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Income Taxes - Expiration Dates of NOLs, Capital Loss and Other Tax Credit Carryforwards Before Valuation Allowances (Detail) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2025 USD ($)
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Significant Tax Attributes And Dates Of Expiration [Line Items] |
NOLs/Capital Losses | $ 2,237
Credits | 140
2026 - 2032 [Member] |
Significant Tax Attributes And Dates Of Expiration [Line Items] |
NOLs/Capital Losses | 1,014
Credits | 76
2033 and thereafter [Member] |
Significant Tax Attributes And Dates Of Expiration [Line Items] |
NOLs/Capital Losses | 308
Credits | 62
Indefinite Carryforwards [Member] |
Significant Tax Attributes And Dates Of Expiration [Line Items] |
NOLs/Capital Losses | 915
Credits | $ 2

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