Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 26, 2026

The components of our intangible assets are as follows:


	Jul 26, 2026						Jan 25, 2026
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount

	(In millions)
Acquisition-related intangible assets	$	5,737	$	(2,974)	$	2,763	$	5,656	$	(2,580)	$	3,076
Patents and licensed technology	557		(322)		235		528		(298)		230
Total intangible assets	$	6,294	$	(3,296)	$	2,998	$	6,184	$	(2,878)	$	3,306

The following table outlines the estimated future amortization expense related to the net carrying amount of intangible assets as of July 26, 2026:


	Future Amortization Expense
	(In millions)
Fiscal Year:
2027 (the second half of fiscal year 2027)	$	482
2028	795
2029	642
2030	528
2031	468
2032 and thereafter	83
Total	$	2,998