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Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Goodwill
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment during the six months ended January 31, 2026 were as shown in the following table. Our reportable segments are described in Note 12, “Segment Information.”
(In millions)Balance
July 31, 2025		Goodwill
Acquired		Foreign Currency TranslationBalance
January 31, 2026
Global Business Solutions
$9,825 $— $2 $9,827 
Consumer4,155 — 1 4,156 
Totals$13,980 $— $3 $13,983 
Schedule Of Intangible Assets Acquired
Acquired Intangible Assets
The following table shows the cost, accumulated amortization, and weighted-average life in years for our acquired intangible assets at the dates indicated. The weighted-average lives are calculated for assets that are not fully amortized.
(Dollars in millions)
Customer
and User Relationships
Purchased
Technology		Trade
Names
and Logos		Total
At January 31, 2026:    
Cost$6,199 $1,765 $680 $8,644 
Accumulated amortization(2,250)(1,150)(273)(3,673)
Acquired intangible assets, net$3,949 $615 $407 $4,971 
Weighted-average life in years1481313
At July 31, 2025:    
Cost$6,198 $1,765 $680 $8,643 
Accumulated amortization(2,034)(1,061)(246)(3,341)
Acquired intangible assets, net$4,164 $704 $434 $5,302 
Weighted-average life in years1481313
Schedule Of Future Amortization Expense
The following table shows the expected future amortization expense for our acquired intangible assets at January 31, 2026. Amortization of purchased technology is generally charged to amortization of acquired technology in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. Amortization of other acquired intangible assets, such as customer and user relationships, is charged to amortization of other acquired intangible assets in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. If impairment events occur, they could accelerate the timing of acquired intangible asset charges.
(In millions)Expected
Future
Amortization
Expense
Fiscal year ending July 31, 
2026 (excluding the six months ended January 31, 2026)$329 
2027633 
2028613 
2029593 
2030590 
Thereafter2,213 
Total expected future amortization expense$4,971