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Share Repurchase Programs (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2026 | Mar. 31, 2025 | Feb. 25, 2026
Equity [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Total shares repurchased |  | 2,650 | 1,600 |
Weighted average price paid per share |  | $ 202.58 | $ 218.95 |
Total cost of repurchases | [1] | $ 537 | $ 350 |
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount |  | $ 9,700 |  | $ 10,000
Stock Repurchase Program, Increase in Authorized Amount |  |  |  | $ 9,000
[1] | Amount excludes associated commission fees and excise taxes incurred, which are excluded costs under the repurchase program.

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