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Earnings Per Share
 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]  
Earnings Per Share EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table summarizes the computations of basic earnings per share (“Basic EPS”) and diluted earnings per share (“Diluted EPS”). Basic EPS is computed as net income divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through stock-based compensation plans including stock options, restricted stock units, market-based restricted stock units, performance-based restricted stock units, and ESPP purchase rights using the treasury stock method.
 Year Ended March 31,
(In millions, except per share amounts)202420232022
Net income$1,273 $802 $789 
Shares used to compute earnings per share:
Weighted-average common stock outstanding — basic270 277 284 
Dilutive potential common shares related to stock award plans2 1 2 
Weighted-average common stock outstanding — diluted272 278 286 
Earnings per share:
Basic$4.71 $2.90 $2.78 
Diluted$4.68 $2.88 $2.76 
Certain restricted stock units, market-based restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units were excluded from the treasury stock method computation of diluted shares as their inclusion would have had an antidilutive effect. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, one million such shares were excluded, and for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, two million and one million such shares were excluded, respectively.