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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2026
Aug. 01, 2025
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net earnings $ 4,027 $ 4,038
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 1,292 1,022
Noncash lease expense 338 267
Deferred income taxes 165 70
Loss on property and other assets - net 15 30
Share-based payment expense 132 117
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Receivables - net (157) (22)
Merchandise inventory – net (436) 1,173
Other operating assets 236 20
Accounts payable 1,313 150
Other operating liabilities 84 745
Net cash provided by operating activities 7,009 7,610
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Purchases of investments (808) (845)
Proceeds from sale/maturity of investments 1,079 827
Capital expenditures (1,063) (1,013)
Proceeds from sale of property and other long-term assets 8 7
Acquisition of business - net (5) (1,314)
Other – net 28 (5)
Net cash used in investing activities (761) (2,343)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Repayment of debt (2,397) (796)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under share-based payment plans 71 70
Cash dividend payments (1,346) (1,290)
Repurchases of common stock (366) (113)
Other – net (20) (39)
Net cash used in financing activities (4,058) (2,168)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 2,190 3,099
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 982 1,761
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 3,172 $ 4,860