v3.25.2
Restructuring Charges (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Apr. 25, 2025
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve
The following table presents the classification of restructuring costs in the consolidated statements of income:
Fiscal year
(in millions)202520242023
Cost of products sold$26 $55 $97 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses10 108 173 
Restructuring charges, net(1)
267 226 375 
Total restructuring and associated costs$303 $389 $647 
(1)In fiscal year 2023, restructuring charges, net included $94 million of incremental defined benefit, defined contribution, and post-retirement related expenses for employees that accepted voluntary early retirement packages.

The following table summarizes the activity related to restructuring programs for fiscal years 2025 and 2024:
(in millions)Employee Termination BenefitsAssociated and Other CostsTotal
April 28, 2023$204 $25 $230 
Charges233 163 396 
Cash payments(292)(161)(453)
Settled non-cash— (16)(16)
Accrual adjustments(1)
(8)— (8)
April 26, 2024136 11 147 
Charges240 82 322 
Cash payments(225)(48)(273)
Settled non-cash— (27)(27)
Accrual adjustments(1)
(19)— (19)
April 25, 2025$132 $18 $150 
(1)Accrual adjustments relate to certain employees identified for termination finding other positions within the Company.