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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
 12 Months Ended
May 31, 2026
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]  
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for interest expense and income taxes for the years ended May 31 was as follows (in millions):
202620252024
Cash payments for:
Interest (net of capitalized interest)$881 $814 $744 
Income taxes$1,972 $1,285 $1,555 
Income tax refunds received(60)(35)(122)
Cash tax payments, net$1,912 $1,250 $1,433 
Noncash investing and financing activities for the years ended May 31 were as follows (in millions):
202620252024
Shares of common stock issued from treasury stock for acquisition$— $90 $—