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Restructuring and Other Charges
12 Months Ended
Jul. 25, 2026
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]  
Restructuring and Other Charges Restructuring and Other Charges
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, we announced a restructuring plan (the “Fiscal 2026 Plan”) to allow us to invest in key growth opportunities including silicon, optics, security and AI. The total pre-tax charges are estimated to be up to $1 billion consisting of severance and other one-time termination benefits, and other costs. In connection with the Fiscal 2026 Plan, we incurred charges of $511 million in fiscal 2026. The aggregate pre-tax charges are primarily cash-based and consist of severance and other one-time termination benefits, and other costs. We expect this plan to be substantially completed by the end of fiscal 2027.
We initiated a restructuring plan in fiscal 2025 (the “Fiscal 2025 Plan”), in order to allow us to invest in key growth opportunities and drive more efficiencies in our business. In connection with the Fiscal 2025 Plan, we incurred charges of $182 million in fiscal 2026. The aggregate pre-tax charges were primarily cash-based and consisted of severance and other one-time termination benefits, and other costs. In connection with the Fiscal 2025 Plan, we incurred cumulative charges of $926 million and the plan is substantially complete.
We initiated a restructuring plan in fiscal 2024 (the “Fiscal 2024 Plan”), in order to realign the organization and enable further investment in key priority areas. In connection with the Fiscal 2024 Plan, we incurred cumulative charges of $654 million and
the plan is complete. The aggregate pretax charges related to this plan were primarily cash-based and consisted of severance and other one-time termination benefits and other costs.
The following table summarizes the activities related to our restructuring liability, which was included in other current liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions):
FISCAL 2026 PLANFISCAL 2025 AND
PRIOR PLANS
Employee SeveranceOtherEmployee
Severance
OtherTotal
Liability as of July 29, 2023$— $— $167 $46 $213 
Charges — — 731 58 789 
Cash payments— — (677)(14)(691)
Non-cash and other— — — (37)(37)
Liability as of July 27, 2024— — 221 53 274 
Charges — — 617 127 744 
Cash payments— — (752)(18)(770)
Non-cash and other— — (103)(101)
Liability as of July 26, 2025  88 59 147 
Charges450 61 142 40 693 
Cash payments(154)(1)(178)(32)(365)
Non-cash and other (54)(3)(38)(95)
Liability as of July 25, 2026$296 $6 $49 $29 $380