v3.26.1
Supplementary Financial Information (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2026
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
 As of
 April 30, 2026October 31, 2025
 In millions
Cash and cash equivalents$3,703 $3,690 
Restricted cash(1)
— 15 
$3,703 $3,705 
(1)    Restricted cash is related to amounts collected and held on behalf of a third party for trade receivables previously sold.
Schedule of Restricted Cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
 As of
 April 30, 2026October 31, 2025
 In millions
Cash and cash equivalents$3,703 $3,690 
Restricted cash(1)
— 15 
$3,703 $3,705 
(1)    Restricted cash is related to amounts collected and held on behalf of a third party for trade receivables previously sold.
Schedule of Allowance for Credit Losses Related to Accounts Receivable and Changes
The allowance for credit losses related to accounts receivable and changes were as follows:
 Six months ended April 30, 2026
 In millions
Balance at beginning of period$83 
Current-period allowance for credit losses(20)
Deductions, net of recoveries(5)
Balance at end of period$58 
Schedule of Trade Receivables Sold and Cash Received
The following is a summary of the activity under these arrangements:
Three months ended April 30Six months ended April 30
 202620252026

2025
 In millions
Balance at beginning of period(1)
$199 $133 $117 $284 
Trade receivables sold2,610 3,125 5,424 6,174 
Cash receipts(2,518)(3,056)(5,255)(6,247)
Foreign currency and other(2)15 3 6 
Balance at end of period(1)
$289 $217 $289 $217 
(1)    Amounts outstanding from third parties reported in Accounts receivable in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Schedule of Inventory
Inventory
 As of
 April 30, 2026October 31, 2025
 In millions
Finished goods$4,938 $4,721 
Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies4,265 3,791 
$9,203 $8,512 
Schedule of Other Current Assets
Other Current Assets
 As of
 April 30, 2026October 31, 2025
 In millions
Supplier and other receivables
$2,363 $1,981 
Prepaid and other current assets
1,526 1,577 
Value-added taxes receivable1,064 986 
$4,953 $4,544 
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
 As of
 April 30, 2026October 31, 2025
 In millions
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements$2,668 $2,619 
Machinery and equipment, including equipment held for lease6,131 5,867 
8,799 8,486 
Accumulated depreciation(5,720)(5,437)
$3,079 $3,049 
Schedule of Other Non-Current Assets
Other Non-Current Assets
 As of
 April 30, 2026October 31, 2025
 In millions
Deferred tax assets$3,409 $3,318 
Right-of-use assets1,094 1,129 
Intangible assets(1)
878 1,012 
Prepaid pension and post-retirement benefit assets(2)
199 425 
Deposits and prepaid188 316 
Other1,375 1,361 
$7,143 $7,561 
(1)    During the three and six months ended April 31, 2026, the Company incurred impairment charges of $32 million related to acquired customer contracts, customer lists and distribution agreements and technology and patents related to the Personal Systems segment.
(2)    Decrease relates to the reclassification of liability related to the EER plan of $280 million for pension and post-retirement plan special termination benefits. See Note 3 “Restructuring and Other Charges” for further information.
Schedule of Other Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities
 As of
 April 30, 2026October 31, 2025
 In millions
Sales and marketing programs$3,103 $3,103 
Deferred revenue1,713 1,609 
Other accrued taxes1,265 1,258 
Employee compensation and benefits984 965 
Operating lease liabilities412 401 
Warranty373 401 
Tax liability109 297 
Other2,264 2,328 
$10,223 $10,362 
Schedule of Other Non-Current Liabilities
Other Non-Current Liabilities
 As of
 April 30, 2026October 31, 2025
In millions
Deferred revenue$1,668 $1,632 
Operating lease liabilities786 815 
Pension, post-retirement, and post-employment liabilities590 564 
Tax liability441 496 
Deferred tax liability17 16 
Other516 513 
$4,018 $4,036 
Schedule of Interest and Other, Net
Interest and Other, Net
 Three months ended April 30Six months ended April 30
 202620252026

2025
 In millions
Interest expense on borrowings$(98)$(114)$(197)$(218)
Factoring costs(23)(32)(45)(69)
Non-operating retirement-related credits12 4 22 10 
Other, net(10)(6)13 (12)
$(119)$(148)$(207)$(289)
Schedule of Net Revenue by Region
Net Revenue by Region
Three months ended April 30Six months ended April 30
 202620252026

2025
 In millions
Americas$5,857 $5,793 $11,435 $11,312 
Europe, Middle East and Africa
4,971 4,393 10,196 9,147 
Asia-Pacific and Japan3,580 3,034 7,215 6,265 
Total net revenue$14,408 $13,220 $28,846 $26,724