regarding impairment testing of purchased intangible assets with finite lives. Purchased intangible assets with indefinite lives are assessed for potential impairment annually or when events or circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts might be impaired. |
Long-Lived Assets | (l) Long-Lived Assets Long-lived assets that are held and used by us are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Determination of recoverability of long-lived assets is based on an estimate of the undiscounted future cash flows resulting from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. Measurement of an impairment loss for long-lived assets that management expects to hold and use is based on the difference between the fair value of the asset and its carrying value. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. |
Fair Value | (m) Fair Value Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required or permitted to be either recorded or disclosed at fair value, we consider the principal or most advantageous market in which we would transact, and we also consider assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. The accounting guidance for fair value measurement requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fair value hierarchy is as follows: Level 1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data. We use inputs such as actual trade data, benchmark yields, broker/dealer quotes, and other similar data, which are obtained from quoted market prices, independent pricing vendors, or other sources, to determine the ultimate fair value of assets or liabilities. Level 3 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities. The fair values are determined based on model-based techniques such as discounted cash flow models using inputs that we could not corroborate with market data. |
Derivative Instruments | (n) Derivative Instruments We recognize derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities and measure those instruments at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. For a derivative instrument designated as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss is recognized in earnings in the period of change together with the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item attributed to the risk being hedged. For a derivative instrument designated as a cash flow hedge, the gain or loss is initially reported as a component of AOCI and subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged exposure affects earnings. For a derivative instrument designated as a net investment hedge of our foreign operations, the gain or loss is recorded in the cumulative translation adjustment within AOCI together with the offsetting loss or gain of the hedged exposure of the underlying foreign operations. For derivative instruments that are not designated as accounting hedges, changes in fair value are recognized in earnings in the period of change. We record derivative instruments in the statements of cash flows to operating, investing, or financing activities consistent with the cash flows of the hedged item. |
Foreign Currency Translation | (o) Foreign Currency Translation Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries that operate in a local currency environment, where that local currency is the functional currency, are translated to U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, with the resulting translation adjustments directly recorded to a separate component of AOCI. Income and expense accounts are translated at average exchange rates during the year. Remeasurement adjustments are recorded in other income (loss), net. |
Concentrations of Risk | (p) Concentrations of Risk Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with several financial institutions. Deposits held with banks may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. Generally, these deposits may be redeemed upon demand and are maintained with financial institutions with reputable credit and therefore bear minimal credit risk. We seek to mitigate our credit risks by spreading such risks across multiple counterparties and monitoring the risk profiles of these counterparties. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and, with the exception of certain financing transactions, do not require collateral from our customers. We receive certain of our components from sole suppliers. Additionally, we rely on a limited number of contract manufacturers and suppliers to provide manufacturing services for our products. The inability of a contract manufacturer or supplier to fulfill our supply requirements could materially impact future operating results. |
Revenue Recognition | (q) Revenue Recognition We enter into contracts with customers that can include various combinations of products and services which are generally distinct and accounted for as separate performance obligations. As a result, our contracts may contain multiple performance obligations. We determine whether arrangements are distinct based on whether the customer can benefit from the product or service on its own or together with other resources that are readily available and whether our commitment to transfer the product or service to the customer is separately identifiable from other obligations in the contract. We classify our hardware, perpetual software licenses, and SaaS as distinct performance obligations. Term software licenses represent multiple obligations, which include software licenses and software maintenance. In transactions where we deliver hardware or software, we are typically the principal and we record revenue and costs of goods sold on a gross basis. We refer to our term software licenses, security software licenses, SaaS, and associated service arrangements as subscription offers. We recognize revenue upon transfer of control of promised goods or services in a contract with a customer in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for those products or services. Transfer of control occurs once the customer has the contractual right to use the product, generally upon shipment, electronic delivery (or when the software is available for download by the customer), or once title and risk of loss has transferred to the customer. Transfer of control can also occur over time for software maintenance and services as the customer receives the benefit over the contract term. Our hardware and perpetual software licenses are distinct performance obligations where revenue is recognized upfront upon transfer of control. Term software licenses include multiple performance obligations where the term licenses are recognized upfront upon transfer of control, with the associated software maintenance revenue recognized ratably over the contract term as services and software updates are provided. SaaS arrangements do not include the right for the customer to take possession of the software during the term, and therefore have one distinct performance obligation which is satisfied over time with revenue recognized ratably over the contract term as the customer consumes the services. On our product sales, we record consideration from shipping and handling on a gross basis within net product sales. We record our revenue net of any associated sales taxes. An allowance for future sales returns is established based on historical trends in product return rates. The allowance for future sales returns as of July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022 was $39 million and $43 million, respectively, and was recorded as a reduction of our accounts receivable and revenue. Significant Judgments Revenue is allocated among these performance obligations in a manner that reflects the consideration that we expect to be entitled to for the promised goods or services based on standalone selling prices (SSP). SSP is estimated for each distinct performance obligation and judgment may be required in their determination. The best evidence of SSP is the observable price of a product or service when we sell the goods separately in similar circumstances and to similar customers. In instances where SSP is not directly observable, we determine SSP using information that may include market conditions and other observable inputs. We assess relevant contractual terms in our customer contracts to determine the transaction price. We apply judgment in identifying contractual terms and determining the transaction price as we may be required to estimate variable consideration when determining the amount of revenue to recognize. Variable consideration includes potential contractual penalties and various rebate, cooperative marketing and other incentive programs that we offer to our distributors, channel partners and customers. When determining the amount of revenue to recognize, we estimate the expected usage of these programs, applying the expected value or most likely estimate and update the estimate at each reporting period as actual utilization becomes available. We also consider the customers’ right of return in determining the transaction price, where applicable. We assess certain software licenses, such as for security software, that contain critical updates or upgrades which customers can download throughout the contract term. Without these updates or upgrades, the functionality of the software would diminish over a relatively short time period. These updates or upgrades provide the customer the full functionality of the purchased security software licenses and are required to maintain the security license’s utility as the risks and threats in the environment are rapidly changing. In these circumstances, the revenue from these software arrangements is recognized as a single performance obligation satisfied over the contract term. |
Advertising Costs | (r) Advertising Costs We expense all advertising costs as incurred. |
Share-Based Compensation Expense | (s) Share-Based Compensation Expense We measure and recognize the compensation expense for all share-based awards made to employees and directors, including employee stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), performance-based restricted stock units (PRSUs), and employee stock purchases related to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Employee Stock Purchase Rights) based on estimated fair values. Share-based compensation expense is reduced for forfeitures as they occur. |
Software Development Costs | (t) Software Development Costs Software development costs, including costs to develop software sold, leased, or otherwise marketed, that are incurred subsequent to the establishment of technological feasibility are capitalized. Costs incurred during the application development stage for internal-use software and cloud-based applications are capitalized. Such software development costs capitalized during the periods presented were not material. |
Income Taxes | (u) Income Taxes Income tax expense is based on pretax financial accounting income. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that will more likely than not be realized. |
Computation of Net Income per Share | (v) Computation of Net Income per Share Basic net income per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted shares outstanding includes the dilutive effect of in-the-money options, unvested restricted stock, and restricted stock units. The dilutive effect of such equity awards is calculated based on the average share price for each fiscal period using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the amount the employee must pay for exercising stock options and the amount of compensation cost for future service that we have not yet recognized are collectively assumed to be used to repurchase shares. |
Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities | (w) Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities Our approach in assessing the consolidation requirement for variable interest entities focuses on identifying which enterprise has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the variable interest entity’s economic performance and which enterprise has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the variable interest entity. Should we conclude that we are the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity, the assets, liabilities, and results of operations of the variable interest entity will be included in our Consolidated Financial Statements. |
Use of Estimates | (x) Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Estimates are used for the following, among others: ▪ Revenue recognition ▪ Allowances for accounts receivable, sales returns, and financing receivables ▪ Inventory valuation and liability for purchase commitments with contract manufacturers and suppliers ▪ Loss contingencies and product warranties ▪ Fair value measurements ▪ Goodwill and purchased intangible asset impairments ▪ Income taxes The actual results that we experience may differ materially from our estimates. |
Recent Accounting Standards or Updates Not Yet Effective as of Fiscal Year End | (y) Recent Accounting Standards or Updates Not Yet Effective as of Fiscal Year End Reference Rate Reform In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an accounting standard update and subsequent amendments that provide optional expedients and exceptions to the current guidance on contract modification and hedging relationships to ease the financial reporting burden of the expected market transition from the London InterBank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. This accounting standard update was effective upon issuance and may be applied prospectively through December 31, 2024. We adopted this accounting standard update in fiscal 2023 and it did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements upon adoption. |
Offsetting of Derivative Instruments | We present our derivative instruments at gross fair values in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. However, our master netting and other similar arrangements with the respective counterparties allow for net settlement under certain conditions, which are designed to reduce credit risk by permitting net settlement with the same counterparty.To further limit credit risk, we also enter into collateral security arrangements related to certain derivative instruments whereby cash is posted as collateral between the counterparties based on the fair market value of the derivative instrument. |
Hedging Derivatives | Foreign Currency Exchange Risk We conduct business globally in numerous currencies. Therefore, we are exposed to adverse movements in foreign currency exchange rates. To limit the exposure related to foreign currency changes, we enter into foreign currency contracts. We do not enter into such contracts for speculative purposes. We hedge forecasted foreign currency transactions related to certain revenues, operating expenses and service cost of sales with currency options and forward contracts. These currency options and forward contracts, designated as cash flow hedges, generally have maturities of less than 24 months. The derivative instrument’s gain or loss is initially reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) and subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged exposure affects earnings. We enter into foreign exchange forward and option contracts to reduce the short-term effects of foreign currency fluctuations on assets and liabilities such as foreign currency receivables, long-term customer financings and payables. These derivatives are not designated as hedging instruments. Gains and losses on the contracts are included in other income (loss), net, and substantially offset foreign exchange gains and losses from the remeasurement of intercompany balances, other current assets, or liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the reporting entity. We hedge certain net investments in our foreign operations with forward contracts to reduce the effects of foreign currency fluctuations on our net investment in those foreign subsidiaries. These derivative instruments generally have maturities of up to six months. (d) Interest Rate Risk We hold interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges related to fixed-rate senior notes that are due in fiscal 2024 through 2025. Under these interest rate swaps, we receive fixed-rate interest payments and make interest payments based on SOFR plus a fixed number of basis points. The effect of such swaps is to convert the fixed interest rates of the senior fixed-rate notes to floating interest rates based on SOFR. The gains and losses related to changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps are included in interest expense and substantially offset changes in the fair value of the hedged portion of the underlying debt that are attributable to the changes in market interest rates. (e) Equity Price Risk |
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges | We are also exposed to variability in compensation charges related to certain deferred compensation obligations to employees. Although not designated as accounting hedges, we utilize derivatives such as total return swaps to economically hedge this exposure and offset the related compensation expense. |
Commitments and Contingencies | We purchase components from a variety of suppliers and use several contract manufacturers to provide manufacturing services for our products. During the normal course of business, in order to manage manufacturing lead times and help ensure adequate component supply, we enter into agreements with contract manufacturers and suppliers that allow them to procure inventory based upon criteria as defined by us or establish the parameters defining our requirements. A significant portion of our reported purchase commitments arising from these agreements consists of firm, noncancelable, and unconditional commitments. Certain of these inventory purchase commitments with contract manufacturers and suppliers relate to arrangements to secure supply and pricing for certain product components for multi-year periods. In certain instances, these agreements allow us the option to cancel, reschedule, and adjust our requirements based on our business needs prior to firm orders being placed. |
Indemnifications | In the normal course of business, we have indemnification obligations to other parties, including customers, lessors, and parties to other transactions with us, with respect to certain matters. We have agreed to indemnify against losses arising from a breach of representations or covenants or out of intellectual property infringement or other claims made against certain parties. These agreements may limit the time or circumstances within which an indemnification claim can be made and the amount of the claim. It is not possible to determine the maximum potential amount for claims made under the indemnification obligations due to uncertainties in the litigation process, coordination with and contributions by other parties and the defendants in these types of cases, and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular case and agreement. Historically, indemnity payments made by us have not had a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements. |
Segment Information | We conduct business globally and are primarily managed on a geographic basis consisting of three segments: the Americas, EMEA, and APJC. Our management makes financial decisions and allocates resources based on the information it receives from our internal management system. Sales are attributed to a segment based on the ordering location of the customer. We do not allocate research and development, sales and marketing, or general and administrative expenses to our segments in this internal management system because management does not include the information in our measurement of the performance of the operating segments. In addition, we do not allocate amortization and impairment of acquisition-related intangible assets, share-based compensation expense, significant litigation settlements and other contingencies, charges related to asset impairments and restructurings, and certain other charges to the gross margin for each segment because management does not include this information in our measurement of the performance of the operating segments. |
Summary of Significant Accoun_3
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Depreciation Period by Type of Assets | Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method, generally over the following periods: Asset Category Period Buildings 25 years Building improvements 10 years Leasehold improvements Shorter of remaining lease term or up to 10 years Computer equipment and related software 30 to 36 months Production, engineering, and other equipment Up to 5 years Operating lease assets Based on lease term Furniture and fixtures 5 years Property and Equipment, Net July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Gross property and equipment: Land, buildings, and building and leasehold improvements $ 4,229 $ 4,219 Computer equipment and related software 744 779 Production, engineering, and other equipment 4,611 4,647 Operating lease assets 135 185 Furniture, fixtures and other 339 335 Total gross property and equipment 10,058 10,165 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (7,973) (8,168) Total $ 2,085 $ 1,997 |
Revenue (Tables)
Revenue (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Disaggregation of Revenue | The following table presents this disaggregation of revenue (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Product revenue: Secure, Agile Networks $ 29,105 $ 23,831 $ 22,725 Internet for the Future 5,306 5,276 4,511 Collaboration 4,052 4,472 4,727 End-to-End Security 3,859 3,699 3,382 Optimized Application Experiences 811 729 654 Other Products 9 11 15 Total Product 43,142 38,018 36,014 Services 13,856 13,539 13,804 Total $ 56,998 $ 51,557 $ 49,818 The following table presents revenue for groups of similar products and services (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Revenue: Secure, Agile Networks $ 29,105 $ 23,831 $ 22,725 Internet for the Future 5,306 5,276 4,511 Collaboration 4,052 4,472 4,727 End-to-End Security 3,859 3,699 3,382 Optimized Application Experiences 811 729 654 Other Products 9 11 15 Total Product 43,142 38,018 36,014 Services 13,856 13,539 13,804 Total $ 56,998 $ 51,557 $ 49,818 |
Allowance for Credit Loss for Accounts Receivable | The allowances for credit loss for our accounts receivable are summarized as follows (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Allowance for credit loss at beginning of fiscal year $ 83 $ 109 $ 143 Provisions (benefits) 39 64 21 Recoveries (write-offs), net (37) (81) (29) Foreign exchange and other — (9) (26) Allowance for credit loss at end of fiscal year $ 85 $ 83 $ 109 |
Schedule of Gross Contract Assets by Internal Risk Ratings | Gross contract assets by our internal risk ratings are summarized as follows (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 1 to 4 $ 672 $ 414 5 to 6 954 814 7 and Higher 60 158 Total $ 1,686 $ 1,386 |
Acquisitions and Divestitures (
Acquisitions and Divestitures (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] | |
Summary of Allocation of Total Purchase Consideration | A summary of the allocation of the total purchase consideration is presented as follows (in millions): Fiscal 2023 Purchase Consideration Net Tangible Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed) Purchased Intangible Assets Goodwill Total acquisitions (five in total) $ 315 $ (18) $ 150 $ 183 Allocation of the purchase consideration for acquisitions completed in fiscal 2022 is summarized as follows (in millions): Fiscal 2022 Purchase Consideration Net Tangible Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed) Purchased Intangible Assets Goodwill Total acquisitions (three in total) $ 364 $ 12 $ 20 $ 332 |
Goodwill and Purchased Intang_2
Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Goodwill by Reportable Segment | The following tables present the goodwill allocated to our reportable segments as of July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022, as well as the changes to goodwill during fiscal 2023 and 2022 (in millions): Balance at July 30, 2022 Acquisitions Foreign Currency Translation and Other Balance at July 29, 2023 Americas $ 23,882 $ 123 $ 30 $ 24,035 EMEA 9,062 44 12 9,118 APJC 5,360 16 6 5,382 Total $ 38,304 $ 183 $ 48 $ 38,535 Balance at July 31, 2021 Acquisitions Foreign Currency Translation and Other Balance at July 30, 2022 Americas $ 23,673 $ 222 $ (13) $ 23,882 EMEA 9,094 83 (115) 9,062 APJC 5,401 27 (68) 5,360 Total $ 38,168 $ 332 $ (196) $ 38,304 |
Schedule of Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations | The following tables present details of our intangible assets acquired through acquisitions completed during fiscal 2023 and 2022 (in millions, except years): FINITE LIVES INDEFINITE TOTAL TECHNOLOGY CUSTOMER IPR&D Fiscal 2023 Weighted- Amount Weighted- Amount Amount Amount Total acquisitions (five in total) 3.7 $ 138 1.8 $ 12 $ — $ 150 FINITE LIVES INDEFINITE TOTAL TECHNOLOGY CUSTOMER IPR&D Fiscal 2022 Weighted- Amount Weighted- Amount Amount Amount Total acquisitions (three in total) 2.7 $ 16 2.0 $ 4 $ — $ 20 |
Schedule of Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations | The following tables present details of our intangible assets acquired through acquisitions completed during fiscal 2023 and 2022 (in millions, except years): FINITE LIVES INDEFINITE TOTAL TECHNOLOGY CUSTOMER IPR&D Fiscal 2023 Weighted- Amount Weighted- Amount Amount Amount Total acquisitions (five in total) 3.7 $ 138 1.8 $ 12 $ — $ 150 FINITE LIVES INDEFINITE TOTAL TECHNOLOGY CUSTOMER IPR&D Fiscal 2022 Weighted- Amount Weighted- Amount Amount Amount Total acquisitions (three in total) 2.7 $ 16 2.0 $ 4 $ — $ 20 |
Schedule of Purchased Intangible Assets | The following tables present details of our purchased intangible assets (in millions): July 29, 2023 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Purchased intangible assets with finite lives: Technology $ 2,998 $ (1,691) $ 1,307 Customer relationships 1,228 (905) 323 Other 40 (22) 18 Total purchased intangible assets with finite lives 4,266 (2,618) 1,648 In-process research and development, with indefinite lives 170 — 170 Total $ 4,436 $ (2,618) $ 1,818 July 30, 2022 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Purchased intangible assets with finite lives: Technology $ 2,631 $ (1,102) $ 1,529 Customer relationships 1,354 (769) 585 Other 41 (16) 25 Total purchased intangible assets with finite lives 4,026 (1,887) 2,139 In-process research and development, with indefinite lives 430 — 430 Total $ 4,456 $ (1,887) $ 2,569 |
Schedule of Purchased Intangible Assets | The following tables present details of our purchased intangible assets (in millions): July 29, 2023 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Purchased intangible assets with finite lives: Technology $ 2,998 $ (1,691) $ 1,307 Customer relationships 1,228 (905) 323 Other 40 (22) 18 Total purchased intangible assets with finite lives 4,266 (2,618) 1,648 In-process research and development, with indefinite lives 170 — 170 Total $ 4,436 $ (2,618) $ 1,818 July 30, 2022 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Purchased intangible assets with finite lives: Technology $ 2,631 $ (1,102) $ 1,529 Customer relationships 1,354 (769) 585 Other 41 (16) 25 Total purchased intangible assets with finite lives 4,026 (1,887) 2,139 In-process research and development, with indefinite lives 430 — 430 Total $ 4,456 $ (1,887) $ 2,569 |
Schedule of Amortization of Purchased Intangible Assets | The following table presents the amortization of purchased intangible assets, including impairment charges (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Amortization of purchased intangible assets: Cost of sales $ 649 $ 749 $ 716 Operating expenses 282 328 215 Total $ 931 $ 1,077 $ 931 |
Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization Expense of Purchased Intangible Assets | The estimated future amortization expense of purchased intangible assets with finite lives as of July 29, 2023 is as follows (in millions): Fiscal Year Amount 2024 $ 875 2025 $ 502 2026 $ 154 2027 $ 78 2028 $ 39 |
Restructuring and Other Charg_2
Restructuring and Other Charges (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Restructuring Charges [Abstract] | |
Activities Related to Restructuring and Other Charges | The following table summarizes the activities related to the restructuring and other charges, as discussed above (in millions): FISCAL 2023 PLAN FISCAL 2021 AND Employee Severance Other Employee Other Total Liability as of July 25, 2020 $ — $ — $ 58 $ 14 $ 72 Charges — — 836 50 886 Cash payments — — (879) (11) (890) Non-cash items — — 1 (35) (34) Liability as of July 31, 2021 — — 16 18 34 Charges — — 9 (3) 6 Cash payments — — (23) (2) (25) Non-cash items — — — (6) (6) Liability as of July 30, 2022 — — 2 7 9 Charges 465 70 — (4) 531 Cash payments (301) (11) (1) (1) (314) Non-cash items 2 (15) — — (13) Liability as of July 29, 2023 $ 166 $ 44 $ 1 $ 2 $ 213 |
Balance Sheet and Other Detai_2
Balance Sheet and Other Details (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash | The following tables provide details of selected balance sheet and other items (in millions): Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Cash and cash equivalents $ 10,123 $ 7,079 Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in other current assets 191 — Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in other assets 1,313 1,500 Total $ 11,627 $ 8,579 |
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash | The following tables provide details of selected balance sheet and other items (in millions): Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Cash and cash equivalents $ 10,123 $ 7,079 Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in other current assets 191 — Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in other assets 1,313 1,500 Total $ 11,627 $ 8,579 |
Inventories | Inventories July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Raw materials $ 1,685 $ 1,601 Work in process 264 150 Finished goods 1,493 717 Service-related spares 186 90 Demonstration systems 16 10 Total $ 3,644 $ 2,568 |
Property and Equipment, Net | Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method, generally over the following periods: Asset Category Period Buildings 25 years Building improvements 10 years Leasehold improvements Shorter of remaining lease term or up to 10 years Computer equipment and related software 30 to 36 months Production, engineering, and other equipment Up to 5 years Operating lease assets Based on lease term Furniture and fixtures 5 years Property and Equipment, Net July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Gross property and equipment: Land, buildings, and building and leasehold improvements $ 4,229 $ 4,219 Computer equipment and related software 744 779 Production, engineering, and other equipment 4,611 4,647 Operating lease assets 135 185 Furniture, fixtures and other 339 335 Total gross property and equipment 10,058 10,165 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (7,973) (8,168) Total $ 2,085 $ 1,997 |
Remaining Performance Obligations | Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Product $ 15,802 $ 14,090 Service 19,066 17,449 Total $ 34,868 $ 31,539 Short-term RPO $ 17,910 $ 16,936 Long-term RPO 16,958 14,603 Total $ 34,868 $ 31,539 Amount to be recognized as revenue over the next 12 months 51 % 54 % Deferred revenue $ 25,550 $ 23,264 Unbilled contract revenue 9,318 8,275 Total $ 34,868 $ 31,539 |
Deferred Revenue | Deferred Revenue July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Product $ 11,505 $ 10,427 Service 14,045 12,837 Total $ 25,550 $ 23,264 Reported as: Current $ 13,908 $ 12,784 Noncurrent 11,642 10,480 Total $ 25,550 $ 23,264 |
Transition Tax Payable | Our income tax payable associated with the one-time U.S. transition tax on accumulated earnings for foreign subsidiaries as a result of the Tax Act is as follows (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Current $ 1,364 $ 727 Noncurrent 4,092 5,456 Total $ 5,456 $ 6,183 |
Leases (Tables)
Leases (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
Operating Lease Balances | The following table presents our operating lease balances (in millions): Balance Sheet Line Item July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Operating lease right-of-use assets Other assets $ 971 $ 1,003 Operating lease liabilities Other current liabilities $ 313 $ 322 Operating lease liabilities Other long-term liabilities 707 724 Total operating lease liabilities $ 1,020 $ 1,046 |
Lease Expenses and Supplemental Information | The components of our lease expenses were as follows (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Operating lease expense $ 425 $ 390 Short-term lease expense 65 66 Variable lease expense 242 173 Total lease expense $ 732 $ 629 Supplemental information related to our operating leases is as follows (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities — operating cash flows $ 387 $ 408 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating leases liabilities $ 326 $ 331 |
Maturities of Operating Leases | The maturities of our operating leases (undiscounted) as of July 29, 2023 are as follows (in millions): Fiscal Year Amount 2024 $ 341 2025 259 2026 167 2027 99 2028 73 Thereafter 177 Total lease payments 1,116 Less interest (96) Total $ 1,020 |
Future Minimum Lease Payments on Lease Receivables | Future minimum lease payments on our lease receivables as of July 29, 2023 are summarized as follows (in millions): Fiscal Year Amount 2024 $ 371 2025 221 2026 167 2027 147 2028 100 Thereafter 9 Total 1,015 Less: Present value of lease payments 927 Unearned income $ 88 |
Operating Lease Assets | Amounts relating to equipment on operating lease assets held by us and the associated accumulated depreciation are summarized as follows (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Operating lease assets $ 135 $ 185 Accumulated depreciation (78) (111) Operating lease assets, net $ 57 $ 74 |
Minimum Future Rentals on Noncancelable Operating Leases | Minimum future rentals on noncancelable operating leases as of July 29, 2023 are summarized as follows (in millions): Fiscal Year Amount 2024 $ 25 2025 12 2026 6 Total $ 43 |
Financing Receivables (Tables)
Financing Receivables (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | |
Financing Receivables | A summary of our financing receivables is presented as follows (in millions): July 29, 2023 Loan Receivables Lease Receivables Total Gross $ 5,910 $ 1,015 $ 6,925 Residual value — 70 70 Unearned income — (88) (88) Allowance for credit loss (53) (19) (72) Total, net $ 5,857 $ 978 $ 6,835 Reported as: Current $ 2,988 $ 364 $ 3,352 Noncurrent 2,869 614 3,483 Total, net $ 5,857 $ 978 $ 6,835 July 30, 2022 Loan Receivables Lease Receivables Total Gross $ 6,842 $ 1,176 $ 8,018 Residual value — 76 76 Unearned income — (54) (54) Allowance for credit loss (103) (23) (126) Total, net $ 6,739 $ 1,175 $ 7,914 Reported as: Current $ 3,327 $ 578 $ 3,905 Noncurrent 3,412 597 4,009 Total, net $ 6,739 $ 1,175 $ 7,914 |
Schedule of Financing Receivables by Internal Credit Risk Rating by Period of Origination | The tables below present our gross financing receivables, excluding residual value, less unearned income, categorized by our internal credit risk rating by period of origination (in millions): July 29, 2023 Fiscal Year Internal Credit Risk Rating Prior July 27, 2019 July 25, 2020 July 31, 2021 July 30, 2022 July 29, 2023 Total Loan Receivables: 1 to 4 $ 10 $ 53 $ 251 $ 791 $ 1,077 $ 1,784 $ 3,966 5 to 6 3 14 131 287 465 936 1,836 7 and Higher 1 7 15 17 29 39 108 Total Loan Receivables $ 14 $ 74 $ 397 $ 1,095 $ 1,571 $ 2,759 $ 5,910 Lease Receivables: 1 to 4 $ 2 $ 20 $ 57 $ 111 $ 84 $ 235 $ 509 5 to 6 2 13 44 58 87 191 395 7 and Higher — 1 2 4 5 11 23 Total Lease Receivables $ 4 $ 34 $ 103 $ 173 $ 176 $ 437 $ 927 Total $ 18 $ 108 $ 500 $ 1,268 $ 1,747 $ 3,196 $ 6,837 July 30, 2022 Fiscal Year Internal Credit Risk Rating Prior July 28, 2018 July 27, 2019 July 25, 2020 July 31, 2021 July 30, 2022 Total Loan Receivables: 1 to 4 $ 2 $ 49 $ 173 $ 536 $ 1,458 $ 2,287 $ 4,505 5 to 6 1 17 115 345 709 1,030 2,217 7 and Higher 1 1 22 45 39 12 120 Total Loan Receivables $ 4 $ 67 $ 310 $ 926 $ 2,206 $ 3,329 $ 6,842 Lease Receivables: 1 to 4 $ 2 $ 25 $ 74 $ 124 $ 176 $ 152 $ 553 5 to 6 1 10 67 146 165 151 540 7 and Higher — 1 4 12 2 10 29 Total Lease Receivables $ 3 $ 36 $ 145 $ 282 $ 343 $ 313 $ 1,122 Total $ 7 $ 103 $ 455 $ 1,208 $ 2,549 $ 3,642 $ 7,964 |
Schedule of Aging Analysis of Financing Receivables | The following tables present the aging analysis of gross receivables as of July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022 (in millions): DAYS PAST DUE July 29, 2023 31 - 60 61 - 90 91+ Total Current Total 120+ Still Accruing Nonaccrual Impaired Loan receivables $ 47 $ 20 $ 37 $ 104 $ 5,806 $ 5,910 $ 17 $ 12 $ 12 Lease receivables 16 4 23 43 884 927 6 3 3 Total $ 63 $ 24 $ 60 $ 147 $ 6,690 $ 6,837 $ 23 $ 15 $ 15 DAYS PAST DUE July 30, 2022 31 - 60 61 - 90 91+ Total Current Total 120+ Still Accruing Nonaccrual Impaired Loan receivables $ 98 $ 62 $ 129 $ 289 $ 6,553 $ 6,842 $ 14 $ 60 $ 60 Lease receivables 8 6 26 40 1,082 1,122 7 11 11 Total $ 106 $ 68 $ 155 $ 329 $ 7,635 $ 7,964 $ 21 $ 71 $ 71 |
Allowance for Credit Loss and Related Financing Receivables | The allowances for credit loss and the related financing receivables are summarized as follows (in millions): CREDIT LOSS ALLOWANCES Loan Lease Total Allowance for credit loss as of July 30, 2022 $ 103 $ 23 $ 126 Provisions (benefits) (7) (1) (8) Recoveries (write-offs), net (38) (3) (41) Foreign exchange and other (5) — (5) Allowance for credit loss as of July 29, 2023 $ 53 $ 19 $ 72 CREDIT LOSS ALLOWANCES Loan Lease Total Allowance for credit loss as of July 31, 2021 $ 89 $ 38 $ 127 Provisions (benefits) 4 (13) (9) Recoveries (write-offs), net — (2) (2) Foreign exchange and other 10 — 10 Allowance for credit loss as of July 30, 2022 $ 103 $ 23 $ 126 CREDIT LOSS ALLOWANCES Loan Lease Total Allowance for credit loss as of July 25, 2020 $ 90 $ 48 $ 138 Provisions (benefits) (17) (10) (27) Recoveries (write-offs), net (1) (1) (2) Foreign exchange and other 17 1 18 Allowance for credit loss as of July 31, 2021 $ 89 $ 38 $ 127 |
Investments (Tables)
Investments (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |
Summary of Available-for-Sale Investments | The following tables summarize our available-for-sale debt investments (in millions): July 29, 2023 Amortized Gross Gross Fair U.S. government securities $ 3,587 $ 1 $ (62) $ 3,526 U.S. government agency securities 428 — (5) 423 Non-U.S. government and agency securities 364 — (1) 363 Corporate debt securities 7,238 3 (327) 6,914 U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities 2,421 14 (230) 2,205 Commercial paper 1,484 — — 1,484 Certificates of deposit 677 — — 677 Total $ 16,199 $ 18 $ (625) $ 15,592 July 30, 2022 Amortized Gross Gross Fair U.S. government securities $ 1,287 $ — $ (49) $ 1,238 U.S. government agency securities 142 — (4) 138 Non-U.S. government and agency securities 272 — — 272 Corporate debt securities 8,127 2 (311) 7,818 U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities 2,134 — (158) 1,976 Commercial paper 255 — — 255 Certificates of deposit 250 — — 250 Total $ 12,467 $ 2 $ (522) $ 11,947 |
Gross Realized Gains and Gross Realized Losses Related to Available-for-Sale Investment | The following table presents the gross realized gains and gross realized losses related to available-for-sale debt investments (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Gross realized gains $ 4 $ 27 $ 55 Gross realized losses (25) (18) (2) Total $ (21) $ 9 $ 53 |
Available-for-Sale Investments with Gross Unrealized Losses | The following tables present the breakdown of the available-for-sale debt investments with gross unrealized losses and the duration that those losses had been unrealized at July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022 (in millions): UNREALIZED LOSSES UNREALIZED LOSSES TOTAL July 29, 2023 Fair Value Gross Fair Value Gross Fair Value Gross U.S. government securities $ 2,394 $ (26) $ 931 $ (36) $ 3,325 $ (62) U.S. government agency securities 343 (2) 72 (3) 415 (5) Non-U.S. government and agency securities 363 (1) — — 363 (1) Corporate debt securities 1,736 (22) 4,315 (275) 6,051 (297) U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities 658 (13) 1,438 (217) 2,096 (230) Commercial paper 97 — — — 97 — Certificates of deposit 2 — — — 2 — Total $ 5,593 $ (64) $ 6,756 $ (531) $ 12,349 $ (595) UNREALIZED LOSSES UNREALIZED LOSSES TOTAL July 30, 2022 Fair Value Gross Fair Value Gross Fair Value Gross U.S. government securities $ 1,110 $ (44) $ 120 $ (5) $ 1,230 $ (49) U.S. government agency securities 114 (2) 24 (2) 138 (4) Non-U.S. government and agency securities 264 — — — 264 — Corporate debt securities 6,920 (240) 422 (37) 7,342 (277) U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities 1,305 (96) 615 (62) 1,920 (158) Total $ 9,713 $ (382) $ 1,181 $ (106) $ 10,894 $ (488) |
Maturities of Fixed Income Securities | The following table summarizes the maturities of our available-for-sale debt investments as of July 29, 2023 (in millions): Amortized Cost Fair Value Within 1 year $ 5,510 $ 5,462 After 1 year through 5 years 8,197 7,856 After 5 years through 10 years 69 67 After 10 years 2 2 Mortgage-backed securities with no single maturity 2,421 2,205 Total $ 16,199 $ 15,592 |
Fair Value (Tables)
Fair Value (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows (in millions): JULY 29, 2023 JULY 30, 2022 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 Total Assets: Cash equivalents: Money market funds $ 6,496 $ — $ 6,496 $ 3,930 $ — $ 3,930 Commercial paper — 1,090 1,090 — 72 72 Certificates of deposit — 47 47 — 32 32 Corporate debt securities — 25 25 — 1 1 U.S. government securities — — — — 12 12 Available-for-sale debt investments: U.S. government securities — 3,526 3,526 — 1,238 1,238 U.S. government agency securities — 423 423 — 138 138 Non-U.S. government and agency securities — 363 363 — 272 272 Corporate debt securities — 6,914 6,914 — 7,818 7,818 U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities — 2,205 2,205 — 1,976 1,976 Commercial paper — 1,484 1,484 — 255 255 Certificates of deposit — 677 677 — 250 250 Equity investments: Marketable equity securities 431 — 431 241 — 241 Other current assets: Money market funds 188 — 188 — — — Other assets: Money market funds 1,313 — 1,313 1,500 — 1,500 Derivative assets — 32 32 — 78 78 Total $ 8,428 $ 16,786 $ 25,214 $ 5,671 $ 12,142 $ 17,813 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities $ — $ 75 $ 75 $ — $ 89 $ 89 Total $ — $ 75 $ 75 $ — $ 89 $ 89 |
Borrowings (Tables)
Borrowings (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Short-Term Debt | The following table summarizes our short-term debt (in millions, except percentages): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Amount Effective Rate Amount Effective Rate Current portion of long-term debt $ 1,733 4.45 % $ 499 2.68 % Commercial paper — — 600 2.05 % Total $ 1,733 $ 1,099 |
Schedule of Long-Term Debt | The following table summarizes our long-term debt (in millions, except percentages): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Maturity Date Amount Effective Rate Amount Effective Rate Senior notes: Fixed-rate notes: 2.60% February 28, 2023 $ — — $ 500 2.68% 2.20% September 20, 2023 750 2.27% 750 2.27% 3.625% March 4, 2024 1,000 6.08% 1,000 2.69% 3.50% June 15, 2025 500 6.38% 500 3.20% 2.95% February 28, 2026 750 3.01% 750 3.01% 2.50% September 20, 2026 1,500 2.55% 1,500 2.55% 5.90% February 15, 2039 2,000 6.11% 2,000 6.11% 5.50% January 15, 2040 2,000 5.67% 2,000 5.67% Total 8,500 9,000 Unaccreted discount/issuance costs (68) (75) Hedge accounting fair value adjustments (41) (10) Total $ 8,391 $ 8,915 Reported as: Short-term debt $ 1,733 $ 499 Long-term debt 6,658 8,416 Total $ 8,391 $ 8,915 |
Schedule of Principal Payments for Long-Term Debt | As of July 29, 2023, future principal payments for long-term debt, including the current portion, are summarized as follows (in millions): Fiscal Year Amount 2024 $ 1,750 2025 500 2026 750 2027 1,500 Thereafter 4,000 Total $ 8,500 |
Derivative Instruments (Tables)
Derivative Instruments (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments by Balance Sheet Line Item | The fair values of our derivative instruments and the line items on the Consolidated Balance Sheets to which they were recorded are summarized as follows (in millions): DERIVATIVE ASSETS DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES Balance Sheet Line Item July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Balance Sheet Line Item July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Foreign currency derivatives Other current assets $ 22 $ 55 Other current liabilities $ — $ — Foreign currency derivatives Other assets 9 9 Other long-term liabilities — — Interest rate derivatives Other current assets — — Other current liabilities 17 — Interest rate derivatives Other assets — — Other long-term liabilities 24 10 Total 31 64 41 10 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign currency derivatives Other current assets 1 14 Other current liabilities 25 69 Foreign currency derivatives Other assets — — Other long-term liabilities 9 9 Equity derivatives Other current assets — — Other current liabilities — 1 Total 1 14 34 79 Total $ 32 $ 78 $ 75 $ 89 |
Cumulative Basis Adjustments for Fair Value Hedges | The following amounts were recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets related to cumulative basis adjustments for our fair value hedges (in millions): CARRYING AMOUNT OF THE HEDGED ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) CUMULATIVE AMOUNT OF FAIR VALUE HEDGING ADJUSTMENT INCLUDED IN THE CARRYING AMOUNT OF THE HEDGED ASSETS/LIABILITIES Balance Sheet Line Item of Hedged Item July 29, July 30, July 29, July 30, Short-term debt $ (983) $ — $ 17 $ — Long-term debt $ (476) $ (1,487) $ 24 $ 10 |
Effect on Derivative Instruments Designated as Fair Value Hedges | The effect of derivative instruments designated as fair value hedges, recognized in interest and other income (loss), net is summarized as follows (in millions): GAINS (LOSSES) FOR July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Interest rate derivatives: Hedged items $ 31 $ 116 $ 65 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (31) (118) (67) Total $ — $ (2) $ (2) |
Effect of Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Fair Value Hedges on Consolidated Statement of Operations | The effect on the Consolidated Statements of Operations of derivative instruments not designated as hedges is summarized as follows (in millions): GAINS (LOSSES) FOR Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Line Item in Statements of Operations July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Foreign currency derivatives Other income (loss), net $ 1 $ (237) $ 2 Total return swaps—deferred compensation Operating expenses and other 58 (92) 157 Equity derivatives Other income (loss), net 13 9 20 Total $ 72 $ (320) $ 179 |
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Derivatives Outstanding | The notional amounts of our outstanding derivatives are summarized as follows (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Foreign currency derivatives $ 5,419 $ 4,521 Interest rate derivatives 1,500 1,500 Total return swaps—deferred compensation 792 651 Total $ 7,711 $ 6,672 |
Commitments and Contingencies (
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Purchase Commitments | The following table summarizes our inventory purchase commitments with contract manufacturers and suppliers (in millions): Commitments by Period July 29, July 30, Less than 1 year $ 5,270 $ 9,954 1 to 3 years 1,783 2,240 3 to 5 years 200 770 Total $ 7,253 $ 12,964 |
Compensation Expenses Related to Business Combinations | The following table summarizes the compensation expense related to acquisitions (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Compensation expense related to acquisitions $ 222 $ 271 $ 262 |
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability | The following table summarizes the activity related to the product warranty liability (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Balance at beginning of fiscal year $ 333 $ 336 $ 331 Provisions for warranties issued 386 415 496 Adjustments for pre-existing warranties 18 3 — Settlements (408) (421) (491) Balance at end of fiscal year $ 329 $ 333 $ 336 |
Schedule of Guarantor Obligations | The aggregate amounts of channel partner financing guarantees outstanding at July 29, 2023 and July 30, 2022, representing the total maximum potential future payments under financing arrangements with third parties along with the related deferred revenue, are summarized in the following table (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Maximum potential future payments $ 159 $ 188 Deferred revenue (34) (9) Total $ 125 $ 179 |
Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
Stockholders' Equity (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | |
Stock Repurchase Program | A summary of the stock repurchase activity under the stock repurchase program, reported based on the trade date, is summarized as follows (in millions, except per-share amounts): Years Ended Shares Weighted-Average Price per Share Amount July 29, 2023 88 $ 48.49 $ 4,271 July 30, 2022 146 $ 52.82 $ 7,734 July 31, 2021 64 $ 45.48 $ 2,902 |
Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)
Employee Benefit Plans (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |
Summary of Share-Based Compensation Expense | Share-based compensation expense consists primarily of expenses for RSUs, stock purchase rights, and stock options, granted to employees or assumed from acquisitions. The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Cost of sales—product $ 151 $ 112 $ 99 Cost of sales—service 245 199 176 Share-based compensation expense in cost of sales 396 311 275 Research and development 1,008 790 694 Sales and marketing 673 572 540 General and administrative 270 212 226 Restructuring and other charges 6 1 26 Share-based compensation expense in operating expenses 1,957 1,575 1,486 Total share-based compensation expense $ 2,353 $ 1,886 $ 1,761 Income tax benefit for share-based compensation $ 449 $ 457 $ 387 |
Summary of Restricted Stock and Stock Unit Activity | A summary of the restricted stock and stock unit activity, which includes time-based and performance-based or market-based RSUs, is as follows (in millions, except per-share amounts): Restricted Stock/ Weighted-Average Aggregate Fair Value UNVESTED BALANCE AT JULY 25, 2020 96 $ 42.03 Granted and assumed 51 41.89 Vested (39) 39.63 $ 1,813 Canceled/forfeited/other (14) 42.13 UNVESTED BALANCE AT JULY 31, 2021 94 42.93 Granted and assumed 52 50.06 Vested (37) 42.27 $ 1,979 Canceled/forfeited/other (12) 45.63 UNVESTED BALANCE AT JULY 30, 2022 97 46.67 Granted and assumed 72 42.08 Vested (39) 46.69 $ 1,746 Canceled/forfeited/other (8) 45.17 UNVESTED BALANCE AT JULY 29, 2023 122 $ 44.04 |
Schedule of Valuation Assumptions for Time-based RSUs and PRSUs | The assumptions for the valuation of time-based RSUs and PRSUs are summarized as follows: RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Number of shares granted (in millions) 70 50 48 Grant date fair value per share $ 42.13 $ 49.68 $ 42.04 Weighted-average assumptions/inputs: Expected dividend yield 3.4 % 2.9 % 3.3 % Range of risk-free interest rates 3.7% – 5.7% 0.0% – 3.0% 0.0% – 0.9% PERFORMANCE BASED RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Number of shares granted (in millions) 2 2 2 Grant date fair value per share $ 40.44 $ 59.64 $ 37.91 Weighted-average assumptions/inputs: Expected dividend yield N/A 0.4 % 3.6 % Range of risk-free interest rates N/A 0.0% – 0.7% 0.1% – 0.4% |
Schedule of Valuation Assumptions for Employee Stock Purchase Rights | The assumptions for the valuation of employee stock purchase rights are summarized as follows: EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE RIGHTS Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Weighted-average assumptions: Expected volatility 28.7 % 27.9 % 29.2 % Risk-free interest rate 2.8 % 0.1 % 0.3 % Expected dividend 3.6 % 3.2 % 3.2 % Expected life (in years) 1.2 1.2 1.3 Weighted-average estimated grant date fair value per share $ 12.40 $ 12.90 $ 12.46 |
Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Ta
Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Components of AOCI, Net of Tax | The components of AOCI, net of tax, and the other comprehensive income (loss) are summarized as follows (in millions): Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) Cash Flow Hedging Instruments Cumulative Translation Adjustment and Actuarial Gains (Losses) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) BALANCE AT JULY 25, 2020 $ 315 $ (6) $ (828) $ (519) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (141) 20 229 108 (Gains) losses reclassified out of AOCI (53) (14) 3 (64) Tax benefit (expense) 61 (1) (2) 58 BALANCE AT JULY 31, 2021 182 (1) (598) (417) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (731) 87 (647) (1,291) (Gains) losses reclassified out of AOCI (9) (29) 2 (36) Tax benefit (expense) 179 (13) (44) 122 BALANCE AT JULY 30, 2022 (379) 44 (1,287) (1,622) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (113) 29 116 32 (Gains) losses reclassified out of AOCI 21 (63) (1) (43) Tax benefit (expense) 31 8 19 58 BALANCE AT JULY 29, 2023 $ (440) $ 18 $ (1,153) $ (1,575) |
Income Taxes (Tables)
Income Taxes (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Provision for Income Taxes | The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Federal: Current $ 3,754 $ 2,203 $ 1,959 Deferred (1,955) (176) (203) 1,799 2,027 1,756 State: Current 623 458 513 Deferred (175) (156) (46) 448 302 467 Foreign: Current 412 313 583 Deferred 46 23 (135) 458 336 448 Total $ 2,705 $ 2,665 $ 2,671 |
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes | Income before provision for income taxes consists of the following (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 United States $ 14,074 $ 13,550 $ 12,335 International 1,244 927 927 Total $ 15,318 $ 14,477 $ 13,262 |
Difference Between Income Taxes at Federal Statutory Rate and Provision for Income Taxes | The items accounting for the difference between income taxes computed at the federal statutory rate and the provision for income taxes consist of the following: Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Federal statutory rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 % Effect of: State taxes, net of federal tax benefit 2.4 1.7 2.7 Foreign income at other than U.S. rates (0.1) 0.8 1.5 Tax credits (0.3) (1.6) (1.4) Foreign-derived intangible income deduction (5.8) (3.9) (4.2) Stock-based compensation 1.1 0.3 0.6 Other, net (0.6) 0.1 (0.1) Total 17.7 % 18.4 % 20.1 % |
Aggregate Changes in Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits | The aggregate changes in the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits were as follows (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Beginning balance $ 3,101 $ 3,106 $ 2,518 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 159 157 224 Additions for tax positions of prior years 261 74 618 Reductions for tax positions of prior years (265) (81) (122) Settlements (1,063) (69) (93) Lapse of statute of limitations (56) (86) (39) Ending balance $ 2,137 $ 3,101 $ 3,106 |
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities | The following table presents the breakdown for net deferred tax assets (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Deferred tax assets $ 6,576 $ 4,449 Deferred tax liabilities (62) (55) Total net deferred tax assets $ 6,514 $ 4,394 The following table presents the components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 ASSETS Allowance for accounts receivable and returns $ 81 $ 90 Sales-type and direct-financing leases 22 29 Inventory write-downs and capitalization 452 430 Deferred foreign income 218 210 IPR&D and purchased intangible assets 1,082 1,184 Depreciation 16 10 Deferred revenue 1,801 1,744 Credits and net operating loss carryforwards 1,218 1,336 Share-based compensation expense 198 138 Accrued compensation 328 333 Lease liabilities 246 248 Capitalized research expenditures 2,042 149 Other 484 439 Gross deferred tax assets 8,188 6,340 Valuation allowance (754) (834) Total deferred tax assets 7,434 5,506 LIABILITIES Goodwill and purchased intangible assets (602) (767) Unrealized gains on investments — (26) ROU lease assets (234) (237) Other (84) (82) Total deferred tax liabilities (920) (1,112) Total net deferred tax assets $ 6,514 $ 4,394 |
Change in Valuation Allowance for Deferred Tax Assets | The changes in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets are summarized as follows (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Balance at beginning of fiscal year $ 834 $ 771 $ 700 Additions 35 84 91 Deductions (18) (10) (5) Write-offs (93) (12) (16) Foreign exchange and other (4) 1 1 Balance at end of fiscal year $ 754 $ 834 $ 771 |
Segment Information and Major_2
Segment Information and Major Customers (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Reportable Segments | Summarized financial information by segment for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, based on our internal management system and as utilized by our Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM), is as follows (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Revenue: Americas $ 33,447 $ 29,814 $ 29,161 EMEA 15,135 13,715 12,951 APJC 8,417 8,027 7,706 Total $ 56,998 $ 51,557 $ 49,818 Gross margin: Americas $ 21,350 $ 19,117 $ 19,499 EMEA 10,016 8,969 8,466 APJC 5,424 5,241 4,949 Segment total 36,788 33,326 32,914 Unallocated corporate items (1,035) (1,078) (1,020) Total $ 35,753 $ 32,248 $ 31,894 |
Revenue for Groups of Similar Products and Services | The following table presents this disaggregation of revenue (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Product revenue: Secure, Agile Networks $ 29,105 $ 23,831 $ 22,725 Internet for the Future 5,306 5,276 4,511 Collaboration 4,052 4,472 4,727 End-to-End Security 3,859 3,699 3,382 Optimized Application Experiences 811 729 654 Other Products 9 11 15 Total Product 43,142 38,018 36,014 Services 13,856 13,539 13,804 Total $ 56,998 $ 51,557 $ 49,818 The following table presents revenue for groups of similar products and services (in millions): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Revenue: Secure, Agile Networks $ 29,105 $ 23,831 $ 22,725 Internet for the Future 5,306 5,276 4,511 Collaboration 4,052 4,472 4,727 End-to-End Security 3,859 3,699 3,382 Optimized Application Experiences 811 729 654 Other Products 9 11 15 Total Product 43,142 38,018 36,014 Services 13,856 13,539 13,804 Total $ 56,998 $ 51,557 $ 49,818 |
Property and Equipment Information for Geographic Areas | The following table presents our long-lived assets, which consists of property and equipment, net and operating lease right-of-use assets information for geographic areas (in millions): July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Long-lived assets: United States $ 2,113 $ 2,004 $ 2,189 International 943 997 1,244 Total $ 3,056 $ 3,001 $ 3,433 |
Net Income per Share (Tables)
Net Income per Share (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Calculation of Basic and Diluted Net Income per Share | The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted net income per share (in millions, except per-share amounts): Years Ended July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 July 31, 2021 Net income $ 12,613 $ 11,812 $ 10,591 Weighted-average shares—basic 4,093 4,170 4,222 Effect of dilutive potential common shares 12 22 14 Weighted-average shares—diluted 4,105 4,192 4,236 Net income per share—basic $ 3.08 $ 2.83 $ 2.51 Net income per share—diluted $ 3.07 $ 2.82 $ 2.50 Antidilutive employee share-based awards, excluded 86 70 69 |
Basis of Presentation (Details)
Basis of Presentation (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 segment | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Number of geographic segments | 3 |
Summary of Significant Accoun_4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Average lease term | 4 years | ||
Financing receivable, threshold period past due | 31 days | ||
Financing receivable, threshold for not accruing interest | 120 days | ||
Depreciation and amortization expenses | $ 700 | $ 800 | $ 800 |
Allowance for future sales returns | 39 | 43 | |
Advertising costs | $ 205 | $ 219 | $ 268 |
Minimum | |||
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Loan receivables term | 1 year | ||
Channel partners revolving short-term financing payment term | 60 days | ||
Maximum | |||
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Loan receivables term | 3 years | ||
Channel partners revolving short-term financing payment term | 90 days |
Summary of Significant Accoun_5
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Depreciation Period by Asset Category (Details) | Jul. 29, 2023 |
Buildings | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property and equipment, useful life | 25 years |
Building improvements | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property and equipment, useful life | 10 years |
Leasehold improvements | Maximum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property and equipment, useful life | 10 years |
Computer equipment and related software | Minimum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property and equipment, useful life | 30 months |
Computer equipment and related software | Maximum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property and equipment, useful life | 36 months |
Production, engineering, and other equipment | Maximum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property and equipment, useful life | 5 years |
Furniture and fixtures | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property and equipment, useful life | 5 years |
Revenue - Disaggregation of Rev
Revenue - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | $ 56,998 | $ 51,557 | $ 49,818 |
Product | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 43,142 | 38,018 | 36,014 |
Secure, Agile Networks | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 29,105 | 23,831 | 22,725 |
Internet for the Future | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 5,306 | 5,276 | 4,511 |
Collaboration | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 4,052 | 4,472 | 4,727 |
End-to-End Security | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 3,859 | 3,699 | 3,382 |
Optimized Application Experiences | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 811 | 729 | 654 |
Other Products | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 9 | 11 | 15 |
Service | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | $ 13,856 | $ 13,539 | $ 13,804 |
Revenue - Additional Informatio
Revenue - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Payment terms | 30 days | |
Accounts receivable, net | $ 5,854 | $ 6,622 |
Deferred revenue | 25,550 | 23,264 |
Revenue recognized | 12,700 | |
Total deferred sales commissions | 1,100 | 1,000 |
Amortization of sales commissions, expense | 723 | 679 |
Software and Service Agreements | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Contract assets, net of allowances | $ 1,600 | $ 1,300 |
Revenue - Allowance for Account
Revenue - Allowance for Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward] | |||
Allowance for credit loss at beginning of fiscal year | $ 83 | $ 109 | $ 143 |
Provisions (benefits) | 39 | 64 | 21 |
Recoveries (write-offs), net | (37) | (81) | (29) |
Foreign exchange and other | 0 | (9) | (26) |
Allowance for credit loss at end of fiscal year | $ 85 | $ 83 | $ 109 |
Revenue - Schedule of Internal
Revenue - Schedule of Internal Risk Ratings for Contract Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items] | ||
Gross contract assets | $ 1,686 | $ 1,386 |
1 to 4 | ||
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items] | ||
Gross contract assets | 672 | 414 |
5 to 6 | ||
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items] | ||
Gross contract assets | 954 | 814 |
7 and Higher | ||
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items] | ||
Gross contract assets | $ 60 | $ 158 |
Acquisitions and Divestitures -
Acquisitions and Divestitures - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 USD ($) acquisition | Jul. 30, 2022 USD ($) acquisition | Jul. 31, 2021 USD ($) acquisition | |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Number of business combinations (acquisition) | acquisition | 5 | 3 | 13 |
Cash and cash equivalents acquired | $ 7 | $ 7 | |
Total purchase consideration | 315 | 364 | $ 7,500 |
General and Administrative Expense | |||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Total transaction costs | $ 26 | $ 50 | $ 46 |
Acquisitions and Divestitures_2
Acquisitions and Divestitures - Summary of Allocation of Total Purchase Consideration (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 USD ($) acquisition | Jul. 30, 2022 USD ($) acquisition | Jul. 31, 2021 USD ($) acquisition | |
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] | |||
Number of business combinations (acquisition) | acquisition | 5 | 3 | 13 |
Purchase Consideration | $ 315 | $ 364 | $ 7,500 |
Net Tangible Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed) | (18) | 12 | |
Purchased Intangible Assets | 150 | 20 | |
Goodwill | $ 183 | $ 332 |
Goodwill and Purchased Intang_3
Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets - Schedule of Goodwill by Reportable Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | $ 38,304 | $ 38,168 |
Acquisitions | 183 | 332 |
Foreign Currency Translation and Other | 48 | (196) |
Ending balance | 38,535 | 38,304 |
Americas | ||
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | 23,882 | 23,673 |
Acquisitions | 123 | 222 |
Foreign Currency Translation and Other | 30 | (13) |
Ending balance | 24,035 | 23,882 |
EMEA | ||
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | 9,062 | 9,094 |
Acquisitions | 44 | 83 |
Foreign Currency Translation and Other | 12 | (115) |
Ending balance | 9,118 | 9,062 |
APJC | ||
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | 5,360 | 5,401 |
Acquisitions | 16 | 27 |
Foreign Currency Translation and Other | 6 | (68) |
Ending balance | $ 5,382 | $ 5,360 |
Goodwill and Purchased Intang_4
Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 USD ($) acquisition | Jul. 30, 2022 USD ($) acquisition | Jul. 31, 2021 acquisition | |
Schedule Of Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations [Line Items] | |||
Number of business combinations (acquisition) | acquisition | 5 | 3 | 13 |
Total intangible assets acquired | $ 150 | $ 20 | |
IPR&D | |||
Schedule Of Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations [Line Items] | |||
Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired | $ 0 | $ 0 | |
TECHNOLOGY | |||
Schedule Of Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations [Line Items] | |||
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years) | 3 years 8 months 12 days | 2 years 8 months 12 days | |
Finite lived intangible assets acquired | $ 138 | $ 16 | |
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS | |||
Schedule Of Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations [Line Items] | |||
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years) | 1 year 9 months 18 days | 2 years | |
Finite lived intangible assets acquired | $ 12 | $ 4 |
Goodwill and Purchased Intang_5
Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets - Schedule of Purchased Intangible Assets with Finite and Indefinite Lives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Purchased intangible assets with finite lives: | ||
Gross | $ 4,266 | $ 4,026 |
Accumulated Amortization | (2,618) | (1,887) |
Total purchased intangible assets with finite lives, net | 1,648 | 2,139 |
In-process research and development, with indefinite lives | 170 | 430 |
Total finite and indefinite lives intangible assets, gross | 4,436 | 4,456 |
Total finite and indefinite lives intangible assets, net | 1,818 | 2,569 |
Technology | ||
Purchased intangible assets with finite lives: | ||
Gross | 2,998 | 2,631 |
Accumulated Amortization | (1,691) | (1,102) |
Total purchased intangible assets with finite lives, net | 1,307 | 1,529 |
Customer relationships | ||
Purchased intangible assets with finite lives: | ||
Gross | 1,228 | 1,354 |
Accumulated Amortization | (905) | (769) |
Total purchased intangible assets with finite lives, net | 323 | 585 |
Other | ||
Purchased intangible assets with finite lives: | ||
Gross | 40 | 41 |
Accumulated Amortization | (22) | (16) |
Total purchased intangible assets with finite lives, net | $ 18 | $ 25 |
Goodwill and Purchased Intang_6
Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets - Schedule of Amortization of Purchased Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Amortization of purchased intangible assets | $ 282 | $ 313 | $ 215 |
Cost of sales | |||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Amortization of purchased intangible assets | 649 | 749 | 716 |
Operating expenses | |||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Amortization of purchased intangible assets | 282 | 328 | 215 |
Total | |||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Amortization of purchased intangible assets | $ 931 | $ 1,077 | $ 931 |
Goodwill and Purchased Intang_7
Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets - Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization Expense of Purchased Intangible Assets (Details) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 USD ($) |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract] | |
2024 | $ 875 |
2025 | 502 |
2026 | 154 |
2027 | 78 |
2028 | $ 39 |
Restructuring and Other Charg_3
Restructuring and Other Charges - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jan. 28, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
FISCAL 2023 PLAN | |||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
Percentage of global workforce | 5% | ||
Expected pretax restructuring charges | $ 700 | ||
Cumulative restructuring charges incurred | $ 535 | ||
Fiscal 2021 Plan | |||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
Cumulative restructuring charges incurred | $ 892 |
Restructuring and Other Charg_4
Restructuring and Other Charges - Schedule of Activities Related to Restructuring and Other Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | |||
Liability, beginning of period | $ 9 | $ 34 | $ 72 |
Charges | 531 | 6 | 886 |
Cash payments | (314) | (25) | (890) |
Non-cash items | (13) | (6) | (34) |
Liability, end of period | 213 | 9 | 34 |
FISCAL 2023 PLAN | Employee Severance | |||
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | |||
Liability, beginning of period | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Charges | 465 | 0 | 0 |
Cash payments | (301) | 0 | 0 |
Non-cash items | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Liability, end of period | 166 | 0 | 0 |
FISCAL 2023 PLAN | Other | |||
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | |||
Liability, beginning of period | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Charges | 70 | 0 | 0 |
Cash payments | (11) | 0 | 0 |
Non-cash items | (15) | 0 | 0 |
Liability, end of period | 44 | 0 | 0 |
FISCAL 2021 AND PRIOR PLANS | Employee Severance | |||
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | |||
Liability, beginning of period | 2 | 16 | 58 |
Charges | 0 | 9 | 836 |
Cash payments | (1) | (23) | (879) |
Non-cash items | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Liability, end of period | 1 | 2 | 16 |
FISCAL 2021 AND PRIOR PLANS | Other | |||
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | |||
Liability, beginning of period | 7 | 18 | 14 |
Charges | (4) | (3) | 50 |
Cash payments | (1) | (2) | (11) |
Non-cash items | 0 | (6) | (35) |
Liability, end of period | $ 2 | $ 7 | $ 18 |
Balance Sheet and Other Detai_3
Balance Sheet and Other Details - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | Jul. 25, 2020 |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 10,123 | $ 7,079 | ||
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in other current assets | 191 | 0 | ||
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in other assets | 1,313 | 1,500 | ||
Total | $ 11,627 | $ 8,579 | $ 9,942 | $ 11,812 |
Balance Sheet and Other Detai_4
Balance Sheet and Other Details - Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ||
Raw materials | $ 1,685 | $ 1,601 |
Work in process | 264 | 150 |
Finished goods | 1,493 | 717 |
Service-related spares | 186 | 90 |
Demonstration systems | 16 | 10 |
Total | $ 3,644 | $ 2,568 |
Balance Sheet and Other Detai_5
Balance Sheet and Other Details - Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Operating lease assets | $ 135 | $ 185 |
Total gross property and equipment | 10,058 | 10,165 |
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | (7,973) | (8,168) |
Total | 2,085 | 1,997 |
Land, buildings, and building and leasehold improvements | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Gross property and equipment, excluding operating lease assets | 4,229 | 4,219 |
Computer equipment and related software | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Gross property and equipment, excluding operating lease assets | 744 | 779 |
Production, engineering, and other equipment | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Gross property and equipment, excluding operating lease assets | 4,611 | 4,647 |
Furniture, fixtures and other | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Gross property and equipment, excluding operating lease assets | $ 339 | $ 335 |
Balance Sheet and Other Detai_6
Balance Sheet and Other Details - Remaining Performance Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] | ||
Remaining performance obligation | $ 34,868 | $ 31,539 |
Deferred revenue | 25,550 | 23,264 |
Unbilled Contract Revenue | ||
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] | ||
Remaining performance obligation | 9,318 | 8,275 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-07-31 | ||
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] | ||
Remaining performance obligation | $ 16,936 | |
Period for amount to be recognized as revenue | 12 months | |
Amount to be recognized as revenue over the next 12 months | 54% | |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-07-30 | ||
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] | ||
Remaining performance obligation | $ 17,910 | $ 14,603 |
Period for amount to be recognized as revenue | 12 months | |
Amount to be recognized as revenue over the next 12 months | 51% | |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-07-28 | ||
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] | ||
Remaining performance obligation | $ 16,958 | |
Period for amount to be recognized as revenue | ||
Product | ||
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] | ||
Remaining performance obligation | $ 15,802 | $ 14,090 |
Deferred revenue | 11,505 | 10,427 |
Service | ||
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] | ||
Remaining performance obligation | 19,066 | 17,449 |
Deferred revenue | $ 14,045 | $ 12,837 |
Balance Sheet and Other Detai_7
Balance Sheet and Other Details - Deferred Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Deferred revenue | $ 25,550 | $ 23,264 |
Current | 13,908 | 12,784 |
Noncurrent | 11,642 | 10,480 |
Product | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Deferred revenue | 11,505 | 10,427 |
Service | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Deferred revenue | $ 14,045 | $ 12,837 |
Balance Sheet and Other Detai_8
Balance Sheet and Other Details - Transition Tax Payable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ||
Current | $ 1,364 | $ 727 |
Noncurrent | 4,092 | 5,456 |
Total | $ 5,456 | $ 6,183 |
Leases - Operating Lease Balanc
Leases - Operating Lease Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Leases [Abstract] | ||
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] | Other assets | Other assets |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | $ 971 | $ 1,003 |
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] | Other current liabilities | Other current liabilities |
Operating lease liabilities | $ 313 | $ 322 |
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] | Other long-term liabilities | Other long-term liabilities |
Operating lease liabilities | $ 707 | $ 724 |
Total operating lease liabilities | $ 1,020 | $ 1,046 |
Leases - Lease expense (Details
Leases - Lease expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | |
Leases [Abstract] | ||
Operating lease expense | $ 425 | $ 390 |
Short-term lease expense | 65 | 66 |
Variable lease expense | 242 | 173 |
Total lease expense | $ 732 | $ 629 |
Leases - Supplemental Informati
Leases - Supplemental Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | |
Leases [Abstract] | ||
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities — operating cash flows | $ 387 | $ 408 |
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating leases liabilities | $ 326 | $ 331 |
Leases - Additional Information
Leases - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | |
Leases [Abstract] | ||
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) | 4 years 7 months 6 days | 4 years 8 months 12 days |
Weighted-average discount rate | 3.10% | 2.20% |
Sales-type lease term, on average | 4 years | |
Interest income, lease receivables | $ 51 | $ 54 |
Operating lease income | $ 73 | $ 107 |
Product | ||
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items] | ||
Operating Lease, Lease Income, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] | Total revenue | Total revenue |
Leases - Lessee Arrangements, M
Leases - Lessee Arrangements, Maturities of Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Leases [Abstract] | ||
2024 | $ 341 | |
2025 | 259 | |
2026 | 167 | |
2027 | 99 | |
2028 | 73 | |
Thereafter | 177 | |
Total lease payments | 1,116 | |
Less interest | (96) | |
Total operating lease liabilities | $ 1,020 | $ 1,046 |
Leases - Lessor Arrangements, F
Leases - Lessor Arrangements, Future Minimum Lease Receivables (Details) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 USD ($) |
Leases [Abstract] | |
2024 | $ 371 |
2025 | 221 |
2026 | 167 |
2027 | 147 |
2028 | 100 |
Thereafter | 9 |
Total | 1,015 |
Less: Present value of lease payments | 927 |
Unearned income | $ 88 |
Leases - Operating Lease Assets
Leases - Operating Lease Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Leases [Abstract] | ||
Operating lease assets | $ 135 | $ 185 |
Accumulated depreciation | (78) | (111) |
Operating lease assets, net | $ 57 | $ 74 |
Leases - Lessor Arrangements, M
Leases - Lessor Arrangements, Minimum Future Rentals on Operating Leases (Details) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 USD ($) |
Leases [Abstract] | |
2024 | $ 25 |
2025 | 12 |
2026 | 6 |
Total | $ 43 |
Financing Receivables - Additio
Financing Receivables - Additional Information (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 | |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | |
Average lease term | 4 years |
Financing receivable, threshold period past due | 31 days |
Minimum | |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | |
Loan receivables term | 1 year |
Maximum | |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | |
Loan receivables term | 3 years |
Financing Receivables - Schedul
Financing Receivables - Schedule of Financing Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | Jul. 25, 2020 |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||||
Gross | $ 6,925 | $ 8,018 | ||
Residual value | 70 | 76 | ||
Unearned income | (88) | (54) | ||
Allowance for credit loss | (72) | (126) | $ (127) | $ (138) |
Total, net | 6,835 | 7,914 | ||
Current | 3,352 | 3,905 | ||
Noncurrent | 3,483 | 4,009 | ||
Loan Receivables | ||||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||||
Gross | 5,910 | 6,842 | ||
Unearned income | 0 | 0 | ||
Allowance for credit loss | (53) | (103) | (89) | (90) |
Total, net | 5,857 | 6,739 | ||
Current | 2,988 | 3,327 | ||
Noncurrent | 2,869 | 3,412 | ||
Lease Receivables | ||||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||||
Gross | 1,015 | 1,176 | ||
Residual value | 70 | 76 | ||
Unearned income | (88) | (54) | ||
Allowance for credit loss | (19) | (23) | $ (38) | $ (48) |
Total, net | 978 | 1,175 | ||
Current | 364 | 578 | ||
Noncurrent | $ 614 | $ 597 |
Financing Receivables - Sched_2
Financing Receivables - Schedule of Financing Receivables Categorized by Internal Credit Risk Rating (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items] | ||
Origination year - Prior | $ 18 | $ 7 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2019/2018 | 108 | 103 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2020/2019 | 500 | 455 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2021/2020 | 1,268 | 1,208 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2022/2021 | 1,747 | 2,549 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2023/2022 | 3,196 | 3,642 |
Total | 6,837 | 7,964 |
Loan Receivables | ||
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items] | ||
Origination year - Prior | 14 | 4 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2019/2018 | 74 | 67 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2020/2019 | 397 | 310 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2021/2020 | 1,095 | 926 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2022/2021 | 1,571 | 2,206 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2023/2022 | 2,759 | 3,329 |
Total | 5,910 | 6,842 |
Loan Receivables | 1 to 4 | ||
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items] | ||
Origination year - Prior | 10 | 2 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2019/2018 | 53 | 49 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2020/2019 | 251 | 173 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2021/2020 | 791 | 536 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2022/2021 | 1,077 | 1,458 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2023/2022 | 1,784 | 2,287 |
Total | 3,966 | 4,505 |
Loan Receivables | 5 to 6 | ||
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items] | ||
Origination year - Prior | 3 | 1 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2019/2018 | 14 | 17 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2020/2019 | 131 | 115 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2021/2020 | 287 | 345 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2022/2021 | 465 | 709 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2023/2022 | 936 | 1,030 |
Total | 1,836 | 2,217 |
Loan Receivables | 7 and Higher | ||
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items] | ||
Origination year - Prior | 1 | 1 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2019/2018 | 7 | 1 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2020/2019 | 15 | 22 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2021/2020 | 17 | 45 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2022/2021 | 29 | 39 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2023/2022 | 39 | 12 |
Total | 108 | 120 |
Lease Receivables | ||
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items] | ||
Origination year - Prior | 4 | 3 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2019/2018 | 34 | 36 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2020/2019 | 103 | 145 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2021/2020 | 173 | 282 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2022/2021 | 176 | 343 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2023/2022 | 437 | 313 |
Total | 927 | 1,122 |
Lease Receivables | 1 to 4 | ||
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items] | ||
Origination year - Prior | 2 | 2 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2019/2018 | 20 | 25 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2020/2019 | 57 | 74 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2021/2020 | 111 | 124 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2022/2021 | 84 | 176 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2023/2022 | 235 | 152 |
Total | 509 | 553 |
Lease Receivables | 5 to 6 | ||
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items] | ||
Origination year - Prior | 2 | 1 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2019/2018 | 13 | 10 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2020/2019 | 44 | 67 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2021/2020 | 58 | 146 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2022/2021 | 87 | 165 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2023/2022 | 191 | 151 |
Total | 395 | 540 |
Lease Receivables | 7 and Higher | ||
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items] | ||
Origination year - Prior | 0 | 0 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2019/2018 | 1 | 1 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2020/2019 | 2 | 4 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2021/2020 | 4 | 12 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2022/2021 | 5 | 2 |
Origination year - Fiscal Year 2023/2022 | 11 | 10 |
Total | $ 23 | $ 29 |
Financing Receivables - Sched_3
Financing Receivables - Schedule of Aging Analysis of Financing Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Gross Financing Receivables | $ 6,837 | $ 7,964 |
120+ Still Accruing | 23 | 21 |
Nonaccrual Financing Receivables | 15 | 71 |
Impaired Financing Receivables | 15 | 71 |
Total Past Due | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Gross Financing Receivables | 147 | 329 |
Past due 31 - 60 days | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Gross Financing Receivables | 63 | 106 |
Past due 61 -90 days | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Gross Financing Receivables | 24 | 68 |
Past due 91 or above days | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Gross Financing Receivables | 60 | 155 |
Current | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Gross Financing Receivables | 6,690 | 7,635 |
Loan Receivables | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Gross Financing Receivables | 5,910 | 6,842 |
120+ Still Accruing | 17 | 14 |
Nonaccrual Financing Receivables | 12 | 60 |
Impaired Financing Receivables | 12 | 60 |
Loan Receivables | Total Past Due | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Gross Financing Receivables | 104 | 289 |
Loan Receivables | Past due 31 - 60 days | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Gross Financing Receivables | 47 | 98 |
Loan Receivables | Past due 61 -90 days | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Gross Financing Receivables | 20 | 62 |
Loan Receivables | Past due 91 or above days | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Gross Financing Receivables | 37 | 129 |
Loan Receivables | Current | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Gross Financing Receivables | 5,806 | 6,553 |
Lease Receivables | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Gross Financing Receivables | 927 | 1,122 |
120+ Still Accruing | 6 | 7 |
Nonaccrual Financing Receivables | 3 | 11 |
Impaired Financing Receivables | 3 | 11 |
Lease Receivables | Total Past Due | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Gross Financing Receivables | 43 | 40 |
Lease Receivables | Past due 31 - 60 days | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Gross Financing Receivables | 16 | 8 |
Lease Receivables | Past due 61 -90 days | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Gross Financing Receivables | 4 | 6 |
Lease Receivables | Past due 91 or above days | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Gross Financing Receivables | 23 | 26 |
Lease Receivables | Current | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Gross Financing Receivables | $ 884 | $ 1,082 |
Financing Receivables - Summary
Financing Receivables - Summary of Allowances for Credit Loss and Related Financing Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward] | |||
Allowance for credit loss, beginning of period | $ 126 | $ 127 | $ 138 |
Provisions (benefits) | (8) | (9) | (27) |
Recoveries (write-offs), net | (41) | (2) | (2) |
Foreign exchange and other | (5) | 10 | 18 |
Allowance for credit loss, end of period | 72 | 126 | 127 |
Loan Receivables | |||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward] | |||
Allowance for credit loss, beginning of period | 103 | 89 | 90 |
Provisions (benefits) | (7) | 4 | (17) |
Recoveries (write-offs), net | (38) | 0 | (1) |
Foreign exchange and other | (5) | 10 | 17 |
Allowance for credit loss, end of period | 53 | 103 | 89 |
Lease Receivables | |||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward] | |||
Allowance for credit loss, beginning of period | 23 | 38 | 48 |
Provisions (benefits) | (1) | (13) | (10) |
Recoveries (write-offs), net | (3) | (2) | (1) |
Foreign exchange and other | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Allowance for credit loss, end of period | $ 19 | $ 23 | $ 38 |
Investments - Summary of Availa
Investments - Summary of Available-for-Sale Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | $ 16,199 | $ 12,467 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 18 | 2 |
Gross Unrealized and Credit Losses | (625) | (522) |
Fair Value | 15,592 | 11,947 |
U.S. government securities | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 3,587 | 1,287 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 1 | 0 |
Gross Unrealized and Credit Losses | (62) | (49) |
Fair Value | 3,526 | 1,238 |
U.S. government agency securities | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 428 | 142 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 0 | 0 |
Gross Unrealized and Credit Losses | (5) | (4) |
Fair Value | 423 | 138 |
Non-U.S. government and agency securities | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 364 | 272 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 0 | 0 |
Gross Unrealized and Credit Losses | (1) | 0 |
Fair Value | 363 | 272 |
Corporate debt securities | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 7,238 | 8,127 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 3 | 2 |
Gross Unrealized and Credit Losses | (327) | (311) |
Fair Value | 6,914 | 7,818 |
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 2,421 | 2,134 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 14 | 0 |
Gross Unrealized and Credit Losses | (230) | (158) |
Fair Value | 2,205 | 1,976 |
Commercial paper | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 1,484 | 255 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 0 | 0 |
Gross Unrealized and Credit Losses | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value | 1,484 | 255 |
Certificates of deposit | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 677 | 250 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 0 | 0 |
Gross Unrealized and Credit Losses | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value | $ 677 | $ 250 |
Investments - Gross Realized Ga
Investments - Gross Realized Gains and Gross Realized Losses Related to Available-for-Sale Investment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |||
Gross realized gains | $ 4 | $ 27 | $ 55 |
Gross realized losses | (25) | (18) | (2) |
Total | $ (21) | $ 9 | $ 53 |
Investments - Available-for-Sal
Investments - Available-for-Sale Investments With Gross Unrealized Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized loss less than 12 months, Fair Value | $ 5,593 | $ 9,713 |
Unrealized loss less than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses | (64) | (382) |
Unrealized losses 12 months or greater, Fair Value | 6,756 | 1,181 |
Unrealized losses 12 months or greater, Gross Unrealized Losses | (531) | (106) |
Total, Fair Value | 12,349 | 10,894 |
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses | (595) | (488) |
U.S. government securities | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized loss less than 12 months, Fair Value | 2,394 | 1,110 |
Unrealized loss less than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses | (26) | (44) |
Unrealized losses 12 months or greater, Fair Value | 931 | 120 |
Unrealized losses 12 months or greater, Gross Unrealized Losses | (36) | (5) |
Total, Fair Value | 3,325 | 1,230 |
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses | (62) | (49) |
U.S. government agency securities | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized loss less than 12 months, Fair Value | 343 | 114 |
Unrealized loss less than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses | (2) | (2) |
Unrealized losses 12 months or greater, Fair Value | 72 | 24 |
Unrealized losses 12 months or greater, Gross Unrealized Losses | (3) | (2) |
Total, Fair Value | 415 | 138 |
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses | (5) | (4) |
Non-U.S. government and agency securities | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized loss less than 12 months, Fair Value | 363 | 264 |
Unrealized loss less than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses | (1) | 0 |
Unrealized losses 12 months or greater, Fair Value | 0 | 0 |
Unrealized losses 12 months or greater, Gross Unrealized Losses | 0 | 0 |
Total, Fair Value | 363 | 264 |
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses | (1) | 0 |
Corporate debt securities | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized loss less than 12 months, Fair Value | 1,736 | 6,920 |
Unrealized loss less than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses | (22) | (240) |
Unrealized losses 12 months or greater, Fair Value | 4,315 | 422 |
Unrealized losses 12 months or greater, Gross Unrealized Losses | (275) | (37) |
Total, Fair Value | 6,051 | 7,342 |
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses | (297) | (277) |
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized loss less than 12 months, Fair Value | 658 | 1,305 |
Unrealized loss less than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses | (13) | (96) |
Unrealized losses 12 months or greater, Fair Value | 1,438 | 615 |
Unrealized losses 12 months or greater, Gross Unrealized Losses | (217) | (62) |
Total, Fair Value | 2,096 | 1,920 |
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses | (230) | $ (158) |
Commercial paper | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized loss less than 12 months, Fair Value | 97 | |
Unrealized loss less than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses | 0 | |
Unrealized losses 12 months or greater, Fair Value | 0 | |
Unrealized losses 12 months or greater, Gross Unrealized Losses | 0 | |
Total, Fair Value | 97 | |
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses | 0 | |
Certificates of deposit | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized loss less than 12 months, Fair Value | 2 | |
Unrealized loss less than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses | 0 | |
Unrealized losses 12 months or greater, Fair Value | 0 | |
Unrealized losses 12 months or greater, Gross Unrealized Losses | 0 | |
Total, Fair Value | 2 | |
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses | $ 0 |
Investments - Maturities of Fix
Investments - Maturities of Fixed Income Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Amortized Cost | ||
Within 1 year | $ 5,510 | |
After 1 year through 5 years | 8,197 | |
After 5 years through 10 years | 69 | |
After 10 years | 2 | |
Mortgage-backed securities with no single maturity | 2,421 | |
Amortized Cost | 16,199 | $ 12,467 |
Fair Value | ||
Within 1 year | 5,462 | |
After 1 year through 5 years | 7,856 | |
After 5 years through 10 years | 67 | |
After 10 years | 2 | |
Mortgage-backed securities with no single maturity | 2,205 | |
Fair Value | $ 15,592 | $ 11,947 |
Investments - Additional Inform
Investments - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | |
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Marketable equity securities | $ 431 | $ 241 |
Net unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities | 36 | (38) |
Net gain (loss) on non-marketable equity securities measured using the measurement alternative | (8) | 32 |
Investments in privately held companies | 1,800 | |
Funding commitments | 300 | |
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Investments in privately held companies | 1,000 | |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | Private equity funds | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Non-marketable equity securities included in other assets | $ 900 | $ 1,100 |
Fair Value - Assets and Liabili
Fair Value - Assets and Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Assets: | ||
Available-for-sale debt investments | $ 15,592 | $ 11,947 |
Marketable equity securities | 431 | 241 |
Derivative assets | 32 | 78 |
Total | 25,214 | 17,813 |
Liabilities: | ||
Derivative liabilities | 75 | 89 |
Total | 75 | 89 |
Money market funds | ||
Assets: | ||
Other assets | 1,313 | 1,500 |
U.S. government securities | ||
Assets: | ||
Available-for-sale debt investments | 3,526 | 1,238 |
U.S. government agency securities | ||
Assets: | ||
Available-for-sale debt investments | 423 | 138 |
Non-U.S. government and agency securities | ||
Assets: | ||
Available-for-sale debt investments | 363 | 272 |
Corporate debt securities | ||
Assets: | ||
Available-for-sale debt investments | 6,914 | 7,818 |
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities | ||
Assets: | ||
Available-for-sale debt investments | 2,205 | 1,976 |
Commercial paper | ||
Assets: | ||
Available-for-sale debt investments | 1,484 | 255 |
Certificates of deposit | ||
Assets: | ||
Available-for-sale debt investments | 677 | 250 |
Money market funds | ||
Assets: | ||
Cash equivalents | 6,496 | 3,930 |
Other current assets | 188 | 0 |
Commercial paper | ||
Assets: | ||
Cash equivalents | 1,090 | 72 |
Certificates of deposit | ||
Assets: | ||
Cash equivalents | 47 | 32 |
Corporate debt securities | ||
Assets: | ||
Cash equivalents | 25 | 1 |
U.S. government securities | ||
Assets: | ||
Cash equivalents | 0 | 12 |
Level 1 | ||
Assets: | ||
Marketable equity securities | 431 | 241 |
Derivative assets | 0 | 0 |
Total | 8,428 | 5,671 |
Liabilities: | ||
Derivative liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Total | 0 | 0 |
Level 1 | Money market funds | ||
Assets: | ||
Other assets | 1,313 | 1,500 |
Level 1 | U.S. government securities | ||
Assets: | ||
Available-for-sale debt investments | 0 | 0 |
Level 1 | U.S. government agency securities | ||
Assets: | ||
Available-for-sale debt investments | 0 | 0 |
Level 1 | Non-U.S. government and agency securities | ||
Assets: | ||
Available-for-sale debt investments | 0 | 0 |
Level 1 | Corporate debt securities | ||
Assets: | ||
Available-for-sale debt investments | 0 | 0 |
Level 1 | U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities | ||
Assets: | ||
Available-for-sale debt investments | 0 | 0 |
Level 1 | Commercial paper | ||
Assets: | ||
Available-for-sale debt investments | 0 | 0 |
Level 1 | Certificates of deposit | ||
Assets: | ||
Available-for-sale debt investments | 0 | 0 |
Level 1 | Money market funds | ||
Assets: | ||
Cash equivalents | 6,496 | 3,930 |
Other current assets | 188 | 0 |
Level 1 | Commercial paper | ||
Assets: | ||
Cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
Level 1 | Certificates of deposit | ||
Assets: | ||
Cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
Level 1 | Corporate debt securities | ||
Assets: | ||
Cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
Level 1 | U.S. government securities | ||
Assets: | ||
Cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
Level 2 | ||
Assets: | ||
Marketable equity securities | 0 | 0 |
Derivative assets | 32 | 78 |
Total | 16,786 | 12,142 |
Liabilities: | ||
Derivative liabilities | 75 | 89 |
Total | 75 | 89 |
Level 2 | Money market funds | ||
Assets: | ||
Other assets | 0 | 0 |
Level 2 | U.S. government securities | ||
Assets: | ||
Available-for-sale debt investments | 3,526 | 1,238 |
Level 2 | U.S. government agency securities | ||
Assets: | ||
Available-for-sale debt investments | 423 | 138 |
Level 2 | Non-U.S. government and agency securities | ||
Assets: | ||
Available-for-sale debt investments | 363 | 272 |
Level 2 | Corporate debt securities | ||
Assets: | ||
Available-for-sale debt investments | 6,914 | 7,818 |
Level 2 | U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities | ||
Assets: | ||
Available-for-sale debt investments | 2,205 | 1,976 |
Level 2 | Commercial paper | ||
Assets: | ||
Available-for-sale debt investments | 1,484 | 255 |
Level 2 | Certificates of deposit | ||
Assets: | ||
Available-for-sale debt investments | 677 | 250 |
Level 2 | Money market funds | ||
Assets: | ||
Cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
Other current assets | 0 | 0 |
Level 2 | Commercial paper | ||
Assets: | ||
Cash equivalents | 1,090 | 72 |
Level 2 | Certificates of deposit | ||
Assets: | ||
Cash equivalents | 47 | 32 |
Level 2 | Corporate debt securities | ||
Assets: | ||
Cash equivalents | 25 | 1 |
Level 2 | U.S. government securities | ||
Assets: | ||
Cash equivalents | $ 0 | $ 12 |
Fair Value - Additional Informa
Fair Value - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Long term loan receivables and financed service contracts carrying value | $ 2,900 | $ 3,400 |
Senior notes, carrying value | 8,391 | 8,915 |
Level 2 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Senior notes, fair value | $ 8,700 | $ 9,700 |
Borrowings - Schedule of Short-
Borrowings - Schedule of Short-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | ||
Current portion of long-term debt | $ 1,733 | $ 499 |
Total | 1,733 | 1,099 |
Senior Notes | ||
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | ||
Current portion of long-term debt | $ 1,733 | $ 499 |
Effective Rate | 4.45% | 2.68% |
Commercial paper | ||
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | ||
Commercial paper | $ 0 | $ 600 |
Effective Rate | 0% | 2.05% |
Borrowings - Additional Informa
Borrowings - Additional Information (Details) | May 13, 2021 USD ($) extension_option | Jul. 29, 2023 USD ($) | Jul. 30, 2022 USD ($) |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Derivative notional amount | $ 7,711,000,000 | $ 6,672,000,000 | |
Unsecured Debt | Revolving Credit Facility | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Credit facility term | 5 years | ||
Maximum borrowing capacity | $ 3,000,000,000 | ||
Line of credit outstanding | 0 | ||
Additional credit facility upon agreement (up to) | $ 2,000,000,000 | ||
Number of extension options | extension_option | 2 | ||
Unsecured Debt | Revolving Credit Facility | Pounds Sterling | Minimum | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Interest rate | 0% | ||
Unsecured Debt | Revolving Credit Facility | Term SOFR | U.S. dollars | Variable Rate Component One | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Basis spread on variable rate | 0.10% | ||
Unsecured Debt | Revolving Credit Facility | Term SOFR | U.S. dollars | Variable Rate Component Three | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Basis spread on variable rate | 1% | ||
Unsecured Debt | Revolving Credit Facility | Federal Funds Rate | U.S. dollars | Variable Rate Component Two | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Basis spread on variable rate | 0.50% | ||
Interest rate derivatives | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Derivative notional amount | 1,500,000,000 | $ 1,500,000,000 | |
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Interest rate derivatives | Fair value hedges | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Derivative notional amount | 1,500,000,000 | ||
Commercial paper | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Face amount | $ 10,000,000,000 | ||
Interest rate | 0% | 2.05% |
Borrowings - Schedule of Long-T
Borrowings - Schedule of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total | $ 8,500 | $ 9,000 |
Unaccreted discount/issuance costs | (68) | (75) |
Hedge accounting fair value adjustments | (41) | (10) |
Total | 8,391 | 8,915 |
Short-term debt | 1,733 | 499 |
Long-term debt | $ 6,658 | 8,416 |
Fixed-Rate Notes, 2.60%, Due February 28, 2023 | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Interest rate, stated percentage | 2.60% | |
Senior notes | $ 0 | $ 500 |
Effective Rate | 0% | 2.68% |
Fixed Rate Notes, 2.20%, Due September 20, 2023 | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Interest rate, stated percentage | 2.20% | |
Senior notes | $ 750 | $ 750 |
Effective Rate | 2.27% | 2.27% |
Fixed-Rate Notes,3.625%, Due March 4, 2024 | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Interest rate, stated percentage | 3.625% | |
Senior notes | $ 1,000 | $ 1,000 |
Effective Rate | 6.08% | 2.69% |
Fixed-Rate Notes,3.50%, Due June 15, 2025 | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Interest rate, stated percentage | 3.50% | |
Senior notes | $ 500 | $ 500 |
Effective Rate | 6.38% | 3.20% |
Fixed-Rate Notes,2.95%, Due February 28, 2026 | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Interest rate, stated percentage | 2.95% | |
Senior notes | $ 750 | $ 750 |
Effective Rate | 3.01% | 3.01% |
Fixed Rate Notes, 2.50%, Due September 20, 2026 | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Interest rate, stated percentage | 2.50% | |
Senior notes | $ 1,500 | $ 1,500 |
Effective Rate | 2.55% | 2.55% |
Fixed-Rate Notes, 5.90%, Due February 15, 2039 | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Interest rate, stated percentage | 5.90% | |
Senior notes | $ 2,000 | $ 2,000 |
Effective Rate | 6.11% | 6.11% |
Fixed-Rate Notes, 5.50%, Due January 15, 2040 | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Interest rate, stated percentage | 5.50% | |
Senior notes | $ 2,000 | $ 2,000 |
Effective Rate | 5.67% | 5.67% |
Borrowings - Schedule of Future
Borrowings - Schedule of Future Principal Payments for Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
2024 | $ 1,750 | |
2025 | 500 | |
2026 | 750 | |
2027 | 1,500 | |
Thereafter | 4,000 | |
Total | $ 8,500 | $ 9,000 |
Derivative Instruments - Deriva
Derivative Instruments - Derivatives Recorded at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
DERIVATIVE ASSETS | $ 32 | $ 78 |
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES | 75 | 89 |
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
DERIVATIVE ASSETS | 31 | 64 |
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES | 41 | 10 |
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Foreign currency derivatives | Other current assets | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
DERIVATIVE ASSETS | 22 | 55 |
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Foreign currency derivatives | Other assets | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
DERIVATIVE ASSETS | 9 | 9 |
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Foreign currency derivatives | Other current liabilities | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES | 0 | 0 |
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Foreign currency derivatives | Other long-term liabilities | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES | 0 | 0 |
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Interest rate derivatives | Other current assets | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
DERIVATIVE ASSETS | 0 | 0 |
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Interest rate derivatives | Other assets | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
DERIVATIVE ASSETS | 0 | 0 |
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Interest rate derivatives | Other current liabilities | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES | 17 | 0 |
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Interest rate derivatives | Other long-term liabilities | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES | 24 | 10 |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
DERIVATIVE ASSETS | 1 | 14 |
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES | 34 | 79 |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | Foreign currency derivatives | Other current assets | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
DERIVATIVE ASSETS | 1 | 14 |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | Foreign currency derivatives | Other assets | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
DERIVATIVE ASSETS | 0 | 0 |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | Foreign currency derivatives | Other current liabilities | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES | 25 | 69 |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | Foreign currency derivatives | Other long-term liabilities | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES | 9 | 9 |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | Equity derivatives | Other current assets | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
DERIVATIVE ASSETS | 0 | 0 |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | Equity derivatives | Other current liabilities | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES | $ 0 | $ 1 |
Derivative Instruments - Cumula
Derivative Instruments - Cumulative Basis Adjustments for Fair Value Hedges (Details) - Derivatives designated as hedging instruments - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Short-term debt | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
CARRYING AMOUNT OF THE HEDGED ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) | $ (983) | $ 0 |
CUMULATIVE AMOUNT OF FAIR VALUE HEDGING ADJUSTMENT INCLUDED IN THE CARRYING AMOUNT OF THE HEDGED ASSETS/LIABILITIES | 17 | 0 |
Long-term debt | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
CARRYING AMOUNT OF THE HEDGED ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) | (476) | (1,487) |
CUMULATIVE AMOUNT OF FAIR VALUE HEDGING ADJUSTMENT INCLUDED IN THE CARRYING AMOUNT OF THE HEDGED ASSETS/LIABILITIES | $ 24 | $ 10 |
Derivative Instruments - Effect
Derivative Instruments - Effect of Derivative Instruments Designated as Fair Value Hedges (Details) - Interest rate derivatives - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Hedged items | $ 31 | $ 116 | $ 65 |
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | (31) | (118) | (67) |
Total | $ 0 | $ (2) | $ (2) |
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] | Nonoperating Income (Expense) | Nonoperating Income (Expense) | Nonoperating Income (Expense) |
Derivative Instruments - Effe_2
Derivative Instruments - Effect of Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedges on Consolidated Statement of Operations (Details) - Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | |||
GAINS (LOSSES) FOR THE YEARS ENDED | $ 72 | $ (320) | $ 179 |
Foreign currency derivatives | |||
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | |||
GAINS (LOSSES) FOR THE YEARS ENDED | $ 1 | $ (237) | $ 2 |
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] | Other income (loss), net | Other income (loss), net | Other income (loss), net |
Total return swaps—deferred compensation | |||
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | |||
GAINS (LOSSES) FOR THE YEARS ENDED | $ 58 | $ (92) | $ 157 |
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses |
Equity derivatives | |||
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | |||
GAINS (LOSSES) FOR THE YEARS ENDED | $ 13 | $ 9 | $ 20 |
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] | Other income (loss), net | Other income (loss), net | Other income (loss), net |
Derivative Instruments - Schedu
Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Notional Amounts of Derivatives Outstanding (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Derivative notional amount | $ 7,711 | $ 6,672 |
Foreign currency derivatives | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Derivative notional amount | 5,419 | 4,521 |
Interest rate derivatives | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Derivative notional amount | 1,500 | 1,500 |
Total return swaps—deferred compensation | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Derivative notional amount | $ 792 | $ 651 |
Derivative Instruments - Additi
Derivative Instruments - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | |
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Cash collateral provided | $ 40 | $ 14 |
Cash flow hedges | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Derivative average remaining maturity | 24 months | |
Net investment hedges | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Derivative average remaining maturity | 6 months |
Commitments and Contingencies -
Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Purchase Commitments (Details) - Inventory - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items] | ||
Less than 1 year | $ 5,270 | $ 9,954 |
1 to 3 years | 1,783 | 2,240 |
3 to 5 years | 200 | 770 |
Total | $ 7,253 | $ 12,964 |
Commitments and Contingencies_2
Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | 8 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 23 Months Ended | 84 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Jul. 10, 2023 patent | May 24, 2023 patent | Nov. 22, 2022 patent claim | Dec. 10, 2021 patent | Feb. 26, 2021 patent | Oct. 05, 2020 USD ($) patent | Jun. 12, 2019 patent | Feb. 13, 2018 patent | Aug. 08, 2016 patent | May 24, 2022 claim | Jul. 29, 2023 USD ($) | Jul. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Jul. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Feb. 28, 2022 patent claim | Jul. 29, 2023 USD ($) patent | |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Future compensation expense & contingent consideration (up to) | $ 349 | $ 349 | |||||||||||||
Commitments and contingencies | |||||||||||||||
Volume of channel partner financing | 32,100 | 27,900 | $ 26,700 | ||||||||||||
Balance of the channel partner financing subject to guarantees | 1,700 | 1,400 | $ 1,700 | ||||||||||||
Brazilian Tax Authority | Tax years 2003 through 2007 | |||||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Income tax examination, tax | 171 | ||||||||||||||
Income tax examination, interest | 974 | ||||||||||||||
Income tax examination, penalties | $ 423 | ||||||||||||||
Pending Litigation | Centripetal | Patent Infringement | U.S. | |||||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Number of allegedly infringed patents (patent) | patent | 11 | ||||||||||||||
Number of patents found infringed (patent) | patent | 4 | ||||||||||||||
Damages awarded, value | $ 1,900 | ||||||||||||||
Damages awarded, pre-judgement interest | $ 14 | ||||||||||||||
Royalty awarded against revenue, first three-year term, percentage | 10% | ||||||||||||||
Royalty awarded against revenue, second three-year term, percentage | 5% | ||||||||||||||
Number of patents found not infringed (patent) | patent | 1 | ||||||||||||||
Pending Litigation | Centripetal | Patent Infringement | German | |||||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Number of allegedly infringed patents (patent) | patent | 5 | ||||||||||||||
Number of patents found not infringed (patent) | patent | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
Claims filed | claim | 2 | ||||||||||||||
Pending Litigation | Centripetal | Patent Infringement, Not subject to IPR Proceedings | U.S. | |||||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Number of allegedly infringed patents (patent) | patent | 5 | ||||||||||||||
Pending Litigation | Centripetal | Utility Model Infringement | German | |||||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Claims filed | claim | 1 | ||||||||||||||
Pending Litigation | Ramot | Patent Infringement | |||||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Number of allegedly infringed patents (patent) | patent | 2 | 3 | |||||||||||||
Number of patents issued for reexamination (patent) | patent | 2 | ||||||||||||||
Claims filed | claim | 2 | ||||||||||||||
Pending Litigation | Egenera, Inc. | Patent Infringement | |||||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Number of allegedly infringed patents (patent) | patent | 3 | ||||||||||||||
Number of patents found not infringed (patent) | patent | 2 | ||||||||||||||
Settled Litigation | Ramot | Patent Infringement | |||||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Number of patents issued for reexamination (patent) | patent | 1 | ||||||||||||||
Minimum | |||||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Warranty period for products | 90 days | ||||||||||||||
Channel partners revolving short-term financing payment term | 60 days | ||||||||||||||
Minimum | Pending Litigation | Centripetal | Patent Infringement | U.S. | |||||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Annual royalty awarded against revenue, first three-year term | $ 168 | ||||||||||||||
Annual royalty awarded against revenue, second three-year term | 84 | ||||||||||||||
Maximum | |||||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Warranty period for products | 5 years | ||||||||||||||
Channel partners revolving short-term financing payment term | 90 days | ||||||||||||||
Maximum | Pending Litigation | Centripetal | Patent Infringement | U.S. | |||||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Annual royalty awarded against revenue, first three-year term | 300 | ||||||||||||||
Annual royalty awarded against revenue, second three-year term | $ 150 | ||||||||||||||
Non-marketable equity securities and equity method investments | |||||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Commitments and contingencies | $ 300 | 400 | $ 300 | ||||||||||||
Inventory | |||||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Liability for purchase commitments | $ 529 | $ 313 | $ 529 |
Commitments and Contingencies_3
Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Other Commitments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Others | |||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Compensation expense related to acquisitions | $ 222 | $ 271 | $ 262 |
Commitments and Contingencies_4
Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Product Warranty Liability (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance at beginning of fiscal year | $ 333 | $ 336 | $ 331 |
Provisions for warranties issued | 386 | 415 | 496 |
Adjustments for pre-existing warranties | 18 | 3 | 0 |
Settlements | (408) | (421) | (491) |
Balance at end of fiscal year | $ 329 | $ 333 | $ 336 |
Commitments and Contingencies_5
Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Financing Guarantees Outstanding (Details) - Channel partner - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] | ||
Maximum potential future payments | $ 159 | $ 188 |
Deferred revenue | (34) | (9) |
Total | $ 125 | $ 179 |
Stockholders' Equity - Addition
Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |||
Aug. 16, 2023 | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||
Remaining authorized repurchase amount | $ 10,900 | |||
Cash dividends declared, per common share (in dollars per share) | $ 1.54 | $ 1.50 | $ 1.46 | |
Subsequent event | ||||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||
Cash dividends declared, per common share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.39 | |||
Stock repurchase program | ||||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||
Stock repurchases pending settlement | $ 48 | $ 70 | $ 25 |
Stockholders' Equity - Stock Re
Stockholders' Equity - Stock Repurchase Program (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | |||
Shares (in shares) | 88 | 146 | 64 |
Weighted-Average Price per Share (in dollars per share) | $ 48.49 | $ 52.82 | $ 45.48 |
Amount | $ 4,271 | $ 7,734 | $ 2,902 |
Employee Benefit Plans - Employ
Employee Benefit Plans - Employee Stock Incentive Plans (Details) | Jul. 29, 2023 stock_incentive_plan shares |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Number of stock incentive plans (stock incentive plan) | stock_incentive_plan | 1 |
2005 Plan | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Reduction in number of shares available for issuance after amendment (in shares) | 1.5 |
Shares authorized for future grant (in shares) | 124,000,000 |
Employee Benefit Plans - Empl_2
Employee Benefit Plans - Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Details) - Employee stock purchase plan shares in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 period shares | Jul. 30, 2022 shares | Jul. 31, 2021 shares | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Consecutive offering period | 24 months | ||
Number of purchase periods | period | 4 | ||
Purchase period | 6 months | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Discount from Market Price, Purchase Date | 15% | ||
Shares issued under employee purchase plan, shares (in shares) | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Shares reserved for issuance (in shares) | 88 |
Employee Benefit Plans - Summar
Employee Benefit Plans - Summary of Share-Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Total share-based compensation expense | $ 2,353 | $ 1,886 | $ 1,761 |
Income tax benefit for share-based compensation | 449 | 457 | 387 |
Cost of sales | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Total share-based compensation expense | 396 | 311 | 275 |
Research and development | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Total share-based compensation expense | 1,008 | 790 | 694 |
Sales and marketing | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Total share-based compensation expense | 673 | 572 | 540 |
General and administrative | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Total share-based compensation expense | 270 | 212 | 226 |
Restructuring and other charges | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Total share-based compensation expense | 6 | 1 | 26 |
Share-based compensation expense in operating expenses | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Total share-based compensation expense | 1,957 | 1,575 | 1,486 |
Product | Cost of sales | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Total share-based compensation expense | 151 | 112 | 99 |
Service | Cost of sales | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Total share-based compensation expense | $ 245 | $ 199 | $ 176 |
Employee Benefit Plans - Additi
Employee Benefit Plans - Additional Information - Summary of Share-Based Compensation Expense (Details) $ in Billions | 12 Months Ended |
Jul. 29, 2023 USD ($) | |
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |
Total compensation cost related to unvested share-based awards | $ 4.7 |
Expected period of recognition of compensation cost, years | 2 years 2 months 12 days |
Employee Benefit Plans - Summ_2
Employee Benefit Plans - Summary of Restricted Stock and Stock Unit Awards (Details) - Restricted Stock/Stock Units - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Restricted Stock/ Stock Units | |||
Unvested, Beginning balance (in shares) | 97 | 94 | 96 |
Granted and assumed (in shares) | 72 | 52 | 51 |
Vested (in shares) | (39) | (37) | (39) |
Canceled/forfeited/other (in shares) | (8) | (12) | (14) |
Unvested, Ending balance (in shares) | 122 | 97 | 94 |
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share | |||
Unvested, Beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ 46.67 | $ 42.93 | $ 42.03 |
Granted and assumed (in dollars per share) | 42.08 | 50.06 | 41.89 |
Vested (in dollars per share) | 46.69 | 42.27 | 39.63 |
Canceled/forfeited/other (in dollars per share) | 45.17 | 45.63 | 42.13 |
Unvested, Ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ 44.04 | $ 46.67 | $ 42.93 |
Aggregate Fair Value | |||
Vested | $ 1,746 | $ 1,979 | $ 1,813 |
Employee Benefit Plans - Valuat
Employee Benefit Plans - Valuation of Employee Share-Based Awards - Time-Based Restricted Stock Units (Details) - $ / shares shares in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Number of shares granted (in shares) | 70 | 50 | 48 |
Grant date fair value per share (in dollars per share) | $ 42.13 | $ 49.68 | $ 42.04 |
Expected dividend | 3.40% | 2.90% | 3.30% |
Range of risk-free interest rates, minimum | 3.70% | 0% | 0% |
Range of risk-free interest rates, maximum | 5.70% | 3% | 0.90% |
PERFORMANCE BASED RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Number of shares granted (in shares) | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Grant date fair value per share (in dollars per share) | $ 40.44 | $ 59.64 | $ 37.91 |
Expected dividend | 0.40% | 3.60% | |
Range of risk-free interest rates, minimum | 0% | 0.10% | |
Range of risk-free interest rates, maximum | 0.70% | 0.40% |
Employee Benefit Plans - Valu_2
Employee Benefit Plans - Valuation of Employee Share-Based Awards - Employee Stock Purchase Rights (Details) - Employee Stock Purchase Rights - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Expected volatility | 28.70% | 27.90% | 29.20% |
Risk-free interest rate | 2.80% | 0.10% | 0.30% |
Expected dividend | 3.60% | 3.20% | 3.20% |
Expected life (in years) | 1 year 2 months 12 days | 1 year 2 months 12 days | 1 year 3 months 18 days |
Weighted-average estimated grant date fair value per share (in dollars per share) | $ 12.40 | $ 12.90 | $ 12.46 |
Employee Benefit Plans - Addi_2
Employee Benefit Plans - Additional Information - Employee 401(k) Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Deferred Compensation Plans | |||
401(k) and Deferred Compensation Plan [Line Items] | |||
Employer matching contribution | 4.50% | ||
Maximum annual contributions | $ 1,500,000 | ||
Deferred compensation liability | $ 910,000,000 | $ 760,000,000 | |
401(K) Plan | |||
401(k) and Deferred Compensation Plan [Line Items] | |||
Allowed employee contributions (up to) | 75% | ||
Employer matching contribution, percentage of the first 4.5% of eligible earnings | 100% | ||
Employer matching contribution | 4.50% | ||
Maximum matching contribution | $ 14,850 | ||
Total matching contribution by the Company for the period | $ 342,000,000 | 306,000,000 | $ 290,000,000 |
401(k) Catch Up Contribution | |||
401(k) and Deferred Compensation Plan [Line Items] | |||
Allowed employee contributions (up to) | 75% | ||
Total matching contribution by the Company for the period | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Comprehensive Income (Loss) - A
Comprehensive Income (Loss) - AOCI Components (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance, beginning of period | $ 39,773 | $ 41,275 | $ 37,920 |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 32 | (1,291) | 108 |
(Gains) losses reclassified out of AOCI | (43) | (36) | (64) |
Tax benefit (expense) | 58 | 122 | 58 |
Balance, end of period | 44,353 | 39,773 | 41,275 |
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments | |||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance, beginning of period | (379) | 182 | 315 |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | (113) | (731) | (141) |
(Gains) losses reclassified out of AOCI | 21 | (9) | (53) |
Tax benefit (expense) | 31 | 179 | 61 |
Balance, end of period | (440) | (379) | 182 |
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) Cash Flow Hedging Instruments | |||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance, beginning of period | 44 | (1) | (6) |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 29 | 87 | 20 |
(Gains) losses reclassified out of AOCI | (63) | (29) | (14) |
Tax benefit (expense) | 8 | (13) | (1) |
Balance, end of period | 18 | 44 | (1) |
Cumulative Translation Adjustment and Actuarial Gains (Losses) | |||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance, beginning of period | (1,287) | (598) | (828) |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 116 | (647) | 229 |
(Gains) losses reclassified out of AOCI | (1) | 2 | 3 |
Tax benefit (expense) | 19 | (44) | (2) |
Balance, end of period | (1,153) | (1,287) | (598) |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | |||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance, beginning of period | (1,622) | (417) | (519) |
Balance, end of period | $ (1,575) | $ (1,622) | $ (417) |
Income Taxes - Provision for In
Income Taxes - Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Federal: | |||
Current | $ 3,754 | $ 2,203 | $ 1,959 |
Deferred | (1,955) | (176) | (203) |
Total | 1,799 | 2,027 | 1,756 |
State: | |||
Current | 623 | 458 | 513 |
Deferred | (175) | (156) | (46) |
Total | 448 | 302 | 467 |
Foreign: | |||
Current | 412 | 313 | 583 |
Deferred | 46 | 23 | (135) |
Total | 458 | 336 | 448 |
Total | $ 2,705 | $ 2,665 | $ 2,671 |
Income Taxes - Income Before Pr
Income Taxes - Income Before Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
United States | $ 14,074 | $ 13,550 | $ 12,335 |
International | 1,244 | 927 | 927 |
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES | $ 15,318 | $ 14,477 | $ 13,262 |
Income Taxes - Difference Betwe
Income Taxes - Difference Between Income Taxes at Federal Statutory Rate and Provision for Income Taxes (Details) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Federal statutory rate | 21% | 21% | 21% |
State taxes, net of federal tax benefit | 2.40% | 1.70% | 2.70% |
Foreign income at other than U.S. rates | (0.10%) | 0.80% | 1.50% |
Tax credits | (0.30%) | (1.60%) | (1.40%) |
Foreign-derived intangible income deduction | (5.80%) | (3.90%) | (4.20%) |
Stock-based compensation | 1.10% | 0.30% | 0.60% |
Other, net | (0.60%) | 0.10% | (0.10%) |
Total | 17.70% | 18.40% | 20.10% |
Income Taxes - Additional Infor
Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | |||
Decrease in interest expense | $ (427) | $ (360) | $ (434) |
Undistributed earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries on which tax is not provided | 6,500 | ||
Unrecognized deferred income tax liability | 681 | ||
Gross reduction in unrecognized tax benefits | 1,063 | 69 | 93 |
Unrecognized tax benefits that would affect the effective tax rate if realized | 1,700 | ||
Net interest expense recognized on unrecognized tax benefits | 27 | 33 | 74 |
Accrual for interest and penalties | 523 | $ 486 | $ 444 |
Unrecognized tax benefit that could be reduced in next 12 months | 350 | ||
Tax credit carryforward, valuation allowance | 594 | ||
Settled Litigation | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | |||
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | |||
Net benefit | 145 | ||
Decrease in interest expense | 53 | ||
Gross reduction in unrecognized tax benefits | 1,100 | ||
Decrease in accrued interest | 69 | ||
Domestic Tax Authority | |||
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | |||
Operating loss carryforwards | 320 | ||
Tax credit carryforward | 5 | ||
State and Local Jurisdiction | |||
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | |||
Operating loss carryforwards | 879 | ||
Operating loss carryforwards, valuation allowance | 10 | ||
Tax credit carryforward | 1,600 | ||
Foreign Tax Authority | |||
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | |||
Operating loss carryforwards | 524 | ||
Operating loss carryforwards, valuation allowance | 82 | ||
Tax credit carryforward | $ 2 |
Income Taxes - Aggregate Change
Income Taxes - Aggregate Changes in Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] | |||
Beginning balance | $ 3,101 | $ 3,106 | $ 2,518 |
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year | 159 | 157 | 224 |
Additions for tax positions of prior years | 261 | 74 | 618 |
Reductions for tax positions of prior years | (265) | (81) | (122) |
Settlements | (1,063) | (69) | (93) |
Lapse of statute of limitations | (56) | (86) | (39) |
Ending balance | $ 2,137 | $ 3,101 | $ 3,106 |
Income Taxes - Breakdown Betwee
Income Taxes - Breakdown Between Current and Noncurrent Net Deferred Tax Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Deferred tax assets | $ 6,576 | $ 4,449 |
Deferred tax liabilities | (62) | (55) |
Total net deferred tax assets | $ 6,514 | $ 4,394 |
Income Taxes - Components of De
Income Taxes - Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 |
ASSETS | ||
Allowance for accounts receivable and returns | $ 81 | $ 90 |
Sales-type and direct-financing leases | 22 | 29 |
Inventory write-downs and capitalization | 452 | 430 |
Deferred foreign income | 218 | 210 |
IPR&D and purchased intangible assets | 1,082 | 1,184 |
Depreciation | 16 | 10 |
Deferred revenue | 1,801 | 1,744 |
Credits and net operating loss carryforwards | 1,218 | 1,336 |
Share-based compensation expense | 198 | 138 |
Accrued compensation | 328 | 333 |
Lease liabilities | 246 | 248 |
Capitalized research expenditures | 2,042 | 149 |
Other | 484 | 439 |
Gross deferred tax assets | 8,188 | 6,340 |
Valuation allowance | (754) | (834) |
Total deferred tax assets | 7,434 | 5,506 |
LIABILITIES | ||
Goodwill and purchased intangible assets | (602) | (767) |
Unrealized gains on investments | 0 | (26) |
ROU lease assets | (234) | (237) |
Other | (84) | (82) |
Total deferred tax liabilities | (920) | (1,112) |
Total net deferred tax assets | $ 6,514 | $ 4,394 |
Income Taxes - Change in Valuat
Income Taxes - Change in Valuation Allowance for Deferred Tax Assets (Details) - Deferred tax asset valuation allowance - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance at beginning of fiscal year | $ 834 | $ 771 | $ 700 |
Additions | 35 | 84 | 91 |
Deductions | (18) | (10) | (5) |
Write-offs | (93) | (12) | (16) |
Foreign exchange and other | (4) | 1 | 1 |
Balance at end of fiscal year | $ 754 | $ 834 | $ 771 |
Segment Information and Major_3
Segment Information and Major Customers - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 USD ($) segment | Jul. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Jul. 31, 2021 USD ($) | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Number of geographic segments | segment | 3 | ||
Revenue | $ 56,998 | $ 51,557 | $ 49,818 |
United States | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Revenue | $ 29,900 | $ 26,700 | $ 26,100 |
Segment Information and Major_4
Segment Information and Major Customers - Summary of Reportable Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | $ 56,998 | $ 51,557 | $ 49,818 |
Gross margin | 35,753 | 32,248 | 31,894 |
Operating Segments | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Gross margin | 36,788 | 33,326 | 32,914 |
Operating Segments | Americas | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 33,447 | 29,814 | 29,161 |
Gross margin | 21,350 | 19,117 | 19,499 |
Operating Segments | EMEA | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 15,135 | 13,715 | 12,951 |
Gross margin | 10,016 | 8,969 | 8,466 |
Operating Segments | APJC | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 8,417 | 8,027 | 7,706 |
Gross margin | 5,424 | 5,241 | 4,949 |
Unallocated corporate items | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Gross margin | $ (1,035) | $ (1,078) | $ (1,020) |
Segment Information and Major_5
Segment Information and Major Customers - Summary of Net Revenue for Groups of Similar Products and Services (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | $ 56,998 | $ 51,557 | $ 49,818 |
Product | |||
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 43,142 | 38,018 | 36,014 |
Secure, Agile Networks | |||
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 29,105 | 23,831 | 22,725 |
Internet for the Future | |||
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 5,306 | 5,276 | 4,511 |
Collaboration | |||
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 4,052 | 4,472 | 4,727 |
End-to-End Security | |||
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 3,859 | 3,699 | 3,382 |
Optimized Application Experiences | |||
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 811 | 729 | 654 |
Other Products | |||
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | 9 | 11 | 15 |
Service | |||
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | $ 13,856 | $ 13,539 | $ 13,804 |
Segment Information and Major_6
Segment Information and Major Customers - Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||
Long-lived assets | $ 3,056 | $ 3,001 | $ 3,433 |
United States | |||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||
Long-lived assets | 2,113 | 2,004 | 2,189 |
International | |||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||
Long-lived assets | $ 943 | $ 997 | $ 1,244 |
Net Income per Share - Calculat
Net Income per Share - Calculation Of Basic And Diluted Net Income Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jul. 29, 2023 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |||
Net income | $ 12,613 | $ 11,812 | $ 10,591 |
Weighted-average shares—basic (In shares) | 4,093 | 4,170 | 4,222 |
Effect of dilutive potential common shares (in shares) | 12 | 22 | 14 |
Weighted-average shares—diluted (in shares) | 4,105 | 4,192 | 4,236 |
Net income per share—basic (in dollars per share) | $ 3.08 | $ 2.83 | $ 2.51 |
Net income per share—diluted (in dollars per share) | $ 3.07 | $ 2.82 | $ 2.50 |
Antidilutive employee share-based awards, excluded (in shares) | 86 | 70 | 69 |