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Property, Plant, and Equipment
 12 Months Ended
Apr. 24, 2026
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant, and equipment balances and corresponding estimated useful lives were as follows:
(in millions)April 24, 2026April 25, 2025Estimated Useful Lives
(in years)
Equipment$7,972 $7,156 
Generally 2-10, up to 15
Computer software3,706 3,295 
Up to 10
Land and land improvements170 160 
Up to 20
Buildings and leasehold improvements2,883 2,685 
Up to 40
Construction in progress2,435 2,340 — 
Property, plant, and equipment17,166 15,636  
Less: Accumulated depreciation(9,749)(8,799) 
Property, plant, and equipment, net$7,417 $6,837  
Depreciation expense of $1.2 billion, $1.1 billion, and $954 million was recognized in fiscal years 2026, 2025, and 2024, respectively.