CISCO SYSTEMS, INC., 10-Q filed on 5/24/2016
Quarterly Report
Document and Entity Information
9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
May 19, 2016
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]
 
 
Document Type
10-Q 
 
Amendment Flag
false 
 
Document Period End Date
Apr. 30, 2016 
 
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Q3 
 
Document Fiscal Year Focus
2016 
 
Trading Symbol
CSCO 
 
Entity Registrant Name
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. 
 
Entity Central Index Key
0000858877 
 
Entity Current Reporting Status
Yes 
 
Current Fiscal Year End Date
--07-30 
 
Entity Filer Category
Large Accelerated Filer 
 
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
 
5,029,711,978 
Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Current assets:
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 8,895 
$ 6,877 
Investments
54,617 
53,539 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $244 at April 30, 2016 and $302 at July 25, 2015
4,047 
5,344 
Inventories
1,343 
1,627 
Financing receivables, net
4,716 
4,491 
Deferred tax assets
2,723 
2,915 
Other current assets
2,230 
1,490 
Total current assets
78,571 
76,283 
Property and equipment, net
3,529 
3,332 
Financing receivables, net
3,900 
3,858 
Goodwill
26,762 
24,469 
Purchased intangible assets, net
2,744 
2,376 
Other assets
3,148 
3,163 
TOTAL ASSETS
118,654 
113,481 
Current liabilities:
 
 
Short-term debt
4,164 
3,897 
Accounts payable
1,007 
1,104 
Income taxes payable
152 
62 
Accrued compensation
2,745 
3,049 
Deferred revenue
9,662 
9,824 
Other current liabilities
6,273 
5,687 
Total current liabilities
24,003 
23,623 
Long-term debt
24,431 
21,457 
Income taxes payable
891 
1,876 
Deferred revenue
5,610 
5,359 
Other long-term liabilities
1,361 
1,459 
Total liabilities
56,296 
53,774 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
   
   
Cisco shareholders’ equity:
 
 
Preferred stock, no par value: 5 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding
Common stock and additional paid-in capital, $0.001 par value: 20,000 shares authorized; 5,034 and 5,085 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015, respectively
44,137 
43,592 
Retained earnings
18,448 
16,045 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(227)
61 
Total Cisco shareholders’ equity
62,358 
59,698 
Noncontrolling interests
Total equity
62,358 
59,707 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
$ 118,654 
$ 113,481 
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
 
 
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts
$ 244 
$ 302 
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
$ 0 
$ 0 
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)
Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares)
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
$ 0.001 
$ 0.001 
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
20,000 
20,000 
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
5,034 
5,085 
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
5,034 
5,085 
Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
REVENUE:
 
 
 
 
Product
$ 8,875 
$ 9,326 
$ 27,702 
$ 27,839 
Service
3,125 
2,811 
8,907 
8,479 
Total revenue
12,000 
12,137 
36,609 
36,318 
COST OF SALES:
 
 
 
 
Product
3,214 
3,584 
10,547 
11,309 
Service
1,065 
1,028 
3,077 
3,061 
Total cost of sales
4,279 
4,612 
13,624 
14,370 
GROSS MARGIN
7,721 
7,525 
22,985 
21,948 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
 
 
 
 
Research and development
1,626 
1,547 
4,695 
4,659 
Sales and marketing
2,447 
2,449 
7,176 
7,272 
General and administrative
566 
510 
1,281 
1,504 
Amortization of purchased intangible assets
81 
70 
221 
213 
Restructuring and other charges
17 
24 
255 
411 
Total operating expenses
4,737 
4,600 
13,628 
14,059 
OPERATING INCOME
2,984 
2,925 
9,357 
7,889 
Interest income
270 
190 
732 
558 
Interest expense
(175)
(139)
(496)
(417)
Other income (loss), net
59 
(67)
238 
Interest and other income (loss), net
99 
110 
169 
379 
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
3,083 
3,035 
9,526 
8,268 
Provision for income taxes
734 
598 
1,600 
1,606 
NET INCOME
$ 2,349 
$ 2,437 
$ 7,926 
$ 6,662 
Net income per share:
 
 
 
 
Basic (in dollars per share)
$ 0.47 
$ 0.48 
$ 1.57 
$ 1.30 
Diluted (in dollars per share)
$ 0.46 
$ 0.47 
$ 1.56 
$ 1.29 
Shares used in per-share calculation:
 
 
 
 
Basic (in shares)
5,032 
5,102 
5,060 
5,110 
Diluted (in shares)
5,065 
5,148 
5,095 
5,154 
Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)
$ 0.26 
$ 0.21 
$ 0.68 
$ 0.59 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
Net income
$ 2,349 
$ 2,437 
$ 7,926 
$ 6,662 
Change in net unrealized gains, net of tax benefit (expense) of $(146) and $59 for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2016, respectively, and $(57) and $(34) for the corresponding periods of fiscal 2015, respectively
217 
72 
(95)
80 
Net (gains) losses reclassified into earnings, net of tax (benefit) expense of $(2) and $(9) for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2016, and $16 and $42 for the corresponding periods of fiscal 2015, respectively
(28)
17 
(78)
Total- Available-for-sale investments
221 
44 
(78)
Change in unrealized gains and losses, net of tax benefit (expense) of $(2) and $2 for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2016, respectively, and $2 and $8 for the corresponding periods of fiscal 2015, respectively
19 
(30)
(1)
(155)
Net (gains) losses reclassified into earnings, net of tax (benefit) expense of $(2) and $(4) for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2016, and $(2) and $(5) for the corresponding periods of fiscal 2015, respectively
62 
13 
89 
Total- Cash flow hedging instruments
26 
32 
12 
(66)
Net change in cumulative translation adjustment and actuarial gains and losses net of tax benefit (expense) of $(9) and $(43) for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2016, respectively, and $14 and $50 for the corresponding periods of fiscal 2015, respectively
326 
(80)
(231)
(423)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
573 
(4)
(297)
(487)
Comprehensive income
2,922 
2,433 
7,629 
6,175 
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
(3)
Comprehensive income attributable to Cisco Systems, Inc.
$ 2,929 
$ 2,438 
$ 7,638 
$ 6,172 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, before Reclassification Adjustments, Tax
$ (146)
$ (57)
$ 59 
$ (34)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Tax
(2)
16 
(9)
42 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
(2)
Tax expense (benefit) for net (gains) losses reclassified into earnings, cash flow hedges
(2)
(2)
(4)
(5)
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment and actuarial gains and losses,Tax
$ (9)
$ 14 
$ (43)
$ 50 
Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
Net income
$ 7,926 
$ 6,662 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
Depreciation, amortization, and other
1,546 
1,799 
Share-based compensation expense
1,101 
1,044 
Provision for receivables
(27)
82 
Deferred income taxes
229 
438 
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
(103)
(102)
(Gains) losses on divestitures, investments and other, net
(279)
(231)
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures:
 
 
Accounts receivable
1,412 
97 
Inventories
189 
(235)
Financing receivables
(296)
36 
Other assets
(94)
(349)
Accounts payable
(114)
101 
Income taxes, net
(723)
(511)
Accrued compensation
(318)
(324)
Deferred revenue
217 
Other liabilities
(704)
(310)
Net cash provided by operating activities
9,752 
8,414 
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
Purchases of investments
(36,366)
(30,617)
Proceeds from sales of investments
23,806 
13,890 
Proceeds from maturities of investments
11,790 
11,632 
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired
(3,161)
(238)
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
372 
Purchases of investments in privately held companies
(202)
(155)
Return of investments in privately held companies
74 
274 
Acquisition of property and equipment
(880)
(907)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment
11 
Other
(195)
(115)
Net cash used in investing activities
(4,751)
(6,228)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
Issuances of common stock
771 
1,584 
Repurchases of common stock—repurchase program
(3,154)
(3,325)
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock units
(469)
(415)
Short-term borrowings, original maturities less than 90 days, net
(4)
496 
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
6,978 
Repayments of debt
(3,863)
(507)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
103 
102 
Dividends paid
(3,400)
(3,017)
Other
96 
40 
Net cash used in financing activities
(2,983)
(5,042)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
2,018 
(2,856)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
6,877 
6,726 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
8,895 
3,870 
Supplemental cash flow information:
 
 
Cash paid for interest
691 
646 
Cash paid for income taxes, net
$ 2,093 
$ 1,680 
Consolidated Statements Of Equity (USD $)
In Millions
Total
USD ($)
Shares of Common Stock
Common Stock and Additional Paid-In Capital
USD ($)
Retained Earnings
USD ($)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
USD ($)
Total Cisco Shareholders’ Equity
USD ($)
Non-controlling Interests
USD ($)
Beginning balance at Jul. 26, 2014
$ 56,661 
 
$ 41,884 
$ 14,093 
$ 677 
$ 56,654 
$ 7 
Beginning balance (in shares) at Jul. 26, 2014
 
5,107 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
6,662 
 
 
6,662 
 
6,662 
 
Other comprehensive (loss) income
(487)
 
 
 
(490)
(490)
Issuance of common stock (in shares)
 
123 
 
 
 
 
 
Issuance of common stock
1,584 
 
1,584 
 
 
1,584 
 
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)
 
(120)
 
 
 
 
 
Repurchase of common stock
(3,229)
 
(994)
(2,235)
 
(3,229)
 
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)
(17)
(17)
 
 
 
 
 
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock units
(415)
 
(415)
 
 
(415)
 
Cash dividends declared (per common share)
(3,017)
 
 
(3,017)
 
(3,017)
 
Tax effects from employee stock incentive plans
27 
 
27 
 
 
27 
 
Share-based compensation expense
1,044 
 
1,044 
 
 
1,044 
 
Purchase acquisitions
 
 
 
 
Ending Balance at Apr. 25, 2015
58,833 
 
43,133 
15,503 
187 
58,823 
10 
Ending Balance (in shares) at Apr. 25, 2015
 
5,093 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance at Jul. 25, 2015
59,707 
 
43,592 
16,045 
61 
59,698 
Beginning balance (in shares) at Jul. 25, 2015
 
5,085 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
7,926 
 
 
7,926 
 
7,926 
 
Other comprehensive (loss) income
(297)
 
 
 
(288)
(288)
(9)
Issuance of common stock (in shares)
 
87 
 
 
 
 
 
Issuance of common stock
771 
 
771 
 
 
771 
 
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)
(120)1
(120)
 
 
 
 
 
Repurchase of common stock
(3,118)
 
(1,036)
(2,082)
 
(3,118)
 
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)
(18)
(18)
 
 
 
 
 
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock units
(469)
 
(469)
 
 
(469)
 
Cash dividends declared (per common share)
(3,441)
 
 
(3,441)
 
(3,441)
 
Tax effects from employee stock incentive plans
32 
 
32 
 
 
32 
 
Share-based compensation expense
1,101 
 
1,101 
 
 
1,101 
 
Purchase acquisitions
146 
 
146 
 
 
146 
 
Ending Balance at Apr. 30, 2016
$ 62,358 
 
$ 44,137 
$ 18,448 
$ (227)
$ 62,358 
$ 0 
Ending Balance (in shares) at Apr. 30, 2016
 
5,034 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements Of Equity (Parenthetical)
9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
 
 
Cash dividends declared (In dollars per share)
$ 0.68 
$ 0.59 
Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information
In September 2001, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program. As of April 30, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors had authorized an aggregate repurchase of up to $112 billion of common stock under this program with no termination date. For additional information regarding stock repurchase, see Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The stock repurchases since the inception of this program and the related impacts on Cisco shareholders’ equity are summarized in the following table (in millions): 
 
Shares of
Common
Stock
 
Common Stock
and Additional
Paid-In Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Total Cisco
Shareholders’
Equity
Repurchases of common stock under the repurchase program
4,563

 
$
23,651

 
$
72,146

 
$
95,797

Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation
1.
Basis of Presentation
The fiscal year for Cisco Systems, Inc. (the “Company” or “Cisco”) is the 52 or 53 weeks ending on the last Saturday in July. Fiscal 2016 is a 53-week fiscal year, and fiscal 2015 was a 52-week fiscal year. The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Cisco and its subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The Company conducts business globally and is primarily managed on a geographic basis in the following three geographic segments: the Americas; Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); and Asia Pacific, Japan, and China (APJC).
The accompanying financial data as of April 30, 2016 and for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015 has been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The July 25, 2015 Consolidated Balance Sheet was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. However, the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 25, 2015.
The Company consolidates its investments in a venture fund managed by SOFTBANK Corp. and its affiliates (“SOFTBANK”) as this is a variable interest entity and the Company is the primary beneficiary. The noncontrolling interests attributed to SOFTBANK are presented as a separate component from the Company’s equity in the equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets. SOFTBANK’s share of the earnings in the venture fund are not presented separately in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as these amounts are not material for any of the fiscal periods presented.
In the opinion of management, all normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the consolidated balance sheet as of April 30, 2016; the results of operations and the statements of comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015; and the statements of cash flows and equity for the nine months ended April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015, as applicable, have been made. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full fiscal year or any future periods.
Certain reclassifications have been made to the amounts in prior periods in order to conform to the current period’s presentation. The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date that the financial statements were issued.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
2.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recent Accounting Standards or Updates Not Yet Effective
Revenue Recognition In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued an accounting standard update related to revenue from contracts with customers, which will supersede nearly all current U.S. GAAP guidance on this topic and eliminate industry-specific guidance. The underlying principle is to recognize revenue when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that is expected to be received for those goods or services. This accounting standard update, as amended, will be effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The new revenue standard may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of adoption. Early adoption is permitted, but no earlier than fiscal 2018. The Company expects to adopt this accounting standard update in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, and it is currently evaluating the impact of this accounting standard update on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
Consolidation of Certain Types of Legal Entities In February 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standard update that changes the analysis that a reporting entity must perform to determine whether it should consolidate certain types of legal entities. The accounting standard update will be effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2017, and early adoption is permitted. The application of this accounting standard update is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
Classification of Deferred Taxes In November 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standard update that requires that all deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with any related valuation allowance, be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. The accounting standard update will be effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2018, and early adoption is permitted. The accounting standard update is a change in balance sheet presentation only.
Financial Instruments In January 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard update that changes the accounting for equity investments, financial liabilities under the fair value option, and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. The accounting standard update will be effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this accounting standard update on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

Leases In February 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard update related to leases requiring lessees to recognize operating and financing lease liabilities on the balance sheet, as well as corresponding right-of-use assets. The new lease standard also makes some changes to lessor accounting and aligns key aspects of the lessor accounting model with the revenue recognition standard. In addition, disclosures will be required to enable users of financial statements to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The accounting standard update will be effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 on a modified retrospective basis, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this accounting standard update on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

Share-Based Compensation In March 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard update that impacts the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The accounting standard will be effective for the Company beginning the first quarter of fiscal 2018, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this accounting standard update on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
Acquisitions and Divestitures
Business Combinations

3.
Acquisitions and Divestitures
The Company completed 12 acquisitions during the nine months ended April 30, 2016. A summary of the allocation of the total purchase consideration is presented as follows (in millions):
 
Purchase Consideration
 
Net Tangible Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed)
 
Purchased Intangible Assets
 
Goodwill
MaintenanceNet
$
105

 
$
(21
)
 
$
65

 
$
61

OpenDNS
545

 
(9
)
 
61

 
493

Lancope
410

 
(34
)
 
121

 
323

Acano
528

 
(27
)
 
103

 
452

Leaba
219

 
(18
)
 
96

 
141

Jasper
1,234

 
5

 
361

 
868

CliQr
225

 
(3
)
 
69

 
159

Others (five in total)
112

 
(17
)
 
64

 
65

Total
$
3,378

 
$
(124
)
 
$
940

 
$
2,562


On August 6, 2015, the Company completed its acquisition of privately held MaintenanceNet, Inc. ("MaintenanceNet"), a provider of a cloud-based software platform that uses data analytics and automation to manage renewals of recurring customer contracts. This acquisition is a component of the Company's strategy for its Services organization to simplify and digitize its business processes.
On August 26, 2015, the Company completed its acquisition of privately held OpenDNS, Inc. ("OpenDNS"), a provider of advanced threat protection for endpoint devices. With the OpenDNS acquisition, the Company aims to strengthen its security offerings by adding broad visibility and threat intelligence delivered through a software-as-a-service platform. Revenue from the OpenDNS acquisition has been included in the Company's Security product category.
On December 21, 2015, the Company completed its acquisition of privately held Lancope, Inc. ("Lancope"), a provider of network behavior analytics, threat visibility, and security intelligence. With the Lancope acquisition, the Company aims to advance its "security everywhere" strategy with an additional capability of network behavior analytics that extend protection further into the network. Revenue from the Lancope acquisition has been included in the Company's Security product category.
On January 29, 2016, the Company completed its acquisition of privately held, London-based Acano (UK) Limited ("Acano"), a collaboration infrastructure and conferencing software provider. With the Acano acquisition, the Company aims to enhance its collaboration strategy to deliver video across both cloud and hybrid environments. Revenue from the Acano acquisition has been included in the Company's Collaboration product category.
On March 3, 2016, the Company completed its acquisition of privately held Leaba Semiconductor, Ltd. ("Leaba"), an Israeli-based fabless semiconductor provider whose semiconductor expertise is expected to be leveraged to accelerate the Company's next-generation product portfolio. This acquisition is a component of the Company's strategy to enhance its product offerings in the networking chipset market.
On March 18, 2016, the Company completed its acquisition of privately held Jasper Technologies, Inc. ("Jasper"), a provider of a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) software-as-a-service platform to help enterprises and service providers launch, manage, and monetize IoT services on a global scale. With the Jasper acquisition, the Company aims to offer an IoT solution that is interoperable across devices and works with IoT service providers, application developers, and an ecosystem of partners. Revenue from the Jasper acquisition has been included in the Company's Other product category.
On April 15, 2016, the Company completed its acquisition of privately held CliQr Technologies, Inc. ("CliQr"), an application-defined cloud orchestration platform provider. With the CliQr acquisition, the Company aims to help its customers simplify and accelerate their private, public, and hybrid cloud deployments.
The total purchase consideration related to the Company’s acquisitions completed during the nine months ended April 30, 2016 consisted of cash consideration and the assumption of vested share-based awards. The total cash and cash equivalents acquired from these business combinations was approximately $44 million. Total transaction costs related to the Company’s acquisition activities were $29 million and $5 million for the nine months ended April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015, respectively. These transaction costs were expensed as incurred in general and administrative expenses ("G&A") in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The Company’s purchase price allocation for acquisitions completed during recent periods is preliminary and subject to revision as additional information about fair value of assets and liabilities becomes available. Additional information that existed as of the acquisition date but at that time was unknown to the Company may become known to the Company during the remainder of the measurement period, a period not to exceed 12 months from the acquisition date. Adjustments in the purchase price allocation may require a recasting of the amounts allocated to goodwill retroactive to the period in which the acquisition occurred.
The goodwill generated from the Company’s acquisitions completed during the nine months ended April 30, 2016 is primarily related to expected synergies. The goodwill is generally not deductible for income tax purposes.
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the operating results of each acquisition from the date of acquisition. Pro forma results of operations for the acquisitions completed during the nine months ended April 30, 2016 have not been presented because the effects of the acquisitions, individually and in the aggregate, were not material to the Company’s financial results.
Divestiture of SP Video CPE Business On November 20, 2015, the Company completed the sale of the assets comprising the customer premises equipment portion of its Service Provider Video connected devices business ("SP Video CPE Business") to Technicolor SA. As a result of the transaction, the Company received aggregate consideration of $542 million consisting of $372 million in cash and $170 million in Technicolor stock (as of the divestiture date) and the transaction resulted in a gain of $285 million, net of certain transaction costs incurred to date.
Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets
4.
Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets
(a)
Goodwill
The following table presents the goodwill allocated to the Company’s reportable segments as of and during the nine months ended April 30, 2016 (in millions):
 
Balance at
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at
 
July 25, 2015
 
Acquisitions
 
Divestiture
 
Other
 
April 30, 2016
Americas
$
15,212

 
$
1,607

 
$
(126
)
 
$
(80
)
 
$
16,613

EMEA
5,791

 
554

 
(12
)
 
(31
)
 
6,302

APJC
3,466

 
401

 
(3
)
 
(17
)
 
3,847

Total
$
24,469

 
$
2,562

 
$
(141
)
 
$
(128
)
 
$
26,762

“Other” in the table above primarily consists of foreign currency translation, as well as immaterial purchase accounting adjustments.

(b)
Purchased Intangible Assets
The following table presents details of the Company’s intangible assets acquired through acquisitions completed during the nine months ended April 30, 2016 (in millions, except years):
 
FINITE LIVES
 
INDEFINITE
LIVES
 
TOTAL
 
TECHNOLOGY
 
CUSTOMER
RELATIONSHIPS
 
OTHER
 
IPR&D
 
 
Weighted-
Average Useful
Life (in Years)
 
Amount
 
Weighted-
Average Useful
Life (in Years)
 
Amount
 
Weighted-
Average Useful
Life (in Years)
 
Amount
 
Amount
 
Amount
MaintenanceNet
5.0
 
$
50

 
5.0
 
$
2

 
2.0
 
$
2

 
$
11

 
$
65

OpenDNS
5.0
 
43

 
7.0
 
15

 
1.0
 
2

 
1

 
61

Lancope
5.0
 
79

 
6.0
 
29

 
3.0
 
3

 
10

 
121

Acano
5.0
 
9

 
5.0
 
12

 
0.0
 

 
82

 
103

Leaba
0.0
 

 
0.0
 

 
0.0
 

 
96

 
96

Jasper
6.0
 
240

 
7.0
 
75

 
2.0
 
23

 
23

 
361

CliQr
6.0
 
65

 
6.0
 
3

 
2.0
 
1

 

 
69

Others (five in total)
4.1
 
58

 
6.3
 
6

 
0.0
 

 

 
64

Total
 
 
$
544

 
 
 
$
142

 
 
 
$
31

 
$
223

 
$
940


The following tables present details of the Company’s purchased intangible assets (in millions): 
April 30, 2016
 
Gross
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Net
Purchased intangible assets with finite lives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Technology
 
$
3,103

 
$
(1,297
)
 
$
1,806

Customer relationships
 
1,821

 
(1,156
)
 
665

Other
 
85

 
(36
)
 
49

Total purchased intangible assets with finite lives
 
5,009

 
(2,489
)
 
2,520

In-process research and development, with indefinite lives
 
224

 

 
224

Total
 
$
5,233

 
$
(2,489
)
 
$
2,744

 
July 25, 2015
 
Gross
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Net
Purchased intangible assets with finite lives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Technology
 
$
3,418

 
$
(1,818
)
 
$
1,600

Customer relationships
 
1,699

 
(971
)
 
728

Other
 
55

 
(24
)
 
31

Total purchased intangible assets with finite lives
 
5,172

 
(2,813
)
 
2,359

In-process research and development, with indefinite lives
 
17

 

 
17

Total
 
$
5,189

 
$
(2,813
)
 
$
2,376


Purchased intangible assets include intangible assets acquired through acquisitions as well as through direct purchases or licenses. In fiscal 2015, the Company, along with a number of other companies, entered into an agreement to obtain a license to the patents owned by the Rockstar Consortium, and the Company paid approximately $300 million, of which $188 million was expensed to product cost of sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 related to the settlement of patent infringement claims, and the remainder was capitalized as an intangible asset to be amortized over its estimated useful life.
Impairment charges related to purchased intangible assets for the three months ended April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015 were $7 million and $1 million, respectively. Impairment charges related to purchased intangible assets for the nine months ended April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015 were $44 million and $57 million, respectively.
The following table presents the amortization of purchased intangible assets (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
Amortization of purchased intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of sales
$
134

 
$
187

 
$
419

 
$
618

Operating expenses
81

 
70

 
221

 
213

Total
$
215

 
$
257

 
$
640

 
$
831


The estimated future amortization expense of purchased intangible assets with finite lives as of April 30, 2016 is as follows (in millions):
Fiscal Year
Amount
2016 (remaining three months)
$
211

2017
742

2018
595

2019
502

2020
276

Thereafter
194

Total
$
2,520

Restructuring and Other Charges
Restructuring and Other Charges
5.
Restructuring and Other Charges
Fiscal 2015 Plan The Company announced a restructuring action in August 2014 (the "Fiscal 2015 Plan"), in order to realign its workforce towards key growth areas of its business such as data center, software, security, and cloud. The Company's aggregate pre-tax estimated charges pursuant to the restructuring plan are expected to be approximately $750 million, consisting of severance and other one-time termination benefits and other associated costs, and the Company has incurred cumulative charges of approximately $743 million in connection with this plan, which is substantially complete. The Company incurred charges of $18 million and $24 million for the three months ended April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015, respectively, and $254 million, net of a $2 million credit to cost of sales, and $411 million for the nine months ended April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015, respectively.
Fiscal 2014 Plan In connection with a restructuring action announced in August 2013 (the "Fiscal 2014 Plan"), the Company incurred cumulative charges of approximately $417 million, of which a $1 million credit was recognized during the three and nine months ended April 30, 2016. No charges were incurred in the corresponding periods of fiscal 2015. The Company completed the Fiscal 2014 Plan at the end of fiscal 2014.
The following table summarizes the activities related to the restructuring and other charges as discussed above (in millions):
 
 
FISCAL 2014 PLAN
 
FISCAL 2015 PLAN
 
 
 
 
Employee
Severance
 
Other
 
Employee
Severance
 
Other
 
Total
Liability as of July 25, 2015
 
$
11

 
$
14

 
$
49

 
$
15

 
$
89

Charges
 

 
(1
)
 
224

 
32

 
255

Cash payments
 
(11
)
 
(3
)
 
(227
)
 
(10
)
 
(251
)
Non-cash items
 

 

 

 
(21
)
 
(21
)
Liability as of April 30, 2016
 
$

 
$
10

 
$
46

 
$
16

 
$
72

Balance Sheet Details
Balance Sheet Details
6.
Balance Sheet Details
The following tables provide details of selected balance sheet items (in millions):
 
 
April 30,
2016
 
July 25,
2015
Inventories:
 
 
 
 
Raw materials
 
$
108

 
$
114

Work in process
 

 
2

Finished goods:
 
 
 

Distributor inventory and deferred cost of sales
 
513

 
610

Manufactured finished goods
 
469

 
593

Total finished goods
 
982

 
1,203

Service-related spares
 
234

 
258

Demonstration systems
 
19

 
50

Total
 
$
1,343

 
$
1,627


Property and equipment, net:
 
 
 
 
Gross property and equipment:
 
 
 
 
Land, buildings, and building and leasehold improvements
 
$
4,706

 
$
4,495

Computer equipment and related software
 
1,384

 
1,310

Production, engineering, and other equipment
 
5,700

 
5,753

Operating lease assets
 
325

 
372

Furniture and fixtures
 
527

 
497

Total gross property and equipment
 
12,642

 
12,427

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
 
(9,113
)
 
(9,095
)
Total
 
$
3,529

 
$
3,332


 Other assets:
 
 
 
 
Deferred tax assets
 
$
1,345

 
$
1,648

Investments in privately held companies
 
976

 
897

Other
 
827

 
618

Total
 
$
3,148

 
$
3,163

Deferred revenue:
 
 
 
 
Service
 
$
9,866

 
$
9,757

Product:
 

 
 
Unrecognized revenue on product shipments and other deferred revenue
 
4,987

 
4,766

Cash receipts related to unrecognized revenue from two-tier distributors
 
419

 
660

Total product deferred revenue
 
5,406

 
5,426

Total
 
$
15,272

 
$
15,183

Reported as:
 

 
 
Current
 
$
9,662

 
$
9,824

Noncurrent
 
5,610

 
5,359

Total
 
$
15,272

 
$
15,183

Financing Receivables and Operating Leases
Financing Receivables and Operating Leases
7.
Financing Receivables and Operating Leases
(a)
Financing Receivables
Financing receivables primarily consist of lease receivables, loan receivables, and financed service contracts and other. Lease receivables represent sales-type and direct-financing leases resulting from the sale of the Company’s and complementary third-party products and are typically collateralized by a security interest in the underlying assets. Loan receivables represent financing arrangements related to the sale of the Company’s products and services, which may include additional funding for other costs associated with network installation and integration of the Company’s products and services. Lease receivables consist of arrangements with terms of four years on average, while loan receivables generally have terms of up to three years. The financed service contracts and other category includes financing receivables related to technical support and advanced services, as well as receivables related to financing of certain indirect costs associated with leases. Revenue related to the technical support services is typically deferred and included in deferred service revenue and is recognized ratably over the period during which the related services are to be performed, which typically ranges from one to three years.
A summary of the Company's financing receivables is presented as follows (in millions):
April 30, 2016
Lease
Receivables
 
Loan
Receivables
 
Financed Service
Contracts and Other
 
Total
Gross
$
3,245

 
$
2,223

 
$
3,504

 
$
8,972

Residual value
205

 

 

 
205

Unearned income
(178
)
 

 

 
(178
)
Allowance for credit loss
(250
)
 
(93
)
 
(40
)
 
(383
)
Total, net
$
3,022

 
$
2,130

 
$
3,464

 
$
8,616

Reported as:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current
$
1,495

 
$
1,052

 
$
2,169

 
$
4,716

Noncurrent
1,527

 
1,078

 
1,295

 
3,900

Total, net
$
3,022

 
$
2,130

 
$
3,464

 
$
8,616

July 25, 2015
Lease
Receivables
 
Loan
Receivables
 
Financed Service
Contracts and Other
 
Total
Gross
$
3,361

 
$
1,763

 
$
3,573

 
$
8,697

Residual value
224

 

 

 
224

Unearned income
(190
)
 

 

 
(190
)
Allowance for credit loss
(259
)
 
(87
)
 
(36
)
 
(382
)
Total, net
$
3,136

 
$
1,676

 
$
3,537

 
$
8,349

Reported as:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current
$
1,468

 
$
856

 
$
2,167

 
$
4,491

Noncurrent
1,668

 
820

 
1,370

 
3,858

Total, net
$
3,136

 
$
1,676

 
$
3,537

 
$
8,349


As of April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015, the deferred service revenue related to "Financed Service Contracts and Other" was $1,822 million and $1,853 million, respectively.
Future minimum lease payments to the Company on lease receivables as of April 30, 2016 are summarized as follows (in millions):
Fiscal Year
Amount
2016 (remaining three months)
$
408

2017
1,430

2018
833

2019
402

2020
152

Thereafter
20

Total
$
3,245


Actual cash collections may differ from the contractual maturities due to early customer buyouts, refinancings, or defaults.
(b)
Credit Quality of Financing Receivables
Gross receivables, excluding residual value, less unearned income categorized by the Company’s internal credit risk rating as of April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015 are summarized as follows (in millions):
 
INTERNAL CREDIT RISK RATING
April 30, 2016
1 to 4
 
5 to 6
 
7 and Higher
 
Total
Lease receivables
$
1,677

 
$
1,276

 
$
114

 
$
3,067

Loan receivables
991

 
1,079

 
153

 
2,223

Financed service contracts and other
2,216

 
1,242

 
46

 
3,504

Total
$
4,884

 
$
3,597

 
$
313

 
$
8,794

 
INTERNAL CREDIT RISK RATING
July 25, 2015
1 to 4
 
5 to 6
 
7 and Higher
 
Total
Lease receivables
$
1,688

 
$
1,342

 
$
141

 
$
3,171

Loan receivables
788

 
823

 
152

 
1,763

Financed service contracts and other
2,133

 
1,389

 
51

 
3,573

Total
$
4,609

 
$
3,554

 
$
344

 
$
8,507


The Company determines the adequacy of its allowance for credit loss by assessing the risks and losses inherent in its financing receivables by portfolio segment. The portfolio segment is based on the types of financing offered by the Company to its customers, which consist of the following: lease receivables, loan receivables, and financed service contracts and other.
The Company’s internal credit risk ratings of 1 through 4 correspond to investment-grade ratings, while credit risk ratings of 5 and 6 correspond to non-investment grade ratings. Credit risk ratings of 7 and higher correspond to substandard ratings.
In circumstances when collectibility is not deemed reasonably assured, the associated revenue is deferred in accordance with the Company’s revenue recognition policies, and the related allowance for credit loss, if any, is included in deferred revenue. The Company also records deferred revenue associated with financing receivables when there are remaining performance obligations, as it does for financed service contracts. Total allowances for credit loss and deferred revenue as of April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015 were $2,225 million and $2,253 million, respectively, and they were associated with total financing receivables before allowance for credit loss of $8,999 million and $8,731 million as of their respective period ends.
The following tables present the aging analysis of gross receivables, excluding residual value and less unearned income as of April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015 (in millions):
 
DAYS PAST DUE
(INCLUDES BILLED AND UNBILLED)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
April 30, 2016
31-60
 
61-90 
 
91+
 
Total
Past Due
 
Current
 
Total
 
Nonaccrual
Financing
Receivables
 
Impaired
Financing
Receivables
Lease receivables
$
41

 
$
44

 
$
181

 
$
266

 
$
2,801

 
$
3,067

 
$
67

 
$
65

Loan receivables
51

 
11

 
78

 
140

 
2,083

 
2,223

 
47

 
47

Financed service contracts and other
79

 
115

 
237

 
431

 
3,073

 
3,504

 
36

 
16

Total
$
171

 
$
170

 
$
496

 
$
837

 
$
7,957

 
$
8,794

 
$
150

 
$
128

 
DAYS PAST DUE
(INCLUDES BILLED AND UNBILLED)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
July 25, 2015
31-60
 
61-90 
 
91+
 
Total
Past Due
 
Current
 
Total
 
Nonaccrual
Financing
Receivables
 
Impaired
Financing
Receivables
Lease receivables
$
90

 
$
27

 
$
185

 
$
302

 
$
2,869

 
$
3,171

 
$
73

 
$
73

Loan receivables
21

 
3

 
25

 
49

 
1,714

 
1,763

 
32

 
32

Financed service contracts and other
396

 
152

 
414

 
962

 
2,611

 
3,573

 
29

 
9

Total
$
507

 
$
182

 
$
624

 
$
1,313

 
$
7,194

 
$
8,507

 
$
134

 
$
114


Past due financing receivables are those that are 31 days or more past due according to their contractual payment terms. The data in the preceding tables is presented by contract, and the aging classification of each contract is based on the oldest outstanding receivable, and therefore past due amounts also include unbilled and current receivables within the same contract. The balances of either unbilled or current financing receivables included in the category of 91 days plus past due for financing receivables were $298 million and $496 million as of April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015, respectively.
As of April 30, 2016, the Company had financing receivables of $165 million, net of unbilled or current receivables from the same contract, that were in the category of 91 days plus past due but remained on accrual status as they are well-secured and in the process of collection. Such balance was $70 million as of July 25, 2015.
(c)
Allowance for Credit Loss Rollforward
The allowances for credit loss and the related financing receivables are summarized as follows (in millions):
 
CREDIT LOSS ALLOWANCES
Three months ended April 30, 2016
Lease
Receivables
 
Loan
Receivables
 
Financed Service
Contracts and Other
 
Total
Allowance for credit loss as of January 23, 2016
$
248

 
$
80

 
$
37

 
$
365

Provisions
7

 
8

 
2

 
17

Recoveries (write-offs), net
(6
)
 

 

 
(6
)
Foreign exchange and other
1

 
5

 
1

 
7

Allowance for credit loss as of April 30, 2016
$
250

 
$
93

 
$
40

 
$
383

 
CREDIT LOSS ALLOWANCES
Nine months ended April 30, 2016
Lease
Receivables
 
Loan
Receivables
 
Financed Service
Contracts and Other
 
Total
Allowance for credit loss as of July 25, 2015
$
259

 
$
87

 
$
36

 
$
382

Provisions
3

 
2

 
7

 
12

Recoveries (write-offs), net
(10
)
 

 
(4
)
 
(14
)
Foreign exchange and other
(2
)
 
4

 
1

 
3

Allowance for credit loss as of April 30, 2016
$
250

 
$
93

 
$
40

 
$
383

 
CREDIT LOSS ALLOWANCES
Three months ended April 25, 2015
Lease
Receivables
 
Loan
Receivables
 
Financed Service
Contracts and Other
 
Total
Allowance for credit loss as of January 24, 2015
$
250

 
$
85

 
$
40

 
$
375

Provisions
(4
)
 
(5
)
 
(2
)
 
(11
)
Recoveries (write-offs), net
(1
)
 

 

 
(1
)
Foreign exchange and other
(3
)
 

 
(1
)
 
(4
)
Allowance for credit loss as of April 25, 2015
$
242

 
$
80

 
$
37

 
$
359


 
CREDIT LOSS ALLOWANCES
Nine months ended April 25, 2015
Lease
Receivables
 
Loan
Receivables
 
Financed Service
Contracts and Other
 
Total
Allowance for credit loss as of July 26, 2014
$
233

 
$
98

 
$
18

 
$
349

Provisions
25

 
(15
)
 
21

 
31

Recoveries (write-offs), net
(6
)
 
1

 

 
(5
)
Foreign exchange and other
(10
)
 
(4
)
 
(2
)
 
(16
)
Allowance for credit loss as of April 25, 2015
$
242

 
$
80

 
$
37

 
$
359


The Company assesses the allowance for credit loss related to financing receivables on either an individual or a collective basis. The Company considers various factors in evaluating lease and loan receivables and the earned portion of financed service contracts for possible impairment on an individual basis. These factors include the Company’s historical experience, credit quality and age of the receivable balances, and economic conditions that may affect a customer’s ability to pay. When the evaluation indicates that it is probable that all amounts due pursuant to the contractual terms of the financing agreement, including scheduled interest payments, are unable to be collected, the financing receivable is considered impaired. All such outstanding amounts, including any accrued interest, will be assessed and fully reserved at the customer level. The Company’s internal credit risk ratings are categorized as 1 through 10, with the lowest credit risk rating representing the highest quality financing receivables.
Typically, the Company also considers receivables with a risk rating of 8 or higher to be impaired and will include them in the individual assessment for allowance. These balances, as of April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015, are presented under “(b) Credit Quality of Financing Receivables” above.
The Company evaluates the remainder of its financing receivables portfolio for impairment on a collective basis and records an allowance for credit loss at the portfolio segment level. When evaluating the financing receivables on a collective basis, the Company uses expected default frequency rates published by a major third-party credit-rating agency as well as its own historical loss rate in the event of default, while also systematically giving effect to economic conditions, concentration of risk, and correlation.
(d)
Operating Leases
The Company provides financing of certain equipment through operating leases, and the amounts are included in property and equipment in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amounts relating to equipment on operating lease assets and the associated accumulated depreciation are summarized as follows (in millions):
 
April 30, 2016
 
July 25, 2015
Operating lease assets
$
325

 
$
372

Accumulated depreciation
(184
)
 
(205
)
Operating lease assets, net
$
141

 
$
167


Minimum future rentals on noncancelable operating leases as of April 30, 2016 are summarized as follows (in millions):
Fiscal Year
Amount
2016 (remaining three months)
$
54

2017
189

2018
129

2019
39

2020
8

Thereafter
5

Total
$
424

Investments
Investments
8.
Investments
(a)
Summary of Available-for-Sale Investments
The following tables summarize the Company’s available-for-sale investments (in millions):
April 30, 2016
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
Fixed income securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government securities
$
24,003

 
$
44

 
$
(3
)
 
$
24,044

U.S. government agency securities
2,883

 
5

 

 
2,888

Non-U.S. government and agency securities
1,063

 
2

 

 
1,065

Corporate debt securities
23,193

 
160

 
(37
)
 
23,316

U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities
1,746

 
16

 

 
1,762

Total fixed income securities
52,888

 
227

 
(40
)
 
53,075

Publicly traded equity securities
1,354

 
218

 
(30
)
 
1,542

Total
$
54,242

 
$
445

 
$
(70
)
 
$
54,617


July 25, 2015
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
Fixed income securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government securities
$
29,904

 
$
41

 
$
(6
)
 
$
29,939

U.S. government agency securities
3,662

 
2

 
(1
)
 
3,663

Non-U.S. government and agency securities
1,128

 
1

 
(1
)
 
1,128

Corporate debt securities
15,802

 
34

 
(53
)
 
15,783

U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities
1,456

 
8

 
(3
)
 
1,461

Total fixed income securities
51,952

 
86

 
(64
)
 
51,974

Publicly traded equity securities
1,092

 
480

 
(7
)
 
1,565

Total
$
53,044

 
$
566

 
$
(71
)
 
$
53,539

Non-U.S. government and agency securities include agency and corporate debt securities that are guaranteed by non-U.S. governments.
(b)
Gains and Losses on Available-for-Sale Investments
The following table presents the gross realized gains and gross realized losses related to the Company’s available-for-sale investments (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
Gross realized gains
$
68

 
$
55

 
$
119

 
$
168

Gross realized losses
(74
)
 
(11
)
 
(145
)
 
(48
)
Total
$
(6
)
 
$
44

 
$
(26
)
 
$
120

The following table presents the realized net gains (losses) related to the Company’s available-for-sale investments by security type (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
Net gains/(losses) on investments in publicly traded equity securities
$
25

 
$
38

 
$
18

 
$
94

Net gains/(losses) on investments in fixed income securities
(31
)
 
6

 
(44
)
 
26

Total
$
(6
)
 
$
44

 
$
(26
)
 
$
120


For the three and nine months ended April 30, 2016, the realized net losses related to the Company's available-for-sale investments included impairment charges of zero and $3 million, respectively, for fixed income securities. The impairment charges were due to a decline in the fair value of those securities below their cost basis that were determined to be other than temporary. There were no impairment charges on available-for-sale investments for the corresponding periods in fiscal 2015.
The following tables present the breakdown of the available-for-sale investments with gross unrealized losses and the duration that those losses had been unrealized at April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015 (in millions):
 
UNREALIZED LOSSES
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS
 
UNREALIZED LOSSES
12 MONTHS OR GREATER
 
TOTAL
April 30, 2016
Fair Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Gross 
Unrealized 
Losses
Fixed income securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government securities 
$
4,315

 
$
(3
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
4,315

 
$
(3
)
U.S. government agency securities
287

 

 

 

 
287

 

Non-U.S. government and agency securities
192

 

 

 

 
192

 

Corporate debt securities
5,145

 
(27
)
 
1,089

 
(10
)
 
6,234

 
(37
)
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities
137

 

 
18

 

 
155

 

Total fixed income securities
10,076

 
(30
)

1,107


(10
)

11,183


(40
)
Publicly traded equity securities
320

 
(30
)
 

 

 
320

 
(30
)
Total
$
10,396

 
$
(60
)
 
$
1,107

 
$
(10
)
 
$
11,503

 
$
(70
)
 
UNREALIZED LOSSES
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS
 
UNREALIZED LOSSES
12 MONTHS OR GREATER
 
TOTAL
July 25, 2015
Fair Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Gross 
Unrealized 
Losses
Fixed income securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government securities 
$
6,412

 
$
(6
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
6,412

 
$
(6
)
U.S. government agency securities
1,433

 
(1
)
 

 

 
1,433

 
(1
)
Non-U.S. government and agency securities
515

 
(1
)
 
4

 

 
519

 
(1
)
Corporate debt securities
9,552

 
(49
)
 
312

 
(4
)
 
9,864

 
(53
)
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities
579

 
(3
)
 

 

 
579

 
(3
)
Total fixed income securities
18,491

 
(60
)
 
316

 
(4
)
 
18,807

 
(64
)
Publicly traded equity securities
108

 
(7
)
 
2

 

 
110

 
(7
)
Total
$
18,599

 
$
(67
)
 
$
318

 
$
(4
)
 
$
18,917

 
$
(71
)

As of April 30, 2016, for fixed income securities that were in unrealized loss positions, the Company has determined that (i) it does not have the intent to sell any of these investments and (ii) it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell any of these investments before recovery of the entire amortized cost basis. In addition, as of April 30, 2016, the Company anticipates that it will recover the entire amortized cost basis of such fixed income securities and has determined that no other-than-temporary impairments associated with credit losses were required to be recognized during the nine months ended April 30, 2016.
The Company has evaluated its publicly traded equity securities as of April 30, 2016 and has determined that there was no indication of other-than-temporary impairments in the respective categories of unrealized losses. This determination was based on several factors, which include the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than the cost basis, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and the Company’s intent and ability to hold the publicly traded equity securities for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value.
(c)
Maturities of Fixed Income Securities
The following table summarizes the maturities of the Company’s fixed income securities as of April 30, 2016 (in millions): 
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value
Less than 1 year
$
13,883

 
$
13,890

Due in 1 to 2 years
17,460

 
17,487

Due in 2 to 5 years
19,610

 
19,745

Due after 5 years
1,935

 
1,953

Total
$
52,888

 
$
53,075



Actual maturities may differ from the contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay certain obligations. The remaining contractual principal maturities for mortgage-backed securities were allocated assuming no prepayments.
(d)
Securities Lending
The Company periodically engages in securities lending activities with certain of its available for sale investments. These transactions are accounted for as a secured lending of the securities, and the securities are typically loaned only on an overnight basis. The average daily balance of securities lending for the nine months ended April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015 was $0.9 billion and $0.5 billion, respectively. The Company requires collateral equal to at least 102% of the fair market value of the loaned security and that the collateral be in the form of cash or liquid, high-quality assets. The Company engages in these secured lending transactions only with highly creditworthy counterparties, and the associated portfolio custodian has agreed to indemnify the Company against collateral losses. The Company did not experience any losses in connection with the secured lending of securities during the periods presented. As of April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015, the Company had no outstanding securities lending transactions.
(e)
Investments in Privately Held Companies
The carrying value of the Company’s investments in privately held companies was included in other assets. For such investments that were accounted for under the equity and cost method as of April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015, the amounts are summarized in the following table (in millions):
 
April 30, 2016
 
July 25, 2015
Equity method investments
$
609

 
$
578

Cost method investments
367

 
319

Total
$
976

 
$
897


For additional information on impairment charges related to investments in privately held companies, see Note 9.
Variable Interest Entities In the ordinary course of business, the Company has investments in privately held companies and provides financing to certain customers. These privately held companies and customers may be considered to be variable interest entities. The Company evaluates on an ongoing basis its investments in these privately held companies and its customer financings and has determined that as of April 30, 2016, except as disclosed herein, there were no variable interest entities required to be consolidated in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
Fair Value
Fair Value
9.
Fair Value
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required or permitted to be either recorded or disclosed at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact, and it also considers assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability.
(a)
Fair Value Hierarchy
The accounting guidance for fair value measurement requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:
Level 1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.
Level 3 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
(b)
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015 were as follows (in millions):
 
APRIL 30, 2016
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
 
JULY 25, 2015
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Balance
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Balance
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash equivalents:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Money market funds
$
7,178

 
$

 
$

 
$
7,178

 
$
5,336

 
$

 
$

 
$
5,336

Corporate debt securities

 
3

 

 
3

 

 
14

 

 
14

Available-for-sale investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

U.S. government securities

 
24,044

 

 
24,044

 

 
29,939

 

 
29,939

U.S. government agency securities

 
2,888

 

 
2,888

 

 
3,663

 

 
3,663

Non-U.S. government and agency securities

 
1,065

 

 
1,065

 

 
1,128

 

 
1,128

Corporate debt securities

 
23,316

 

 
23,316

 

 
15,783

 

 
15,783

U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities

 
1,762

 

 
1,762

 

 
1,461

 

 
1,461

Publicly traded equity securities
1,542

 

 

 
1,542

 
1,565

 

 

 
1,565

Derivative assets

 
345

 

 
345

 

 
214

 
4

 
218

Total
$
8,720

 
$
53,423

 
$

 
$
62,143

 
$
6,901

 
$
52,202

 
$
4

 
$
59,107

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative liabilities
$

 
$
4

 
$

 
$
4

 
$

 
$
12

 
$

 
$
12

Total
$

 
$
4

 
$

 
$
4

 
$

 
$
12

 
$

 
$
12


Level 1 publicly traded equity securities are determined by using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. Level 2 fixed income securities are priced using quoted market prices for similar instruments or nonbinding market prices that are corroborated by observable market data. The Company uses inputs such as actual trade data, benchmark yields, broker/dealer quotes, and other similar data, which are obtained from quoted market prices, independent pricing vendors, or other sources, to determine the ultimate fair value of these assets and liabilities. The Company uses such pricing data as the primary input to make its assessments and determinations as to the ultimate valuation of its investment portfolio and has not made, during the periods presented, any material adjustments to such inputs. The Company is ultimately responsible for the financial statements and underlying estimates. The Company’s derivative instruments are primarily classified as Level 2, as they are not actively traded and are valued using pricing models that use observable market inputs. The Company did not have any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements during the periods presented.
Level 3 assets include certain derivative instruments, the values of which are determined based on discounted cash flow models using inputs that the Company could not corroborate with market data.
(c)
Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
The following table presents the Company's recognized losses for the indicated periods, for assets that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis (in millions):
 
LOSSES FOR THE
THREE MONTHS ENDED
 
LOSSES FOR THE
NINE MONTHS ENDED
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
Investments in privately held companies (impaired)
$
(7
)
 
$
(17
)
 
$
(63
)
 
$
(20
)
Purchased intangible assets (impaired)
(7
)
 
(1
)
 
(44
)
 
(57
)
Property held for sale - land and buildings

 
(5
)
 

 
(5
)
Total
$
(14
)
 
$
(23
)
 
$
(107
)
 
$
(82
)

These assets were measured at fair value due to events or circumstances the Company identified as having significant impact on their fair value during the respective periods. To arrive at the valuation of these assets, the Company considers any significant changes in the financial metrics and economic variables and also uses third-party valuation reports to assist in the valuation as necessary.
The fair value measurement of the impaired investments was classified as Level 3 because significant unobservable inputs were used in the valuation due to the absence of quoted market prices and inherent lack of liquidity. Significant unobservable inputs, which included financial metrics of comparable private and public companies, financial condition and near-term prospects of the investees, recent financing activities of the investees, and the investees’ capital structure as well as other economic variables, reflected the assumptions market participants would use in pricing these assets. The impairment charges, representing the difference between the net book value and the fair value as a result of the evaluation, were recorded to other income (loss), net. The remaining carrying value of the investments that were impaired was $20 million and $4 million as of April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015, respectively.
The fair value for purchased intangibles for which the carrying amount was not deemed to be recoverable was determined using the future discounted cash flows that the assets are expected to generate. The difference between the estimated fair value and the carrying value of the assets was recorded as an impairment charge, which was included in product cost of sales and operating expenses as applicable. See Note 4. The remaining carrying value of the specific purchased intangible assets that were impaired was zero as of each April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015.
The fair value of property held for sale was measured with the assistance of third-party valuation models which used discounted cash flow techniques as part of their analysis. The fair value measurement was categorized as Level 3, as significant unobservable inputs were used in the valuation report. The impairment charges as a result of the valuations, which represented the difference between the fair value less cost to sell and the carrying amount of the assets held for sale, were included in G&A expenses. The remaining carrying value of property held for sale was zero and $11 million as of April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015, respectively.
(d)
Other Fair Value Disclosures
The carrying value of the Company’s investments in privately held companies that were accounted for under the cost method was $367 million and $319 million as of April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015, respectively. It was not practicable to estimate the fair value of this portfolio.
The fair value of the Company’s short-term loan receivables and financed service contracts approximates their carrying value due to their short duration. The aggregate carrying value of the Company’s long-term loan receivables and financed service contracts and other as of April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015 was $2.4 billion and $2.2 billion, respectively. The estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term loan receivables and financed service contracts and other approximates their carrying value. The Company uses significant unobservable inputs in determining discounted cash flows to estimate the fair value of its long-term loan receivables and financed service contracts, and therefore they are categorized as Level 3.
As of April 30, 2016, the estimated fair value of the short-term debt approximates its carrying value due to the short maturities. As of April 30, 2016, the fair value of the Company’s senior notes and other long-term debt was $30.6 billion with a carrying amount of $28.6 billion. This compares to a fair value of $26.6 billion and a carrying amount of $25.4 billion as of July 25, 2015. The fair value of the senior notes and other long-term debt was determined based on observable market prices in a less active market and was categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
Borrowings
Borrowings
10.
Borrowings
(a)
Short-Term Debt
The following table summarizes the Company’s short-term debt (in millions, except percentages):
 
April 30, 2016
 
July 25, 2015
 
Amount
 
Effective Rate
 
Amount
 
Effective Rate
Current portion of long-term debt
$
4,163

 
0.94
%
 
$
3,894

 
2.48
%
Other short-term debt
1

 
2.08
%
 
3

 
2.44
%
Total
$
4,164

 
 
 
$
3,897

 


The effective interest rate on the current portion of long-term debt includes the impact of interest rate swaps, as discussed further in "(b) Long-Term Debt." Other notes and borrowings consist of the short-term portion of secured borrowings associated with customer financing arrangements. These notes and credit facilities were subject to various terms and foreign currency market interest rates pursuant to individual financial arrangements between the financing institution and the applicable foreign subsidiary.
On September 3, 2015, the Company repaid an aggregate principal amount of $850 million upon the maturity of its 2015 Floating-Rate Notes. On February 22, 2016, the Company repaid an aggregate principal amount of $3.0 billion upon the maturity of its 2016 Fixed Rate Notes.
The Company has established a short-term debt financing program of up to $3.0 billion through the issuance of commercial paper notes. The Company uses the proceeds from the issuance of commercial paper notes for general corporate purposes. The Company had no commercial paper notes outstanding as of each of April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015.
(b)
Long-Term Debt
The following table summarizes the Company’s long-term debt (in millions, except percentages):
 
 
 
April 30, 2016
 
July 25, 2015
 
Maturity Date
 
Amount
 
Effective Rate
 
Amount
 
Effective Rate
Senior notes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Floating-rate notes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three-month LIBOR plus 0.05%
September 3, 2015
 
$

 
 
$
850

 
0.43%
Three-month LIBOR plus 0.28%
March 3, 2017
 
1,000

 
0.98%
 
1,000

 
0.63%
Three-month LIBOR plus 0.60%
February 21, 2018
(1)
1,000

 
1.30%
 

 
Three-month LIBOR plus 0.31%
June 15, 2018
 
900

 
1.01%
 
900

 
0.65%
Three-month LIBOR plus 0.50%
March 1, 2019
 
500

 
1.20%
 
500

 
0.84%
Fixed-rate notes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.50%
February 22, 2016
 

 
 
3,000

 
3.07%
1.10%
March 3, 2017
 
2,400

 
0.84%
 
2,400

 
0.59%
3.15%
March 14, 2017
 
750

 
1.20%
 
750

 
0.85%
1.40%
February 28, 2018
(1)
1,250

 
1.47%
 

 
1.65%
June 15, 2018
 
1,600

 
1.72%
 
1,600

 
1.72%
4.95%
February 15, 2019
 
2,000

 
4.76%
 
2,000

 
4.70%
1.60%
February 28, 2019
(1)
1,000

 
1.67%
 

 
2.125%
March 1, 2019
 
1,750

 
1.05%
 
1,750

 
0.80%
4.45%
January 15, 2020
 
2,500

 
3.21%
 
2,500

 
3.01%
2.45%
June 15, 2020
 
1,500

 
2.54%
 
1,500

 
2.54%
2.20%
February 28, 2021
(1)
2,500

 
2.30%
 

 
2.90%
March 4, 2021
 
500

 
1.21%
 
500

 
0.96%
3.00%
June 15, 2022
 
500

 
1.46%
 
500

 
1.21%
2.60%
February 28, 2023
(1)
500

 
2.68%
 

 
3.625%
March 4, 2024
 
1,000

 
1.33%
 
1,000

 
1.08%
3.50%
June 15, 2025
 
500

 
1.62%
 
500

 
1.37%
2.95%
February 28, 2026
(1)
750

 
3.01%
 

 
5.90%
February 15, 2039
 
2,000

 
6.11%
 
2,000

 
6.11%
5.50%
January 15, 2040
 
2,000

 
5.67%
 
2,000

 
5.67%
Other long-term debt
 
 

 

 
1

 
2.08%
Total
 
 
28,400

 
 
 
25,251

 
 
Unaccreted discount/issuance costs
 
 
(141
)
 
 
 
(131
)
 
 
Hedge accounting fair value adjustments
 
 
335

 
 
 
231

 
 
Total
 
 
$
28,594

 
 
 
$
25,351

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported as:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current portion of long-term debt
 
 
$
4,163

 
 
 
$
3,894

 
 
Long-term debt
 
 
24,431

 
 
 
21,457

 
 
Total
 
 
$
28,594

 
 
 
$
25,351

 
 
(1) In February 2016, the Company issued senior notes for an aggregate principal amount of $7.0 billion.
To achieve its interest rate risk management objectives, the Company entered into interest rate swaps in prior periods with an aggregate notional amount of $9.9 billion designated as fair value hedges of certain of its fixed-rate senior notes. In effect, these swaps convert the fixed interest rates of the fixed-rate notes to floating interest rates based on the London InterBank Offered Rate (LIBOR). The gains and losses related to changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps substantially offset changes in the fair value of the hedged portion of the underlying debt that are attributable to the changes in market interest rates. For additional information, see Note 11.
The effective rates for the fixed-rate debt include the interest on the notes, the accretion of the discount and issuance costs, and, if applicable, adjustments related to hedging. Interest is payable semiannually on each class of the senior fixed-rate notes and payable quarterly on the floating-rate notes. Each of the senior fixed-rate notes is redeemable by the Company at any time, subject to a make-whole premium. 
The senior notes rank at par with the commercial paper notes that may be issued in the future pursuant to the Company’s short-term debt financing program, as discussed above under “(a) Short-Term Debt.” As of April 30, 2016, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants.
As of April 30, 2016, future principal payments for long-term debt, including the current portion, are summarized as follows (in millions):
Fiscal Year
Amount
2016 (remaining three months)
$

2017
4,150

2018
4,750

2019
5,250

2020
4,000

Thereafter
10,250

Total
$
28,400


(c)
Credit Facility
On May 15, 2015, the Company entered into a credit agreement with certain institutional lenders that provides for a $3.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility that is scheduled to expire on May 15, 2020. Any advances under the credit agreement will accrue interest at rates that are equal to, based on certain conditions, either (i) the highest of (a) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%, (b) Bank of America’s “prime rate” as announced from time to time, or (c) LIBOR, or a comparable or successor rate that is approved by the Administrative Agent (“Eurocurrency Rate”), for an interest period of one-month plus 1.00%, or (ii) the Eurocurrency Rate, plus a margin that is based on the Company’s senior debt credit ratings as published by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services, LLC and Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., provided that in no event will the Eurocurrency Rate be less than zero. The credit agreement requires the Company to comply with certain covenants, including that it maintain an interest coverage ratio as defined in the agreement.
The Company may also, upon the agreement of either the then-existing lenders or additional lenders not currently parties to the agreement, increase the commitments under the credit facility by up to an additional $2.0 billion and/or extend the expiration date of the credit facility up to May 15, 2022. The Company was in compliance with the required interest coverage ratio and the other covenants, and the Company had not borrowed any funds under the credit facility.
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments
11.
Derivative Instruments
(a)
Summary of Derivative Instruments
The Company uses derivative instruments primarily to manage exposures to foreign currency exchange rate, interest rate, and equity price risks. The Company’s primary objective in holding derivatives is to reduce the volatility of earnings and cash flows associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, and equity prices. The Company’s derivatives expose it to credit risk to the extent that the counterparties may be unable to meet the terms of the agreement. The Company does, however, seek to mitigate such risks by limiting its counterparties to major financial institutions. In addition, the potential risk of loss with any one counterparty resulting from this type of credit risk is monitored. Management does not expect material losses as a result of defaults by counterparties.
The fair values of the Company’s derivative instruments and the line items on the Consolidated Balance Sheets to which they were recorded are summarized as follows (in millions):
 
DERIVATIVE ASSETS
 
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
 
Balance Sheet Line Item
 
April 30,
2016
 
July 25,
2015
 
Balance Sheet Line Item
 
April 30,
2016
 
July 25,
2015
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency derivatives
Other current assets
 
$
13

 
$
10

 
Other current liabilities
 
$
3

 
$
11

Interest rate derivatives
Other assets
 
332

 
202

 
Other long-term liabilities
 

 

Total
 
 
345

 
212

 
 
 
3

 
11

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency derivatives
Other current assets
 

 
2

 
Other current liabilities
 
1

 
1

Equity derivatives
Other assets
 

 
4

 
Other long-term liabilities
 

 

Total
 
 

 
6

 
 
 
1

 
1

Total
 
 
$
345

 
$
218

 
 
 
$
4

 
$
12


The effects of the Company’s cash flow and net investment hedging instruments on other comprehensive income (OCI) and the Consolidated Statements of Operations are summarized as follows (in millions):
GAINS (LOSSES) RECOGNIZED
IN OCI ON DERIVATIVES FOR THE
THREE MONTHS ENDED (EFFECTIVE PORTION)
 
GAINS (LOSSES) RECLASSIFIED FROM
AOCI INTO INCOME FOR THE
THREE MONTHS ENDED (EFFECTIVE PORTION)
 
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
 
Line Item in
Statements of Operations
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency derivatives
 
$
21

 
$
(32
)
 
Operating expenses
 
$
(7
)
 
$
(50
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of salesservice
 
(2
)
 
(14
)
Total
 
$
21

 
$
(32
)
 
 
 
$
(9
)
 
$
(64
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives designated as net investment hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency derivatives
 
$
(15
)
 
$
2

 
Other income (loss), net
 
$

 
$


GAINS (LOSSES) RECOGNIZED
IN OCI ON DERIVATIVES FOR THE
NINE MONTHS ENDED (EFFECTIVE PORTION)
 
GAINS (LOSSES) RECLASSIFIED FROM
AOCI INTO INCOME FOR THE
NINE MONTHS ENDED (EFFECTIVE PORTION)
 
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
 
Line Item in
Statements of Operations
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency derivatives
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(163
)
 
Operating expenses
 
$
(13
)
 
$
(74
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of salesservice
 
(4
)
 
(20
)
Total
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(163
)
 
 
 
$
(17
)
 
$
(94
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives designated as net investment hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency derivatives
 
$
(4
)
 
$
46

 
Other income (loss), net
 
$

 
$


As of April 30, 2016, the Company estimates that approximately $9 million of net derivative gains related to its cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive income/loss (AOCI) will be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months when the underlying hedged item impacts earnings.
The effect on the Consolidated Statements of Operations of derivative instruments designated as fair value hedges and the underlying hedged items is summarized as follows (in millions):
 
 
 
 
GAINS (LOSSES) ON
DERIVATIVE
INSTRUMENTS FOR THE
THREE MONTHS ENDED
 
GAINS (LOSSES)
RELATED TO HEDGED
ITEMS FOR THE
THREE MONTHS ENDED
Derivatives Designated as Fair Value Hedging Instruments
 
Line Item in Statements of Operations
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
Equity derivatives
 
Other income (loss), net
 
$

 
$
(8
)
 
$

 
$
8

Interest rate derivatives
 
Interest expense
 
19

 
(9
)
 
(18
)
 
9

Total
 
 
 
$
19

 
$
(17
)
 
$
(18
)
 
$
17


 
 
 
 
GAINS (LOSSES) ON
DERIVATIVE
INSTRUMENTS FOR THE
NINE MONTHS ENDED
 
GAINS (LOSSES)
RELATED TO HEDGED
ITEMS FOR THE
NINE MONTHS ENDED
Derivatives Designated as Fair Value Hedging Instruments
 
Line Item in Statements of Operations
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
Equity derivatives
 
Other income (loss), net
 
$

 
$
(20
)
 
$

 
$
20

Interest rate derivatives
 
Interest expense
 
130

 
122

 
(125
)
 
(125
)
Total
 
 
 
$
130

 
$
102

 
$
(125
)
 
$
(105
)

The effect on the Consolidated Statements of Operations of derivative instruments not designated as hedges is summarized as follows (in millions):
 
 
 
 
GAINS (LOSSES) FOR THE
THREE MONTHS ENDED
 
GAINS (LOSSES) FOR THE
NINE MONTHS ENDED
Derivatives Not Designated as
Hedging Instruments
 
Line Item in Statements of Operations
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
Foreign currency derivatives
 
Other income (loss), net
 
$
80

 
$
(56
)
 
$
26

 
$
(165
)
Total return swaps—deferred compensation
 
Operating expenses
 
46

 
23

 
(8
)
 
23

Equity derivatives
 
Other income (loss), net
 
1

 
6

 
14

 
10

Total
 
 
 
$
127

 
$
(27
)
 
$
32

 
$
(132
)

The notional amounts of the Company’s outstanding derivatives are summarized as follows (in millions):
 
April 30,
2016
 
July 25,
2015
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
Foreign currency derivatives—cash flow hedges
$
958

 
$
1,201

Interest rate derivatives
9,900

 
11,400

Net investment hedging instruments
180

 
192

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
Foreign currency derivatives
1,925

 
2,023

Total return swaps—deferred compensation
470

 
462

Total
$
13,433

 
$
15,278


(b)
Offsetting of Derivative Instruments
The Company presents its derivative instruments at gross fair values in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. However, the Company’s master netting and other similar arrangements with the respective counterparties allow for net settlement under certain conditions, which are designed to reduce credit risk by permitting net settlement with the same counterparty. To further limit credit risk, the Company also enters into collateral security arrangements related to certain derivative instruments whereby cash is posted as collateral between the counterparties based on the fair market value of the derivative instrument. Information related to these offsetting arrangements is summarized as follows (in millions):
 
April 30, 2016
 
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets,
but with Legal Rights to Offset
 
Gross Amounts Recognized
 
Gross Amounts Offset
 
Net Amounts Presented
 
Gross Derivative Amounts
 
Cash Collateral
 
Net Amount
Derivatives assets
$
345

 
$

 
$
345

 
$
(4
)
 
$
(247
)
 
$
94

Derivatives liabilities
$
4

 
$

 
$
4

 
$
(4
)
 
$

 
$

 
July 25, 2015
 
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets,
but with Legal Rights to Offset
 
Gross Amounts Recognized
 
Gross Amounts Offset
 
Net Amounts Presented
 
Gross Derivative Amounts
 
Cash Collateral
 
Net Amount
Derivatives assets
$
218

 
$

 
$
218

 
$
(12
)
 
$
(124
)
 
$
82

Derivatives liabilities
$
12

 
$

 
$
12

 
$
(12
)
 
$

 
$


(c)
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
The Company conducts business globally in numerous currencies. Therefore, it is exposed to adverse movements in foreign currency exchange rates. To limit the exposure related to foreign currency changes, the Company enters into foreign currency contracts. The Company does not enter into such contracts for trading purposes.
The Company hedges forecasted foreign currency transactions related to certain operating expenses and service cost of sales with currency options and forward contracts. These currency options and forward contracts, designated as cash flow hedges, generally have maturities of less than 18 months. The Company assesses effectiveness based on changes in total fair value of the derivatives. The effective portion of the derivative instrument’s gain or loss is initially reported as a component of AOCI and subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged exposure affects earnings. The ineffective portion, if any, of the gain or loss is reported in earnings immediately. During the periods presented, the Company did not discontinue any cash flow hedges for which it was probable that a forecasted transaction would not occur.
The Company enters into foreign exchange forward and option contracts to reduce the short-term effects of foreign currency fluctuations on assets and liabilities such as foreign currency receivables, including long-term customer financings, investments, and payables. These derivatives are not designated as hedging instruments. Gains and losses on the contracts are included in other income (loss), net, and substantially offset foreign exchange gains and losses from the remeasurement of intercompany balances or other current assets, investments, or liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the reporting entity.
The Company hedges certain net investments in its foreign operations with forward contracts to reduce the effects of foreign currency fluctuations on the Company’s net investment in those foreign subsidiaries. These derivative instruments generally have maturities of up to six months.
(d)
Interest Rate Risk
Interest Rate Derivatives, Investments   The Company’s primary objective for holding fixed income securities is to achieve an appropriate investment return consistent with preserving principal and managing risk. To realize these objectives, the Company may utilize interest rate swaps or other derivatives designated as fair value or cash flow hedges. As of April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015, the Company did not have any outstanding interest rate derivatives related to its fixed income securities.
Interest Rate Derivatives Designated as Fair Value Hedges, Long-Term Debt   In fiscal 2016, the Company did not enter into any interest rate swaps. In prior fiscal years, the Company entered into interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges related to fixed-rate senior notes that are due in fiscal years 2017 through 2025. Under these interest rate swaps, the Company receives fixed-rate interest payments and makes interest payments based on LIBOR plus a fixed number of basis points. The effect of such swaps is to convert the fixed interest rates of the senior fixed-rate notes to floating interest rates based on LIBOR. The gains and losses related to changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps are included in interest expense and substantially offset changes in the fair value of the hedged portion of the underlying debt that are attributable to the changes in market interest rates. The fair value of the interest rate swaps was reflected in other assets and other long-term liabilities.
(e)
Equity Price Risk
The Company may hold equity securities for strategic purposes or to diversify its overall investment portfolio. The publicly traded equity securities in the Company’s portfolio are subject to price risk. To manage its exposure to changes in the fair value of certain equity securities, the Company has entered into equity derivatives that are designated as fair value hedges. The changes in the value of the hedging instruments are included in other income (loss), net, and offset the change in the fair value of the underlying hedged investment. In addition, the Company periodically enters into equity derivatives that are not designated as accounting hedges. The changes in the fair value of these derivatives are also included in other income (loss), net.
The Company is also exposed to variability in compensation charges related to certain deferred compensation obligations to employees. Although not designated as accounting hedges, the Company utilizes derivatives such as total return swaps to economically hedge this exposure.
(f)
Hedge Effectiveness
For the periods presented, amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness were not material for fair value, cash flow, and net investment hedges. In addition, hedge ineffectiveness for fair value, cash flow, and net investment hedges was not material for any of the periods presented.
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
12.
Commitments and Contingencies
(a)
Operating Leases
The Company leases office space in many U.S. locations. Outside the United States, larger leased sites include sites in Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Israel, Japan, Poland and the United Kingdom. The Company also leases equipment and vehicles. Future minimum lease payments under all noncancelable operating leases with an initial term in excess of one year as of April 30, 2016 are as follows (in millions):
Fiscal Year
Amount
2016 (remaining three months)
$
95

2017
288

2018
220

2019
130

2020
106

Thereafter
229

Total
$
1,068



(b)
Purchase Commitments with Contract Manufacturers and Suppliers
The Company purchases components from a variety of suppliers and uses several contract manufacturers to provide manufacturing services for its products. During the normal course of business, in order to manage manufacturing lead times and help ensure adequate component supply, the Company enters into agreements with contract manufacturers and suppliers that either allow them to procure inventory based upon criteria as defined by the Company or establish the parameters defining the Company’s requirements. A significant portion of the Company’s reported purchase commitments arising from these agreements consists of firm, noncancelable, and unconditional commitments. In certain instances, these agreements allow the Company the option to cancel, reschedule, and adjust the Company’s requirements based on its business needs prior to firm orders being placed. As of April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015, the Company had total purchase commitments for inventory of $3,794 million and $4,078 million, respectively.
The Company records a liability for firm, noncancelable, and unconditional purchase commitments for quantities in excess of its future demand forecasts consistent with the valuation of the Company’s excess and obsolete inventory. As of April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015, the liability for these purchase commitments was $160 million and $156 million, respectively, and was included in other current liabilities.
(c)
Other Commitments
In connection with the Company’s acquisitions, the Company has agreed to pay certain additional amounts contingent upon the achievement of certain agreed-upon technology, development, product, or other milestones or upon the continued employment with the Company of certain employees of the acquired entities.
The following table summarizes the compensation expense related to acquisitions (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
Compensation expense related to acquisitions
$
68

 
$
72

 
$
212

 
$
264


As of April 30, 2016, the Company estimated that future cash compensation expense of up to $400 million may be required to be recognized pursuant to the applicable business combination agreements, which included the remaining potential compensation expense related to Insieme Networks, Inc. ("Insieme"), as more fully discussed immediately below.
Insieme Networks, Inc. In the third quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company made an investment in Insieme, an early stage company focused on research and development in the data center market. As set forth in the agreement between the Company and Insieme, this investment included $100 million of funding and a license to certain of the Company’s technology. Immediately prior to the call option exercise and acquisition described below, the Company owned approximately 83% of Insieme as a result of these investments and consolidated the results of Insieme in its Consolidated Financial Statements. In connection with this investment, the Company and Insieme entered into a put/call option agreement that provided the Company with the right to purchase the remaining interests in Insieme. In addition, the noncontrolling interest holders could require the Company to purchase their shares upon the occurrence of certain events.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company exercised its call option and entered into an agreement to purchase the remaining interests in Insieme. The acquisition closed in the second quarter of fiscal 2014, at which time the former noncontrolling interest holders became eligible to receive up to two milestone payments, which will be determined using agreed-upon formulas based primarily on revenue for certain of Insieme’s products. The Company recorded compensation expense of $35 million and $51 million during the three months ended April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015, respectively, and $136 million and $155 million during the nine months ended April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015, respectively, related to the fair value of the vested portion of amounts that were earned or are expected to be earned by the former noncontrolling interest holders. Continued vesting and changes to the fair value of the amounts probable of being earned will result in adjustments to the recorded compensation expense in future periods. Based on the terms of the agreement, the Company has determined that the maximum amount that could be recorded as compensation expense by the Company is approximately $839 million (which includes the $759 million that has been expensed to date), net of forfeitures.
The former noncontrolling interest holders earned the maximum amount related to the first milestone payment and were paid approximately $375 million for a portion of this amount during the nine months ended April 30, 2016. The balance of the first milestone payment is expected to be paid primarily through the end of fiscal 2016. The second milestone payment, to the extent earned, is expected to be paid primarily during the first half of fiscal 2017.
The Company also has certain funding commitments, primarily related to its investments in privately held companies and venture funds, some of which are based on the achievement of certain agreed-upon milestones, and some of which are required to be funded on demand. The funding commitments were $199 million and $205 million as of April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015, respectively.
(d)
Product Warranties
The following table summarizes the activity related to the product warranty liability (in millions):
 
Nine Months Ended
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
Balance at beginning of period
$
449

 
$
446

Provision for warranties issued
512

 
517

Payments
(524
)
 
(512
)
Divestitures
(28
)
 

Balance at end of period
$
409

 
$
451


The Company accrues for warranty costs as part of its cost of sales based on associated material product costs, labor costs for technical support staff, and associated overhead. The Company’s products are generally covered by a warranty for periods ranging from 90 days to five years, and for some products the Company provides a limited lifetime warranty.
(e)
Financing and Other Guarantees
In the ordinary course of business, the Company provides financing guarantees for various third-party financing arrangements extended to channel partners and end-user customers. Payments under these financing guarantee arrangements were not material for the periods presented.
Channel Partner Financing Guarantees   The Company facilitates arrangements for third-party financing extended to channel partners, consisting of revolving short-term financing, generally with payment terms ranging from 60 to 90 days. These financing arrangements facilitate the working capital requirements of the channel partners, and, in some cases, the Company guarantees a portion of these arrangements. The volume of channel partner financing was $6.4 billion and $6.3 billion for the three months ended April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015, respectively, and was $19.8 billion and $19.0 billion for the nine months ended April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015, respectively. The balance of the channel partner financing subject to guarantees was $1.0 billion and $1.2 billion as of April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015, respectively.
End-User Financing Guarantees   The Company also provides financing guarantees for third-party financing arrangements extended to end-user customers related to leases and loans, which typically have terms of up to three years. The volume of financing provided by third parties for leases and loans as to which the Company had provided guarantees was $18 million and $22 million for the three months ended April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015, respectively, and was $57 million and $87 million for the nine months ended April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015, respectively.
Financing Guarantee Summary   The aggregate amounts of financing guarantees outstanding at April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015, representing the total maximum potential future payments under financing arrangements with third parties along with the related deferred revenue, are summarized in the following table (in millions):
 
April 30,
2016
 
July 25,
2015
Maximum potential future payments relating to financing guarantees:
 
 
 
Channel partner
$
228

 
$
288

End user
104

 
129

Total
$
332

 
$
417

Deferred revenue associated with financing guarantees:
 
 
 
Channel partner
$
(98
)
 
$
(127
)
End user
(82
)
 
(107
)
Total
$
(180
)
 
$
(234
)
Maximum potential future payments relating to financing guarantees, net of associated deferred revenue
$
152

 
$
183


Other Guarantees The Company’s other guarantee arrangements as of April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015 that were subject to recognition and disclosure requirements were not material.
(f)
Supplier Component Remediation Liability
The Company has recorded in other current liabilities a liability for the expected remediation cost for certain products sold in prior fiscal years containing memory components manufactured by a single supplier between 2005 and 2010. These components were widely used across the industry and are included in a number of the Company's products. Defects in some of these components have caused products to fail after a power cycle event. Defect rates due to this issue have been and are expected to be low. However, the Company has seen a small number of its customers experience a growing number of failures in their networks as a result of this component problem. Although the majority of these products was beyond the Company's warranty terms, the Company has been proactively working with customers on mitigation. Prior to the second quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company had a liability of $63 million related to this issue for expected remediation costs based on the intended approach at that time. In February 2014, on the basis of the growing number of failures described above, the Company decided to expand its approach, which resulted in a charge to product cost of sales of $655 million being recorded for the second quarter of fiscal 2014. During the third quarters of fiscal 2016 and 2015, adjustments to product cost of sales of $74 million and $164 million, respectively, were recorded to reduce the liability, reflecting net lower than previously estimated future costs to remediate the impacted customer products. The supplier component remediation liability as of April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015 was $286 million and $408 million, respectively.
(g)
Indemnifications
In the normal course of business, the Company indemnifies other parties, including customers, lessors, and parties to other transactions with the Company, with respect to certain matters. The Company has agreed to hold such parties harmless against losses arising from a breach of representations or covenants or out of intellectual property infringement or other claims made against certain parties. These agreements may limit the time within which an indemnification claim can be made and the amount of the claim.
The Company is providing such indemnifications, among other cases, in matters involving certain of the Company’s service provider customers that are subject to patent infringement claims asserted by Sprint Communications Company, L.P. (“Sprint”) now pending in Kansas and Delaware. Sprint alleges that the service provider customers infringe Sprint’s patents by offering Voice over Internet Protocol-based telephone services utilizing products provided by the Company and other manufacturers. Sprint seeks monetary damages. Sprint’s cases in Kansas include claims against Comcast and Time Warner Cable, and the case in Delaware for which the Company is providing indemnification involves Cox Communications. On May 15, 2015, the judge in Sprint's Delaware action against Cox ruled invalid six of the asserted patents and a final judgment was entered on August 27, 2015, of invalidity, which Sprint appealed on October 1, 2015. In light of the invalidity rulings against Sprint in Delaware, the judge in Sprint’s Kansas actions stayed the Kansas actions until resolution of Sprint's appeal from the Delaware action. On March 21, 2016, the judge in Sprint's Delaware action also granted a partial summary judgment for Cox, finding that Cox does not literally infringe five of the remaining patents Sprint has asserted against Cox. Additionally, Comcast has also won a judgment of non-infringement, now being appealed by Sprint, in a separate case brought against it by Sprint in Delaware.
The Company believes that the service providers have strong defenses and that its products do not infringe the patents subject to the claims and/or that Sprint's patents are invalid. Due to the uncertainty surrounding the litigation process, which involves numerous defendants, the Company is unable to reasonably estimate the ultimate outcome of this litigation at this time. Should the plaintiff prevail in litigation, mediation, or settlement, the Company, in accordance with its agreements, may have an obligation to indemnify its service provider customers for damages, mediation awards, or settlement amounts arising from their use of Cisco products.
In addition, the Company has entered into indemnification agreements with its officers and directors, and the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws contain similar indemnification obligations to the Company’s agents.
It is not possible to determine the maximum potential amount under these indemnification agreements due to the Company’s limited history with prior indemnification claims and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular agreement. Historically, payments made by the Company under these agreements have not had a material effect on the Company’s operating results, financial position, or cash flows.
(h)
Legal Proceedings
Brazil Brazilian authorities have investigated the Company’s Brazilian subsidiary and certain of its current and former employees, as well as a Brazilian importer of the Company’s products, and its affiliates and employees, relating to alleged evasion of import taxes and alleged improper transactions involving the subsidiary and the importer. Brazilian tax authorities have assessed claims against the Company’s Brazilian subsidiary based on a theory of joint liability with the Brazilian importer for import taxes, interest, and penalties. In addition to claims asserted by the Brazilian federal tax authorities in prior fiscal years, tax authorities from the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo have asserted similar claims on the same legal basis in prior fiscal years. In the first quarter of fiscal 2013, the Brazilian federal tax authorities asserted an additional claim against the Company’s Brazilian subsidiary based on a theory of joint liability with respect to an alleged underpayment of income taxes, social taxes, interest, and penalties by a Brazilian distributor. This claim was dismissed on its merits during the third quarter of fiscal 2016.
The asserted claims by Brazilian federal tax authorities which remain are for calendar years 2003 through 2007, and the asserted claims by the tax authorities from the state of Sao Paulo are for calendar years 2005 through 2007. The total asserted claims by Brazilian state and federal tax authorities aggregate to $233 million for the alleged evasion of import and other taxes, $1.2 billion for interest, and $1.1 billion for various penalties, all determined using an exchange rate as of April 30, 2016. The Company has completed a thorough review of the matters and believes the asserted claims against the Company’s Brazilian subsidiary are without merit, and the Company is defending the claims vigorously. While the Company believes there is no legal basis for the alleged liability, due to the complexities and uncertainty surrounding the judicial process in Brazil and the nature of the claims asserting joint liability with the importer, the Company is unable to determine the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome against its Brazilian subsidiary and is unable to reasonably estimate a range of loss, if any. The Company does not expect a final judicial determination for several years.
Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States At the request of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and the U.S. Department of Justice, the Company is conducting an investigation into allegations which the Company and those agencies received regarding possible violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act involving business activities of the Company's operations in Russia and certain of the Commonwealth of Independent States, and by certain resellers of the Company’s products in those countries. The Company takes any such allegations very seriously and is fully cooperating with and sharing the results of its investigation with the SEC and the Department of Justice. While the outcome of the Company's investigation is currently not determinable, the Company does not expect that it will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. The countries that are the subject of the investigation collectively comprise less than 2% of the Company’s revenues.
Backflip Software Backflip Software, Inc. (“Backflip”) has asserted contract, tort, and fraud claims against the Company in Santa Clara County, California Superior Court. The proceeding was instituted on March 5, 2013. Backflip alleges that Cisco conspired with Backflip's then-CEO to allow the Company to access and use Backflip's source code via a pre-existing source code escrow agreement, and that, subsequently, the Company used that source code in violation of trade secret law and the parties' software license agreement. Backflip has also sued the escrow company, NCC Group, Inc., for breach of contract based on the same allegations. Backflip seeks compensatory and punitive damages. Trial is set for September 12, 2016. The Company believes that it has strong arguments that it was entitled to the source code under the parties’ software license agreement. In addition, if the jury were to find for Backflip on some or all of its claims, the Company believes that damages would not be material given the minimal value of Backflip and its intellectual property that the Company is alleged to have misappropriated. However, due to the uncertainty surrounding the litigation process, the Company is unable to reasonably estimate the ultimate outcome of this litigation at this time.
SRI International On September 4, 2013, SRI International, Inc. (“SRI”) asserted patent infringement claims against the Company in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, accusing Cisco products and services in the area of network intrusion detection of infringing two U.S. patents. SRI sought monetary damages of at least a reasonable royalty and enhanced damages. The trial on these claims began on May 2, 2016 and on May 12, 2016 the jury returned a verdict finding willful infringement of the asserted patents. The jury awarded SRI damages of $23.7 million and the Court will decide whether to award enhanced damages and attorneys’ fees and whether an ongoing royalty should be awarded through the expiration of the patents in 2018. In June 2016, the Company plans to file post-trial motions and the Company also intends to pursue an appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on various grounds. The Company believes it has strong arguments to overturn the jury verdict and/or reduce the damages award. While the ultimate outcome of the case may still result in a loss, the Company does not expect it to be material.
SSL SSL Services, LLC (“SSL”) has asserted claims for patent infringement against the Company in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The proceeding was instituted on March 25, 2015. SSL alleges that the Company's AnyConnect products that include Virtual Private Networking functions infringed a U.S. patent owned by SSL. SSL seeks money damages from the Company. A trial is set for September 6, 2016. The Company believes it has strong arguments that its products do not infringe and the patent is invalid. If a jury were to find that the Company's AnyConnect products infringe and the patent is not invalid, the Company believes damages, as appropriately measured, would be immaterial. Due to uncertainty surrounding the litigation process, however, the Company is unable to reasonably estimate the ultimate outcome of this litigation at this time. The Company also notes that on February 23, 2016, a multi-judge panel of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) of the United States Patent and Trademark Office instituted proceedings to review whether the patent SSL has asserted against the Company is valid over prior art. The PTAB found a reasonable likelihood that the Company would prevail in showing that the patent claims are unpatentable. The PTAB has scheduled the hearing on the Company's review petition for November 16, 2016.
Kangtega Cisco Systems GmbH (“Cisco GmbH”) is subject to patent claims by Kangtega GmbH (“Kangtega”), instituted on June 6, 2013, alleging that Cisco GmbH infringes in Germany a European Patent by marketing, in Germany, network intrusion-detection, or firewall, products known as the “ASA” firewall offering. On April 29, 2014, the Mannheim Regional Court dismissed the infringement action finding no infringement by Cisco GmbH of the asserted patent. On July 13, 2016, a court of appeal in Germany (Oberlandesgericht Karlsruhe) will hear an appeal of that judgment.  Kangtega seeks an injunction which would prohibit Cisco GmbH’s activities in Germany with respect to the ASA firewall offering unless Cisco GmbH takes a license from Kangtega or the Company redesigns the products. The Company believes that the lower court ruling was correct and should be affirmed.  The Company does not anticipate that the outcome of the case would be material. However, due to uncertainty surrounding the litigation process, the Company is unable to reasonably estimate the outcome of the appeal and any subsequent appeals to a higher court at this time.
In addition, we are subject to legal proceedings, claims, and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including intellectual property litigation. While the outcome of these matters is currently not determinable, we do not expect that the ultimate costs to resolve these matters will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
Shareholders' Equity
Shareholders' Equity
13.
Shareholders’ Equity
(a)
Cash Dividends on Shares of Common Stock
During the nine months ended April 30, 2016, the Company declared and paid cash dividends of $0.68 per common share, or $3.4 billion, on the Company’s outstanding common stock. During the nine months ended April 25, 2015, the Company declared and paid cash dividends of $0.59 per common share, or $3.0 billion, on the Company’s outstanding common stock.
Any future dividends will be subject to the approval of the Company's Board of Directors.
(b)
Stock Repurchase Program
In September 2001, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program. As of April 30, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors had authorized an aggregate repurchase of up to $112 billion of common stock under this program, and the remaining authorized repurchase amount was $16.2 billion, with no termination date. A summary of the stock repurchase activity under the stock repurchase program, reported based on the trade date, is summarized as follows (in millions, except per-share amounts):
 
Shares
Repurchased
 
Weighted-
Average Price
per Share
 
Amount
Repurchased
Cumulative balance at July 25, 2015
4,443

 
$
20.86

 
$
92,679

Repurchase of common stock under the stock repurchase program (1)
120

 
25.93

 
3,118

Cumulative balance at April 30, 2016
4,563

 
$
20.99

 
$
95,797


(1) There were no stock repurchases pending settlement as of April 30, 2016. There were $36 million of stock repurchases that were pending settlement as of July 25, 2015.
The purchase price for the shares of the Company’s stock repurchased is reflected as a reduction to shareholders’ equity. The Company is required to allocate the purchase price of the repurchased shares as (i) a reduction to retained earnings and (ii) a reduction of common stock and additional paid-in capital. Issuance of common stock and the tax benefit related to employee stock incentive plans are recorded as an increase to common stock and additional paid-in capital.
(c)
Restricted Stock Unit Withholdings
For the nine months ended April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015, the Company repurchased approximately 18 million and 17 million shares, or $469 million and $415 million, of common stock, respectively, in settlement of employee tax withholding obligations due upon the vesting of restricted stock or stock units.
Employee Benefit Plans
Employee Benefit Plans
14.
Employee Benefit Plans
(a)
Employee Stock Incentive Plans
Stock Incentive Plan Program Description    As of April 30, 2016, the Company had three stock incentive plans: the 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2005 Plan”); the Cisco Systems, Inc. SA Acquisition Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “SA Acquisition Plan”); and the Cisco Systems, Inc. WebEx Acquisition Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “WebEx Acquisition Plan”). In addition, the Company has, in connection with the acquisitions of various companies, assumed the share-based awards granted under stock incentive plans of the acquired companies or issued share-based awards in replacement thereof. Share-based awards are designed to reward employees for their long-term contributions to the Company and provide incentives for them to remain with the Company. The number and frequency of share-based awards are based on competitive practices, operating results of the Company, government regulations, and other factors. The Company’s primary stock incentive plans are summarized as follows:
2005 Plan    As of April 30, 2016, the maximum number of shares issuable under the 2005 Plan over its term was 694 million shares, plus the 1996 Stock Incentive Plan, the SA Acquisition Plan, and the WebEx Acquisition Plan that are forfeited or are terminated for any other reason before being exercised or settled. If any awards granted under the 2005 Plan are forfeited or are terminated for any other reason before being exercised or settled, the unexercised or unsettled shares underlying the awards will again be available under the 2005 Plan. Starting November 19, 2013, shares withheld by the Company from an award other than a stock option or stock appreciation right to satisfy withholding tax liabilities resulting from such award will again be available for issuance, based on the fungible share ratio in effect on the date of grant.
Pursuant to an amendment approved by the Company’s shareholders on November 12, 2009, the number of shares available for issuance under the 2005 Plan is reduced by 1.5 shares for each share awarded as a stock grant or a stock unit, and any shares underlying awards outstanding under the 1996 Stock Incentive Plan, the SA Acquisition Plan, and the WebEx Acquisition Plan that expire unexercised at the end of their maximum terms become available for reissuance under the 2005 Plan. The 2005 Plan permits the granting of stock options, restricted stock, and restricted stock units ("RSUs"), the vesting of which may be performance-based or market-based along with the requisite service requirement, and stock appreciation rights to employees (including employee directors and officers), consultants of the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates, and non-employee directors of the Company. Stock options and stock appreciation rights granted under the 2005 Plan have an exercise price of at least 100% of the fair market value of the underlying stock on the grant date and prior to November 12, 2009 have an expiration date no later than nine years from the grant date. The expiration date for stock options and stock appreciation rights granted subsequent to the amendment approved on November 12, 2009 shall be no later than 10 years from the grant date.
The stock options will generally become exercisable for 20% or 25% of the option shares one year from the date of grant and then ratably over the following 48 months or 36 months, respectively. Time-based stock grants and time-based RSUs will generally vest with respect to 20% or 25% of the shares or share units covered by the grant annually over the vesting period. The majority of the performance-based and market-based RSUs vests at the end of the three-year requisite service period or earlier if the award recipient meets certain retirement eligibility conditions. Certain performance-based RSUs, that are based on the achievement of financial and/or non-financial operating goals, typically vest upon the achievement of milestones (and may require subsequent service periods), with overall vesting of the shares underlying the award ranging from six months to three years. The Compensation and Management Development Committee of the Board of Directors has the discretion to use different vesting schedules. Stock appreciation rights may be awarded in combination with stock options or stock grants, and such awards shall provide that the stock appreciation rights will not be exercisable unless the related stock options or stock grants are forfeited. Stock grants may be awarded in combination with non-statutory stock options, and such awards may provide that the stock grants will be forfeited in the event that the related non-statutory stock options are exercised.
Acquisition Plans In connection with the Company’s acquisitions of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. (“Scientific-Atlanta”) and WebEx Communications, Inc. (“WebEx”), the Company adopted the SA Acquisition Plan and the WebEx Acquisition Plan, respectively, each effective upon completion of the applicable acquisition. These plans constitute assumptions, amendments, restatements, and renamings of the 2003 Long-Term Incentive Plan of Scientific-Atlanta and the WebEx Communications, Inc. Amended and Restated 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, respectively. The plans permit the grant of stock options, stock, stock units, and stock appreciation rights to certain employees of the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates who had been employed by Scientific-Atlanta or its subsidiaries or WebEx or its subsidiaries, as applicable. As a result of the shareholder approval of the amendment and extension of the 2005 Plan, as of November 15, 2007, the Company will no longer make stock option grants or direct share issuances under either the SA Acquisition Plan or the WebEx Acquisition Plan.
(b)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The Company has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which includes its subplan named the International Employee Stock Purchase Plan (together, the “Purchase Plan”), under which 621 million shares of the Company’s common stock have been reserved for issuance as of April 30, 2016. Eligible employees are offered shares through a 24-month offering period, which consists of four consecutive 6-month purchase periods. Employees may purchase a limited number of shares of the Company’s stock at a discount of up to 15% of the lesser of the market value at the beginning of the offering period or the end of each 6-month purchase period.  The Purchase Plan is scheduled to terminate on January 3, 2020. The Company issued 14 million shares under the Purchase Plan during each of the nine months ended April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015. As of April 30, 2016, 134 million shares were available for issuance under the Purchase Plan.
(c)
Summary of Share-Based Compensation Expense
Share-based compensation expense consists primarily of expenses for stock options, stock purchase rights, restricted stock, and restricted stock units granted to employees. The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
Cost of sales—product
$
21

 
$
12

 
$
50

 
$
34

Cost of sales—service
37

 
44

 
110

 
115

Share-based compensation expense in cost of sales
58

 
56

 
160

 
149

Research and development
130

 
114

 
351

 
338

Sales and marketing
148

 
147

 
413

 
408

General and administrative
59

 
50

 
163

 
151

Restructuring and other charges

 

 
14

 
(2
)
Share-based compensation expense in operating expenses
337

 
311

 
941

 
895

Total share-based compensation expense
$
395

 
$
367

 
$
1,101

 
$
1,044

Income tax benefit for share-based compensation
$
91

 
$
88

 
$
289

 
$
267


As of April 30, 2016, the total compensation cost related to unvested share-based awards not yet recognized was $2.8 billion, which is expected to be recognized over approximately 2.5 years on a weighted-average basis.
(d)
Share-Based Awards Available for Grant
A summary of share-based awards available for grant is as follows (in millions):
 
Share-Based Awards
Available for Grant
BALANCE AT JULY 26, 2014
310

Restricted stock, stock units, and other share-based awards granted
(101
)
Share-based awards canceled/forfeited/expired
40

Shares withheld for taxes and not issued
27

BALANCE AT JULY 25, 2015
276

Restricted stock, stock units, and other share-based awards granted
(68
)
Share-based awards canceled/forfeited/expired
26

Shares withheld for taxes and not issued
26

Other
1

BALANCE AT APRIL 30, 2016
261


As reflected in the preceding table, for each share awarded as restricted stock or subject to a restricted stock unit award under the 2005 Plan, an equivalent of 1.5 shares was deducted from the available share-based award balance. For restricted stock units that were awarded with vesting contingent upon the achievement of future financial performance or market-based metrics, the maximum awards that can be achieved upon full vesting of such awards were reflected in the preceding table.
(e)
Restricted Stock and Stock Unit Awards
A summary of the restricted stock and stock unit activity, which includes time-based and performance-based or market-based restricted stock units, is as follows (in millions, except per-share amounts):
 
Restricted Stock/
Stock Units
 
Weighted-Average
Grant Date Fair
Value per Share
 
Aggregate Fair  Value
UNVESTED BALANCE AT JULY 26, 2014
149

 
$
19.54

 
 
Granted and assumed
67

 
25.29

 
 
Vested
(57
)
 
19.82

 
$
1,517

Canceled/forfeited
(16
)
 
20.17

 
 
UNVESTED BALANCE AT JULY 25, 2015
143

 
22.08

 
 
Granted and assumed
51

 
24.73

 
 
Vested
(46
)
 
20.33

 
$
1,188

Canceled/forfeited
(12
)
 
22.75

 
 
UNVESTED BALANCE AT APRIL 30, 2016
136

 
$
23.60

 
 

(f)
Stock Option Awards
A summary of the stock option activity is as follows (in millions, except per-share amounts):
 
STOCK OPTIONS OUTSTANDING
 
Number
Outstanding
 
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price per Share
BALANCE AT JULY 26, 2014
187

 
$
26.03

Assumed from acquisitions
1

 
2.60

Exercised
(71
)
 
21.15

Canceled/forfeited/expired
(14
)
 
29.68

BALANCE AT JULY 25, 2015
103

 
28.68

Assumed from acquisitions
18

 
5.14

Exercised
(25
)
 
19.60

Canceled/forfeited/expired
(13
)
 
29.62

BALANCE AT APRIL 30, 2016
83

 
$
26.16


The following table summarizes significant ranges of outstanding and exercisable stock options as of April 30, 2016 (in millions, except years and share prices):
 
 
STOCK OPTIONS OUTSTANDING
 
STOCK OPTIONS EXERCISABLE
Range of Exercise Prices
 
Number
Outstanding
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
(in Years)
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price per
Share
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
Number
Exercisable
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price per
Share
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
$   0.01 – 20.00
 
17

 
6.4
 
$
5.49

 
$
366

 
6

 
$
5.11

 
$
138

$ 20.01 – 25.00
 
2

 
0.6
 
22.97

 
7

 
2

 
22.97

 
7

$ 25.01 – 30.00
 
7

 
0.7
 
26.88

 
8

 
7

 
26.88

 
8

$ 30.01 – 35.00
 
57

 
0.4
 
32.16

 

 
57

 
32.16

 

Total
 
83

 
1.6
 
$
26.16

 
$
381

 
72

 
$
29.12

 
$
153


The aggregate intrinsic value in the preceding table represents the total pretax intrinsic value, based on the Company’s closing stock price of $27.49 as of April 29, 2016, that would have been received by the option holders had those option holders exercised their stock options as of that date. The total number of in-the-money stock options exercisable as of April 30, 2016 was 12 million. As of July 25, 2015, 102 million outstanding stock options were exercisable and the weighted-average exercise price was $29.02.
(g)
Valuation of Employee Share-Based Awards
Time-based restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units ("PRSUs") that are based on the Company’s financial performance metrics or non-financial operating goals are valued using the market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant, discounted for the present value of expected dividends. On the date of grant, the Company estimated the fair value of the total shareholder return (TSR) component of the PRSUs using a Monte Carlo simulation model. The assumptions for the valuation of time-based RSUs and PRSUs are summarized as follows:
 
RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
 
PERFORMANCE
RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
Three Months Ended
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
Number of shares granted (in millions)
2

 
33

 
1

 
1

Grant date fair value per share
$
24.01

 
$
25.31

 
$
23.32

 
$
25.87

Weighted-average assumptions/inputs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Expected dividend yield
3.6
%
 
2.8
%
 
3.6
%
 
3.0
%
   Range of risk-free interest rates
0.2%  1.1%

 
0.0%  1.4%

 
0.2%  1.1%

 
0.0%  1.4%

   Range of expected volatilities for index
N/A

 
N/A

 
N/A

 
N/A


RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
 
PERFORMANCE
RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
Nine Months Ended
April 30, 2016

April 25, 2015

April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
Number of shares granted (in millions)
38


44


5

 
8

Grant date fair value per share
$
24.87


$
24.83


$
24.56

 
$
23.97

Weighted-average assumptions/inputs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Expected dividend yield
3.2
%

2.9
%

3.0
%
 
3.0
%
   Range of risk-free interest rates
0.0%  1.2%


0.0%  1.8%


0.0%  1.2%

 
0.0%  1.8%

   Range of expected volatilities for index
N/A

 
N/A

 
15.3% – 54.3%

 
14.4% – 70.0%


The PRSUs granted during the periods presented are contingent on the achievement of the Company’s financial performance metrics, its comparative market-based returns, or the achievement of financial and non-financial operating goals. For the awards based on financial performance metrics or comparative market-based returns, generally 50% of the PRSUs are earned based on the average of annual operating cash flow and earnings per share goals established at the beginning of each fiscal year over a three-year performance period. Generally, the remaining 50% of the PRSUs are earned based on the Company’s TSR measured against the benchmark TSR of a peer group over the same period. Each PRSU recipient could vest in 0% to 150% of the target shares granted contingent on the achievement of the Company's financial performance metrics or its comparative market-based returns and 0% to 100% of the target shares granted contingent on the achievement of non-financial operating goals.
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income
15.
Comprehensive Income

The components of AOCI, net of tax, and the other comprehensive income (loss), excluding noncontrolling interest, for the nine months ended April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015 are summarized as follows (in millions):
 
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments
 
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
 
Cumulative Translation Adjustment and Actuarial Gains and Losses
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
BALANCE AT JULY 25, 2015
$
310

 
$
(16
)
 
$
(233
)
 
$
61

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications attributable to Cisco Systems, Inc.
(145
)
 
(3
)
 
(190
)
 
(338
)
(Gains) losses reclassified out of AOCI
26

 
17

 
2

 
45

Tax benefit (expense)
50

 
(2
)
 
(43
)
 
5

BALANCE AT APRIL 30, 2016
$
241

 
$
(4
)
 
$
(464
)
 
$
(227
)
 
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments
 
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
 
Cumulative Translation Adjustment and Actuarial Gains and Losses
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
BALANCE AT JULY 26, 2014
$
424

 
$
(12
)
 
$
265

 
$
677

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications attributable to Cisco Systems, Inc.
111

 
(163
)
 
(473
)
 
(525
)
(Gains) losses reclassified out of AOCI
(120
)
 
94

 

 
(26
)
Tax benefit (expense)
8

 
3

 
50

 
61

BALANCE AT APRIL 25, 2015
$
423

 
$
(78
)

$
(158
)
 
$
187



The net gains (losses) reclassified out of AOCI into the Consolidated Statements of Operations, with line item location, during each period were as follows (in millions):
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
 
 
Comprehensive Income Components
 
Income Before Taxes
 
Income Before Taxes
 
Line Item in Statements of Operations
Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
(6
)
 
$
44

 
$
(26
)
 
$
120

 
Other income (loss), net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net unrealized losses on cash flow hedging instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency derivatives
 
(7
)
 
(50
)
 
(13
)
 
(74
)
 
Operating expenses
Foreign currency derivatives
 
(2
)
 
(14
)
 
(4
)
 
(20
)
 
Cost of sales—service
 
 
(9
)

(64
)
 
(17
)
 
(94
)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cumulative translation adjustment and actuarial gains and losses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1
)
 

 
(2
)
 

 
Operating expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total amounts reclassified out of AOCI
 
$
(16
)

$
(20
)
 
$
(45
)
 
$
26


 
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
16.
Income Taxes
The following table provides details of income taxes (in millions, except percentages):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
Income before provision for income taxes
$
3,083

 
$
3,035

 
$
9,526

 
$
8,268

Provision for income taxes
$
734

 
$
598

 
$
1,600

 
$
1,606

Effective tax rate
23.8
%
 
19.7
%
 
16.8
%
 
19.4
%

As discussed further below, the effective tax rate for the nine months ended April 30, 2016 reflected the Company's recognition of total benefits of approximately $558 million related to a tax settlement with the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") in January 2016 and the reinstatement of the U.S. federal research and development ("R&D") tax credit on December 18, 2015.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2016, the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 reinstated the U.S. federal R&D tax credit permanently. As a result, the effective tax rate for the nine months ended April 30, 2016 reflected a tax benefit of $107 million related to fiscal 2016 R&D expenses and a tax benefit of $84 million related to fiscal 2015 R&D expenses.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2016, the IRS and the Company settled all outstanding items related to the audit of the Company's federal income tax returns for the fiscal years ended July 26, 2008 through July 31, 2010. As a result of the settlement, the Company recognized a net benefit to the provision for income taxes of $367 million, which included a reduction in interest expense of $21 million. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax audit through fiscal 2010.
As a result of the IRS tax settlement, the amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits was reduced in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 by approximately $563 million, of which $188 million became certain as a result of completing the audit. As of April 30, 2016, the Company had $1.6 billion of unrecognized tax benefits, of which $1.4 billion, if recognized, would favorably impact the effective tax rate. The Company regularly engages in discussions and negotiations with tax authorities regarding tax matters in various jurisdictions. The Company believes it is reasonably possible that certain foreign and state tax matters may be concluded in the next 12 months. Specific positions that may be resolved include issues involving transfer pricing and various other matters. The Company estimates that the unrecognized tax benefits at April 30, 2016 could be reduced by approximately $150 million in the next 12 months.
Segment Information and Major Customers
Segment Information and Major Customers
17.
Segment Information and Major Customers
(a)
Revenue and Gross Margin by Segment
The Company conducts business globally and is primarily managed on a geographic basis consisting of three segments: the Americas, EMEA, and APJC. The Company’s management makes financial decisions and allocates resources based on the information it receives from its internal management system. Sales are attributed to a segment based on the ordering location of the customer. The Company does not allocate research and development, sales and marketing, or general and administrative expenses to its segments in this internal management system because management does not include the information in its measurement of the performance of the operating segments. In addition, the Company does not allocate amortization and impairment of acquisition-related intangible assets, share-based compensation expense, significant litigation and other contingencies, impacts to cost of sales from purchase accounting adjustments to inventory, charges related to asset impairments and restructurings, and certain other charges to the gross margin for each segment because management does not include this information in its measurement of the performance of the operating segments.
Summarized financial information by segment for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015, based on the Company’s internal management system and as utilized by the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"), is as follows (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Americas
$
7,062

 
$
7,252

 
$
21,773

 
$
21,854

EMEA
3,001

 
3,119

 
9,176

 
9,212

APJC
1,937

 
1,766

 
5,660

 
5,252

Total
$
12,000

 
$
12,137

 
$
36,609

 
$
36,318

Gross margin:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Americas
$
4,684

 
$
4,560

 
$
14,046

 
$
13,776

EMEA
1,966

 
1,949

 
5,953

 
5,774

APJC
1,170

 
1,080

 
3,437

 
3,157

Segment total
7,820

 
7,589

 
23,436

 
22,707

Unallocated corporate items
(99
)
 
(64
)
 
(451
)
 
(759
)
Total
$
7,721

 
$
7,525

 
$
22,985

 
$
21,948


Revenue in the United States was $6.2 billion and $6.4 billion for the three months ended April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015, respectively, and was $19.2 billion and $19.1 billion for the nine months ended April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015, respectively.
(b)
Revenue for Groups of Similar Products and Services
The Company designs and sells broad lines of products, provides services, and delivers integrated solutions to develop and connect networks around the world, building the Internet. The Company groups its products and technologies into the following categories: Switching, NGN Routing, Collaboration, Data Center, Service Provider Video, Wireless, Security, and Other Products. These products, primarily integrated by Cisco IOS Software, link geographically dispersed local-area networks (LANs), metropolitan-area networks (MANs), and wide-area networks (WANs).
The following table presents revenue for groups of similar products and services (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Switching
$
3,447

 
$
3,560

 
$
10,952

 
$
11,021

NGN Routing
1,894

 
1,999

 
5,532

 
5,712

Collaboration
1,069

 
974

 
3,203

 
2,915

Data Center
811

 
801

 
2,492

 
2,339

Service Provider Video (1)
468

 
914

 
1,980

 
2,561

Wireless
615

 
611

 
1,873

 
1,827

Security
482

 
412

 
1,429

 
1,283

Other
89

 
55

 
241

 
181

Product
8,875

 
9,326

 
27,702

 
27,839

Service
3,125

 
2,811

 
8,907

 
8,479

Total
$
12,000

 
$
12,137

 
$
36,609

 
$
36,318


(1) Includes SP Video CPE Business revenue of zero and $519 million for the third quarters of fiscal 2016 and 2015, respectively and $504 million and $1,359 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2016 and 2015, respectively.
The Company has made certain reclassifications to the product revenue amounts for prior periods to conform to the current period’s presentation.

(c)
Additional Segment Information
The majority of the Company’s assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents and investments, were attributable to its U.S. operations as of each of April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015. The Company’s total cash and cash equivalents and investments held by various foreign subsidiaries were $57.2 billion and $53.4 billion as of April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015, respectively, and the remaining $6.3 billion and $7.0 billion at the respective period ends were available in the United States.
Property and equipment information is based on the physical location of the assets. The following table presents property and equipment information for geographic areas (in millions):
 
April 30,
2016
 
July 25,
2015
Property and equipment, net:
 
 
 
United States
$
2,823

 
$
2,733

International
706

 
599

Total
$
3,529

 
$
3,332

Net Income per Share
Net Income per Share
18.
Net Income per Share
The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted net income per share (in millions, except per-share amounts):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
Net income
$
2,349

 
$
2,437

 
$
7,926

 
$
6,662

Weighted-average shares—basic
5,032

 
5,102

 
5,060

 
5,110

Effect of dilutive potential common shares
33

 
46

 
35

 
44

Weighted-average shares—diluted
5,065

 
5,148

 
5,095

 
5,154

Net income per share—basic
$
0.47

 
$
0.48

 
$
1.57

 
$
1.30

Net income per share—diluted
$
0.46

 
$
0.47

 
$
1.56

 
$
1.29

Antidilutive employee share-based awards, excluded
75

 
75

 
149

 
156


Employee equity share options, unvested shares, and similar equity instruments granted by the Company are treated as potential common shares outstanding in computing diluted earnings per share. Diluted shares outstanding include the dilutive effect of in-the-money options, unvested restricted stock, and restricted stock units. The dilutive effect of such equity awards is calculated based on the average share price for each fiscal period using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the amount the employee must pay for exercising stock options, the amount of compensation cost for future service that the Company has not yet recognized, and the amount of tax benefits that would be recorded in additional paid-in capital when the award becomes deductible are collectively assumed to be used to repurchase shares.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
Recent Accounting Standards or Updates Not Yet Effective
Revenue Recognition In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued an accounting standard update related to revenue from contracts with customers, which will supersede nearly all current U.S. GAAP guidance on this topic and eliminate industry-specific guidance. The underlying principle is to recognize revenue when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that is expected to be received for those goods or services. This accounting standard update, as amended, will be effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The new revenue standard may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of adoption. Early adoption is permitted, but no earlier than fiscal 2018. The Company expects to adopt this accounting standard update in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, and it is currently evaluating the impact of this accounting standard update on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
Consolidation of Certain Types of Legal Entities In February 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standard update that changes the analysis that a reporting entity must perform to determine whether it should consolidate certain types of legal entities. The accounting standard update will be effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2017, and early adoption is permitted. The application of this accounting standard update is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
Classification of Deferred Taxes In November 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standard update that requires that all deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with any related valuation allowance, be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. The accounting standard update will be effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2018, and early adoption is permitted. The accounting standard update is a change in balance sheet presentation only.
Financial Instruments In January 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard update that changes the accounting for equity investments, financial liabilities under the fair value option, and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. The accounting standard update will be effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this accounting standard update on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

Leases In February 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard update related to leases requiring lessees to recognize operating and financing lease liabilities on the balance sheet, as well as corresponding right-of-use assets. The new lease standard also makes some changes to lessor accounting and aligns key aspects of the lessor accounting model with the revenue recognition standard. In addition, disclosures will be required to enable users of financial statements to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The accounting standard update will be effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 on a modified retrospective basis, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this accounting standard update on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

Share-Based Compensation In March 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard update that impacts the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The accounting standard will be effective for the Company beginning the first quarter of fiscal 2018, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this accounting standard update on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required or permitted to be either recorded or disclosed at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact, and it also considers assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability.
(a)
Fair Value Hierarchy
The accounting guidance for fair value measurement requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:
Level 1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.
Level 3 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
Supplemental Information (Tables)
Stock Repurchases Since Inception Of Program
The stock repurchases since the inception of this program and the related impacts on Cisco shareholders’ equity are summarized in the following table (in millions): 
 
Shares of
Common
Stock
 
Common Stock
and Additional
Paid-In Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Total Cisco
Shareholders’
Equity
Repurchases of common stock under the repurchase program
4,563

 
$
23,651

 
$
72,146

 
$
95,797

Acquisitions and Divestitures (Tables)
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition
A summary of the allocation of the total purchase consideration is presented as follows (in millions):
 
Purchase Consideration
 
Net Tangible Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed)
 
Purchased Intangible Assets
 
Goodwill
MaintenanceNet
$
105

 
$
(21
)
 
$
65

 
$
61

OpenDNS
545

 
(9
)
 
61

 
493

Lancope
410

 
(34
)
 
121

 
323

Acano
528

 
(27
)
 
103

 
452

Leaba
219

 
(18
)
 
96

 
141

Jasper
1,234

 
5

 
361

 
868

CliQr
225

 
(3
)
 
69

 
159

Others (five in total)
112

 
(17
)
 
64

 
65

Total
$
3,378

 
$
(124
)
 
$
940

 
$
2,562

Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets (Tables)
Goodwill
The following table presents the goodwill allocated to the Company’s reportable segments as of and during the nine months ended April 30, 2016 (in millions):
 
Balance at
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at
 
July 25, 2015
 
Acquisitions
 
Divestiture
 
Other
 
April 30, 2016
Americas
$
15,212

 
$
1,607

 
$
(126
)
 
$
(80
)
 
$
16,613

EMEA
5,791

 
554

 
(12
)
 
(31
)
 
6,302

APJC
3,466

 
401

 
(3
)
 
(17
)
 
3,847

Total
$
24,469

 
$
2,562

 
$
(141
)
 
$
(128
)
 
$
26,762

“Other” in the table above primarily consists of foreign currency translation, as well as immaterial purchase accounting adjustments.
Purchased Intangible Assets
The following table presents details of the Company’s intangible assets acquired through acquisitions completed during the nine months ended April 30, 2016 (in millions, except years):
 
FINITE LIVES
 
INDEFINITE
LIVES
 
TOTAL
 
TECHNOLOGY
 
CUSTOMER
RELATIONSHIPS
 
OTHER
 
IPR&D
 
 
Weighted-
Average Useful
Life (in Years)
 
Amount
 
Weighted-
Average Useful
Life (in Years)
 
Amount
 
Weighted-
Average Useful
Life (in Years)
 
Amount
 
Amount
 
Amount
MaintenanceNet
5.0
 
$
50

 
5.0
 
$
2

 
2.0
 
$
2

 
$
11

 
$
65

OpenDNS
5.0
 
43

 
7.0
 
15

 
1.0
 
2

 
1

 
61

Lancope
5.0
 
79

 
6.0
 
29

 
3.0
 
3

 
10

 
121

Acano
5.0
 
9

 
5.0
 
12

 
0.0
 

 
82

 
103

Leaba
0.0
 

 
0.0
 

 
0.0
 

 
96

 
96

Jasper
6.0
 
240

 
7.0
 
75

 
2.0
 
23

 
23

 
361

CliQr
6.0
 
65

 
6.0
 
3

 
2.0
 
1

 

 
69

Others (five in total)
4.1
 
58

 
6.3
 
6

 
0.0
 

 

 
64

Total
 
 
$
544

 
 
 
$
142

 
 
 
$
31

 
$
223

 
$
940

The following tables present details of the Company’s purchased intangible assets (in millions): 
April 30, 2016
 
Gross
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Net
Purchased intangible assets with finite lives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Technology
 
$
3,103

 
$
(1,297
)
 
$
1,806

Customer relationships
 
1,821

 
(1,156
)
 
665

Other
 
85

 
(36
)
 
49

Total purchased intangible assets with finite lives
 
5,009

 
(2,489
)
 
2,520

In-process research and development, with indefinite lives
 
224

 

 
224

Total
 
$
5,233

 
$
(2,489
)
 
$
2,744

 
July 25, 2015
 
Gross
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Net
Purchased intangible assets with finite lives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Technology
 
$
3,418

 
$
(1,818
)
 
$
1,600

Customer relationships
 
1,699

 
(971
)
 
728

Other
 
55

 
(24
)
 
31

Total purchased intangible assets with finite lives
 
5,172

 
(2,813
)
 
2,359

In-process research and development, with indefinite lives
 
17

 

 
17

Total
 
$
5,189

 
$
(2,813
)
 
$
2,376

The following table presents the amortization of purchased intangible assets (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
Amortization of purchased intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of sales
$
134

 
$
187

 
$
419

 
$
618

Operating expenses
81

 
70

 
221

 
213

Total
$
215

 
$
257

 
$
640

 
$
831

The estimated future amortization expense of purchased intangible assets with finite lives as of April 30, 2016 is as follows (in millions):
Fiscal Year
Amount
2016 (remaining three months)
$
211

2017
742

2018
595

2019
502

2020
276

Thereafter
194

Total
$
2,520

Restructuring and Other Charges (Tables)
Liabilities Related To Restructuring And Other Charges
The following table summarizes the activities related to the restructuring and other charges as discussed above (in millions):
 
 
FISCAL 2014 PLAN
 
FISCAL 2015 PLAN
 
 
 
 
Employee
Severance
 
Other
 
Employee
Severance
 
Other
 
Total
Liability as of July 25, 2015
 
$
11

 
$
14

 
$
49

 
$
15

 
$
89

Charges
 

 
(1
)
 
224

 
32

 
255

Cash payments
 
(11
)
 
(3
)
 
(227
)
 
(10
)
 
(251
)
Non-cash items
 

 

 

 
(21
)
 
(21
)
Liability as of April 30, 2016
 
$

 
$
10

 
$
46

 
$
16

 
$
72

Balance Sheet Details (Tables)
The following tables provide details of selected balance sheet items (in millions):
 
 
April 30,
2016
 
July 25,
2015
Inventories:
 
 
 
 
Raw materials
 
$
108

 
$
114

Work in process
 

 
2

Finished goods:
 
 
 

Distributor inventory and deferred cost of sales
 
513

 
610

Manufactured finished goods
 
469

 
593

Total finished goods
 
982

 
1,203

Service-related spares
 
234

 
258

Demonstration systems
 
19

 
50

Total
 
$
1,343

 
$
1,627

Property and equipment, net:
 
 
 
 
Gross property and equipment:
 
 
 
 
Land, buildings, and building and leasehold improvements
 
$
4,706

 
$
4,495

Computer equipment and related software
 
1,384

 
1,310

Production, engineering, and other equipment
 
5,700

 
5,753

Operating lease assets
 
325

 
372

Furniture and fixtures
 
527

 
497

Total gross property and equipment
 
12,642

 
12,427

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
 
(9,113
)
 
(9,095
)
Total
 
$
3,529

 
$
3,332

 Other assets:
 
 
 
 
Deferred tax assets
 
$
1,345

 
$
1,648

Investments in privately held companies
 
976

 
897

Other
 
827

 
618

Total
 
$
3,148

 
$
3,163

Deferred revenue:
 
 
 
 
Service
 
$
9,866

 
$
9,757

Product:
 

 
 
Unrecognized revenue on product shipments and other deferred revenue
 
4,987

 
4,766

Cash receipts related to unrecognized revenue from two-tier distributors
 
419

 
660

Total product deferred revenue
 
5,406

 
5,426

Total
 
$
15,272

 
$
15,183

Reported as:
 

 
 
Current
 
$
9,662

 
$
9,824

Noncurrent
 
5,610

 
5,359

Total
 
$
15,272

 
$
15,183

Financing Receivables and Operating Leases (Tables)
A summary of the Company's financing receivables is presented as follows (in millions):
April 30, 2016
Lease
Receivables
 
Loan
Receivables
 
Financed Service
Contracts and Other
 
Total
Gross
$
3,245

 
$
2,223

 
$
3,504

 
$
8,972

Residual value
205

 

 

 
205

Unearned income
(178
)
 

 

 
(178
)
Allowance for credit loss
(250
)
 
(93
)
 
(40
)
 
(383
)
Total, net
$
3,022

 
$
2,130

 
$
3,464

 
$
8,616

Reported as:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current
$
1,495

 
$
1,052

 
$
2,169

 
$
4,716

Noncurrent
1,527

 
1,078

 
1,295

 
3,900

Total, net
$
3,022

 
$
2,130

 
$
3,464

 
$
8,616

July 25, 2015
Lease
Receivables
 
Loan
Receivables
 
Financed Service
Contracts and Other
 
Total
Gross
$
3,361

 
$
1,763

 
$
3,573

 
$
8,697

Residual value
224

 

 

 
224

Unearned income
(190
)
 

 

 
(190
)
Allowance for credit loss
(259
)
 
(87
)
 
(36
)
 
(382
)
Total, net
$
3,136

 
$
1,676

 
$
3,537

 
$
8,349

Reported as:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current
$
1,468

 
$
856

 
$
2,167

 
$
4,491

Noncurrent
1,668

 
820

 
1,370

 
3,858

Total, net
$
3,136

 
$
1,676

 
$
3,537

 
$
8,349

Future minimum lease payments to the Company on lease receivables as of April 30, 2016 are summarized as follows (in millions):
Fiscal Year
Amount
2016 (remaining three months)
$
408

2017
1,430

2018
833

2019
402

2020
152

Thereafter
20

Total
$
3,245


Actual cash collections may differ from the contractual maturities due to early customer buyouts, refinancings, or defaults.
Gross receivables, excluding residual value, less unearned income categorized by the Company’s internal credit risk rating as of April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015 are summarized as follows (in millions):
 
INTERNAL CREDIT RISK RATING
April 30, 2016
1 to 4
 
5 to 6
 
7 and Higher
 
Total
Lease receivables
$
1,677

 
$
1,276

 
$
114

 
$
3,067

Loan receivables
991

 
1,079

 
153

 
2,223

Financed service contracts and other
2,216

 
1,242

 
46

 
3,504

Total
$
4,884

 
$
3,597

 
$
313

 
$
8,794

 
INTERNAL CREDIT RISK RATING
July 25, 2015
1 to 4
 
5 to 6
 
7 and Higher
 
Total
Lease receivables
$
1,688

 
$
1,342

 
$
141

 
$
3,171

Loan receivables
788

 
823

 
152

 
1,763

Financed service contracts and other
2,133

 
1,389

 
51

 
3,573

Total
$
4,609

 
$
3,554

 
$
344

 
$
8,507

The following tables present the aging analysis of gross receivables, excluding residual value and less unearned income as of April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015 (in millions):
 
DAYS PAST DUE
(INCLUDES BILLED AND UNBILLED)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
April 30, 2016
31-60
 
61-90 
 
91+
 
Total
Past Due
 
Current
 
Total
 
Nonaccrual
Financing
Receivables
 
Impaired
Financing
Receivables
Lease receivables
$
41

 
$
44

 
$
181

 
$
266

 
$
2,801

 
$
3,067

 
$
67

 
$
65

Loan receivables
51

 
11

 
78

 
140

 
2,083

 
2,223

 
47

 
47

Financed service contracts and other
79

 
115

 
237

 
431

 
3,073

 
3,504

 
36

 
16

Total
$
171

 
$
170

 
$
496

 
$
837

 
$
7,957

 
$
8,794

 
$
150

 
$
128

 
DAYS PAST DUE
(INCLUDES BILLED AND UNBILLED)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
July 25, 2015
31-60
 
61-90 
 
91+
 
Total
Past Due
 
Current
 
Total
 
Nonaccrual
Financing
Receivables
 
Impaired
Financing
Receivables
Lease receivables
$
90

 
$
27

 
$
185

 
$
302

 
$
2,869

 
$
3,171

 
$
73

 
$
73

Loan receivables
21

 
3

 
25

 
49

 
1,714

 
1,763

 
32

 
32

Financed service contracts and other
396

 
152

 
414

 
962

 
2,611

 
3,573

 
29

 
9

Total
$
507

 
$
182

 
$
624

 
$
1,313

 
$
7,194

 
$
8,507

 
$
134

 
$
114

The allowances for credit loss and the related financing receivables are summarized as follows (in millions):
 
CREDIT LOSS ALLOWANCES
Three months ended April 30, 2016
Lease
Receivables
 
Loan
Receivables
 
Financed Service
Contracts and Other
 
Total
Allowance for credit loss as of January 23, 2016
$
248

 
$
80

 
$
37

 
$
365

Provisions
7

 
8

 
2

 
17

Recoveries (write-offs), net
(6
)
 

 

 
(6
)
Foreign exchange and other
1

 
5

 
1

 
7

Allowance for credit loss as of April 30, 2016
$
250

 
$
93

 
$
40

 
$
383

 
CREDIT LOSS ALLOWANCES
Nine months ended April 30, 2016
Lease
Receivables
 
Loan
Receivables
 
Financed Service
Contracts and Other
 
Total
Allowance for credit loss as of July 25, 2015
$
259

 
$
87

 
$
36

 
$
382

Provisions
3

 
2

 
7

 
12

Recoveries (write-offs), net
(10
)
 

 
(4
)
 
(14
)
Foreign exchange and other
(2
)
 
4

 
1

 
3

Allowance for credit loss as of April 30, 2016
$
250

 
$
93

 
$
40

 
$
383

 
CREDIT LOSS ALLOWANCES
Three months ended April 25, 2015
Lease
Receivables
 
Loan
Receivables
 
Financed Service
Contracts and Other
 
Total
Allowance for credit loss as of January 24, 2015
$
250

 
$
85

 
$
40

 
$
375

Provisions
(4
)
 
(5
)
 
(2
)
 
(11
)
Recoveries (write-offs), net
(1
)
 

 

 
(1
)
Foreign exchange and other
(3
)
 

 
(1
)
 
(4
)
Allowance for credit loss as of April 25, 2015
$
242

 
$
80

 
$
37

 
$
359


 
CREDIT LOSS ALLOWANCES
Nine months ended April 25, 2015
Lease
Receivables
 
Loan
Receivables
 
Financed Service
Contracts and Other
 
Total
Allowance for credit loss as of July 26, 2014
$
233

 
$
98

 
$
18

 
$
349

Provisions
25

 
(15
)
 
21

 
31

Recoveries (write-offs), net
(6
)
 
1

 

 
(5
)
Foreign exchange and other
(10
)
 
(4
)
 
(2
)
 
(16
)
Allowance for credit loss as of April 25, 2015
$
242

 
$
80

 
$
37

 
$
359


Amounts relating to equipment on operating lease assets and the associated accumulated depreciation are summarized as follows (in millions):
 
April 30, 2016
 
July 25, 2015
Operating lease assets
$
325

 
$
372

Accumulated depreciation
(184
)
 
(205
)
Operating lease assets, net
$
141

 
$
167

Minimum future rentals on noncancelable operating leases as of April 30, 2016 are summarized as follows (in millions):
Fiscal Year
Amount
2016 (remaining three months)
$
54

2017
189

2018
129

2019
39

2020
8

Thereafter
5

Total
$
424

Investments (Tables)
The following tables summarize the Company’s available-for-sale investments (in millions):
April 30, 2016
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
Fixed income securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government securities
$
24,003

 
$
44

 
$
(3
)
 
$
24,044

U.S. government agency securities
2,883

 
5

 

 
2,888

Non-U.S. government and agency securities
1,063

 
2

 

 
1,065

Corporate debt securities
23,193

 
160

 
(37
)
 
23,316

U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities
1,746

 
16

 

 
1,762

Total fixed income securities
52,888

 
227

 
(40
)
 
53,075

Publicly traded equity securities
1,354

 
218

 
(30
)
 
1,542

Total
$
54,242

 
$
445

 
$
(70
)
 
$
54,617


July 25, 2015
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
Fixed income securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government securities
$
29,904

 
$
41

 
$
(6
)
 
$
29,939

U.S. government agency securities
3,662

 
2

 
(1
)
 
3,663

Non-U.S. government and agency securities
1,128

 
1

 
(1
)
 
1,128

Corporate debt securities
15,802

 
34

 
(53
)
 
15,783

U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities
1,456

 
8

 
(3
)
 
1,461

Total fixed income securities
51,952

 
86

 
(64
)
 
51,974

Publicly traded equity securities
1,092

 
480

 
(7
)
 
1,565

Total
$
53,044

 
$
566

 
$
(71
)
 
$
53,539

Non-U.S. government and agency securities include agency and corporate debt securities that are guaranteed by non-U.S. governments.
The following table presents the gross realized gains and gross realized losses related to the Company’s available-for-sale investments (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
Gross realized gains
$
68

 
$
55

 
$
119

 
$
168

Gross realized losses
(74
)
 
(11
)
 
(145
)
 
(48
)
Total
$
(6
)
 
$
44

 
$
(26
)
 
$
120

The following table presents the realized net gains (losses) related to the Company’s available-for-sale investments by security type (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
Net gains/(losses) on investments in publicly traded equity securities
$
25

 
$
38

 
$
18

 
$
94

Net gains/(losses) on investments in fixed income securities
(31
)
 
6

 
(44
)
 
26

Total
$
(6
)
 
$
44

 
$
(26
)
 
$
120

The following tables present the breakdown of the available-for-sale investments with gross unrealized losses and the duration that those losses had been unrealized at April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015 (in millions):
 
UNREALIZED LOSSES
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS
 
UNREALIZED LOSSES
12 MONTHS OR GREATER
 
TOTAL
April 30, 2016
Fair Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Gross 
Unrealized 
Losses
Fixed income securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government securities 
$
4,315

 
$
(3
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
4,315

 
$
(3
)
U.S. government agency securities
287

 

 

 

 
287

 

Non-U.S. government and agency securities
192

 

 

 

 
192

 

Corporate debt securities
5,145

 
(27
)
 
1,089

 
(10
)
 
6,234

 
(37
)
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities
137

 

 
18

 

 
155

 

Total fixed income securities
10,076

 
(30
)

1,107


(10
)

11,183


(40
)
Publicly traded equity securities
320

 
(30
)
 

 

 
320

 
(30
)
Total
$
10,396

 
$
(60
)
 
$
1,107

 
$
(10
)
 
$
11,503

 
$
(70
)
 
UNREALIZED LOSSES
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS
 
UNREALIZED LOSSES
12 MONTHS OR GREATER
 
TOTAL
July 25, 2015
Fair Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Gross 
Unrealized 
Losses
Fixed income securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government securities 
$
6,412

 
$
(6
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
6,412

 
$
(6
)
U.S. government agency securities
1,433

 
(1
)
 

 

 
1,433

 
(1
)
Non-U.S. government and agency securities
515

 
(1
)
 
4

 

 
519

 
(1
)
Corporate debt securities
9,552

 
(49
)
 
312

 
(4
)
 
9,864

 
(53
)
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities
579

 
(3
)
 

 

 
579

 
(3
)
Total fixed income securities
18,491

 
(60
)
 
316

 
(4
)
 
18,807

 
(64
)
Publicly traded equity securities
108

 
(7
)
 
2

 

 
110

 
(7
)
Total
$
18,599

 
$
(67
)
 
$
318

 
$
(4
)
 
$
18,917

 
$
(71
)
The following table summarizes the maturities of the Company’s fixed income securities as of April 30, 2016 (in millions): 
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value
Less than 1 year
$
13,883

 
$
13,890

Due in 1 to 2 years
17,460

 
17,487

Due in 2 to 5 years
19,610

 
19,745

Due after 5 years
1,935

 
1,953

Total
$
52,888

 
$
53,075

For such investments that were accounted for under the equity and cost method as of April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015, the amounts are summarized in the following table (in millions):
 
April 30, 2016
 
July 25, 2015
Equity method investments
$
609

 
$
578

Cost method investments
367

 
319

Total
$
976

 
$
897

Fair Value (Tables)
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015 were as follows (in millions):
 
APRIL 30, 2016
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
 
JULY 25, 2015
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Balance
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Balance
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash equivalents:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Money market funds
$
7,178

 
$

 
$

 
$
7,178

 
$
5,336

 
$

 
$

 
$
5,336

Corporate debt securities

 
3

 

 
3

 

 
14

 

 
14

Available-for-sale investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

U.S. government securities

 
24,044

 

 
24,044

 

 
29,939

 

 
29,939

U.S. government agency securities

 
2,888

 

 
2,888

 

 
3,663

 

 
3,663

Non-U.S. government and agency securities

 
1,065

 

 
1,065

 

 
1,128

 

 
1,128

Corporate debt securities

 
23,316

 

 
23,316

 

 
15,783

 

 
15,783

U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities

 
1,762

 

 
1,762

 

 
1,461

 

 
1,461

Publicly traded equity securities
1,542

 

 

 
1,542

 
1,565

 

 

 
1,565

Derivative assets

 
345

 

 
345

 

 
214

 
4

 
218

Total
$
8,720

 
$
53,423

 
$

 
$
62,143

 
$
6,901

 
$
52,202

 
$
4

 
$
59,107

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative liabilities
$

 
$
4

 
$

 
$
4

 
$

 
$
12

 
$

 
$
12

Total
$

 
$
4

 
$

 
$
4

 
$

 
$
12

 
$

 
$
12

The following table presents the Company's recognized losses for the indicated periods, for assets that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis (in millions):
 
LOSSES FOR THE
THREE MONTHS ENDED
 
LOSSES FOR THE
NINE MONTHS ENDED
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
Investments in privately held companies (impaired)
$
(7
)
 
$
(17
)
 
$
(63
)
 
$
(20
)
Purchased intangible assets (impaired)
(7
)
 
(1
)
 
(44
)
 
(57
)
Property held for sale - land and buildings

 
(5
)
 

 
(5
)
Total
$
(14
)
 
$
(23
)
 
$
(107
)
 
$
(82
)
Borrowings (Tables)
The following table summarizes the Company’s short-term debt (in millions, except percentages):
 
April 30, 2016
 
July 25, 2015
 
Amount
 
Effective Rate
 
Amount
 
Effective Rate
Current portion of long-term debt
$
4,163

 
0.94
%
 
$
3,894

 
2.48
%
Other short-term debt
1

 
2.08
%
 
3

 
2.44
%
Total
$
4,164

 
 
 
$
3,897

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s long-term debt (in millions, except percentages):
 
 
 
April 30, 2016
 
July 25, 2015
 
Maturity Date
 
Amount
 
Effective Rate
 
Amount
 
Effective Rate
Senior notes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Floating-rate notes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three-month LIBOR plus 0.05%
September 3, 2015
 
$

 
 
$
850

 
0.43%
Three-month LIBOR plus 0.28%
March 3, 2017
 
1,000

 
0.98%
 
1,000

 
0.63%
Three-month LIBOR plus 0.60%
February 21, 2018
(1)
1,000

 
1.30%
 

 
Three-month LIBOR plus 0.31%
June 15, 2018
 
900

 
1.01%
 
900

 
0.65%
Three-month LIBOR plus 0.50%
March 1, 2019
 
500

 
1.20%
 
500

 
0.84%
Fixed-rate notes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.50%
February 22, 2016
 

 
 
3,000

 
3.07%
1.10%
March 3, 2017
 
2,400

 
0.84%
 
2,400

 
0.59%
3.15%
March 14, 2017
 
750

 
1.20%
 
750

 
0.85%
1.40%
February 28, 2018
(1)
1,250

 
1.47%
 

 
1.65%
June 15, 2018
 
1,600

 
1.72%
 
1,600

 
1.72%
4.95%
February 15, 2019
 
2,000

 
4.76%
 
2,000

 
4.70%
1.60%
February 28, 2019
(1)
1,000

 
1.67%
 

 
2.125%
March 1, 2019
 
1,750

 
1.05%
 
1,750

 
0.80%
4.45%
January 15, 2020
 
2,500

 
3.21%
 
2,500

 
3.01%
2.45%
June 15, 2020
 
1,500

 
2.54%
 
1,500

 
2.54%
2.20%
February 28, 2021
(1)
2,500

 
2.30%
 

 
2.90%
March 4, 2021
 
500

 
1.21%
 
500

 
0.96%
3.00%
June 15, 2022
 
500

 
1.46%
 
500

 
1.21%
2.60%
February 28, 2023
(1)
500

 
2.68%
 

 
3.625%
March 4, 2024
 
1,000

 
1.33%
 
1,000

 
1.08%
3.50%
June 15, 2025
 
500

 
1.62%
 
500

 
1.37%
2.95%
February 28, 2026
(1)
750

 
3.01%
 

 
5.90%
February 15, 2039
 
2,000

 
6.11%
 
2,000

 
6.11%
5.50%
January 15, 2040
 
2,000

 
5.67%
 
2,000

 
5.67%
Other long-term debt
 
 

 

 
1

 
2.08%
Total
 
 
28,400

 
 
 
25,251

 
 
Unaccreted discount/issuance costs
 
 
(141
)
 
 
 
(131
)
 
 
Hedge accounting fair value adjustments
 
 
335

 
 
 
231

 
 
Total
 
 
$
28,594

 
 
 
$
25,351

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported as:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current portion of long-term debt
 
 
$
4,163

 
 
 
$
3,894

 
 
Long-term debt
 
 
24,431

 
 
 
21,457

 
 
Total
 
 
$
28,594

 
 
 
$
25,351

 
 
As of April 30, 2016, future principal payments for long-term debt, including the current portion, are summarized as follows (in millions):
Fiscal Year
Amount
2016 (remaining three months)
$

2017
4,150

2018
4,750

2019
5,250

2020
4,000

Thereafter
10,250

Total
$
28,400

Derivative Instruments (Tables)
The fair values of the Company’s derivative instruments and the line items on the Consolidated Balance Sheets to which they were recorded are summarized as follows (in millions):
 
DERIVATIVE ASSETS
 
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
 
Balance Sheet Line Item
 
April 30,
2016
 
July 25,
2015
 
Balance Sheet Line Item
 
April 30,
2016
 
July 25,
2015
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency derivatives
Other current assets
 
$
13

 
$
10

 
Other current liabilities
 
$
3

 
$
11

Interest rate derivatives
Other assets
 
332

 
202

 
Other long-term liabilities
 

 

Total
 
 
345

 
212

 
 
 
3

 
11

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency derivatives
Other current assets
 

 
2

 
Other current liabilities
 
1

 
1

Equity derivatives
Other assets
 

 
4

 
Other long-term liabilities
 

 

Total
 
 

 
6

 
 
 
1

 
1

Total
 
 
$
345

 
$
218

 
 
 
$
4

 
$
12


The effects of the Company’s cash flow and net investment hedging instruments on other comprehensive income (OCI) and the Consolidated Statements of Operations are summarized as follows (in millions):
GAINS (LOSSES) RECOGNIZED
IN OCI ON DERIVATIVES FOR THE
THREE MONTHS ENDED (EFFECTIVE PORTION)
 
GAINS (LOSSES) RECLASSIFIED FROM
AOCI INTO INCOME FOR THE
THREE MONTHS ENDED (EFFECTIVE PORTION)
 
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
 
Line Item in
Statements of Operations
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency derivatives
 
$
21

 
$
(32
)
 
Operating expenses
 
$
(7
)
 
$
(50
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of salesservice
 
(2
)
 
(14
)
Total
 
$
21

 
$
(32
)
 
 
 
$
(9
)
 
$
(64
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives designated as net investment hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency derivatives
 
$
(15
)
 
$
2

 
Other income (loss), net
 
$

 
$


GAINS (LOSSES) RECOGNIZED
IN OCI ON DERIVATIVES FOR THE
NINE MONTHS ENDED (EFFECTIVE PORTION)
 
GAINS (LOSSES) RECLASSIFIED FROM
AOCI INTO INCOME FOR THE
NINE MONTHS ENDED (EFFECTIVE PORTION)
 
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
 
Line Item in
Statements of Operations
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency derivatives
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(163
)
 
Operating expenses
 
$
(13
)
 
$
(74
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of salesservice
 
(4
)
 
(20
)
Total
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(163
)
 
 
 
$
(17
)
 
$
(94
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives designated as net investment hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency derivatives
 
$
(4
)
 
$
46

 
Other income (loss), net
 
$

 
$


The effect on the Consolidated Statements of Operations of derivative instruments designated as fair value hedges and the underlying hedged items is summarized as follows (in millions):
 
 
 
 
GAINS (LOSSES) ON
DERIVATIVE
INSTRUMENTS FOR THE
THREE MONTHS ENDED
 
GAINS (LOSSES)
RELATED TO HEDGED
ITEMS FOR THE
THREE MONTHS ENDED
Derivatives Designated as Fair Value Hedging Instruments
 
Line Item in Statements of Operations
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
Equity derivatives
 
Other income (loss), net
 
$

 
$
(8
)
 
$

 
$
8

Interest rate derivatives
 
Interest expense
 
19

 
(9
)
 
(18
)
 
9

Total
 
 
 
$
19

 
$
(17
)
 
$
(18
)
 
$
17


 
 
 
 
GAINS (LOSSES) ON
DERIVATIVE
INSTRUMENTS FOR THE
NINE MONTHS ENDED
 
GAINS (LOSSES)
RELATED TO HEDGED
ITEMS FOR THE
NINE MONTHS ENDED
Derivatives Designated as Fair Value Hedging Instruments
 
Line Item in Statements of Operations
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
Equity derivatives
 
Other income (loss), net
 
$

 
$
(20
)
 
$

 
$
20

Interest rate derivatives
 
Interest expense
 
130

 
122

 
(125
)
 
(125
)
Total
 
 
 
$
130

 
$
102

 
$
(125
)
 
$
(105
)

The effect on the Consolidated Statements of Operations of derivative instruments not designated as hedges is summarized as follows (in millions):
 
 
 
 
GAINS (LOSSES) FOR THE
THREE MONTHS ENDED
 
GAINS (LOSSES) FOR THE
NINE MONTHS ENDED
Derivatives Not Designated as
Hedging Instruments
 
Line Item in Statements of Operations
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
Foreign currency derivatives
 
Other income (loss), net
 
$
80

 
$
(56
)
 
$
26

 
$
(165
)
Total return swaps—deferred compensation
 
Operating expenses
 
46

 
23

 
(8
)
 
23

Equity derivatives
 
Other income (loss), net
 
1

 
6

 
14

 
10

Total
 
 
 
$
127

 
$
(27
)
 
$
32

 
$
(132
)
The notional amounts of the Company’s outstanding derivatives are summarized as follows (in millions):
 
April 30,
2016
 
July 25,
2015
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
Foreign currency derivatives—cash flow hedges
$
958

 
$
1,201

Interest rate derivatives
9,900

 
11,400

Net investment hedging instruments
180

 
192

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
Foreign currency derivatives
1,925

 
2,023

Total return swaps—deferred compensation
470

 
462

Total
$
13,433

 
$
15,278

Information related to these offsetting arrangements is summarized as follows (in millions):
 
April 30, 2016
 
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets,
but with Legal Rights to Offset
 
Gross Amounts Recognized
 
Gross Amounts Offset
 
Net Amounts Presented
 
Gross Derivative Amounts
 
Cash Collateral
 
Net Amount
Derivatives assets
$
345

 
$

 
$
345

 
$
(4
)
 
$
(247
)
 
$
94

Derivatives liabilities
$
4

 
$

 
$
4

 
$
(4
)
 
$

 
$

 
July 25, 2015
 
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets,
but with Legal Rights to Offset
 
Gross Amounts Recognized
 
Gross Amounts Offset
 
Net Amounts Presented
 
Gross Derivative Amounts
 
Cash Collateral
 
Net Amount
Derivatives assets
$
218

 
$

 
$
218

 
$
(12
)
 
$
(124
)
 
$
82

Derivatives liabilities
$
12

 
$

 
$
12

 
$
(12
)
 
$

 
$

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
Future minimum lease payments under all noncancelable operating leases with an initial term in excess of one year as of April 30, 2016 are as follows (in millions):
Fiscal Year
Amount
2016 (remaining three months)
$
95

2017
288

2018
220

2019
130

2020
106

Thereafter
229

Total
$
1,068

The following table summarizes the compensation expense related to acquisitions (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
Compensation expense related to acquisitions
$
68

 
$
72

 
$
212

 
$
264

The following table summarizes the activity related to the product warranty liability (in millions):
 
Nine Months Ended
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
Balance at beginning of period
$
449

 
$
446

Provision for warranties issued
512

 
517

Payments
(524
)
 
(512
)
Divestitures
(28
)
 

Balance at end of period
$
409

 
$
451

The aggregate amounts of financing guarantees outstanding at April 30, 2016 and July 25, 2015, representing the total maximum potential future payments under financing arrangements with third parties along with the related deferred revenue, are summarized in the following table (in millions):
 
April 30,
2016
 
July 25,
2015
Maximum potential future payments relating to financing guarantees:
 
 
 
Channel partner
$
228

 
$
288

End user
104

 
129

Total
$
332

 
$
417

Deferred revenue associated with financing guarantees:
 
 
 
Channel partner
$
(98
)
 
$
(127
)
End user
(82
)
 
(107
)
Total
$
(180
)
 
$
(234
)
Maximum potential future payments relating to financing guarantees, net of associated deferred revenue
$
152

 
$
183

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)
Stock Repurchase Program
A summary of the stock repurchase activity under the stock repurchase program, reported based on the trade date, is summarized as follows (in millions, except per-share amounts):
 
Shares
Repurchased
 
Weighted-
Average Price
per Share
 
Amount
Repurchased
Cumulative balance at July 25, 2015
4,443

 
$
20.86

 
$
92,679

Repurchase of common stock under the stock repurchase program (1)
120

 
25.93

 
3,118

Cumulative balance at April 30, 2016
4,563

 
$
20.99

 
$
95,797


(1) There were no stock repurchases pending settlement as of April 30, 2016. There were $36 million of stock repurchases that were pending settlement as of July 25, 2015.
Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)
Share-based compensation expense consists primarily of expenses for stock options, stock purchase rights, restricted stock, and restricted stock units granted to employees. The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
Cost of sales—product
$
21

 
$
12

 
$
50

 
$
34

Cost of sales—service
37

 
44

 
110

 
115

Share-based compensation expense in cost of sales
58

 
56

 
160

 
149

Research and development
130

 
114

 
351

 
338

Sales and marketing
148

 
147

 
413

 
408

General and administrative
59

 
50

 
163

 
151

Restructuring and other charges

 

 
14

 
(2
)
Share-based compensation expense in operating expenses
337

 
311

 
941

 
895

Total share-based compensation expense
$
395

 
$
367

 
$
1,101

 
$
1,044

Income tax benefit for share-based compensation
$
91

 
$
88

 
$
289

 
$
267

A summary of share-based awards available for grant is as follows (in millions):
 
Share-Based Awards
Available for Grant
BALANCE AT JULY 26, 2014
310

Restricted stock, stock units, and other share-based awards granted
(101
)
Share-based awards canceled/forfeited/expired
40

Shares withheld for taxes and not issued
27

BALANCE AT JULY 25, 2015
276

Restricted stock, stock units, and other share-based awards granted
(68
)
Share-based awards canceled/forfeited/expired
26

Shares withheld for taxes and not issued
26

Other
1

BALANCE AT APRIL 30, 2016
261

A summary of the restricted stock and stock unit activity, which includes time-based and performance-based or market-based restricted stock units, is as follows (in millions, except per-share amounts):
 
Restricted Stock/
Stock Units
 
Weighted-Average
Grant Date Fair
Value per Share
 
Aggregate Fair  Value
UNVESTED BALANCE AT JULY 26, 2014
149

 
$
19.54

 
 
Granted and assumed
67

 
25.29

 
 
Vested
(57
)
 
19.82

 
$
1,517

Canceled/forfeited
(16
)
 
20.17

 
 
UNVESTED BALANCE AT JULY 25, 2015
143

 
22.08

 
 
Granted and assumed
51

 
24.73

 
 
Vested
(46
)
 
20.33

 
$
1,188

Canceled/forfeited
(12
)
 
22.75

 
 
UNVESTED BALANCE AT APRIL 30, 2016
136

 
$
23.60

 
 
A summary of the stock option activity is as follows (in millions, except per-share amounts):
 
STOCK OPTIONS OUTSTANDING
 
Number
Outstanding
 
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price per Share
BALANCE AT JULY 26, 2014
187

 
$
26.03

Assumed from acquisitions
1

 
2.60

Exercised
(71
)
 
21.15

Canceled/forfeited/expired
(14
)
 
29.68

BALANCE AT JULY 25, 2015
103

 
28.68

Assumed from acquisitions
18

 
5.14

Exercised
(25
)
 
19.60

Canceled/forfeited/expired
(13
)
 
29.62

BALANCE AT APRIL 30, 2016
83

 
$
26.16

The following table summarizes significant ranges of outstanding and exercisable stock options as of April 30, 2016 (in millions, except years and share prices):
 
 
STOCK OPTIONS OUTSTANDING
 
STOCK OPTIONS EXERCISABLE
Range of Exercise Prices
 
Number
Outstanding
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
(in Years)
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price per
Share
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
Number
Exercisable
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price per
Share
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
$   0.01 – 20.00
 
17

 
6.4
 
$
5.49

 
$
366

 
6

 
$
5.11

 
$
138

$ 20.01 – 25.00
 
2

 
0.6
 
22.97

 
7

 
2

 
22.97

 
7

$ 25.01 – 30.00
 
7

 
0.7
 
26.88

 
8

 
7

 
26.88

 
8

$ 30.01 – 35.00
 
57

 
0.4
 
32.16

 

 
57

 
32.16

 

Total
 
83

 
1.6
 
$
26.16

 
$
381

 
72

 
$
29.12

 
$
153

The assumptions for the valuation of time-based RSUs and PRSUs are summarized as follows:
 
RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
 
PERFORMANCE
RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
Three Months Ended
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
Number of shares granted (in millions)
2

 
33

 
1

 
1

Grant date fair value per share
$
24.01

 
$
25.31

 
$
23.32

 
$
25.87

Weighted-average assumptions/inputs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Expected dividend yield
3.6
%
 
2.8
%
 
3.6
%
 
3.0
%
   Range of risk-free interest rates
0.2%  1.1%

 
0.0%  1.4%

 
0.2%  1.1%

 
0.0%  1.4%

   Range of expected volatilities for index
N/A

 
N/A

 
N/A

 
N/A


RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
 
PERFORMANCE
RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
Nine Months Ended
April 30, 2016

April 25, 2015

April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
Number of shares granted (in millions)
38


44


5

 
8

Grant date fair value per share
$
24.87


$
24.83


$
24.56

 
$
23.97

Weighted-average assumptions/inputs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Expected dividend yield
3.2
%

2.9
%

3.0
%
 
3.0
%
   Range of risk-free interest rates
0.0%  1.2%


0.0%  1.8%


0.0%  1.2%

 
0.0%  1.8%

   Range of expected volatilities for index
N/A

 
N/A

 
15.3% – 54.3%

 
14.4% – 70.0%


Comprehensive Income (Tables)
The components of AOCI, net of tax, and the other comprehensive income (loss), excluding noncontrolling interest, for the nine months ended April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015 are summarized as follows (in millions):
 
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments
 
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
 
Cumulative Translation Adjustment and Actuarial Gains and Losses
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
BALANCE AT JULY 25, 2015
$
310

 
$
(16
)
 
$
(233
)
 
$
61

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications attributable to Cisco Systems, Inc.
(145
)
 
(3
)
 
(190
)
 
(338
)
(Gains) losses reclassified out of AOCI
26

 
17

 
2

 
45

Tax benefit (expense)
50

 
(2
)
 
(43
)
 
5

BALANCE AT APRIL 30, 2016
$
241

 
$
(4
)
 
$
(464
)
 
$
(227
)
 
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments
 
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
 
Cumulative Translation Adjustment and Actuarial Gains and Losses
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
BALANCE AT JULY 26, 2014
$
424

 
$
(12
)
 
$
265

 
$
677

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications attributable to Cisco Systems, Inc.
111

 
(163
)
 
(473
)
 
(525
)
(Gains) losses reclassified out of AOCI
(120
)
 
94

 

 
(26
)
Tax benefit (expense)
8

 
3

 
50

 
61

BALANCE AT APRIL 25, 2015
$
423

 
$
(78
)

$
(158
)
 
$
187

The net gains (losses) reclassified out of AOCI into the Consolidated Statements of Operations, with line item location, during each period were as follows (in millions):
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
 
 
Comprehensive Income Components
 
Income Before Taxes
 
Income Before Taxes
 
Line Item in Statements of Operations
Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
(6
)
 
$
44

 
$
(26
)
 
$
120

 
Other income (loss), net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net unrealized losses on cash flow hedging instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency derivatives
 
(7
)
 
(50
)
 
(13
)
 
(74
)
 
Operating expenses
Foreign currency derivatives
 
(2
)
 
(14
)
 
(4
)
 
(20
)
 
Cost of sales—service
 
 
(9
)

(64
)
 
(17
)
 
(94
)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cumulative translation adjustment and actuarial gains and losses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1
)
 

 
(2
)
 

 
Operating expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total amounts reclassified out of AOCI
 
$
(16
)

$
(20
)
 
$
(45
)
 
$
26


 
Income Taxes (Tables)
Income tax provision [Table Text Block]
The following table provides details of income taxes (in millions, except percentages):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
 
April 30, 2016
 
April 25, 2015
Income before provision for income taxes
$
3,083

 
$
3,035

 
$
9,526

 
$
8,268

Provision for income taxes
$
734

 
$
598

 
$
1,600

 
$
1,606

Effective tax rate
23.8
%
 
19.7
%
 
16.8
%
 
19.4
%
Segment Information and Major Customers (Tables)
Summarized financial information by segment for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2016 and April 25, 2015, based on the Company’s internal management system and as utilized by the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"), is as follows (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Americas
$
7,062

 
$
7,252

 
$
21,773

 
$
21,854

EMEA
3,001

 
3,119

 
9,176

 
9,212

APJC
1,937

 
1,766

 
5,660

 
5,252

Total
$
12,000

 
$
12,137

 
$
36,609

 
$
36,318

Gross margin:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Americas
$
4,684

 
$
4,560

 
$
14,046

 
$
13,776

EMEA
1,966

 
1,949

 
5,953

 
5,774

APJC
1,170

 
1,080

 
3,437

 
3,157

Segment total
7,820

 
7,589

 
23,436

 
22,707

Unallocated corporate items
(99
)
 
(64
)
 
(451
)
 
(759
)
Total
$
7,721

 
$
7,525

 
$
22,985

 
$
21,948

The following table presents revenue for groups of similar products and services (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Switching
$
3,447

 
$
3,560

 
$
10,952

 
$
11,021

NGN Routing
1,894

 
1,999

 
5,532

 
5,712

Collaboration
1,069

 
974

 
3,203

 
2,915

Data Center
811

 
801

 
2,492

 
2,339

Service Provider Video (1)
468

 
914

 
1,980

 
2,561

Wireless
615

 
611

 
1,873

 
1,827

Security
482

 
412

 
1,429

 
1,283

Other
89

 
55

 
241

 
181

Product
8,875

 
9,326

 
27,702

 
27,839

Service
3,125

 
2,811

 
8,907

 
8,479

Total
$
12,000

 
$
12,137

 
$
36,609

 
$
36,318


(1) Includes SP Video CPE Business revenue of zero and $519 million for the third quarters of fiscal 2016 and 2015, respectively and $504 million and $1,359 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Property and equipment information is based on the physical location of the assets. The following table presents property and equipment information for geographic areas (in millions):
 
April 30,
2016
 
July 25,
2015
Property and equipment, net:
 
 
 
United States
$
2,823

 
$
2,733

International
706

 
599

Total
$
3,529

 
$
3,332



Net Income per Share (Tables)
Calculation Of Basic And Diluted Net Income Per Share
The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted net income per share (in millions, except per-share amounts):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
 
April 30,
2016
 
April 25,
2015
Net income
$
2,349

 
$
2,437

 
$
7,926

 
$
6,662

Weighted-average shares—basic
5,032

 
5,102

 
5,060

 
5,110

Effect of dilutive potential common shares
33

 
46

 
35

 
44

Weighted-average shares—diluted
5,065

 
5,148

 
5,095

 
5,154

Net income per share—basic
$
0.47

 
$
0.48

 
$
1.57

 
$
1.30

Net income per share—diluted
$
0.46

 
$
0.47

 
$
1.56

 
$
1.29

Antidilutive employee share-based awards, excluded
75

 
75

 
149

 
156

Supplemental Information (Stock Repurchases Since Inception of Program) (Details) (USD $)
Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Supplementary Information [Line Items]
 
 
Authorized common stock repurchase amount
$ 112,000,000,000 
 
Cumulative stock repurchased and retired (in shares)
4,563 
4,443 
Repurchases of common stock under the repurchase program
95,797,000,000 
92,679,000,000 
Shares of Common Stock (in shares)
 
 
Supplementary Information [Line Items]
 
 
Cumulative stock repurchased and retired (in shares)
4,563 
 
Common Stock and Additional Paid-In Capital
 
 
Supplementary Information [Line Items]
 
 
Repurchases of common stock under the repurchase program
23,651,000,000 
 
Retained Earnings
 
 
Supplementary Information [Line Items]
 
 
Repurchases of common stock under the repurchase program
72,146,000,000 
 
Total Cisco Shareholders’ Equity
 
 
Supplementary Information [Line Items]
 
 
Repurchases of common stock under the repurchase program
$ 95,797,000,000 
 
Acquisitions and Divestitures (Summary Of Allocation Of Total Purchase Consideration) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
 
Number of business combinations (in numbers)
12 
Purchase Consideration
$ 3,378 
Net Tangible Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed)
(124)
Purchased Intangible Assets
940 
Goodwill
2,562 
MaintenanceNet
 
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
 
Purchase Consideration
105 
Net Tangible Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed)
(21)
Purchased Intangible Assets
65 
Goodwill
61 
OpenDNS
 
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
 
Purchase Consideration
545 
Net Tangible Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed)
(9)
Purchased Intangible Assets
61 
Goodwill
493 
Lancope
 
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
 
Purchase Consideration
410 
Net Tangible Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed)
(34)
Purchased Intangible Assets
121 
Goodwill
323 
Acano
 
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
 
Purchase Consideration
528 
Net Tangible Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed)
(27)
Purchased Intangible Assets
103 
Goodwill
452 
Leaba
 
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
 
Purchase Consideration
219 
Net Tangible Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed)
(18)
Purchased Intangible Assets
96 
Goodwill
141 
Jasper
 
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
 
Purchase Consideration
1,234 
Net Tangible Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed)
Purchased Intangible Assets
361 
Goodwill
868 
CliQr
 
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
 
Purchase Consideration
225 
Net Tangible Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed)
(3)
Purchased Intangible Assets
69 
Goodwill
159 
Others (five in total)
 
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
 
Number of business combinations (in numbers)
Purchase Consideration
112 
Net Tangible Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed)
(17)
Purchased Intangible Assets
64 
Goodwill
$ 65 
Acquisitions and Divestitures (Additional Information Acquisitions) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
acquisitions
Apr. 30, 2016
General and administrative
Apr. 25, 2015
General and administrative
Apr. 30, 2016
MaintenanceNet
Apr. 30, 2016
MaintenanceNet
Apr. 30, 2016
OpenDNS
Apr. 30, 2016
OpenDNS
Apr. 30, 2016
Lancope
Apr. 30, 2016
Lancope
Apr. 30, 2016
Acano
Apr. 30, 2016
Acano
Apr. 30, 2016
Leaba
Apr. 30, 2016
Leaba
Apr. 30, 2016
Jasper
Apr. 30, 2016
Jasper
Apr. 30, 2016
CliQr
Apr. 30, 2016
CliQr
Supplementary Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of business combinations (in numbers)
12 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition
 
 
 
Aug. 06, 2015 
 
Aug. 26, 2015 
 
Dec. 21, 2015 
 
Jan. 29, 2016 
 
Mar. 03, 2016 
 
Mar. 18, 2016 
 
Apr. 15, 2016 
 
Acquired Cash and Cash Equivalents
$ 44 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
 
29 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase Consideration
$ 3,378 
 
 
 
$ 105 
 
$ 545 
 
$ 410 
 
$ 528 
 
$ 219 
 
$ 1,234 
 
$ 225 
Acquisitions and Divestitures (Additional Information- Divestitures) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
 
 
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
$ 372 
$ 0 
Client premises equipment portion of SPV connected devices BU [Member]
 
 
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
 
 
Disposal Date
Nov. 20, 2015 
 
Sale Considerations (Cash and Stock)
542 
 
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
372 
 
Divestiture, Amount of Consideration Received (Stock)
170 
 
Divestiture, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
$ 285 
 
Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Goodwill By Reportable Segments) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
 
Balance (Beg)
$ 24,469 
Acquisitions
2,562 
Divestiture
(141)
Other
(128)
Balance (End)
26,762 
Americas
 
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
 
Balance (Beg)
15,212 
Acquisitions
1,607 
Divestiture
(126)
Other
(80)
Balance (End)
16,613 
EMEA
 
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
 
Balance (Beg)
5,791 
Acquisitions
554 
Divestiture
(12)
Other
(31)
Balance (End)
6,302 
APJC
 
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
 
Balance (Beg)
3,466 
Acquisitions
401 
Divestiture
(3)
Other
(17)
Balance (End)
$ 3,847 
Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Amount
$ 940 
MaintenanceNet
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Amount
65 
OpenDNS
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Amount
61 
Lancope
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Amount
121 
Acano
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Amount
103 
Leaba
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Amount
96 
Jasper
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Amount
361 
CliQr
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Amount
69 
Others (five in total)
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Amount
64 
Total
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Amount
940 
IPR&D
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Amount
223 
IPR&D |
MaintenanceNet
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Amount
11 
IPR&D |
OpenDNS
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Amount
IPR&D |
Lancope
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Amount
10 
IPR&D |
Acano
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Amount
82 
IPR&D |
Leaba
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Amount
96 
IPR&D |
Jasper
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Amount
23 
IPR&D |
CliQr
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Amount
IPR&D |
Others (five in total)
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Amount
TECHNOLOGY
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Amount
544 
TECHNOLOGY |
MaintenanceNet
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)
5 years 
Amount
50 
TECHNOLOGY |
OpenDNS
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)
5 years 
Amount
43 
TECHNOLOGY |
Lancope
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)
5 years 
Amount
79 
TECHNOLOGY |
Acano
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)
5 years 
Amount
TECHNOLOGY |
Leaba
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)
0 years 
Amount
TECHNOLOGY |
Jasper
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)
6 years 
Amount
240 
TECHNOLOGY |
CliQr
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)
6 years 
Amount
65 
TECHNOLOGY |
Others (five in total)
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)
4 years 1 month 6 days 
Amount
58 
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Amount
142 
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS |
MaintenanceNet
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)
5 years 
Amount
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS |
OpenDNS
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)
7 years 
Amount
15 
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS |
Lancope
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)
6 years 
Amount
29 
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS |
Acano
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)
5 years 
Amount
12 
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS |
Leaba
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)
0 years 
Amount
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS |
Jasper
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)
7 years 
Amount
75 
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS |
CliQr
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)
6 years 
Amount
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS |
Others (five in total)
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)
6 years 3 months 18 days 
Amount
OTHER
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Amount
31 
OTHER |
MaintenanceNet
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)
2 years 
Amount
OTHER |
OpenDNS
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)
1 year 
Amount
OTHER |
Lancope
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)
3 years 
Amount
OTHER |
Acano
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)
0 years 
Amount
OTHER |
Leaba
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)
0 years 
Amount
OTHER |
Jasper
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)
2 years 
Amount
23 
OTHER |
CliQr
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)
2 years 
Amount
OTHER |
Others (five in total)
 
Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations
 
Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)
0 years 
Amount
$ 0 
Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Purchased Intangible Assets With Finite And Indefinite Lives) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
 
 
Gross
$ 5,009 
$ 5,172 
Accumulated Amortization
(2,489)
(2,813)
Total purchased intangible assets with finite lives, net
2,520 
2,359 
In-process research and development, with indefinite lives
224 
17 
Total finite and indefinite lives Intangible assets, Gross
5,233 
5,189 
Total finite and indefinite lives intangible assets, net
2,744 
2,376 
TECHNOLOGY
 
 
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
 
 
Gross
3,103 
3,418 
Accumulated Amortization
(1,297)
(1,818)
Total purchased intangible assets with finite lives, net
1,806 
1,600 
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
 
 
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
 
 
Gross
1,821 
1,699 
Accumulated Amortization
(1,156)
(971)
Total purchased intangible assets with finite lives, net
665 
728 
OTHER
 
 
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
 
 
Gross
85 
55 
Accumulated Amortization
(36)
(24)
Total purchased intangible assets with finite lives, net
$ 49 
$ 31 
Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Amortization Of Purchased Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Acquired Intangible Asset Amortization by Statement of Operations Class [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Amortization of purchased intangible assets
$ 81 
$ 70 
$ 221 
$ 213 
Cost of sales
 
 
 
 
Acquired Intangible Asset Amortization by Statement of Operations Class [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Amortization of purchased intangible assets
134 
187 
419 
618 
Operating expenses
 
 
 
 
Acquired Intangible Asset Amortization by Statement of Operations Class [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Amortization of purchased intangible assets
81 
70 
221 
213 
Total
 
 
 
 
Acquired Intangible Asset Amortization by Statement of Operations Class [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Amortization of purchased intangible assets
$ 215 
$ 257 
$ 640 
$ 831 
Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Estimated Future Amortization Expense Of Purchased Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
 
 
2016 (remaining three months)
$ 211 
 
2017
742 
 
2018
595 
 
2019
502 
 
2020
276 
 
Thereafter
194 
 
Total purchased intangible assets with finite lives, net
$ 2,520 
$ 2,359 
Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Oct. 25, 2014
Rockstar Consortium
Jul. 25, 2015
Rockstar Consortium
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Settlement of Patent Infringement Claims (Include capitalized and expensed portion)
 
 
 
 
 
$ 300.0 
Impairment
44 
57 
 
 
Cost of Goods Sold
$ 3,214 
$ 3,584 
$ 10,547 
$ 11,309 
$ 188 
 
Restructuring and Other Charges (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Charges
 
 
$ 255 
 
FISCAL 2015 PLAN
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Cumulative restructuring charges
743 
 
743 
 
FISCAL 2015 PLAN |
Cost of Sales and Operating Expenses
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Charges
18 
24 
254 
411 
FISCAL 2015 PLAN |
Cost of sales
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Credit to cost of sales
 
 
 
FISCAL 2015 PLAN |
Expected Maximum
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
750 
 
750 
 
FISCAL 2014 PLAN
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Credit to cost of sales
Cumulative restructuring charges
$ 417 
 
$ 417 
 
Balance Sheet Details (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Inventories:
 
 
Raw materials
$ 108 
$ 114 
Work in process
Distributor inventory and deferred cost of sales
513 
610 
Manufactured finished goods
469 
593 
Total finished goods
982 
1,203 
Service-related spares
234 
258 
Demonstration systems
19 
50 
Total
1,343 
1,627 
Property and equipment, net:
 
 
Land, buildings, and building and leasehold improvements
4,706 
4,495 
Computer equipment and related software
1,384 
1,310 
Production, engineering, and other equipment
5,700 
5,753 
Operating lease assets
325 
372 
Furniture and fixtures
527 
497 
Property, plant and equipment, gross
12,642 
12,427 
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
(9,113)
(9,095)
Total
3,529 
3,332 
Other assets:
 
 
Deferred tax assets
1,345 
1,648 
Investments in privately held companies
976 
897 
Other
827 
618 
Total
3,148 
3,163 
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
 
 
Deferred revenue:
15,272 
15,183 
Current
9,662 
9,824 
Noncurrent
5,610 
5,359 
Service
 
 
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
 
 
Deferred revenue:
9,866 
9,757 
Product:
 
 
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
 
 
Deferred revenue:
5,406 
5,426 
Product: |
Unrecognized revenue on product shipments and other deferred revenue
 
 
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
 
 
Deferred revenue:
4,987 
4,766 
Product: |
Cash receipts related to unrecognized revenue from two-tier distributors
 
 
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
 
 
Deferred revenue:
$ 419 
$ 660 
Financing Receivables and Operating Leases (Schedule Of Financing Receivables) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2016
Jan. 23, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Apr. 25, 2015
Jan. 24, 2015
Jul. 26, 2014
Financing Receivables [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for credit loss
$ (383)
$ (365)
$ (382)
$ (359)
$ (375)
$ (349)
Current
4,716 
 
4,491 
 
 
 
Deferred revenue:
15,272 
 
15,183 
 
 
 
Lease Receivables
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing Receivables [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross
3,245 
 
3,361 
 
 
 
Residual value
205 
 
224 
 
 
 
Unearned income
(178)
 
(190)
 
 
 
Allowance for credit loss
(250)
 
(259)
 
 
 
Current
1,495 
 
1,468 
 
 
 
Noncurrent
1,527 
 
1,668 
 
 
 
Total, net
3,022 
 
3,136 
 
 
 
Loan Receivables
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing Receivables [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross
2,223 
 
1,763 
 
 
 
Residual value
 
 
 
 
Unearned income
 
 
 
 
Allowance for credit loss
(93)
 
(87)
 
 
 
Current
1,052 
 
856 
 
 
 
Noncurrent
1,078 
 
820 
 
 
 
Total, net
2,130 
 
1,676 
 
 
 
Financed Service Contracts and Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing Receivables [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross
3,504 
 
3,573 
 
 
 
Residual value
 
 
 
 
Unearned income
 
 
 
 
Allowance for credit loss
(40)
 
(36)
 
 
 
Current
2,169 
 
2,167 
 
 
 
Noncurrent
1,295 
 
1,370 
 
 
 
Total, net
3,464 
 
3,537 
 
 
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing Receivables [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross
8,972 
 
8,697 
 
 
 
Residual value
205 
 
224 
 
 
 
Unearned income
(178)
 
(190)
 
 
 
Allowance for credit loss
(383)
 
(382)
 
 
 
Current
4,716 
 
4,491 
 
 
 
Noncurrent
3,900 
 
3,858 
 
 
 
Total, net
$ 8,616 
 
$ 8,349 
 
 
 
Financing Receivables and Operating Leases (Schedule Of Contractual Maturities Of Gross Lease Receivables) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2016
Financing Receivables And Guarantees [Abstract]
 
2016 (remaining three months)
$ 408 
2017
1,430 
2018
833 
2019
402 
2020
152 
Thereafter
20 
Total
$ 3,245 
Financing Receivables and Operating Leases (Schedule Of Financing Receivables Categorized By Internal Credit Risk Rating) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
 
 
Gross receivables less unearned income
$ 8,794 
$ 8,507 
1 to 4
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
 
 
Gross receivables less unearned income
4,884 
4,609 
5 to 6
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
 
 
Gross receivables less unearned income
3,597 
3,554 
7 and Higher
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
 
 
Gross receivables less unearned income
313 
344 
Total
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
 
 
Gross receivables less unearned income
8,794 
8,507 
Lease Receivables |
1 to 4
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
 
 
Gross receivables less unearned income
1,677 
1,688 
Lease Receivables |
5 to 6
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
 
 
Gross receivables less unearned income
1,276 
1,342 
Lease Receivables |
7 and Higher
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
 
 
Gross receivables less unearned income
114 
141 
Lease Receivables |
Total
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
 
 
Gross receivables less unearned income
3,067 
3,171 
Loan Receivables |
1 to 4
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
 
 
Gross receivables less unearned income
991 
788 
Loan Receivables |
5 to 6
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
 
 
Gross receivables less unearned income
1,079 
823 
Loan Receivables |
7 and Higher
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
 
 
Gross receivables less unearned income
153 
152 
Loan Receivables |
Total
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
 
 
Gross receivables less unearned income
2,223 
1,763 
Financed Service Contracts and Other |
1 to 4
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
 
 
Gross receivables less unearned income
2,216 
2,133 
Financed Service Contracts and Other |
5 to 6
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
 
 
Gross receivables less unearned income
1,242 
1,389 
Financed Service Contracts and Other |
7 and Higher
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
 
 
Gross receivables less unearned income
46 
51 
Financed Service Contracts and Other |
Total
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
 
 
Gross receivables less unearned income
$ 3,504 
$ 3,573 
Financing Receivables and Operating Leases (Schedule Of Aging Analysis Of Financing Receivables) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
 
 
Past Due Amount
$ 837 
$ 1,313 
Current
7,957 
7,194 
Total
8,794 
8,507 
Nonaccrual Financing Receivables
150 
134 
Impaired Financing Receivables
128 
114 
Past due 31-60 days
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
 
 
Past Due Amount
171 
507 
Past due 61-90 days
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
 
 
Past Due Amount
170 
182 
Past due 91 or above days
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
 
 
Past Due Amount
496 
624 
Lease Receivables
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
 
 
Past Due Amount
266 
302 
Current
2,801 
2,869 
Total
3,067 
3,171 
Nonaccrual Financing Receivables
67 
73 
Impaired Financing Receivables
65 
73 
Lease Receivables |
Past due 31-60 days
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
 
 
Past Due Amount
41 
90 
Lease Receivables |
Past due 61-90 days
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
 
 
Past Due Amount
44 
27 
Lease Receivables |
Past due 91 or above days
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
 
 
Past Due Amount
181 
185 
Loan Receivables
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
 
 
Past Due Amount
140 
49 
Current
2,083 
1,714 
Total
2,223 
1,763 
Nonaccrual Financing Receivables
47 
32 
Impaired Financing Receivables
47 
32 
Loan Receivables |
Past due 31-60 days
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
 
 
Past Due Amount
51 
21 
Loan Receivables |
Past due 61-90 days
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
 
 
Past Due Amount
11 
Loan Receivables |
Past due 91 or above days
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
 
 
Past Due Amount
78 
25 
Financed Service Contracts and Other
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
 
 
Past Due Amount
431 
962 
Current
3,073 
2,611 
Total
3,504 
3,573 
Nonaccrual Financing Receivables
36 
29 
Impaired Financing Receivables
16 
Financed Service Contracts and Other |
Past due 31-60 days
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
 
 
Past Due Amount
79 
396 
Financed Service Contracts and Other |
Past due 61-90 days
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
 
 
Past Due Amount
115 
152 
Financed Service Contracts and Other |
Past due 91 or above days
 
 
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
 
 
Past Due Amount
$ 237 
$ 414 
Financing Receivables and Operating Leases (Operating Lease Schedule) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Operating lease [Abstract]
 
 
Operating lease assets
$ 325 
$ 372 
Accumulated depreciation
(184)
(205)
Operating lease assets, net
$ 141 
$ 167 
Financing Receivables and Operating Leases Minimum future rental payments (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2016
Minimum Future Rental Payment [Abstract]
 
2016 (remaining three months)
$ 54 
2017
189 
2018
129 
2019
39 
2020
Thereafter
Total
$ 424 
Financing Receivables and Operating Leases (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 30, 2016
Rating
Jul. 25, 2015
Financing Receivables And Guarantees [Line Items]
 
 
 
Average lease term (in years)
4 years 
 
 
Deferred revenue:
$ 15,272 
$ 15,272 
$ 15,183 
Financing receivable, allowance for credit loss and deferred revenue
2,225 
2,225 
2,253 
Total financing receivables before allowance for credit loss
8,999 
8,999 
8,731 
Threshold for past due receivables (in days)
31 days 
 
 
Unbilled or current financing receivables included in greater than 91 days plus past due
298 
298 
496 
Financing Receivable, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing
165 
165 
70 
Investment Credit Risk Ratings Range Lowest
 
 
Investment Credit Risk Ratings Range Highest
 
10 
 
Rating at or higher when receivables deemed impaired
 
 
Maximum
 
 
 
Financing Receivables And Guarantees [Line Items]
 
 
 
Loan receivables term (in years)
3 years 
 
 
Financed Service Contracts and Other |
Minimum
 
 
 
Financing Receivables And Guarantees [Line Items]
 
 
 
Financed service contracts term (in years)
1 year 
 
 
Financed Service Contracts and Other |
Maximum
 
 
 
Financing Receivables And Guarantees [Line Items]
 
 
 
Financed service contracts term (in years)
3 years 
 
 
Investment-grade ratings |
Minimum
 
 
 
Financing Receivables And Guarantees [Line Items]
 
 
 
Financing credit risk rating-investment-lowest
 
 
Investment-grade ratings |
Maximum
 
 
 
Financing Receivables And Guarantees [Line Items]
 
 
 
Financing credit risk rating-investment-lowest
 
 
Non-investment grade ratings |
Minimum
 
 
 
Financing Receivables And Guarantees [Line Items]
 
 
 
Financing credit risk rating-investment-lowest
 
 
Non-investment grade ratings |
Maximum
 
 
 
Financing Receivables And Guarantees [Line Items]
 
 
 
Financing credit risk rating-investment-lowest
 
 
Substandard |
Minimum
 
 
 
Financing Receivables And Guarantees [Line Items]
 
 
 
Financing credit risk rating-investment-lowest
 
 
Financed Service Contracts and Other
 
 
 
Financing Receivables And Guarantees [Line Items]
 
 
 
Deferred revenue:
$ 1,822 
$ 1,822 
$ 1,853 
Investments (Summary Of Available-For-Sale Investments) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Available-for-sale investments: [Line Items]
 
 
Amortized Cost
$ 54,242 
$ 53,044 
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
445 
566 
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
(70)
(71)
Fair Value
54,617 
53,539 
Total fixed income securities
 
 
Available-for-sale investments: [Line Items]
 
 
Amortized Cost
52,888 
51,952 
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
227 
86 
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
(40)
(64)
Fair Value
53,075 
51,974 
Total fixed income securities |
U.S. government securities
 
 
Available-for-sale investments: [Line Items]
 
 
Amortized Cost
24,003 
29,904 
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
44 
41 
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
(3)
(6)
Fair Value
24,044 
29,939 
Total fixed income securities |
U.S. government agency securities
 
 
Available-for-sale investments: [Line Items]
 
 
Amortized Cost
2,883 
3,662 
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
(1)
Fair Value
2,888 
3,663 
Total fixed income securities |
Non-U.S. government and agency securities
 
 
Available-for-sale investments: [Line Items]
 
 
Amortized Cost
1,063 
1,128 
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
(1)
Fair Value
1,065 
1,128 
Total fixed income securities |
Corporate debt securities
 
 
Available-for-sale investments: [Line Items]
 
 
Amortized Cost
23,193 
15,802 
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
160 
34 
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
(37)
(53)
Fair Value
23,316 
15,783 
Total fixed income securities |
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities
 
 
Available-for-sale investments: [Line Items]
 
 
Amortized Cost
1,746 
1,456 
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
16 
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
(3)
Fair Value
1,762 
1,461 
Publicly traded equity securities
 
 
Available-for-sale investments: [Line Items]
 
 
Amortized Cost
1,354 
1,092 
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
218 
480 
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
(30)
(7)
Fair Value
$ 1,542 
$ 1,565 
Investments (Available-For-Sale Investments With Gross Unrealized Losses) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value of investment securities with unrealized losses less than 12 months
$ 10,396 
$ 18,599 
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss
(60)
(67)
Fair value of investment securities with unrealized losses12 months or greater
1,107 
318 
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss
(10)
(4)
Fair value of investment securities with unrealized losses
11,503 
18,917 
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss
(70)
(71)
Publicly traded equity securities
 
 
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value of investment securities with unrealized losses less than 12 months
320 
108 
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss
(30)
(7)
Fair value of investment securities with unrealized losses12 months or greater
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss
Fair value of investment securities with unrealized losses
320 
110 
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss
(30)
(7)
Total fixed income securities
 
 
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value of investment securities with unrealized losses less than 12 months
10,076 
18,491 
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss
(30)
(60)
Fair value of investment securities with unrealized losses12 months or greater
1,107 
316 
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss
(10)
(4)
Fair value of investment securities with unrealized losses
11,183 
18,807 
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss
(40)
(64)
Total fixed income securities |
U.S. government securities
 
 
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value of investment securities with unrealized losses less than 12 months
4,315 
6,412 
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss
(3)
(6)
Fair value of investment securities with unrealized losses12 months or greater
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss
Fair value of investment securities with unrealized losses
4,315 
6,412 
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss
(3)
(6)
Total fixed income securities |
U.S. government agency securities
 
 
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value of investment securities with unrealized losses less than 12 months
287 
1,433 
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss
(1)
Fair value of investment securities with unrealized losses12 months or greater
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss
Fair value of investment securities with unrealized losses
287 
1,433 
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss
(1)
Total fixed income securities |
Non-U.S. government and agency securities
 
 
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value of investment securities with unrealized losses less than 12 months
192 
515 
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss
(1)
Fair value of investment securities with unrealized losses12 months or greater
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss
Fair value of investment securities with unrealized losses
192 
519 
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss
(1)
Total fixed income securities |
Corporate debt securities
 
 
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value of investment securities with unrealized losses less than 12 months
5,145 
9,552 
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss
(27)
(49)
Fair value of investment securities with unrealized losses12 months or greater
1,089 
312 
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss
(10)
(4)
Fair value of investment securities with unrealized losses
6,234 
9,864 
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss
(37)
(53)
Total fixed income securities |
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities
 
 
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value of investment securities with unrealized losses less than 12 months
137 
579 
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss
(3)
Fair value of investment securities with unrealized losses12 months or greater
18 
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss
Fair value of investment securities with unrealized losses
155 
579 
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss
$ 0 
$ (3)
Investments (Maturities Of Fixed Income Securities) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2016
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
 
Amortized Cost
$ 52,888 
Fair Value
53,075 
Less than 1 year
 
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
 
Amortized Cost
13,883 
Fair Value
13,890 
Due in 1 to 2 years
 
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
 
Amortized Cost
17,460 
Fair Value
17,487 
Due in 2 to 5 years
 
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
 
Amortized Cost
19,610 
Fair Value
19,745 
Due after 5 years
 
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
 
Amortized Cost
1,935 
Fair Value
$ 1,953 
Investments (Equity Method and Cost Method Investment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
 
 
Equity method investments
$ 609 
$ 578 
Cost method investments
367 
319 
Total
$ 976 
$ 897 
Investments (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Jul. 25, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
 
Impairment charges on available-for-sale investments
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 3,000,000 
$ 0 
 
Other than temporary impairment, credit losses recognized in earnings, credit losses on debt securities held
 
 
 
Average daily balance of securities lending
 
 
900,000,000 
500,000,000 
 
Fair Value Of Securities Received As Collateral That Can Be Resold Or RePledged Percentage
 
 
102.00% 
102.00% 
 
Secured lending transactions outstanding
$ 0 
 
$ 0 
 
$ 0 
Fair Value (Assets and Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
$ 62,143 
$ 59,107 
Derivative assets
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
345 
218 
Derivative Liabilities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Liabilities
12 
Cash Equivalents |
Money market funds
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
7,178 
5,336 
Cash Equivalents |
Corporate debt securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
14 
Available-for-sale Investments |
Corporate debt securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
23,316 
15,783 
Available-for-sale Investments |
U.S. government securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
24,044 
29,939 
Available-for-sale Investments |
U.S. government agency securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
2,888 
3,663 
Available-for-sale Investments |
Non-U.S. government and agency securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
1,065 
1,128 
Available-for-sale Investments |
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
1,762 
1,461 
Available-for-sale Investments |
Publicly traded equity securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
1,542 
1,565 
Level 1
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
8,720 
6,901 
Level 1 |
Derivative assets
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
Level 1 |
Derivative Liabilities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Liabilities
Level 1 |
Cash Equivalents |
Money market funds
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
7,178 
5,336 
Level 1 |
Cash Equivalents |
Corporate debt securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
Level 1 |
Available-for-sale Investments |
Corporate debt securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
Level 1 |
Available-for-sale Investments |
U.S. government securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
Level 1 |
Available-for-sale Investments |
U.S. government agency securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
Level 1 |
Available-for-sale Investments |
Non-U.S. government and agency securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
Level 1 |
Available-for-sale Investments |
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
Level 1 |
Available-for-sale Investments |
Publicly traded equity securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
1,542 
1,565 
Level 2
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
53,423 
52,202 
Level 2 |
Derivative assets
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
345 
214 
Level 2 |
Derivative Liabilities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Liabilities
12 
Level 2 |
Cash Equivalents |
Money market funds
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
Level 2 |
Cash Equivalents |
Corporate debt securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
14 
Level 2 |
Available-for-sale Investments |
Corporate debt securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
23,316 
15,783 
Level 2 |
Available-for-sale Investments |
U.S. government securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
24,044 
29,939 
Level 2 |
Available-for-sale Investments |
U.S. government agency securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
2,888 
3,663 
Level 2 |
Available-for-sale Investments |
Non-U.S. government and agency securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
1,065 
1,128 
Level 2 |
Available-for-sale Investments |
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
1,762 
1,461 
Level 2 |
Available-for-sale Investments |
Publicly traded equity securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
Level 3
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
Level 3 |
Derivative assets
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
Level 3 |
Derivative Liabilities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Liabilities
Level 3 |
Cash Equivalents |
Money market funds
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
Level 3 |
Cash Equivalents |
Corporate debt securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
Level 3 |
Available-for-sale Investments |
Corporate debt securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
Level 3 |
Available-for-sale Investments |
U.S. government securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
Level 3 |
Available-for-sale Investments |
U.S. government agency securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
Level 3 |
Available-for-sale Investments |
Non-U.S. government and agency securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
Level 3 |
Available-for-sale Investments |
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
Level 3 |
Available-for-sale Investments |
Publicly traded equity securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
$ 0 
$ 0 
Fair Value (Fair Value, Nonrecurring Measurement) (Details) (Level 3, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Gains (losses) for assets measured on a nonrecurring basis
$ (14)
$ (23)
$ (107)
$ (82)
Investments In Privately Held Companies (impaired) |
Other Income (loss), net
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Gains (losses) for assets measured on a nonrecurring basis
(7)
(17)
(63)
(20)
Purchased Intangible Assets (impaired) |
Cost of Sales and Operating Expenses
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Gains (losses) for assets measured on a nonrecurring basis
(7)
(1)
(44)
(57)
Property held for sale- land and buildings (impaired) |
General and administrative
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Gains (losses) for assets measured on a nonrecurring basis
$ 0 
$ (5)
$ 0 
$ (5)
Fair Value (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Jul. 25, 2015
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
Senior notes, carrying value
$ 28,594,000,000 
 
$ 28,594,000,000 
 
$ 25,351,000,000 
Level 2
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
Senior notes, fair value
30,600,000,000 
 
30,600,000,000 
 
26,600,000,000 
Senior notes, carrying value
28,600,000,000 
 
28,600,000,000 
 
25,400,000,000 
Level 3
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
Gains (losses) for assets measured on a nonrecurring basis
14,000,000 
23,000,000 
107,000,000 
82,000,000 
 
Long term loan receivables and financed service contracts and others carrying value
2,400,000,000 
 
2,400,000,000 
 
2,200,000,000 
Remaining carrying value of impaired investments |
Level 3
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Nonrecurring
20,000,000 
4,000,000 
20,000,000 
4,000,000 
 
Remaining carrying value of impaired purchased intangibles |
Level 3
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Nonrecurring
 
Remaining carrying value of property held for sale
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Nonrecurring
11,000,000 
11,000,000 
 
Investments In Privately Held Companies
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
Carrying Value, Cost Method Investments
$ 367,000,000 
 
$ 367,000,000 
 
$ 319,000,000 
Borrowings (Schedule Of Short-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
 
 
Amount
$ 4,164 
$ 3,897 
Current portion of long-term debt
 
 
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
 
 
Amount
4,163 
3,894 
Effective Rate
0.94% 
2.48% 
Other short-term debt
 
 
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
 
 
Amount
$ 1 
$ 3 
Effective Rate
2.08% 
2.44% 
Borrowings (Schedule Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Total
$ 28,400 
$ 25,251 
Unaccreted discount/issuance costs
(141)
(131)
Hedge accounting fair value adjustments
335 
231 
Total
28,594 
25,351 
Current portion of long-term debt
4,163 
3,894 
Long-term debt
24,431 
21,457 
Floating Rate Notes 3-month Libor Plus 0.05% Due September 2015
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Maturity Date
Sep. 03, 2015 
Sep. 03, 2015 
Notes
850 
Three-month LIBOR plus this Percentage (in %)
0.00% 
0.05% 
Effective Rate
0.00% 
0.43% 
Floating Rate Notes 3-month Libor Plus 0.28% Due March 2017
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Maturity Date
Mar. 03, 2017 
Mar. 03, 2017 
Notes
1,000 
1,000 
Three-month LIBOR plus this Percentage (in %)
0.28% 
0.28% 
Effective Rate
0.98% 
0.63% 
Floating Rate Notes 3-month Libor Plus 0.60% Due February 2018
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Maturity Date
Feb. 21, 2018 
 
Notes
1,000 1
 
Three-month LIBOR plus this Percentage (in %)
0.60% 
 
Effective Rate
1.30% 
 
Floating Rate Notes 3-month Libor Plus 0.31% Due June 2018
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Maturity Date
Jun. 15, 2018 
Jun. 15, 2018 
Notes
900 
900 
Three-month LIBOR plus this Percentage (in %)
0.31% 
0.31% 
Effective Rate
1.01% 
0.65% 
Floating rate notes 3-month Libor plus 0.50% due March 2019
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Maturity Date
Mar. 01, 2019 
Mar. 01, 2019 
Notes
500 
500 
Three-month LIBOR plus this Percentage (in %)
0.50% 
0.50% 
Effective Rate
1.20% 
0.84% 
Fixed-Rate Notes, 5.5%, Due February 2016
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Maturity Date
Feb. 22, 2016 
Feb. 22, 2016 
Notes
3,000 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
5.50% 
5.50% 
Effective Rate
0.00% 
3.07% 
Fixed-Rate Notes, 1.1%, Due March 2017
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Maturity Date
Mar. 03, 2017 
Mar. 03, 2017 
Notes
2,400 
2,400 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
1.10% 
1.10% 
Effective Rate
0.84% 
0.59% 
Fixed-Rate Notes, 3.15%, Due March 2017
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Maturity Date
Mar. 14, 2017 
Mar. 14, 2017 
Notes
750 
750 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
3.15% 
3.15% 
Effective Rate
1.20% 
0.85% 
Fixed Rate Notes, 1.4%, Due February 28, 2018
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Maturity Date
Feb. 28, 2018 
 
Notes
1,250 1
 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
1.40% 
 
Effective Rate
1.47% 
 
Fixed rate notes 1.65% due June 2018
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Maturity Date
Jun. 15, 2018 
Jun. 15, 2018 
Notes
1,600 
1,600 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
1.65% 
1.65% 
Effective Rate
1.72% 
1.72% 
Fixed-Rate Notes, 4.95%, Due February 2019
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Maturity Date
Feb. 15, 2019 
Feb. 15, 2019 
Notes
2,000 
2,000 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
4.95% 
4.95% 
Effective Rate
4.76% 
4.70% 
Fixed-Rate Notes, 1.60%, Due February 2019 [Member]
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Maturity Date
Feb. 28, 2019 
 
Notes
1,000 1
 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
1.60% 
 
Effective Rate
1.67% 
 
Fixed-Rate Notes, 2.125%, Due March 2019
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Maturity Date
Mar. 01, 2019 
Mar. 01, 2019 
Notes
1,750 
1,750 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
2.125% 
2.125% 
Effective Rate
1.05% 
0.80% 
Fixed-Rate Notes, 4.45%, Due January 2020
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Maturity Date
Jan. 15, 2020 
Jan. 15, 2020 
Notes
2,500 
2,500 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
4.45% 
4.45% 
Effective Rate
3.21% 
3.01% 
Fixed-Rate Notes, 2.45%, Due June 2020
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Maturity Date
Jun. 15, 2020 
Jun. 15, 2020 
Notes
1,500 
1,500 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
2.45% 
2.45% 
Effective Rate
2.54% 
2.54% 
Fixed-Rate Notes, 2.2%, Due February 2021 [Member]
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Maturity Date
Feb. 28, 2021 
 
Notes
2,500 1
 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
2.20% 
 
Effective Rate
2.30% 
 
Fixed-Rate Notes, 2.90%, Due March 2021
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Maturity Date
Mar. 04, 2021 
Mar. 04, 2021 
Notes
500 
500 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
2.90% 
2.90% 
Effective Rate
1.21% 
0.96% 
Fixed-Rate Notes, 3.0 %, Due June 15, 2022 [Member]
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Maturity Date
Jun. 15, 2022 
Jun. 15, 2022 
Notes
500 
500 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
3.00% 
3.00% 
Effective Rate
1.46% 
1.21% 
Fixed-Rate Notes, 2.6%, Due February, 2023 [Member]
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Maturity Date
Feb. 28, 2023 
 
Notes
500 1
 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
2.60% 
 
Effective Rate
2.68% 
 
Fixed-Rate Notes,3.625%, Due March 2024
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Maturity Date
Mar. 04, 2024 
Mar. 04, 2024 
Notes
1,000 
1,000 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
3.625% 
3.625% 
Effective Rate
1.33% 
1.08% 
Fixed-Rate Notes,3.5%, Due June 15, 2025 [Member]
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Maturity Date
Jun. 15, 2025 
Jun. 15, 2025 
Notes
500 
500 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
3.50% 
3.50% 
Effective Rate
1.62% 
1.37% 
Fixed-Rate Notes,2.95%, Due February, 2026 [Member]
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Maturity Date
Feb. 28, 2026 
 
Notes
750 1
 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
2.95% 
 
Effective Rate
3.01% 
 
Fixed-Rate Notes, 5.9%, Due February 2039
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Maturity Date
Feb. 15, 2039 
Feb. 15, 2039 
Notes
2,000 
2,000 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
5.90% 
5.90% 
Effective Rate
6.11% 
6.11% 
Fixed-Rate Notes, 5.5%, Due January 2040
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Maturity Date
Jan. 15, 2040 
Jan. 15, 2040 
Notes
2,000 
2,000 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
5.50% 
5.50% 
Effective Rate
5.67% 
5.67% 
Other long-term debt
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Other long-term debt
$ 0 
$ 1 
Effective Rate
 
2.08% 
Borrowings (Schedule Of Future Principal Payments For Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
2016 (remaining three months)
$ 0 
 
2017
4,150 
 
2018
4,750 
 
2019
5,250 
 
2020
4,000 
 
Thereafter
10,250 
 
Total
$ 28,400 
$ 25,251 
Borrowings (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)
9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Jul. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate derivatives
Jul. 25, 2015
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate derivatives
Apr. 30, 2016
Floating Rate Notes 3-month Libor Plus 0.05% Due September 2015
Oct. 24, 2015
Floating Rate Notes 3-month Libor Plus 0.05% Due September 2015
Jul. 25, 2015
Floating Rate Notes 3-month Libor Plus 0.05% Due September 2015
Feb. 22, 2016
Fixed-Rate Notes, 5.5%, Due February 2016
Apr. 30, 2016
Fixed-Rate Notes, 5.5%, Due February 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Fixed-Rate Notes, 5.5%, Due February 2016
Apr. 30, 2016
Aggregate debt issuance in February 2016 [Member]
Apr. 30, 2016
Unsecured revolving credit facility
Apr. 30, 2016
Unsecured revolving credit facility
Federal fund rate plus 0.50% [Member]
Apr. 30, 2016
Unsecured revolving credit facility
One-month LIBOR plus 1%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior Notes
 
 
 
 
 
$ 0 
 
$ 850,000,000 
 
$ 0 
$ 3,000,000,000 
$ 7,000,000,000 
 
 
 
Repayments of Senior Debt
3,863,000,000 
507,000,000 
 
 
 
 
850,000,000 
 
3,000,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial paper, maximum borrowing limit
3,000,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial Paper
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative, Notional Amount
13,433,000,000 
 
15,278,000,000 
9,900,000,000 
11,400,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,000,000,000 
 
 
Maturity date
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
May 15, 2020 
 
 
Interest rate based on % above pre-defined market rate
 
 
 
 
 
0.00% 
 
0.05% 
 
 
 
 
 
0.50% 
1.00% 
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Any advances under the credit agreement will accrue interest at rates that are equal to, based on certain conditions, either (i) the highest of (a) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%, (b) Bank of America’s “prime rate” as announced from time to time, or (c) LIBOR or a comparable or successor rate which rate is approved by the Administrative Agent (“Eurocurrency Rate”) for an interest period of one-month plus 1.00%, or (ii) the Eurocurrency Rate, plus a margin that is based on the Company’s senior debt credit ratings as published by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services, LLC and Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., provided that in no event will the Eurocurrency Rate be less than zero. The credit agreement requires the Company to comply with certain covenants, including that it maintain an interest coverage ratio as defined in the agreement.  
 
 
Additional credit facility upon agreement
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,000,000,000 
 
 
Additional unsecured revolving credit facility maturity date
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
May 15, 2022 
 
 
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
$ 0 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative Instruments (Derivatives Recorded At Fair Value) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
DERIVATIVE ASSETS
$ 345 
$ 218 
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
12 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
DERIVATIVE ASSETS
345 
212 
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
11 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: |
Foreign currency derivatives |
Other current assets
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
DERIVATIVE ASSETS
13 
10 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: |
Foreign currency derivatives |
Other current liabilities
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
11 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: |
Interest rate derivatives |
Other assets
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
DERIVATIVE ASSETS
332 
202 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: |
Interest rate derivatives |
Other long-term liabilities
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
DERIVATIVE ASSETS
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: |
Foreign currency derivatives |
Other current assets
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
DERIVATIVE ASSETS
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: |
Foreign currency derivatives |
Other current liabilities
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: |
Equity derivatives |
Other assets
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
DERIVATIVE ASSETS
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: |
Equity derivatives |
Other long-term liabilities
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
$ 0 
$ 0 
Derivative Instruments (Effect Of Derivative Instruments Designated As Cash Flow Hedges On Other Comprehensive Income And Consolidated Statements Of Operations Summary) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
GAINS (LOSSES) RECOGNIZED IN OCI ON DERIVATIVES FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED (EFFECTIVE PORTION)
$ 21 
$ (32)
$ (3)
$ (163)
GAINS (LOSSES) RECLASSIFIED FROM AOCI INTO INCOME FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED (EFFECTIVE PORTION)
(9)
(64)
(17)
(94)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: |
Foreign currency derivatives
 
 
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
GAINS (LOSSES) RECOGNIZED IN OCI ON DERIVATIVES FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED (EFFECTIVE PORTION)
21 
(32)
(3)
(163)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: |
Foreign currency derivatives |
Operating expenses
 
 
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
GAINS (LOSSES) RECLASSIFIED FROM AOCI INTO INCOME FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED (EFFECTIVE PORTION)
(7)
(50)
(13)
(74)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: |
Foreign currency derivatives |
Cost of sales—service
 
 
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
GAINS (LOSSES) RECLASSIFIED FROM AOCI INTO INCOME FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED (EFFECTIVE PORTION)
(2)
(14)
(4)
(20)
Derivatives designated as net investment hedging instruments: |
Foreign currency derivatives
 
 
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
GAINS (LOSSES) RECOGNIZED IN OCI ON DERIVATIVES FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED (EFFECTIVE PORTION)
(15)
(4)
46 
Derivatives designated as net investment hedging instruments: |
Foreign currency derivatives |
Other income (loss), net
 
 
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
GAINS (LOSSES) RECLASSIFIED FROM AOCI INTO INCOME FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED (EFFECTIVE PORTION)
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
Derivative Instruments (Effect Of Derivative Instruments Designated As Fair Value Hedges And Underlying Hedged Items On Consolidated Statements Of Operations) (Details) (Derivatives Designated as Fair Value Hedging Instruments, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Hedge Underlying Gain Loss [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
GAINS (LOSSES) ON DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
$ 19 
$ (17)
$ 130 
$ 102 
GAINS (LOSSES) RELATED TO HEDGED ITEMS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
(18)
17 
(125)
(105)
Equity derivatives |
Other income (loss), net
 
 
 
 
Hedge Underlying Gain Loss [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
GAINS (LOSSES) ON DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
(8)
(20)
GAINS (LOSSES) RELATED TO HEDGED ITEMS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
20 
Interest rate derivatives |
Interest expense
 
 
 
 
Hedge Underlying Gain Loss [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
GAINS (LOSSES) ON DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
19 
(9)
130 
122 
GAINS (LOSSES) RELATED TO HEDGED ITEMS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
$ (18)
$ 9 
$ (125)
$ (125)
Derivative Instruments (Effect Of Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedges On Consolidated Statement Of Operations Summary) (Details) (Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
GAINS (LOSSES) FOR THE PERIOD
$ 127 
$ (27)
$ 32 
$ (132)
Foreign currency derivatives |
Other income (loss), net
 
 
 
 
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
GAINS (LOSSES) FOR THE PERIOD
80 
(56)
26 
(165)
Total return swaps—deferred compensation |
Operating expenses
 
 
 
 
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
GAINS (LOSSES) FOR THE PERIOD
46 
23 
(8)
23 
Equity derivatives |
Other income (loss), net
 
 
 
 
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
GAINS (LOSSES) FOR THE PERIOD
$ 1 
$ 6 
$ 14 
$ 10 
Derivative Instruments (Schedule Of Notional Amounts Of Derivatives Outstanding) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
Derivatives
$ 13,433 
$ 15,278 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: |
Foreign currency derivatives
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
Derivatives
958 
1,201 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: |
Interest rate derivatives
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
Derivatives
9,900 
11,400 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: |
Net investment hedging instruments
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
Derivatives
180 
192 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: |
Foreign currency derivatives
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
Derivatives
1,925 
2,023 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: |
Total return swaps—deferred compensation
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
Derivatives
$ 470 
$ 462 
Derivative Instruments (Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
Gross Amount of Recognized Assets
$ 345 
$ 218 
Gross Amounts Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheets
Net Amount Presented on Consolidated Balance Sheets
345 
218 
Gross Derivative Amounts with Legal Rights to Offset
(4)
(12)
Cash Collateral Received
(247)
(124)
Net Amount
94 
82 
Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities
12 
Gross Amounts Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheets
Net Amount Presented on Consolidated Balance Sheets
12 
Gross Derivative Amounts with Legal Rights to Offset
(4)
(12)
Cash Collateral Pledged
Net Amount
$ 0 
$ 0 
Derivative Instruments (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
 
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement
$ 345 
$ 345 
$ 218 
Net derivative gains or losses to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings in next twelve months
 
 
Description of Interest Rate Derivative Activities
 
In fiscal 2016, the Company did not enter into any interest rate swaps. In prior fiscal years, the Company entered into interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges related to fixed-rate senior notes that are due in fiscal years 2017 through 2025. 
 
Net liability position
$ 4 
$ 4 
$ 12 
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
 
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
 
Foreign currency cash flow hedges maturity period, maximum, months
18 months 
 
 
Net investment hedging instruments
 
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
 
Foreign currency cash flow hedges maturity period, maximum, months
6 months 
 
 
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
 
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
 
Number of Interest Rate Derivatives Held
Commitments and Contingencies (Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments Under All Noncancelable Operating Leases) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
 
2016 (remaining three months)
$ 95 
2017
288 
2018
220 
2019
130 
2020
106 
Thereafter
229 
Total
$ 1,068 
Commitments and Contingencies (Schedule of Other Commitments) (Details) (Acquisition, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Acquisition
 
 
 
 
Contingency [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Compensation expense related to acquisitions
$ 68 
$ 72 
$ 212 
$ 264 
Commitments and Contingencies (Schedule Of Product Warranty Liability) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$ 449 
$ 446 
Provision for warranties issued
512 
517 
Payments
(524)
(512)
Balance at end of period
409 
451 
Divestitures
 
 
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
 
 
Divestitures
$ (28)
$ 0 
Commitments and Contingencies (Schedule of Financing Guarantees Outstanding) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
 
 
Maximum potential future payments relating to financing guarantees:
$ 332 
$ 417 
Deferred revenue associated with financing guarantees:
(180)
(234)
Maximum potential future payments relating to financing guarantees, net of associated deferred revenue
152 
183 
Channel partner
 
 
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
 
 
Maximum potential future payments relating to financing guarantees:
228 
288 
Deferred revenue associated with financing guarantees:
(98)
(127)
End user
 
 
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
 
 
Maximum potential future payments relating to financing guarantees:
104 
129 
Deferred revenue associated with financing guarantees:
$ (82)
$ (107)
Commitments and Contingencies (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 33 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 0 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Jul. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Minimum
Apr. 30, 2016
Maximum
Apr. 30, 2016
Insieme Networks Inc
Apr. 25, 2015
Insieme Networks Inc
Jul. 27, 2013
Insieme Networks Inc
Apr. 28, 2012
Insieme Networks Inc
Apr. 30, 2016
Insieme Networks Inc
Apr. 25, 2015
Insieme Networks Inc
Apr. 30, 2016
Insieme Networks Inc
Apr. 30, 2016
Insieme Networks Inc
Including compensation that has been expensed through current reporting period [Member]
Maximum
Apr. 30, 2016
Insieme Networks Inc
Partial First Milestone Payment [Member]
Apr. 30, 2016
Investments In Privately Held Companies
Jul. 25, 2015
Investments In Privately Held Companies
Jan. 25, 2014
Supplier Component Remediation Liability
Apr. 30, 2016
Supplier Component Remediation Liability
Jul. 25, 2015
Supplier Component Remediation Liability
Apr. 30, 2016
Supplier Component Remediation Liability
Cost of Goods, Product Line [Member]
Apr. 25, 2015
Supplier Component Remediation Liability
Cost of Goods, Product Line [Member]
Apr. 30, 2016
Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States [Member]
Apr. 30, 2016
Backflip Software
Apr. 30, 2016
SRI International
Apr. 30, 2016
SSL Services, LLC
Apr. 30, 2016
Kangtega
May 12, 2016
Subsequent Event
SRI International
Contingency [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss Contingency, Expected Trial Commencement
 
 
2016-09 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase Commitments
$ 3,794,000,000 
 
$ 3,794,000,000 
 
$ 4,078,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liability for purchase commitments
160,000,000 
 
160,000,000 
 
156,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Future compensation expense & contingent consideration, maximum
400,000,000 
 
400,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Variable Interest Entities Investment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
100,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ownership percentage as a result of investment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
83.00% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Compensation expense related to acquisitions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
35,000,000 
51,000,000 
 
 
136,000,000 
155,000,000 
759,000,000 
 
375,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Description of expected milestone payment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The second milestone payment, to the extent earned, is expected to be paid primarily during the first half of fiscal 2017. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commitments and contingencies
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
839,000,000 
 
199,000,000 
205,000,000 
63,000,000 
286,000,000 
408,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Warranty period for products, in days
 
 
 
 
 
90 days 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Warranty period for products, in years
 
 
 
 
 
 
5 years 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Channel partners revolving short-term financing payment term, in days
 
 
 
 
 
60 days 
90 days 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Volume of channel partner financing
6,400,000,000 
6,300,000,000 
19,800,000,000 
19,000,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance of the channel partner financing subject to guarantees
1,000,000,000 
 
1,000,000,000 
 
1,200,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
End User Lease And Loan Term, in years
 
 
 
 
 
 
3 years 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing provided by third parties for leases and loans on which the Company has provided guarantees
18,000,000 
22,000,000 
57,000,000 
87,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of Goods Sold
3,214,000,000 
3,584,000,000 
10,547,000,000 
11,309,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
655,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Product Warranty Accrual, Preexisting, Increase (Decrease)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
74,000,000 
164,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Brazilian Authority Claim Of Import Tax Evasion By Importer Tax Portion
233,000,000 
 
233,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Brazilian Authority Claim Of Import Tax Evasion By Importer Interest Portion
1,200,000,000 
 
1,200,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Brazilian Authority Claim Of Import Tax Evasion By Importer Penalties Portion
1,100,000,000 
 
1,100,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Percentage of revenue, Percentage
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.00% 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss Contingency, Institution Date
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 5, 2013 
September 4, 2013 
March 25, 2015 
June 6, 2013 
 
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 23,700,000 
Shareholders' Equity (Stock Repurchase Program) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
 
Cumulative Shares Repurchased, Beginning balance (in shares)
4,443 
Repurchase of Common Stock During Period (in shares)
120 1
Cumulative Shares Repurchased, Ending balance (in shares)
4,563 
Cumulative Weighted-Average Price per Share, Beginning balance, dollars per share
$ 20.86 
Repurchase of common stock under the stock repurchase program, Weighted-Average Price per Share, dollars per share
$ 25.93 
Cumulative Weighted-Average Price per Share, Ending balance, dollars per share
$ 20.99 
Cumulative Amount Repurchased, Beginning balance (in dollars)
$ 92,679 
Stock Repurchased During the Period (in dollars)
3,118 1
Cumulative Amount Repurchased, Ending balance (in dollars)
$ 95,797 
Shareholders' Equity (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)
Share data in Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Stock repurchase program
Jul. 25, 2015
Stock repurchase program
Class of Stock [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash dividends paid per common share (in dollars per share)
$ 0.26 
$ 0.21 
$ 0.68 
$ 0.59 
 
 
Cash dividends declared (In dollars per share)
 
 
$ 0.68 
$ 0.59 
 
 
Payments of Dividends
 
 
$ 3,400,000,000 
$ 3,017,000,000 
 
 
Authorized common stock repurchase amount
112,000,000,000 
 
112,000,000,000 
 
 
 
Remaining authorized repurchase amount
16,200,000,000 
 
16,200,000,000 
 
 
 
Accrued Liabilities, Current
 
 
 
 
36,000,000 
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation (shares in million)
 
 
18 
17 
 
 
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
 
 
$ 469,000,000 
$ 415,000,000 
 
 
Employee Benefit Plans (Summary Of Share-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Total share-based compensation expense
$ 395 
$ 367 
$ 1,101 
$ 1,044 
Income tax benefit for share-based compensation
91 
88 
289 
267 
Cost of sales—product
 
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Total share-based compensation expense
21 
12 
50 
34 
Cost of sales—service
 
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Total share-based compensation expense
37 
44 
110 
115 
Cost of sales
 
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Total share-based compensation expense
58 
56 
160 
149 
Research and development
 
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Total share-based compensation expense
130 
114 
351 
338 
Sales and marketing
 
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Total share-based compensation expense
148 
147 
413 
408 
General and administrative
 
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Total share-based compensation expense
59 
50 
163 
151 
Restructuring and other
 
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Total share-based compensation expense
14 
 
Restructuring, forfeitures
 
 
 
(2)
Operating expenses
 
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Total share-based compensation expense
$ 337 
$ 311 
$ 941 
$ 895 
Employee Benefit Plans (Summary of Share-Based Awards available for Grant) (Details)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Employee Stock Benefit Plans [Abstract]
 
 
Balance at beginning of fiscal period
276 
310 
Restricted stock, stock units, and other share-based awards granted
(68)
(101)
Share-based awards canceled/forfeited/expired
26 
40 
Shares withheld for taxes and not issued
26 
27 
Other
 
Balance at end of fiscal period
261 
276 
Employee Benefit Plans (Summary Of Restricted Stock And Stock Unit Activity) (Details) (Restricted Stock/Stock Units, USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Restricted Stock/Stock Units
 
 
Restricted Stock and Stock Unit Activity [Roll Forward]
 
 
Beginning balance, Restricted Stock/Stock Units, shares
143 
149 
Granted and assumed
51 
67 
Vested
(46)
(57)
Canceled/forfeited
(12)
(16)
Ending balance, Restricted Stock/Stock Units, shares
136 
143 
Beginning balance, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value per Share, dollars per share
$ 22.08 
$ 19.54 
Granted and assumed, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value per Share, dollars per share
$ 24.73 
$ 25.29 
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value per Share, dollars per share
$ 20.33 
$ 19.82 
Canceled/forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value per Share, dollars per share
$ 22.75 
$ 20.17 
Ending balance, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value per Share, dollars per share
$ 23.60 
$ 22.08 
Vested, Vest-Date Fair Value in Aggregate
$ 1,188 
$ 1,517 
Employee Benefit Plans (Summary Of Stock Option Activity) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
 
 
Beginning balance, Number Outstanding, options
103 
187 
Assumed from acquisitions
18 
Exercised
(25)
(71)
Canceled/forfeited/expired
(13)
(14)
Ending balance, Number Outstanding, options
83 
103 
Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share, Beginning Balance, dollars per share
$ 28.68 
$ 26.03 
Assumed from acquisitions, Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share, dollars per share
$ 5.14 
$ 2.60 
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share, dollars per share
$ 19.60 
$ 21.15 
Canceled/forfeited/expired, Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share, dollars per share
$ 29.62 
$ 29.68 
Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share, Ending Balance, dollars per share
$ 26.16 
$ 28.68 
Employee Benefit Plans (Summary Of Significant Ranges Of Outstanding And Exercisable Stock Options) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Jul. 26, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Number Outstanding (in shares)
83 
103 
187 
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Year/Month/Date))
1 year 7 months 6 days 
 
 
Weighted- Average Exercise Price per Share
$ 26.16 
$ 28.68 
$ 26.03 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (Outstanding Options)
$ 381 
 
 
Number Exercisable, shares
72 
102 
 
Weighted- Average Exercise Price per Share
$ 29.12 
$ 29.02 
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (Exercisable Options)
153 
 
 
$ 0.01 – 20.00
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Number Outstanding (in shares)
17 
 
 
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Year/Month/Date))
6 years 4 months 24 days 
 
 
Weighted- Average Exercise Price per Share
$ 5.49 
 
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (Outstanding Options)
366 
 
 
Number Exercisable, shares
 
 
Weighted- Average Exercise Price per Share
$ 5.11 
 
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (Exercisable Options)
138 
 
 
$ 20.01 – 25.00
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Number Outstanding (in shares)
 
 
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Year/Month/Date))
7 months 6 days 
 
 
Weighted- Average Exercise Price per Share
$ 22.97 
 
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (Outstanding Options)
 
 
Number Exercisable, shares
 
 
Weighted- Average Exercise Price per Share
$ 22.97 
 
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (Exercisable Options)
 
 
$ 25.01 – 30.00
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Number Outstanding (in shares)
 
 
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Year/Month/Date))
8 months 12 days 
 
 
Weighted- Average Exercise Price per Share
$ 26.88 
 
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (Outstanding Options)
 
 
Number Exercisable, shares
 
 
Weighted- Average Exercise Price per Share
$ 26.88 
 
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (Exercisable Options)
 
 
$30.01 - 35.00
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Number Outstanding (in shares)
57 
 
 
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Year/Month/Date))
4 months 24 days 
 
 
Weighted- Average Exercise Price per Share
$ 32.16 
 
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (Outstanding Options)
 
 
Number Exercisable, shares
57 
 
 
Weighted- Average Exercise Price per Share
$ 32.16 
 
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (Exercisable Options)
$ 0 
 
 
Employee Benefit Plans (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)
In Billions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
stock_incentive_plan
Apr. 29, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Number of stock incentive plans
 
 
Total compensation cost related to unvested share-based awards
$ 2.8 
 
 
Expected period of recognition of compensation cost, years
2 years 5 months 18 days 
 
 
Closing stock price
 
$ 27.49 
 
In-the-money exercisable stock option shares
12,000,000 
 
 
Number Exercisable, shares
72,000,000 
 
102,000,000 
Weighted- Average Exercise Price per Share
$ 29.12 
 
$ 29.02 
Description of PRSU granted contingent on performance metrics
generally 50% of the PRSUs are earned based on the average of annual operating cash flow and earnings per share goals established at the beginning of each fiscal year over a three-year performance period. Generally, the remaining 50% of the PRSUs are earned based on the Company’s TSR measured against the benchmark TSR of a peer group over the same period. 
 
 
2005 Plan
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Shares reserved for issuance (in shares)
694,000,000 
 
 
Exercise price as a percentage of market value for Options (in percentage)
100.00% 
 
 
PRSU allocation between Financial operating goals and TSR
50.00% 
 
 
2005 Plan |
Stock awards prior to November 12, 2009 |
Maximum
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Expiration date for stock options and stock appreciation rights (in years)
9 years 
 
 
2005 Plan |
Stock awards subsequent to November 12, 2009 [Member]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Reduction in shares available for issuance pursuant to November 12, 2009 amendment (ratio)
1.5 
 
 
2005 Plan |
Stock awards subsequent to November 12, 2009 [Member] |
Maximum
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Expiration date for stock options and stock appreciation rights (in years)
10 years 
 
 
2005 Plan |
Employee Stock Option |
Minimum
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
20.00% 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period
36 months 
 
 
2005 Plan |
Employee Stock Option |
Maximum
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
25.00% 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period
48 months 
 
 
2005 Plan |
Time based stock award |
Minimum
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
20.00% 
 
 
2005 Plan |
Time based stock award |
Maximum
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
25.00% 
 
 
2005 Plan |
Performance base and Market base RSU [Member]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period
3 years 
 
 
2005 Plan |
PRSU based on financial performance metrics |
Minimum
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
0.00% 
 
 
2005 Plan |
PRSU based on financial performance metrics |
Maximum
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
150.00% 
 
 
2005 Plan |
PRSU based on TSR [Member] |
Minimum
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
0.00% 
 
 
2005 Plan |
PRSU based on TSR [Member] |
Maximum
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
150.00% 
 
 
2005 Plan |
Performance based RSU based on Financial or nonFinancial operating goal [Member] |
Minimum
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period
6 months 
 
 
2005 Plan |
Performance based RSU based on Financial or nonFinancial operating goal [Member] |
Maximum
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period
3 years 
 
 
2005 Plan |
PRSU based on nonfinancial operating goals |
Minimum
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
0.00% 
 
 
2005 Plan |
PRSU based on nonfinancial operating goals |
Maximum
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
100.00% 
 
 
Employee Benefit Plans (Additional Information- Employee Stock Purchase Plan) (Details) (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
 
 
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Line Items]
 
 
Shares reserved for issuance (in shares)
621 
 
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Plan Description
24-month offering period, which consists of four consecutive 6-month purchase periods.  Employees may purchase a limited number of shares of the Company’s stock at a discount of up to 15% of the lesser of the market value at the beginning of the offering period or the end of each 6-month purchase period.  
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Discount from Market Price, Offering Date
15.00% 
 
Termination of Stock Plan
Jan. 03, 2020 
 
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
14 
14 
Shares available for issuance
134 
 
Comprehensive Income (AOCI components) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Net Unrealized Gains on Available-for-Sale Investments
Apr. 25, 2015
Net Unrealized Gains on Available-for-Sale Investments
Apr. 30, 2016
Net Unrealized Losses Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
Apr. 25, 2015
Net Unrealized Losses Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
Apr. 30, 2016
Cumulative Translation Adjustment and Actuarial Gains and Losses
Apr. 25, 2015
Cumulative Translation Adjustment and Actuarial Gains and Losses
Apr. 30, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Apr. 25, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AOCI Balance
$ (227)
$ 61 
$ 310 
$ 424 
$ (16)
$ (12)
$ (233)
$ 265 
$ 61 
$ 677 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications attributable to Cisco Systems, Inc.
 
 
(145)
111 
(3)
(163)
(190)
(473)
(338)
(525)
(Gains) losses reclassified out of AOCI
 
 
26 
(120)
17 
94 
45 
(26)
Tax benefit (expense)
 
 
50 
(2)
(43)
50 
61 
AOCI Balance
$ (227)
$ 61 
$ 241 
$ 423 
$ (4)
$ (78)
$ (464)
$ (158)
$ (227)
$ 187 
Comprehensive Income (Reclassification out of other comprehensive income) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Net Unrealized Gains on Available-for-Sale Investments |
Other income (loss), net
 
 
 
 
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale investments
$ (6)
$ 44 
$ (26)
$ 120 
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Total amounts reclassified out of AOCI
(9)
(64)
(17)
(94)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: |
Operating expenses
 
 
 
 
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Total amounts reclassified out of AOCI
(7)
(50)
(13)
(74)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: |
Cost of sales—service
 
 
 
 
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Total amounts reclassified out of AOCI
(2)
(14)
(4)
(20)
Cumulative translation adjustment and Actuarial gains and losses [Member] |
Operating expenses
 
 
 
 
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Total amounts reclassified out of AOCI
(1)
(2)
Total Cisco Shareholders’ Equity
 
 
 
 
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Total amounts reclassified out of AOCI
$ (16)
$ (20)
$ (45)
$ 26 
Income Taxes (Income Before Provision For Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
$ 3,083 
$ 3,035 
$ 9,526 
$ 8,268 
Provision for income taxes
$ 734 
$ 598 
$ 1,600 
$ 1,606 
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
23.80% 
19.70% 
16.80% 
19.40% 
Income Taxes (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)
9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 30, 2016
IRS and R&D tax credit [Member]
Apr. 30, 2016
R&D tax credit- enacted current fiscal year [Member]
Apr. 30, 2016
R&D tax credit- Prior fiscal year [Member]
Jan. 23, 2016
Federal income tax settlement (Year 2008-2010) [Member]
Jan. 23, 2016
Federal income tax settlement (Year 2008-2010) [Member]
Include Tax Interest Expense
Jan. 23, 2016
Federal income tax settlement (Year 2008-2010) [Member]
Reduced tax interest expense upon tax settlement
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions
 
$ 558,000,000 
 
 
 
$ 367,000,000 
$ 21,000,000 
Income Tax Examination, Increase (Decrease) in Liability from Prior Year
 
 
 
 
563,000,000 
 
 
Income Tax Examination, Liability (Refund) Adjustment from Settlement with Taxing Authority
 
 
 
 
188,000,000 
 
 
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Research, Amount
 
 
107,000,000 
84,000,000 
 
 
 
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
1,600,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
1,400,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrecognized tax benefit that could be reduced in next 12 months
$ 150,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Information and Major Customers (Summary Of Reportable Segments) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Revenue, total
$ 12,000 
$ 12,137 
$ 36,609 
$ 36,318 
Gross margin
7,721 
7,525 
22,985 
21,948 
Unallocated corporate items
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Gross margin
(99)
(64)
(451)
(759)
Americas
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Revenue, total
7,062 
7,252 
21,773 
21,854 
Gross margin
4,684 
4,560 
14,046 
13,776 
EMEA
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Revenue, total
3,001 
3,119 
9,176 
9,212 
Gross margin
1,966 
1,949 
5,953 
5,774 
APJC
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Revenue, total
1,937 
1,766 
5,660 
5,252 
Gross margin
1,170 
1,080 
3,437 
3,157 
Consolidated by Segment
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Revenue, total
12,000 
12,137 
36,609 
36,318 
Total by Segment
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Gross margin
$ 7,820 
$ 7,589 
$ 23,436 
$ 22,707 
Segment Information and Major Customers (Summary Of Net Revenue For Groups Of Similar Products And Services) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Revenue
$ 12,000 
$ 12,137 
$ 36,609 
$ 36,318 
Switching
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Revenue
3,447 
3,560 
10,952 
11,021 
NGN Routing
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Revenue
1,894 
1,999 
5,532 
5,712 
Collaboration
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Revenue
1,069 
974 
3,203 
2,915 
Data Center
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Revenue
811 
801 
2,492 
2,339 
Service Provider Video (1)
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Revenue
468 1
914 1
1,980 1
2,561 1
Wireless
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Revenue
615 
611 
1,873 
1,827 
Security
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Revenue
482 
412 
1,429 
1,283 
Other
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Revenue
89 
55 
241 
181 
Product
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Revenue
8,875 
9,326 
27,702 
27,839 
Service
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Revenue
$ 3,125 
$ 2,811 
$ 8,907 
$ 8,479 
Segment Information and Major Customers (Property and Equipment Information for Geographic Areas) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 30, 2016
Jul. 25, 2015
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
 
 
Property and equipment, net
$ 3,529 
$ 3,332 
United States
 
 
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
 
 
Property and equipment, net
2,823 
2,733 
International
 
 
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
 
 
Property and equipment, net
$ 706 
$ 599 
Segment Information and Major Customers (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Jul. 25, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
$ 12,000,000,000 
$ 12,137,000,000 
$ 36,609,000,000 
$ 36,318,000,000 
 
Number of geographic segments
 
 
 
 
Revenue, total
12,000,000,000 
12,137,000,000 
36,609,000,000 
36,318,000,000 
 
United States
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue, total
6,200,000,000 
6,400,000,000 
19,200,000,000 
19,100,000,000 
 
Cash and cash equivalents and investments
6,300,000,000 
 
6,300,000,000 
 
7,000,000,000 
International
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents and investments
57,200,000,000 
 
57,200,000,000 
 
53,400,000,000 
SP Video CPE Business [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
$ 0 
$ 519,000,000 
$ 504,000,000 
$ 1,359,000,000 
 
Net Income per Share (Calculation Of Basic And Diluted Net Income Per Share) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 25, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
Net income
$ 2,349 
$ 2,437 
$ 7,926 
$ 6,662 
Weighted-average shares—basic (in shares)
5,032 
5,102 
5,060 
5,110 
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements (in shares)
33 
46 
35 
44 
Weighted-average shares—diluted (in shares)
5,065 
5,148 
5,095 
5,154 
Net income per share—basic
$ 0.47 
$ 0.48 
$ 1.57 
$ 1.30 
Net income per share—diluted
$ 0.46 
$ 0.47 
$ 1.56 
$ 1.29 
Antidilutive employee share-based awards, excluded (in shares)
75 
75 
149 
156