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Shareholders' Equity - Accelerated Share Repurchases (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2025
Treasury Stock |  |  |  |
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) | 619 | 2,637 | 2,118 |
Repurchase of common stock | $ 150 | $ 606 | $ 503 |
Capital in Excess of Par Value |  |  |  |
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Repurchase of common stock | $ (150) | 150 |  |
Accelerated Share Repurchase Program |  |  |  |
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount |  | $ 750 | $ 500 |
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) | 619 | 2,637 | 2,118 |
Total shares to be delivered under accelerated share repurchase program |  |  |  | 3,256
Percentage of excise tax excluded |  |  | 1.00% | 1.00%
Share repurchase program, excise tax |  |  | $ 3 | $ 6
Accelerated Share Repurchase Program | Treasury Stock |  |  |  |
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Repurchase of common stock | $ 150 |  |  |
Accelerated Share Repurchase Program | Capital in Excess of Par Value |  |  |  |
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Repurchase of common stock | $ 150 |  |  |

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