Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to Income before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2025 |
Jun. 30, 2024 |
Jun. 30, 2025 |
Jun. 30, 2024 |
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| Adjusted OIBDA | $ 225 | $ 271 | $ 410 | $ 531 |
| Gain on sale leaseback transaction | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Restructuring Costs | 0 | (18) | (57) | (18) |
| Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment | (2,395) | 0 | (2,395) | 0 |
| Stock-based compensation | (4) | (2) | (8) | (14) |
| Depreciation and amortization | (98) | (88) | (193) | (180) |
| Operating Income (Loss) | (2,272) | 163 | (2,243) | 320 |
| Interest expense, net | (63) | (67) | (123) | (129) |
| Foreign currency gain (loss) | (9) | 1 | (13) | 0 |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | $ (2,344) | $ 97 | $ (2,379) | $ 191 |
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- Definition Adjusted OIBDA during the reporting period. Adjusted OIBDA is defined as revenue less cost of sales, operating expenses, and selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding transaction related costs and stock-based compensation). No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of expense for award under share-based payment arrangement. Excludes amount capitalized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount, before tax, of realized and unrealized gain (loss) from foreign currency transaction. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of assets, including but not limited to property plant and equipment, intangible assets and equity in securities of subsidiaries or equity method investee. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Total loss recognized during the period from the impairment of goodwill plus the loss recognized in the period resulting from the impairment of the carrying amount of intangible assets, other than goodwill. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations, including income (loss) from equity method investments, before deduction of income tax expense (benefit), and income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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- Definition Amount of interest income (expense) classified as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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- Definition The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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- Definition Amount, after cash payment, of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- References No definition available.
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