Net Income per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 24, 2026

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share

The following is a calculation of basic and diluted net income per share (in millions, except per share amounts):


		Year Ended
		April 24, 2026				April 25, 2025				April 26, 2024
Numerator:
Net income		$	1,276			$	1,186			$	986
Denominator:
Shares used in basic computation			199				204				208
Dilutive impact of employee equity award plans			2				5				5
Shares used in diluted computation			201				209				213
Net Income per Share:
Basic		$	6.41			$	5.81			$	4.74
Diluted		$	6.35			$	5.67			$	4.63

Schedule Of Employee Equity Award Plans

          
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         April 25, 2025

         April 26, 2024

Employee equity award plans

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